
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.
Always time to listen to questions or concerns.
Polite staff throughout from domestic to the manager. Very professional and polite.
The staff work really hard to make sure the residents are comfortable and safe and if there are issues and requests. They work well with residents and their family members to re-address them. There are plenty of drinks offered and lots of activities organised for the more abled residents. The home is willing to hear the thoughts of residents families in order to make decisions that will benefit everyone.
Good home. I visit every day and I can't see any issues. No faults whatsoever. The staff are great and I can talk to them about anything.
Never seen the home better. They're going from strength to strength. The manager is excellent and has the staff motivated to work to standards I've never seen before. The staff are caring and respectful. The lounge is spacious and always supervised. The activities coordinators (yes, two of them) are truly wonderful with the residents. You can see the effort being made and most importantly of all, my mam, and the other residents, seem happy.
My dad has been in this home 3 years. I've had lots of complaints and concerns over time and thought about taking him out of this home but there is now a new manager and there has been a huge improvement and if I have any problems with dads care it gets sorted quickly. There is still a few areas that still need sorting like laundry and I would like dads room to be decorated but hope these are things that will get done.
Thank you for your constructive comments. The team at Appleby have worked incredibly hard over the past year to drive the standards up and are we are proud of our achievements to date. As always, we welcome feedback that helps us continue to develop in a positive direction and we hope that this shows in the home.
My sister-in-law came to the home after a short stay in hospital. She settled well, staff made all of us welcome, and continue to do so. Her daughter lives in the USA and staff are accommodating eg. billing, 'phone. I visit 3 times a week and see a continue of care, and not just with my relative. Lots of varied activities take place - from flower arrangements to a magician, to a visit by a wildlife rescue centre. Home is bright and full of photos and items to help memory. TV is NOT always on. No-one is rushing, so calm atmosphere (as much as possible with the range of dementia). Drinks regularly offered, food varied and tasty. Staff available to discuss concerns. Lovely garden.
I have been visiting my Gran for more than 3 years in Appleby and I have never seen the place as good as it is now. There are plenty carers around now and they treat residents with respect and never rush people. They are really good at what they do. The home is really pleasant now and has a homely atmosphere and the new garden is absolutely fantastic. A waterfall, wooden animal carvings, lots of seating and even a beach area with lobster pots and a rowing boat! Thanks from me, my mam and my Gran.
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.
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