Eighton Lodge

Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB
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9.8 84 Reviews
  • Eighton Lodge, Gateshead
Eighton Lodge is a stunning 19th century home which sits in 1.5 acres of private land directly opposite the Angel of the North. The 36 bedroom suites are designed to give residents luxury, privacy and independence. The home prides itself on providing expert, tailored care in a relaxed, friendly and comfortable setting. With sumptuous views and award-winning gardens, Eighton Lodge is set in semi-rural surroundings and offers exquisite luxury and comfort.

At Eighton Lodge, staff the importance of recreational activities, and with a dedicated activities coordinator who plans each day based on the lifestyle preferences and abilities of the residents, there is a full programme of events available, both in and out of the home.

Also, set in the beautiful grounds of Eighton Lodge is The Manor, a groundbreaking home dedicated to young onset dementia. Whilst all Wellburn care homes, including Eighton Lodge, provide dementia care, The Manor focuses on providing age-appropriate care for those aged 65 and under who are living with young onset dementia, and whose needs are vastly different compared to older people with the condition.

The Manor at Eighton Lodge is the only dedicated young onset home in its region, and has been specifically designed to help each client achieve the perfect balance between independence and support. Its spaces include 8 bedroom suites, a fully fitted, dementia-sensitive kitchen, a decked terrace and dining area, and an exclusive private garden.

The Manor offers day care, respite stays and permanent placements. The day care services operate seven days a week and run through from 8am to 6pm, with entirely flexible pick-up and drop-off times depending on your needs.

Staff at both Eighton Lodge and The Manor at Eighton Lodge are always on-hand to answer any questions, and to guide you through the process. Visit Eighton Lodge and The Manor and discover your kind of home.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 47 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £950 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £950 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £950 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £950 – £1800

Room rates at Eighton Lodge and The Manor at Eighton Lodge cover the individuals' personal care needs, their private room, laundry services, daily wellbeing planner (a wide variety of activities and events tailored to the service users including minibus trips) all main meals and regular snacks and refreshments. The rate does not cover private costs such as a hairdresser fee, although a hairdresser does visit the home on a weekly basis.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Eighton Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Kalee Herron (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Admission based on a care assessment completed by the home team to ensure if we can meet the needs of the prospective user.
  • Ages 30+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (44)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (44)

Visiting

  • Eighton Lodge and The Manor at Eighton Lodge welcome visitors of their residents and clients to the home and aim to be as flexible as possible. Visitors are welcome to pop-in, but calling the home to pre-arrange a visit is preferred.

Parking

  • Private parking on-site available.

Eighton Lodge Reviews (84)

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Eighton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Eighton Lodge has 84 reviews.

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Review from Alison R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers are fantastic with Gran. Her room is clean. Some communication with family could be improved but I understand that the staff are so busy.

Reply from Charlotte Frankland, Marketing Executive at Eighton Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of Eighton Lodge. I will pass your comments onto the team!

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Review from K F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident of Eighton Lodge for 2 1/2 years. As a family, we are all happy with the care she has and is receiving. The home is a beautiful building and very nicely decorated. The gardens are lovely and kept very tidy, my mother loved her garden. The staff are always pleasant and friendly.
I don't think we could have picked a better home for my mother as she seems happy there.

Reply from Charlotte Frankland, Marketing Executive at Eighton Lodge

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Review from J A (Aunt of Resident) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home. Nephew well looked after. Plenty of activities and social occasions. Love the pod setup.

Reply from Charlotte Frankland, Marketing Executive at Eighton Lodge

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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eighton Lodge is warm and welcoming and has a lovely atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and helpful. A well-maintained care home inside and outside. It's nice that the residents mix together. Plenty of activities for the residents to join in. Love seeing the photos on Facebook. Lovely to know that
your loved one is safe and well looked after. A big thank you to all the staff for what they do for our loved ones, especially this year.

Reply from Charlotte Frankland, Marketing Executive at Eighton Lodge

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Review from Raymond L (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is beautiful and has fantastic gardens, which are well looked after. The staff are always helpful and very cheerful, always willing to listen. My mother has been in Eighton Lodge for over two years now and all the family agrees it has been a great choice.

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Review from Brenda M (Sister of Resident) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Care and carers are very good. Food is great. Lovely gardens.

Reply from Charlotte Frankland, Marketing Assistant at Eighton Lodge

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Review from S F (Son of Resident) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with the staff, facilities and care shown to dad. All staff are friendly and willing to help with anything. Eighton Lodge has provided our family with the knowledge that dad is being given the best care and attention.

Reply from Charlotte Frankland, Marketing Assistant at Eighton Lodge

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Review from D M (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are very helpful and caring. The deputy manager is always very helpful and understanding. Nothing is a problem, very understanding. Cleaning staff are always chatting when cleaning - helpful to residents.


Cooking staff are always willing to make what the resident wants.

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 27 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely, I've never had any problems with any of them and hopefully never will. They do a cracking job in difficult circumstances, I've always found the staff to be very outgoing and very friendly.

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Review from Doreen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

They look after residents with care and dignity, always there when needed and ready to answer any question. Staff are always friendly. The home is clean and tidy.

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Review from Beatrice R (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 25 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Happy with care given. Not sure about 'activities', unfortunately, some are not interested in doing anything as going out on outings. Maybe more encouragement required for indoor input but do realise staff can only do so much.

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Review from Linda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at Eighton Lodge for the last two years and my mother was there for a short period.
During this time, they were and are treated with the utmost respect and dignity. I would have no hesitation in recommending Eighton Lodge care home to others.

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Review from Sheena H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent nearly three years at Eighton Lodge care home, she was unable to do anything for herself at the end. The staff were very caring and made myself and sisters feel really welcome and looked after us at the end of my mother's life. She passed with dignity with the staff's help and care.
Thank you.

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Review from Jo C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Public areas and rooms cannot be faulted - more hotel than home. Staff all welcoming, smile, friendly, helpful and nothing is a bother. Questions always answered.
Only negatives - post not always given out on time (actually missed a hospital appointment). Only one lift which has been out of action
frequently over last two weeks. No other way to get residents back to their rooms upstairs.

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Review from Hannah S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent experience with this care home. Staff are wonderful its like home from home with professional attitudes. Nanna has been treated with utmost respect and dignity. Staff are friendly warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Sheila B (Sister of Resident) published on 18 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When visiting Eighton Lodge we find the staff very friendly and helpful. They are all very caring and pleasant with all the residents and the visitors. We have no complaints only praise.

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Review from C S (Friend of Resident) published on 12 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant, very friendly and always try to get relatives to join in. The meals are said to be good, wholesome and tasty.

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Review from Kevin W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having to do a lot of travelling and staying in hotels, I always refer to Eighton Lodge on the same standard as a 4-star hotel. Staff and facilities are excellent.

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Review from George H (Nephew of Resident) published on 11 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is extremely clean and tidy. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are very spacious and kept clean and tidy.

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Review from Angela B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in this facility have been extremely kind, attentive and friendly with my mother, whilst ensuring they act professionally and in her best interests. We, the family, are encouraged to attend and welcomed warmly on our arrival. The facilities provided; family room, terraces and beautiful garden
provide a homely area to visit in relative privacy.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.762)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10 for Eighton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.762 for Eighton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (254 Excellents x 5) + (70 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 328 Ratings = 4.762

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Eighton Lodge is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 Sep 2024

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (2)

Kalee

Kalee Herron

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2021

Kalee’s journey with Wellburn Care Homes started in November 2021 as Deputy Manager at Ryton Towers care home. As of 2024, Kalee is now the Home Manager of Eighton Lodge. Having worked in the care sector for 14 years before joining Wellburn, Kalee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing excellent residential care.


Qualifications include:
- NVQ Levels 2 and 3
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Care
- Specialises in a Level 2 dementia qualification
- Level 2 Medication
- End-of-life champion

Keren

Keren Mills

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Keren's journey with Wellburn Care Homes started in 2018 working for Whorlton Grange before being made Team Leader shortly after joining. Keren then moved over to our Eighton Lodge home in 2022 before being promoted to Deputy Manager of Eighton Lodge in April 2022.


Qualifications include:
NVQ Levels 2 and 3
Train the Trainer

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