Kirkley Lodge

Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TW
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Kirkley Lodge care home is located in the village of Coulby Newham near Middlesbrough. It offers high quality residential and dementia care for up to 47 elderly people and continues to welcome new residents.

The home has a warm and friendly atmosphere, where guests are always welcome and customers live in comfort. There are local amenities close to the home.

Anchor operates Kirkley Lodge. Anchor staff pride themselves in dementia care and Anchor provides ongoing training to ensure their approach is best for customers living with dementia.

Carers work hard to get to know customers, build relationships and ensure all aspects of the service provided is focused on individual and compassionate care.

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for those over 55 years of age and has more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

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

  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100

Our colleagues at Kirkley Lodge will be happy to discuss our fees and what is included in these.

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

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Anna Bracey (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Please contact Kirkley Lodge directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1992
  • Last Refurbishment: 2003

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (47)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at Kirkley Lodge.

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.

Kirkley Lodge Reviews (45)

9.8

Kirkley Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kirkley Lodge has 45 reviews.

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Review from Helen L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nana was a resident from around July 2025 until her passing on 26/5/25.
Home: Very clean and tidy at all times, which is no easy task. My nana's room was comfortable, personalised and re-decorated several times during her tenure. The food is varied and good quality; snacks and drinks always offered.
Staff: Over 5 years, we knew every member of staff. All were attentive and caring. Nana was treated with dignity. They knew her personality, her humour, and they loved a joke with her.
Activities and engagement: Staff engage with residents all the time; frequent planned activities from bingo, crafts, baking, movie afternoons, themed parties for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's etc. Regular visiting entertainment of vary forms.
We would have no hesitation in choosing Kirkley if either of my other grandparents need care. That should speak volumes. We thank Kirkley staff for everything they did, and the love they showed my nana.
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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted a number of years ago, when Alzheimer's dementia prevented independent living. The staff engaged with her, building up relationships of trust, enabling an improvement in her diet and personal hygiene. Many of them took time to know about her, within the context of her previous
life. She was always treated with gentle care and respect.
The home was able to be flexible with Mum's sleep variation. Not a problem to provide 11am breakfast if she had wanted a lie-in or crumpets for a supper snack. I recall specifically a plate of small, tempting fruit portions to try and whet her appetite.
Recently her health declined. The staff informed me and sought the appropriate medical attention. They all worked to fulfil her wishes (and the family's) to die peacefully in the home. She was treated with dignity at all times. Her comfort was maximised. The staff also looked after me and the family, practically and with friendly consolation.
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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam had to reluctantly go into Kirkley Lodge Care Home as a step down from hospital, she had been living on her own for 5 years since my lovely dad passed during COVID, she has never really dealt with her deep grief, she's had limited mobility for 40 yrs then a new hip replacement in Oct24 and whilst
recovering at home she broke her upper arm in a fall in Nov24, she ended up losing so much weight and had become so frail, the minute she went into the home in Dec24 she was made to feel welcome, all the lovely staff have made the transition for us as a family so much easier and we cannot thank them enough. My mam is now back to her normal weight, she's so much happier now, my family love visiting as we can all see how well she is doing, all the staff have a lovely rapport with mam and all the other residents too. I can go home and leave mam now and know she is safe and cared for which means the world to me xx
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Review from A A (Next of Kin) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
First impressions were actually okay but there's a clique amongst staff here and if a resident is of the more challenging nature, then Staff who are part of the clique are really quite antagonistic and argumentative towards the resident. Staff not in the clique are really quite kind, caring, patient
and understanding. My relative didn't like only being allowed one bath or shower a week and felt intimidated by Staff on more than one occasion. There is a strong smell of urine at this home which I think could be eliminated with the upgrade of hard flooring and protective furnishing.
Reply from Anna Bracey, Home Manager at Kirkley Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. All feedback here at Kirkley Lodge is hugely important to us and providing the best care for our residents is our priority. Feedback regarding our staff has always been very positive and we have an all team approach to ensure the wellbeing of our residents and to support their loved ones as appropriate. All our residents are offered a minimum of two baths/showers per week unless requested otherwise by the resident. Our housekeeping team have robust rotas in place to ensure Kirkley Lodge is regularly cleaned. We take this feedback very seriously and would be keen to discuss this further to ensure we can understand and implement actions accordingly. My door is always open or please do call me anytime. Thank you again for your feedback.

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Review from Julie H (Niece of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Auntie became a resident in Kirkley Lodge following an admission to hospital and prior to that had been living alone, where she was not coping and had become quite depressed.
But since being in Kirkley Lodge, she is thriving on the care and attention she receives. She has a great relationship with
the carers and both her and I have had nothing but praise for all the staff.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Kirkley Lodge to anyone looking for a care home.
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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Kirkley Lodge for over two years now and is very happy there. The reason being is that Kirkley is a lovely place and the staff are exceptional with the care and compassion they show. Not just to Mum but all the residents.
Mum loves the company of the other residents along with the activities
provided and she likes a laugh with the staff. We as a family know Mum is being looked after which is a relief to us all. Thank you Kirkley.
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Review from C D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my Father-in-law and Mother-in-law are in the home, they both receive the most excellent care from every member of staff. They are treated like a member of their family and shown the same love. We as their family are truly grateful to each and every one of them as it gives us peace and satisfaction.
We couldn't be happier with every aspect of the home.
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Review from Brian D (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's just over the 12-month anniversary of both my parents entering Kirkley Lodge and it has been a wonderful 12 months, the previous few years where we tried to look after and care for my parents had been very tiring and extremely stressful for both my brother and his wife and my self and my wife.
Despite our best endeavours, the task was becoming beyond us and the relief and joy we got from seeing our parents in a secure safe welcoming, and very loving environment has been literally a lifesaver.
The staff have been fantastic from the outset and have in effect become extended family and made our and especially our parent's lives so much happier and stress-free.
I couldn't recommend this place any stronger to any potential customers as an ideal solution to a difficult situation for all.
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Review from Victoria D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Kirkley Lodge since May 2024 following a stroke. To say we were apprehensive about her moving into 24-hour care is an understatement. Having worked in health and social care myself for many years I've seen huge variety in the type of care and support people receive. I chose Kirkley
Lodge after visiting many other care homes in the area and I now realise how fortunate we were that Mum got a space. Everyone from the kitchen staff, carers, team leaders, administrator, deputy manager, and manager are friendly, welcoming, and genuinely caring. In a few short months, both my mum and myself have built relationships with the staff and I feel I could approach them about any issue, which is incredibly reassuring. The high standards are set by the manager and her leadership is evident across the home. There is a real sense of community within Kirkley Lodge and high-quality person-centred care.
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Review from Wendy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's taken me a while to submit this review because we really struggled to find the words to express just how amazing Kirkley Lodge Care Home is. Every single member of staff goes over and above for the residents and their families, nothing is ever too much trouble. It has a fabulous happy, safe and
stimulating environment, with lots of activities and laughter. Kirkley Lodge is an outstanding care home for our precious loved ones.
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Review from Julie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is a happy and welcoming place. It's very clean and the care and compassion shown to the residents and their families is exceptional. They provide varied entertainment and encourage the residents to join in. My mother has made friends and the staff try and sit them together in the lounge and
at meal times which really brightens my mother's day. They always listen to concerns. I don't know what we would do without them. Very thankful.
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Review from Barbara B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum needed short-term respite care from hospital and I feel very lucky to have found Kirkley Lodge. The facilities are excellent with lovely, clean rooms and spacious communal areas but the best thing is the staff who are just lovely, caring and really friendly. Nothing is too much trouble from the
housekeeping to the management team. As a relative, it's a blessing and I'm incredibly grateful to know Mum is being so well looked after. Thank you.
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Review from Mandy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam is just so happy as the staff are amazing with her and are very attentive. I feel so happy that she loves it, I really could not have picked a better place for my mam her care is important to all of us and it is nice knowing that she is well looked after.
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Review from B R (Wife of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kirkly Lodge has been everything we could wish for in a care home.
The professional, compassionate and friendly staff comprise a team which are a delight at all levels.
My husband is completely happy and views it as home-from-home.
Many thanks to each and every one of you.
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Review from Audrey K (Friend of Resident) published on 20 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home, with caring experienced staff.
All staff are polite and efficient they have done their best to help their client settle in.
Food is excellent with varied choices.
Support their client who attends church daily, ensuring his spiritual needs are met
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Review from Robert H (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
There has been a significant improvement in my mother's condition since entering the home from the hospital. Visitors are made welcome, and staff are generally very friendly. Overall, the experience has been positive, and my mother has settled in well. The management is approachable.
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Review from Susan C (Friend of Resident) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found our friend very well looked after and settled well very quickly. He enjoyed his time in the home and was thoroughly spoilt by all the staff.
At the end of his life, he was completely looked after with so much love and care.
We cannot praise this care home enough.
Many thanks to all the
staff there. Great care home.
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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clean, friendly, caring, helpful.
A pleasure to visit.
A welcome relief from worrying.
Like a 5-star hotel.
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Review from Michelle G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always friendly and caring. Nice feel to care home.
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Review from V H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When visiting the home to visit or collect my mum, I have found the staff to be very helpful and caring in making it a pleasant visit. My mum seems happy and well cared for by the staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.807)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10 for Kirkley Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.807 for Kirkley Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.807
  2. 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 Kirkley Lodge is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 10 Feb 2023

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkley Lodge

What types of Care is Kirkley Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Kirkley Lodge have?

There are 47 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Kirkley Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Kirkley Lodge to the centre of Middlesbrough?

3.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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