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The Lawns is a purpose built home which provides individual care for each resident, whether short respite care or permanent care.
All 62 single rooms have en-suite facilities, a nurse call system and smoke detectors. There is a lift and full wheelchair access throughout the home.
Care Provided by The Lawns Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Lawns Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Lawns 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
- Highgate Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Dalglish(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
Visiting
- All visitors welcome.
Parking
- Car Parking available
The Lawns Care Home Reviews (98)
The Lawns Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.422) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lawns Care Home has 98 reviews.
I have booked my father in for a weeks respite.
Always get a warm welcome from staff every time we come to visit. Staff are very friendly and helpful and always ready to assist if you need it.
Meets the needs of residents.
Food good.
I've been coming to see my husband regularly and have found the carers kind and helpful. Also the domestics staff cleaners etc. They talk to my husband and do not pressure him to do anything he doesn't want to do as he is a dementia sufferer, he can be agitated and a challenge at times. The rooms are always clean and my husband is well cared for. I admire the support and care from them all.
We are more than happy with the care that nana is receiving. The staff are lovely and that puts us at ease. Nana has more company and a better social life since she came to The Lawns. The staff encourage her to take part in things she normally wouldn't do and she enjoys this.
The home is clean and tidy. The staff friendly and helpful and my mother seems well cared for. She enjoys the food and when she is down staff always do their best to make her feel better.
Lots of activities and entertainment available, which she takes part in and enjoys.
Well done, Keep up the good work.
Been here 3 years and enjoyed my stay.
The resident is a relative. She is comfortable and is treated in a nicer way than she was elsewhere, therefore she is happier. The staff are very happy to answer any questions. We felt much happier leaving her than we had in the past.
Staff are generally great.
Completely satisfied with our stepfather's care. Staff are very friendly towards us and very caring with our stepfather.
Nothing was a trouble to them and they were very helpful and kind.
All the staff from the management, carers and domestic workers are all very kind, patient and courteous with the residents and their relatives.
The home is very clean and the decoration delightful.
The meals are very good and the residents are given a choice each day.
My uncle enjoyed eating and always praised the food he was given. We think the management and staff do a great job and we can't thank them enough. We would definitely recommend The Lawns Care Home.
A care home that really cares. The staff are excellent, caring, friendly and helpful. My mum settled quickly and was very happy. Food excellent and always a welcoming cuppa for visitors. Sadly mum passed away in January but the staff were wonderful.
I find the staff out of this world and nothing is too much trouble. The home is immaculate and the rooms are very clean and tidy. My wife likes to go into the garden and she lights up when she sees the home's therapy rabbit. She likes to join in with the dancing. She enjoys the range of food on offer.
My mum is well looked after and the staff are really lovely. She is always kept clean and tidy and is always included in activities. The Lawns Care Home provide a first class service and I feel that mum is being well cared for.
My husband and I are very happy with The Lawns care home, my father in law has settled really well and has made friends and likes every one of the staff. It is such a relief for us to know he is happy there.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 October 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Meet the Team (4)

I have worked at the Lawns Care home since November 2020. I started my career in care as a care assistant and have worked up to my current position of Deputy Home Manager, I have gained NVQs 2 and 3 in care, safe handling of medications, moving and handling, team leadership, and first aider.
I live in Spennymoor with my husband. I have three children and three step-children. I am a proud grandma of nine grandchildren.
The thing I like most about working at The Lawns Care Home is I enjoy spending time with and ensuring my residents are safe, clean and tidy. I like knowing that I am helping them to enjoy their retirement years in a comfortable and homely environment as much as possible. My priority at work is my resident's well-being, seeing a resident smile is all the reward I need.

I have worked at The Lawns Care home for coming up to a year and a half. In my previous position I worked for a training company which I was there for 7 years but really fancied a career change into something completely different. I took on the role of the home administrator and must say it’s the best thing I have ever done!
I have 18 year’s experience within Administration and a wealth of knowledge and experience across this area. I have gained Diploma Level 2 Business Administration, NCFE Level 2 certificates in Equality & Diversity, Care & Management of Diabetes, Safeguarding & Prevent.
I live near Bishop Auckland with my husband, son and a goldendoodle dog named Miley who is a massive part of our family.
Any spare time I have, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching TV/films, shopping and walking my dog.
The thing I love most about working at The Lawns is seeing the residents having fun, enjoying themselves and seeing the smiles on their faces which really does make it all worthwhile.

My name is Olivia and I have worked at The Lawns care home for 10 years. I love the happy friendly atmosphere here and all the staff and management work together as a team. I go home from work feeling happy that I have helped the residents during this horrible time that everyone is going through.

I have NVQ in social care both 2 and 3, I also have training in safeguarding, medication, first aid and many more over the years.
I have four children three boys and one girl. I live in Darlington with my husband Conrad who works for the army. We have four grandchildren two girls two boys. During m my days off I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren.
My priority at work has always been my residents ensuring all residents are happy and well cared for, I get joy from seeing them smile.
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