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Care Provided by Eighton Lodge
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
Room rates 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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Eighton Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Eighton Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kalee Herron(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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
- The team welcome visitors of 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 (99)
Eighton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eighton Lodge has 99 reviews.
Care and carers are very good. Food is great. Lovely gardens.
Thank you for your lovely comments about Eighton Lodge.
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.
Thank you for your lovely comments about Eighton Lodge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We have been very happy with the overall level of care for my father. Staff appear knowledgeable as to my father's mental and physical state. He is more settled now and despite issues re. his mood, his mobility and his medical condition, staff are 'in his corner' and want him to succeed in his day to day life.
Friendly, caring homely and nice.
Friendly, homely and I like everything about this home. I would like a bigger room. The staff are lovely.
Since my father became a resident I simply cannot fault any of the staff as he has been very well cared for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 September 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Meet the Team (2)

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'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:- NVQs Levels 2, 3 and 5
- Train the Trainer
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