
They showed great empathy and treated her with dignity. I could not have asked for more.J J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a great care home, can't thank the manager and staff enough for her care she is receiving.Stephen A(Son of Resident/Service User)


They showed great empathy and treated her with dignity. I could not have asked for more.J J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a great care home, can't thank the manager and staff enough for her care she is receiving.Stephen A(Son of Resident/Service User)


Maple Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Witherwack suburb and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19. The Bridges Shopping Centre is just one mile away.
This purpose built care home offers nursing and social care for the frail elderly and the elderly mentally infirm. Maple Lodge provides TV lounges and a quiet sitting room for relaxation. Separate dining rooms, where residents can socialise at meal...
Care Provided by Maple Lodge 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 46 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Maple Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Maple Lodge 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
- Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Mardghum (Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
Maple Lodge Care Home Reviews (78)
Maple Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Maple Lodge Care Home has 78 reviews.
My mother has now been there for 2 and a half years and in that time, I have always found the staff caring and attentive. The home is clean and free of smell and I believe the food is good and varies. My mother seems to be well looked after and clean.
I enjoy coming. I know my friend enjoys her meals. The staff are helpful and approachable and I can ask them anything.
Found all staff friendly and helpful. The care my friend receives is very good and she seems happy here. Rooms clean, tidy and the dining room is pleasant with a lovely outlook.
On Thursday 16th March, at lunchtime, I visited my partner at Maple Lodge Care Home. I was greeted by staff who informed me she had called for a doctor as she was concerned over my partner's condition. The doctor examined my partner and summoned emergency paramedics. At 6 pm her family were called to Sunderland Royal Hospital because of grave concern over her chest infection, fluid on the lungs and retaining her CO2 body gases. Thankfully my partner pulled through. Your employee's skill and prompt action in the first instance played a major part in my partner making a full recovery. We are eternally thankful to her and all the team at Maple Lodge Care Home.
My Dad is a resident and the care he receives is excellent, he is well looked after and the food is good. The staff are friendly and professional and very caring. My Dad enjoys being here.
Staff are very good, helpful and caring. My dad seems content under the circumstances. The facilities are good, clean and the food is good. Overall as a family, they are supporting our dad. Everything so far has been of a professional standard.
I have never had a problem with Maple Lodge the staff are very caring and attentive to residents. If ever dad had had a medical issue prompt action had been taken to get medical attention for him. I genuinely feel that the staff look after dad as if he was their own father and I can tell that dad likes them too by his interaction with them. He often smiles and gives them a cheeky wink when they are talking to him.
Staff do a great job with residents who are in various stages of dementia. They have great patience. I couldn't manage in their situation.
Found all staff to be friendly and helpful, always happy and willing to help in anyway they can.
Food good - staff very helpful. Only thing I wasn't too happy with was her room was shut all the time, just checked occasionally.
My father has been a resident at Maple Lodge for four months during that time he has been made very welcome and he has settled in well. He gets on very well with all the staff and has nothing but praise for them. He enjoys a bit of banter with them and they are always kind and considerate towards him. They always try to include him in activities although he is sometimes a bit reluctant. Nevertheless they always ask if he would like to join in. I am always kept informed if there are any health issues. Overall we are both happy with his care.
We were warmly welcomed about a week ago when my mother-in-law was transferred from Sunderland Royal Hospital. The staff were courteous and friendly and they quickly made us feel at ease and confident. The whole organisation seemed to have direction and purpose and everyone seemed to know their role and what was expected for them. Everyone appeared relaxed and there was interaction between the staff and residents. My mother-in-law quickly relaxed and joined in.
Only experienced two days so far but seems to be settled into room and routine. Staff are lovely and friendly and show caring attitude to mother-in-law.
I have always been happy with the way I have been treated and the same goes for my mother.
Dad has been in three care homes, including this one during 2015. He has been the most settled and content in this one. The staff are helpful, pleasant and chatty to residents. The amenities are quite good, and it is good that activities are laid on most days, however some residents remain bored. It might be helpful to arrange for someone to come round with newspapers each day (local newsagent) or even a couple of newspapers left in the lounge. Food seems very good, is there any change I can come for a break myself? The provision of an alarm pendant for residents who tend to have falls would be beneficial.
All the members of the staff that I have had contact with have all been very friendly and helpful.
I have been pleased with the way my dad has been looked after while he has been here. I have always been informed of his health and any issues that may arise. I cannot fault the staff they have always been pleasant to dad and family always listen if I want to know about anything. Dad is happy here he is really well cared for.
Staff were fantastic with my mother who was occupying a time to think bed. She has now moved on to be nearer to us but she really appreciated the help that she received. Another fantastic feature is having ensuite rooms which seem to be so rare in other nursing homes, this saves elderly people from having to navigate unfamiliar corridors in the dead of night to find a toilet. Thanks to all concerned.
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Maple Lodge Care Home
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Maple Lodge Care Home
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Emma Mardghum and I have worked in care for 24 years. I spent 14 of them years at Maple Lodge where I started as a Carer and progressed over the years to Home Manager.
I truly love my Job and feel passionate about what I do. Caring for and supporting the elderly means a lot to me, and I take pride in making a positive difference in their lives every day. My experience has helped me grow both professionally and personally and I'm proud of the journey I have taken in my career.

Hi, my name is Janice, and I am the Administrator at Maple Lodge Care Home
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