

Care Provided by Westwood Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westwood Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Caring and Leading Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracey Dixon(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
Visiting
- Please call Westwood Lodge to arrange a visit.
Parking
- Parking is available on-site
Westwood Lodge Reviews (8)
Westwood Lodge has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.634) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westwood Lodge has 8 reviews.
In March this year he became very frail and a member of staff phoned to let me know he was close to end of life care.
I went to be with him and stayed with him and the staff kept vigil all night by seeing to my husbands care needs and also looking after me too.
I cannot thank the staff enoogh for the care and compassion they have shown us both over the years.
Thank you for taking the time to share such heartfelt feedback about Westwood Lodge.
We are deeply touched by your kind words and feel privileged to have cared for your husband over so many years. Supporting both residents and their families through every stage of their journey is something that...
I love living here. I like the staff, and I like the food. I like the staff when they take me out shopping. The staff are very kind and I want to stay here forever. I like the other people, and when we have music and dancing in the lounge. My room is lovely and the staff help me clean it
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of the home. It means so much to the whole team at the home- we are so glad to hear that you love living at the home and the team help you to live an independent life by taking you out shopping. We will ensure your review is passed on to the whole team.
He has always received good care, he is now getting great care.
He now has a TV and radio in his room which he didn't have. He is having hair cuts regularly and his mood and appearance is a lot better. The staff have improved, the home has improved and the general feels of the home is better.
Thanks to the new manager and l hope it continues.
Thank you so much for your lovely and kind review which means the world to the whole team. We are so glad to hear that he is getting better and that you are happy with the care he is getting. I will ensure your kind words are passed onto the whole team
My brother has been a resident at Westwood Lodge for a couple of years. Since the new manager has taken over I have noticed the improvement. The staff are caring and considerate. My brother is well cared for and happy. I have noticed a difference in staff attitude and response to requests. The manager has always been very receptive to input and communication has improved greatly. I feel that the manager is now focused on quality care and this is reassuring after the last 18 months
Thank you for your kind words. It really means the world to the whole team. We are so glad to hear your brother is well cared for and happy. We will ensure your kind words are passed onto the whole team.Yours Sincerely
I feel safe now.
My brother has been a resident at Westwood Lodge for a number of years and during that time has received excellent care especially as he has multiple health problems and at times can display challenging behaviour. Any concerns I have had regarding his health have received immediate attention and the staff are friendly and helpful at all times.
Dear Lelia,
Thank you for your lovely review. Your kind words mean a lot to all the hardworking staff at Westwood who are dedicated to providing excellent personalised care.
Best Wishes.
The staff are very helpful, caring and considerate towards my sister and trusting in her care.
Dear Ron
Thank you for your kind words. I will ensure your lovely review is passed onto all the hardworking staff who are all passionate in providing excellent person-centred care.
Best wishes
I could not fault the care he received from staff on the unit.
They kept us up to date with all his care and his needs.and when he had to go into hospital on more than 1 occasion they were very supportive to us as a family.
The manager was lovely to us from the start and always made time to chat with us if need be.
There was 1 staff member in particular that my brother really liked, she always made time to come and chat with him and made sure he was comfortable.
Always offered coffee as soon as we went in.
Brilliant care.
Thank you for your kind words. The staff at Westwood Lodge work extremely hard to provide excellent care and I am glad to hear your brother had such a positive experience. I will ensure your kind words are passed onto the staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 September 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood Lodge
What types of Care is Westwood Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westwood Lodge have?
There are 44 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westwood Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Westwood Lodge to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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