
Briardene is a top place, anyone wishing to place a loved one in there will not be disappointedRory C(Son of Resident/Service User)

All of the staff are professional, helpful and caring. Worth their weight in gold.S C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care home is well maintained, clean and nicely decorated.A G(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Briardene is a top place, anyone wishing to place a loved one in there will not be disappointedRory C(Son of Resident/Service User)

All of the staff are professional, helpful and caring. Worth their weight in gold.S C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care home is well maintained, clean and nicely decorated.A G(Brother of Resident/Service User)

To the west of Newcastle upon Tyne and with access to excellent transport links, Briardene is located in the village of Westerhope and specialises in nursing, dementia and respite care.
Rooms are modern and bright, with all facilities and amenities to ensure homely comforts, and they encourage residents to personalise their own space so they can feel at home.
There are sixty bedrooms throughout the spacious home, which also benefits from large and airy communal spaces and beautiful gardens.
Care Provided by Briardene Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mariposa
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Chambers(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Visiting
- Visitors are always welcome at Briardene. Please visit the main reception area on entry to the home, and a member of friendly staff will be able to assist you.
Parking
- Dedicated parking at the entrance to the building. Vehicles and belongings are left at owners own risk.
Briardene Care Home Reviews (65)
Briardene Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Briardene Care Home has 65 reviews.
I have been a resident at Briardene for almost 2 years and I have been very happy in fact, happier than I have been for a few years. The company is very good - staff are all caring and happy.
Things I would like improved are staffing levels the call buttons are not always answered in a timely fashion.
Some staff members are not as observant as others and pretty much go through the motions of work, not showing the empathy associated with care work.
Activities at the home are not consistent. There was a lot more going on to entertain the residents in previous years.
It is good to have a constant manager now. The manager is approachable and proactive. Hopefully, the organisation will help her to maintain and improve the home.
Overall I am happy with the care home.
My late mother-in-law was resident here for 2 years so when looking for care for my mother didn't need to look further. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the nurses are excellent and the management are always ready to answer any questions and deal with any worries that you may have. I know my mum is well cared for.
Briardene is an ideal care home for my mother-in-law, it is friendly, helpful and the staff have helped my wife cope with the situation of her mother being in a home. We can talk with the staff if we have any concerns and they always put our minds at rest.
Staff pleasant, helpful and friendly. Took mam a while to settle but the staff constantly reassure her.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 May 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Mariposa
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

We are delighted to introduce Kim Chambers as Home Manager at Briardene. Kim has been an integral part of the Mariposa Care team for a number of years, most recently in her role as Regional Manager – which she has chosen to step away from in order to commit herself full-time to Briardene. Kim is an exceptional manager and we are confident the home will excel under her leadership.
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