
Staff showed genuine care in their interactions, making it feel more like a home than a facility.S S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I would not hesitate to recommend Rose Lodge to anyoneS L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A five star home!J G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff showed genuine care in their interactions, making it feel more like a home than a facility.S S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I would not hesitate to recommend Rose Lodge to anyoneS L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A five star home!J G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Rose Lodge.
Rose Lodge is a purpose-built care home built in 2003 and then extended in 2004 to incorporate its specialised Dementia unit. Located in Cobblers Lane the home is located less than 2 miles from Newton Aycliffe Town Centre with 7 Sapphire bus stop on Burnhill Way and number 17 bus on Burn Lane.
The home is divided into four units, spread over two floors with the Lincoln and...
Care Provided by Rose Lodge Care Home
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 54 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other 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
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rose Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rose Lodge Care Home 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
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sara Louise English(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (54)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking is available to the front of the home.
Rose Lodge Care Home Reviews (64)
Rose Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rose Lodge Care Home has 64 reviews.
My mother has been at rose lodge for several years now and suffers with dementia. I am so grateful for everything the staff do seeing my mother smiling laughing and singing and being happy means so much she is always doing activities organised by the home and staff are always friendly.
Thank you for your lovely review, your comments will be shared with the team, who will appreciate your kind words.
As a daughter, the staff keep me informed of his health and wellbeing making my life easier as we all know when a parent gets into old age times become hard for the family too.
I would not hesitate to recommend Rose Lodge to anyone who is at that age where their wellbeing becomes massively important and labour intense ,the staff at Rose Lodge are hard working and caring people and are very approachable to talk to .
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star review and thoughtful feedback, your kind words are greatly appreciated and these will be shared with our team.
My mam couldn't be in a better care home we can leave her knowing that she is being well cared for she is happy and I wouldn't like to think she was anywhere else. The carers are good and understand my Mams needs and she is happy which is the main thing.
Thank you for your kind words. This will be shared with our team who will appreciate your lovely comments.
The staff and carers were absolutely first class. They cared for me totally. The became friends as well as carers. Without these people I would not be where I am today. Waiting to move into my own apartment and being in the best of health. I will always be grateful to them and remember them.
My Mam receives excellent care and attention from the staff at the Care Home. She has all her meals specially made as she has a swallowing problem. This has enabled her to receive the nutrition she needs and has brought to an end her constant sickness when eating. I attribute this improvement to the vigilance of the staff whoo organised her a Hospital investigation. I had been unable to achieve this for her through her previous GP when she was living at home. As a result of this, she has galined weight and is much stronger than when she first moved in to Care. She can walk with the aid of the Zimmer frame
Thank you for taking the time in providing this positive feedback. Your lovely comments will be shared with the team and all feedback received is used to continuously improved the lives of the people who live and stay with us.
The team's holistic approach stood out - they didn't just focus on basic care but ensured residents had access to services that maintained their dignity and well-being. Staff showed genuine care in their interactions, making it feel more like a home than a facility.
The level of personal attention and professionalism gave us great peace of mind. We're grateful for the compassionate care provided by the Rose Lodge team during this time.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Rose Lodge Care Home and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.
My mother has stayed at Rose Lodge for respite. She was very happy when we visited as she was not on her own. My family were very impressed at how friendly the staff were. The home is very clean, with plenty of activities. The manager was very helpful to us. As a family, we felt Mam was safe at Rose Lodge.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this positive feedback. Your lovely comments will be shared with the team and all feedback received is used to continuously improve the lives of the people who live and stay with us.
When I visited Mam in Rose Lodge she was very happy and comfortable staff were helpful and kind Mam's room was very nice and clean I was happy with Mam's care there, all the facilities were excellent.
Everyone at Rose Lodge really appreciates your kind words, we aim to provide the best possible care for the people who live with us and receiving your review is very encouraging.
My mam has been here for the past couple of weeks recovering from illness. She is going home tomorrow, but her stay here has been lovely. All the staff are ultra friendly and approachable. Her room was spacious and cosy. They have a lovely dining room laid out like a restaurant and she even got a daily cooked breakfast. There were also plenty of activities for residents. I can honestly say this place is really good and definitely recommend it. Thank you to everyone for taking good care of my mam.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Rose Lodge and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.
Very pleased with all aspects of care at Rose Lodge Newton Aycliffe. The staff are all very kind and patient with a good sprinkle of humour thrown in to lift spirits when required. Mum particularly enjoyed the activities, with music and movement and the singer who visited amongst her favourites. Food choices are excellent and the endless cups of coffee/beverages are all very much appreciated. Would definitely recommend Rose Lodge to anyone looking for a caring, homely environment for their loved ones.
All staff at the care home are extremely professional, friendly and approachable. Their care and attention to my father's needs is excellent. Relationships between staff and residents are wonderful, creating a family feel to the home. My father has grown in strength and happiness due to the team of people around him. A five star home! Thank you.
Staff try very hard to make residents feel at home from home. Always friendly to visiting families too. Will do anything for us. Excellent food and drinks, regularly throughout the day and evening. Brilliant activities and entertainment which is so important to keep resident's minds active as much as possible. The family feel so lucky to have Mam here. Thank you to the management and all the staff.
My mam has been a resident of Rose Lodge for just over a year. I cannot fault the staff's commitment to their residents. No home is perfect, but the carers work extremely hard. They are pleasant and caring. My mam is coming to the end of her life, but these girls have made her remaining time with us enjoyable. She has flourished under their excellent care.
This care home is very welcoming to the residents. I partially love the range of activities that they have on. My aunt loves engaging in the activities, especially when the care home gets singers in, as she feels like she is the performance. She also enjoys playing bingo or dominoes. The staff are very supportive, and I am glad that my aunt is well cared for.
She loves the weekly bingo and armchair exercises! Thank you for looking after her so well and giving her opportunities to engage in some of her hobbies!
My father-in-law has lived there for over a year now. He loves it there; he has made friends and loves the activities and entertainment. He loves mealtimes sitting around the dining table chatting with other residents. Rose Lodge has a lovely and friendly atmosphere, and the staff are lovely to him. He is very happy there, and that's all I could ask for.
My mother has been a resident at Rose Lodge for two years now and the support and kindness shown to my mother and myself has been outstanding my mother has gained weight and made friends since coming to Rose Lodge and enjoys all meals prepared for her and joining in all activities. Placing my mother into a care home was a difficult time for me but the staff at Rose Lodge have all been supportive and I can not thank them enough.
My mother-in-law went to Rose Lodge two years ago and the care she has received has been amazing. I have not seen my mother-in-law look as healthy as she does and she is so happy in her surroundings, I know this is due to the care and support given by the staff and management at the home. I know my wife is now able to settle at night knowing her mother is safe and well cared for.
Please please do not use this home. This is the most awful place. Understaffed, staff under pressure, and not the slightest hint of joy here. Any good reviews must be old reviews. Do your research. If you love your family member and they have dementia please take them elsewhere.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very sorry to read that your experience of Rose Lodge was not as we would have expected. We strive to ensure that the needs of all the people living with us are met, and our team work hard to care for people as they would a family member....
Rose Lodge is a clean and modern care home. The staff I engaged with on visits were pleasant and helpful when approached. My mother-in-law was placed in Rose Lodge temporarily. However, my experience of visiting my mother-in-law in the home was not a good one. She has mild to moderate dementia symptoms, which manifests as confusion and no perception of time. She was placed on a floor with patients who displayed more severe dementia symptoms. This made her very uncomfortable and miserable (unfortunately, we were unable to move floors). On observation, some of the residents were not very clean and were walking around the corridors in badly soiled clothes. On one occasion a resident was banging on the door to be let out as I was trying to leave, no staff came to her aid. These are just a couple of examples. Whilst I appreciate that the staff have a difficult and demanding job, the residents are someone's family and therefore should be treated with care and respect at all times.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very sorry to read that your experience of Rose Lodge was not as we would have expected. We strive to ensure that the needs of all the people living with us are met, and our team work hard to care for people as they would a family member....
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 September 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Rose Lodge Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 22 Jun 2017Recipient: Rose Lodge Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Nicola Wheatley and I am the Care Manager at Rose Lodge. I have worked at Rose Lodge since 2008 progressing from a care assistant, to Senior care assistant, Deputy Manager then onto Home Manager.
I have had a passion for care since I was 20 Years old, dedicating myself to enrich the lives of all who live with us.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rose Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Rose Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Rose Lodge Care Home have?
There are 54 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Rose Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Rose Lodge Care Home to the centre of Newton Aycliffe?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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