Byron Lodge Care Home

Dryden Road, West Melton, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham S63 6EN
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  • Byron Lodge Care Home, Rotherham
Byron Lodge Nursing Home is a modern purpose-built home offering a high standard of nursing and residential care in a luxury setting to elderly people in South Yorkshire. Residents can enjoy the comfort of large bedrooms with en-suite facilities, spacious lounges and dining areas.

The home accommodates up to 61 adults who need assistance with personal or nursing care, including those living with dementia. There is a team of highly trained and skilled staff who deliver high-quality care to all residents at Byron Lodge. Each resident’s individual needs are regularly assessed to ensure their care plans accommodate their lifestyle requirements and choices.

At Byron Lodge, the team want residents to live happy and fulfilled lives. By getting to know residents, the dedicated activity coordinators offer an extensive programme of activities and events, providing sensory stimulation through group activities and one to one sessions that meet their different passions and interests.

Mealtimes represent an important part of the day and a great social occasion. At Byron Lodge, they work to ensure this time is enjoyable as possible, unhurried and relaxed, with everyone being given plenty of time to eat and enjoy their meal while chatting and enjoying the company of friends.

The chef team use fresh ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible, to provide delicious, nutritionally balanced, seasonal meals.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £890
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £935

Please note: Fees exclude Funded Nursing Care. Please enquire with the home for full pricing list.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Byron Lodge Care Home 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

  • Charleen Trueblood (Interim Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (61)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)

Byron Lodge Care Home Reviews (57)

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Byron Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Byron Lodge Care Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from Helen B (Sister of Resident) published on 25 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been incredibly impressed by every single member of staff I have encountered since my sister was admitted into Byron Lodge from hospital a few weeks ago. Every person I have spoken to on the phone has been helpful and polite. Everyone I have encountered whilst visiting has been compassionate
and caring. The attention to detail in testing my temperature, and performing lateral flow tests to check for Covid infection, has been excellent. All these tests have been carried out in a respectful and professional manner. The staff clearly care about the safety of visitors as well as their residents. The home is always clean. The rooms are a good size. It is upsetting to know your sister is having to be looked after by other people, but I have met and chatted with many of the staff and I am quite content that she is being very well cared for. She seems as happy as possible. The staff seem very happy as a team. There is quite a homely, family-orientated atmosphere around the place.

Reply from Nathaly Cifuentes Riano, Social Media Marketing Executive at Byron Lodge Care Home

Hi Helen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly care about the safety of our visitors and our beloved residents. I will share your kind words with the rest of the team!

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Review from Gillian H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We haven't been able to visit or see my mum because of Covid-19 for 10 months. I had a phone call this week to say Mum was being moved from an upstairs room to a downstairs room. We could go and see her through the window. My sister and I visited today and it was wonderful to see Mum. We would like
to say thank you to all your staff from admin, cleaner, carers, and nursing staff. You have done an amazing job Mum looked wonderful. You have kept her safe and well in very difficult times. Thank you for all you hard work, I would recommend Byron Lodge to anyone.

Reply from Nathaly Cifuentes Riano, Social Media Marketing Executive at Byron Lodge Care Home

Hi Gillian, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are here to support you and your family as much as we can. We believe family's visits are extremely important for the residents' wellbeing.

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Review from Trevor B (Son of Resident) published on 16 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father and mother came to Byron Lodge mainly due to my father being terminal with prostate cancer, my mum was here initially to be with him for respite. Unfortunately, my father passed away after eight days. The care and support provided was first class and it continues to be for my mum who is trying
to rebuild and become healthier herself.

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Review from Mike T (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care home has provided a safe, secure, warm and friendly place for my mother-in-law who needs 24-hour care. The staff are always available to chat and help with support and advise. Mum seems content and settled with a comfortable room and ensuite facilities, personalisation of the room is encouraged.
Visiting is always OK... Except at meal times.

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Review from Susan K (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the care my mother has received since she came into Byron Lodge two and half years now. Keep up the good care!

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Review from Wendy N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been in care at Byron Lodge for 5 years. During this time he has received excellent care and I have been well supported by all the staff we have met along the journey. Sadly he passed away last Friday yet it was such a calm, peaceful end thanks to the loving care of the wonderful staff.
Special thanks to the manager and seniors who have been there for him throughout.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Carers are excellent (nursing upstairs).
Management has improved. Entrance area welcoming - gramophone music more suitable and would be better suited to lounge areas/memory stimulation. Promised bedroom decoration 2+ years and still waiting! Impressed with contact re missed medication. Items still
going missing and no one ever has an answer; flowers, personal gifts, clothing etc.

Reply from Emma Nottingham, Marketing at Byron Lodge Care Home

The reason behind the gramophone is to stimulate experiences for residents to come down to the reception area and use the space for coffee and entertainment. The individual units i.e. lounge area have CD players and we have designated music areas within the home. Any other issues raised in your review have been dealt with at a recent face to face meeting with family members but if you require anything further, we're always here to help and support so please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Review from D M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Management is extremely useless and does not listen. Most of the care staff are not very good at their job and don't do things with interest towards the residents. The food is disgusting and the meals do not go together and the same foods are served regularly with no change.
The cleanness of rooms/hallways
is appalling.

Reply from Emma Nottingham, Marketing at Byron Lodge Care Home

We are disappointed you found the service fell short of expectations, it is essential to us that we provide the best care for our residents, and the new manager will look into the issues raised and will feedback to you individually.

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Review from David C (Husband of Resident) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been in the care of Byron Lodge since 2016. All the staff have always treated me with the utmost respect, any problems I have had are dealt with straight away and all the improvements been made in the last few months have made Byron Lodge a very good home for all the residents living there.
The care provided is of a very high standard and I would not want my wife anywhere else.

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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for eighteen months. She has settled in well and is happy to be there. The staff are very caring and approachable. Training is ongoing and activities are varied and are aimed towards resident's needs.

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Review from Judith B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and approachable and my parent seems happy and settled. Over the recent months, I have noticed a lot of input in training of staff, resident care and ongoing improvement to premises. I can see these things having a positive experience for my parent.


Majority of the staff treat

residents with dignity in a caring considerate way.

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Review from Wendy N (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at Byron Lodge for over 4 years and in that time has been very well cared for by the staff appropriate to his needs.

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Review from Jeffrey C (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I enjoy the concerts and karaoke that are provided.
The staff are pleasant and caring, also willing to help family and relatives.

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Review from Judith C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are pleasant and willing to help residents and relatives. My dad enjoys some of the activities that are available at the home. He is treated with dignity and respect.

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Review from Greg M (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Always welcome and say hello. They are forever on their feet grafting away, checking and talking to the residents. They always make sure mom is comfortable, fed and watered. She has very much kept her dignity while she has been at the home.
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home is great and it is always nice to see the residents enjoying the singer who comes in.
Food is good but needs some fruit in the trifle.

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Review from Ian H (Son of Resident) published on 13 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for nearly 6 years now and I would be more than happy to recommend this home.


My mother is very settled which is down mainly to the carers who I feel look after Mum.


The management staff are very approachable and will listen to concerns and any potential faults at

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The manager is always available for a chat and always replies to queries asap.

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Review from David M (Husband of Resident) published on 7 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We got a new owner recently when the home was poor in all categories, especially management.
Since then, and after the latest CQC visit and report, which was very poor and justified. With the introduction of new management, the home is being transformed. Management have much improved.
Staff was at
a very low morale, now much improved and getting better each day.
I think the home is on the right track after a few difficult years.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.829)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10 for Byron Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.829 for Byron Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (261 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 304 Ratings = 4.829

  • b) 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 Byron Lodge Care Home is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 61 registered maximum number of service users is 12.2, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 24 Dec 2024

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Adele

Adele Foley

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

Adele is the Home Manager at Byron Lodge. She has many years of care experience. Adele's aim for Byron Lodge is to work alongside the fantastic team here at the home to ensure the highest quality care delivery for all the people who live at Byron Lodge. She has an open-door policy in which residents, relatives and staff members can speak freely regarding any concerns that they have.

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