
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)

West of Newcastle upon Tyne and with excellent transport links, Briardene is 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.
The spacious home has sixty-eight bedrooms and also benefits from large, 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 68 Service Users
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
Funding & Fees
Contact Briardene Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mariposa
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Chambers (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
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 (66)
Briardene Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.501) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Briardene Care Home has 66 reviews.
My experience of my wife's home is very very good. She is happy and content with all activities and food and the staff is excellent in every way.
No complaints in that area. I could come and live at Briardene any time.
My experience of my wife's home is very very good. She is happy and content with all activities and food and the staff is excellent in every way.
No complaints in that area. I could come and live at Briardene any time.
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.
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...
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 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.
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.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Mariposa
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

We are proud to have Kim Chambers as Home Manager at both Sovereign Lodge and Briardene Care Home. With the homes located less than a mile apart, Kim...
We are proud to have Kim Chambers as Home Manager at both Sovereign Lodge and Briardene Care Home. With the homes located less than a mile apart, Kim has built an outstanding reputation in the local community, whilst fostering lasting relationships with all residents and their families. Alongside her exceptional teams, we are confident that Kim will continue to excel in her management role to ensure the very highest standards of care are maintained across both homes.
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