
Everyone goes that extra mile which makes his life so comfortableJudith S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I thoroughly recommend Appleby Care Home if you have a loved one who needs care.Carole W(Wife of Resident/Service User)


Everyone goes that extra mile which makes his life so comfortableJudith S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I thoroughly recommend Appleby Care Home if you have a loved one who needs care.Carole W(Wife of Resident/Service User)


Appleby Care Home in North Shields offers people with care needs a welcoming friendly, home.
Trained staff care for people with dignity and respect at all times.
A variety of activities are available for residents to participate that suit their interests.
Care Provided by Appleby Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 53 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Appleby Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Appleby Care 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
- Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Leonard (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2003
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- The team are delighted to welcome visitors to Appleby Care Home. Family and friends are encouraged to visit their loved ones at times that are convenient for them. The dedicated team is always on hand to greet visitors with a warm welcome and provide any support needed during their visit.
Parking
- Appleby Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Appleby Care Home Reviews (47)
Appleby Care Home has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.094) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Appleby Care Home has 47 reviews.
Staff at Appleby are caring friendly and approachable. They really do care. The care my husband is receives is Excellent . The staff look after residents as they would look after their own. I can finally relax knowing he is well looked after. He is clean, well fed and has settled well. The home is clean, no smells. Thank you for all you do for residents
I feel that a happy and home-from-home atmosphere prevails.
My wife and I are happy to remain in the care of the staff and providers at this care home.
Don't want to pick any of the staff out for praise because they all do a fantastic job however, the handyman and the health care assistant are excellent.
After visiting Appleby Care Home a few weeks ago on a scheduled visit and having a very useful, detailed and reassuring one-to-one chat with the manager, I popped in again for a surprise visit on a Sunday afternoon and found Mum in very good spirits. Everyone on duty was cheerful and I felt I had a warm welcome but a safe one too. Mum looked very well cared for and her clothes were neat and clean. The chairs are very comfortable and I really felt like I was visiting Mum at home. We, as a family, are hugely grateful to the whole Appleby team for everything they do for Mum and all the love and care they display to everyone who lives at the home.
Thank you very much for your review, I will feedback your positive comments to all the staff. We strive at Appleby to promote a homely feel and like all our relatives and visitors to treat Appleby as home.
My dear husband was in care from November 2021. I was very apprehensive about leaving him in someone else's care as I had cared for him with dementia for six years. From the moment he was there I cannot praise the love and care of the staff. They not only welcomed my husband as family but me also. I was with him every day until he sadly died on 21st November 2022. All the staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble to them, whether I rang day or night asking after him. I miss my husband dreadfully and I miss the chatter and banter of the staff. I would like to thank them all and the manager, for their care. I plan to visit them in the new year to catch up with them. I thoroughly recommend Appleby Care Home if you have a loved one who needs care.
My father-in-law is staying at Appleby Care Home, the staff have been fantastic with him, and watching how they interact with all the residents really does give me such a relief to know he is in the very best of homes. The atmosphere of the home is a very comforting one, home-cooked meals, clean and tidy environment, and attentive staff, you honestly couldn't ask for more. The manager and her team have been amazing throughout his stay and I can't thank them enough. Knowing he is safe, in the best of care really does help our family know they made the right choice for him.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We strive at Appleby to ensure residents are cared for to a high standard and relatives can feel supported and relaxed. I will pass on all the feedback to the staff. Kind regards, Clare.
My Dad has been in Appleby Care home since August 2022. From a previous experience when Dad was in a care home for a short period (not Appleby) I have to admit I didn't hold much hope for Dad settling at Appleby Care Home. How wrong was I, from the moment Dad commenced his stay at Appleby, the staff have been absolutely amazing. To know Dad is in safe hands is such a relief, he has settled extremely well and this I know is down to how the staff are with all the residents. I can not thank the manager and her team enough for the support they have given our family, and the care that Dad is receiving. It's been a difficult few months with some of Dad's dementia symptoms, however, I haven't once worried about him as I know he is in the very best of hands. Thank you so much everyone.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Your comments are heartfelt and mean so much to all the staff at Appleby. We strive to make it not only the resident's home but also the family's home. Kind regards.
My mother is a resident in Appleby Care Home and has become ill and is on end-of-life care. The care, compassion and professionalism of all the staff is wonderful both to Mum and the rest of my family.
Thank you for your lovely review. Myself and the staff wish to offer our condolences and it was an honour to care for your mother and meet a kind and loving family. I have provided feedback to the staff on your positive, heartfelt review.
Staff are excellent, friendly and work very hard on a daily basis.
Thank you for your positive review. Our team at Appleby work very hard and strive for a good standard of care. I will feedback to the staff your positive comments.
My dad has been in Appleby Care Home since May 2021. At first, I was unsure if he would get the best care but as time went on we got to know everyone involved with his care and they really looked after him well. Can not thank them enough. He did enjoy his time here as well.
Thank you for your positive review, we strive at Appleby to provide a high standard of care and I will generate your positive feedback to the staff at Appleby.
My mum was here only for a few days receiving end-of-life care, I cannot praise the staff highly enough for the care they gave her, kept us informed with regular updates about medication and changes in her health.
Thank you for your review. I and the team offer our condolences on your sad loss. I have provided feedback to the team at Appleby of your positive feedback.
Was in Appleby at the weekend to see Dad. He looked smart, clean, and tidy. Hair cut, nails done, freshly shaven. Just like my "real" Dad. Unfortunately, there really is very little left of my "real" Dad. That said it was a good visit. Nice to see him in his own environment. The staff were their usual welcoming, helpful, caring, friendly selves. Keep up the good work - all at Appleby. And thanks for caring for and looking after my parents.
The overwhelming impression is a lack of proactive care, things only ever improved if we complained directly to the home.
We are sorry that this has been the experience of the service at Appleby. We value the feedback received from any person involved in, or having contact with the home and truly believe this enables continuous improvement. Our complaint process is currently being followed to enable a thorough review of your concerns.
In three years I have seen a myriad of scenarios carried out with dignity and professionalism.
Thank you very much for your review, I will pass on the positive feedback to the team. Staff strive to ensure the standard of care is of a high standard at all times.
My sister-in-law stayed at Appleby Care Home for about 3 weeks as respite. She was well cared for by a team of knowledgeable people who were always kind and compassionate. Her room was rather spartan but if she'd been staying longer, we would have made it feel more homely. I was very happy with the flexibility of the staff and felt appropriate covid precautions were taken.
All staff have always been very friendly yet professional. My Dad is well cared for and happy in himself.
Thank you to all the team, especially the manager, at Appleby Care Home for looking after my Aunt in a difficult situation. They have addressed every situation concerning my Aunt. Pain, comfort, etc, and treated her with dignity. My Aunt is settled and comfortable thanks to the care the staff provide.
The manager and her team are remarkable and they handle my Mum with great care and I know at times she can be a handful. I am always informed of any issue that arises and how it has been handled. My mum has been there a number of years now and I have never had any doubts about the staff or the way the home is run. There has always been tight restrictions during covid which I am very happy about. Her room is very comfy and has her personal things around her. Her social worker has confirmed to me that my mum was very happy there on her last visit which was November.
With all the covid it had been difficult to see where my wife is living. However, on one visit my wife was presented dirty and unkempt. Her nails were filthy. She was brought into the waiting area in a dirty stained chair. My wife was later taken to hospital with an infection in her mouth/throat and we were told she might not survive. The nurses stated she arrived at the hospital in a disgusting state. My wife did survive but I was told she had to return. I was eventually allowed to see her room after allegations were made from an anonymous source that she was being shouted at by staff and had been isolated in her room. I must add this has not been substantiated. The room was similar to a police/prison cell. There was nothing at all homely. The manager stated that the family hadn’t brought anything to make it homely! My wife is still there and I’m desperately trying to get her out. All I hear from the manager is how many hours she’s working. Not really what I want to hear.
My Grandmother has been in hospital recently with an infection in her mouth. The doctor believed this could be due to poor hygiene with her dentures. We have been informed that a member of staff has filed a complaint via the whistleblowing policy that my grandmother gets locked in her room for most of the day and when she shouts, the staff shouts back at her. Her room has no homely items and the family was told this is because no one brought anything for her - due to Covid we didn't think this was an option. Had we known we could, this would have been arranged straight away. We would assume her room would still have pictures on the wall etc. but no.
We are sorry that this has been the experience of the service at Appleby. We value the feedback received from any person involved in, or having contact with the home and truly believe this enables continuous improvement. Our complaint process is currently being followed to enable a thorough review of your concerns.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 November 2025Good
- 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 (6)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd
- 08 Dec 2023Recipient: Appleby Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Appleby Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Welcome to Appleby Care Home in North Shields.
We provide care of the highest quality for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, in lovely comfortable surroundings. Our team of experienced care professionals constantly undergo training to provide outstanding care and support to all of our residents.
There are two units within Appleby Care Home. The ground floor and part of the upper floor make up the mixed dementia unit. There is also a specialist male-only service on the upper floor for male service users who may have behaviours that are challenging.
We also offer care for convalescence, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, palliative care, and dementia.
Appleby offers a safe and secure environment promoting independence and well-being. There are a number of care packages available offering long and short-term care including nursing.
Each room has en-suite facilities and the home has a number of communal rooms. We have a large garden and patio for residents to sit outside in the warmer months and help with planting flowers and plants. We also have a pond and ducks often visit the home.
The focal point of the garden is a large summer house which is used as an Ice cream parlour in the summer and as Santa’s Grotto in the run-up to Christmas.
Our on-site activities coordinator develops a monthly programme with the needs and capabilities of the residents in mind, ensuring that there is always something exciting to do at Appleby. We also have a minibus to take our residents on outings in the local area.
Our philosophy is simple; we want everyone to enjoy life to the fullest. We never forget that all our residents are individuals and we treat them with dignity, privacy and respect while offering freedom of choice and as much independence as possible.
The team at Appleby are compassionate and caring and goes beyond the call of duty with all residents.
I’d love to show you around the home. If you would like a tour or wish to discuss any aspect of elderly care with me, please telephone the home to make an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Appleby Care Home
What types of Care is Appleby Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Appleby Care Home have?
There are 53 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Appleby Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Appleby Care Home to the centre of North Shields?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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