Derwent Lodge Nursing home offers a large communal lounge on the ground floor that has floor-to-ceiling windows providing a spectacular view of the River Mersey, looking out onto the sky line of Liverpool.
The communal lounge has access to a small outside patio area with a ramp to accommodate anyone wishing to enjoy the view.
Care Provided by Derwent Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 46 Service Users
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
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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,150 - £1,375
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,150 - £1,400
- Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,150 - £1,375
- Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1,150 - £1,400
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,150 - £1,375
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,150 - £1,400
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,150 - £1,375
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1,150 - £1,400
Fees to be discussed on enquiry
Contact Derwent Lodge Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Surecare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nichola Dunn (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (8)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Parking
- Free onsite parking
Derwent Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (43)
Derwent Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.126) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Derwent Lodge Nursing Home has 43 reviews.
I can say in all honesty that every single one of the staff is smiley, friendly and helpful. It is very reassuring to know that they are unfailingly cheerful and kind towards my mum.
Both staff and management are ready and willing to listen to any enquiries or concerns.
The lady who organises the activities is always jolly and raises everyone's spirits. The residents love her. She was born to do that job! The nurses are very professional and manage medication efficiently. They know the residents well but will always be on the side of caution if they have concerns.
At such times, communication with family members is good and I always feel that I have a say in her treatment. When I say goodbye to Mum after visiting, I feel I am leaving her in safe hands.
There are good activities available nearly every day but a lot seem to be animal related. I only say this as Mum being a country girl has never been enthusiastic about animals!
I feel the premises restricts the staff and residents but appreciate there is nothing that can be done about that.
There is always a member of staff to hand to call on and they are willing to be multi-functional.
This home has changed my nan's life. She seems to have come alive with the brilliant care and activities available. The staff are so caring and all the residents have the chance to be involved in afternoon activities and day trips out. She seems so much happier and feels safer as she is surrounded by other people and if she becomes unwell the staff are able to get her checked over by a doctor. When we visit the atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed and the residents look well cared for. I think Derwent Lodge is an amazing home that cares well for its residents and enables relatives to relax knowing that their loved ones are being well looked after.
I came to see my uncle and the home is friendly. The home does not smell of food or urine and the residents all look clean and tidy. They could do with a bigger TV in the lounge. My uncle seems happy. A member of staff, in particular, is very friendly and good with the residents, very attentive with my uncle.
My brother recently spent four weeks at Derwent Lodge for respite care. During his time there, I found the care he received to be excellent, all the staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive throughout. The premises itself is in a lovely position overlooking the river, is clean, well managed and cared for with regular social events for residents. Going forward, I would be very happy for my brother to move there full-time in the future if his needs dictate.
My partner has been there for eleven days and from the start to finish all staff were very professional. I just want to say a big thank you to everybody who kept my partner happy and safe.
Very friendly, helpful and supportive staff who took time to speak with me about the welfare of my friend. They seem genuine, sensitive and knowledgeable about the condition of the person we were talking about. Put my mind at ease.
The manager and the team are doing a fantastic job. Our uncle has settled in Derwent Lodge very well and that is due to the friendly and professional manner of all the staff. We were particularly happy when the staff came up with a surprise 80th birthday celebration for our uncle after him being there only one week.
From the first day, I came to visit all the staff made us both feel looked after and welcome. They couldn't do enough for us and were very helpful no matter what I asked for. Always cheerful.
My sister moved to Derwent Lodge ten months ago, she has been in assisted living for forty years until she developed a terminal illness. As my sister has had a mental illness for forty years I was worried about her care and demands and the care and dignity they show her. The carers are amazing, so kind to her. I feel I made the right choice with no problems at all.
My dad has been in this lovely home for two years. It’s been a challenging time for everyone due to Covid but he has been very well looked after. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the nursing and care staff are exceptional. He has thrived under their care. The activities in the home are consistently at a high standard. The patients are encouraged and supported to take part in a variety of entertaining and stimulating activities. My dad is very safe, well, happy and contented.
My mum was on end of life care, the staff at the home could not have treated her any better. They were there all the time for my sisters and I. The nurses and carers kept coming to see how we were and to check on Mum. We are very grateful to the staff for all their kindness.
My sister has been in Derwent Lodge Nursing Home for some time. On visiting, I have found the staff extremely helpful and friendly. All staff have been very accommodating during these difficult months. Reception, care assistants, cleaners, nurses have been fabulous. Would highly recommend.
Very clean and fresh smelling. Staff are very friendly with nothing being too much trouble. My uncle seems very happy here and the family are comforted knowing he is well looked after and safe. He has been here just less than a year and looks so much better than before his arrival, a different man in so many positive ways both physically and mentally.
His room/bed are spotless...and his personal hygiene is well looked after.
I feel the staff have taken time to know my friend...as they know his ways...and get his jokes!
Derwent Lodge has lightened the load of putting a Dad/and a dear friend into care.
Many thanks.
I have always found the staff and management to be helpful and approachable and always find mum and room very clean, and mum is happy here. I would recommend this home to friends and family thinking of looking for a relative to be cared for.
My mum has been at Derwent Lodge Nursing Home for five years. Lovely home. Welcoming feel the moment you enter. The staff are fantastic, everyone is happy, working well as a team, taking pride and always going the extra mile! Nurses are very professional, very knowledgeable. All staff are very accommodating and treat mum with dignity and respect. I feel reassured mum could not have been in better hands.
My partner has resided at Derwent Lodge since March after it was recommended as an option by the hospice where he receiving care due to his brain cancer. Upon understanding that he needed 24-hour attention, as well as other specific care, Derwent Lodge was put forward as a suitable location for him as they had the facility to fulfill his needs. The care that the team have provided him in the short space of time since he became a resident has been nothing short of exceptional. The team has been professional, considerate and compassionate, and his needs and welfare have been at the heart of their decisions regarding his care and safety. Knowing that my partner is being looked after in such a manner has been very comforting in such a difficult time. Since the recent decision was made to allow an indoor visitor, his family have also felt assured and safe in the knowledge that I am able to see him in person, as it allows them to also recognise the care that Derwent Lodge provide.
The nursing staff and carers provide every help my family member needs they are very caring and loving towards them they do activities put on shows for the residents, and I feel afraid and secure my parent is well and truly looked and cared for.
The first time we saw Derwent Lodge we knew it was the right place for Dad. Dad's journey with dementia was going into its final stages and it was so tough to even consider removing him from his home. Everyone at Derwent Lodge was kind, considerate and understanding of our difficult decision and the transition we had to make. Dad spent just over 2 years at Derwent and the team could not have been more supportive, caring and loving. Dad's last few years were the happiest they could have been due to the professional team at Derwent Lodge.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 May 2024- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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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