Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
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  • Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Sunderland
Bryony Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Grangetown area and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19.

This purpose-built care home provides accommodation in single occupancy rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities.

Bryony Lodge features TV lounges and a quiet sitting room for relaxation. Separate dining rooms, where residents can socialise at meal times, are also available. Traditional home cooked food is served using fresh produce, with residents being able to select from the choices available daily. Special diets can be catered for.

Residents may benefit from the regular visits made to the home by an experienced hair stylist and qualified chiropodist. Complementary therapies can be arranged.

The home provides a varied programme of activities for residents' enjoyment.
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Care Provided

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 52 Service Users

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
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1050 – £1450
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1150 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1150 – £1550

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bryony Lodge Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sharon Nicholson (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1995
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (52)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (12)

Visiting

  • Visitors for residents welcome at any time. Visitors welcome to look around the home at any time, but please contact the home first to ensure a member of staff can be made available to provide a tour of the home.

Parking

  • Bryony Lodge provides free parking facilities to visitors.

Bryony Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (73)

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Bryony Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bryony Lodge Nursing Home has 73 reviews.

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Review from Ronald T (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mam recently moved to Bryony Lodge. We find she is well cared for and all the staff are very proffessional in their work she is well looked after and she likes all the staff they are very kind, understanding and proffessional with her
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the main Mams stay here has been excellent save for a few little niggles that have been resolved quickly. Staff are lovely & friendly and deal with difficult situations with fortitude. Management have been very forgiving when I have forgotten to pay Mams fees - thank you!
We looked at many other
care homes before placing Mam here and this was by far the best we saw. Glad she's here!
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Review from Susan R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mother in law came into Bryony 6 months ago. She was made welcome. Encouraged to join in various activities. Staff are aware of her deep religious faith and do what they can to encourage/support her. We are kept informed of any falls etc. Staff always have time to talk/answer questions. Family are satisfied
that she is in a safe/clean/caring environment and are grateful for care given/received.
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Review from Elaine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad is a resident he is happy and settled. His room is immaculate.
Staff are lovely and friendly always happy to help.
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Review from Allison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care and attention my mum receives. I cannot fault the caring staff who are always on hand if and when needed. The staff have a very friendly and caring nature.
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Review from Julie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam has been here for 5 years and she is very happy. The place is a relaxing home and the staff are so approachable. Their care for my mam is second to none, especially the last 6 weeks as my mam has been poorly. There are always activities and coffee mornings, which we are always welcome to go to.
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Review from Brian P (Grandson of Resident) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with her care and the comfort of the accomadation we really appreciate there help.
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Review from Paula S (Friend of Resident) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff and management professional friendly and helpful.
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Review from D K (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 31 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not fault this home.
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Review from Margaret G (Friend of Resident) published on 24 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcoming home, wonderful staff and informative re. activities, church groups, one-to-one well-being, tea and coffee mornings and one-to-one care, e.g. well-being chats.
Lots of opportunities to have sensory engagement as corridors have lots of, presently, festive arrangements.
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I am unable to comment on all the ratings as I am only able to visit weekly, representing the church to administer Holy Communion to my friend as I have done during her home life prior to entry to the home.
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Review from Heather M (Sister of Resident) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care of my brother. He is very well looked after and is happy and contented. The staff are all lovely and also professional. The home is clean, warm and homely.
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Review from Hilary S (Wife of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been in Bryony Lodge Nursing Home for nearly three years and during that time, he has been very well cared for and treated with the utmost dignity. I could not have asked for better care for him. His personal care is first rate and he always looks tidy and smart. His nutritional needs
are also being met.
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Review from A M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law came to live in Bryony Lodge Nursing Home in May 2023. I have visited him on a regular basis. I have been very impressed with the standard of care he receives.
I wish to thank the staff for their excellent care and support. That is why I have rated excellent in all of the ratings.
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the exceptional care and support that my mum has received. The staff are friendly and provide every need in a professional way.
We would highly recommend Bryony Lodge Nursing Home.
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Review from Kenneth C (Friend of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is an excellent care home. Staff are friendly and caring. Our friend is well cared for, even though life for her is not easy. The staff cope with the pressures of caring for residents always with a smile!
Many thanks for your care.
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Review from N R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been here since November 2023 and has settled in really well. The staff are all friendly and very hard working. The premises are immaculately clean and Dad's room is always tidy with clean bedding every other day. I've been told that Dad is eating well which is a relief because he wasn't eating
whilst he was in hospital before he was admitted here to Bryony Lodge.
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Review from Jonathan B (Brother of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are happy with the care she receives from Bryony Lodge. The staff are very good in this home and friendly.
Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for your review your feedback is very important to us. We are very proud of our team.

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Review from Elaine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum has been here since July last year and has now settled in. The care she receives is very good. She is very safe. The staff take good care of her. She also enjoys the entertainment which is provided.
Mum's room is very spacious. Everywhere in the home is spotlessly clean. I have total peace of
mind when I go home that my mum is well looked after.
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Review from Elaine T (Relative of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always welcoming and helpful and we are really thrilled at how our relative is looked after and cared for. Gives us peace of mind just knowing that she is content, looked after and loved. Thank you for the dedication of all the staff.
The place itself is always immaculate and what speaks volumes
to us is that there is always a really wonderful clean-smelling atmosphere. We are thankful that my sister is living here.
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Review from P B (Partner of Resident) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff, residents and visitors are very happy overall and very helpful.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.967 for Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (268 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.967
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 May 2018

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Sharon Nicholson

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2018

Hi, I am the Home Manager here at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home!


I am proud to say that I am a dedicated qualified registered manager I have completed QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management. And I am fortunate to be in a position to lead such a wonderful group of staff I have worked in healthcare since I was 19 and started out as a healthcare assistant within a care home providing complex nursing care for residents, as well as rehabilitation and palliative care. I also managed a Home Care business where I provided help and support into the community.


I love my role at Bryony Lodge and take great pride in supporting the team. The nurses and the staff are a dedicated and well-established group, and are all very proactive. I live local to the care home so I have good knowledge of the area.


Our staff are what holds the home together. Each one of these team members are dedicated to providing high quality care and services to those we support, and ensuring the residents enjoy all aspects of life at our home.v

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

What types of Care is Bryony Lodge Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Bryony Lodge Nursing Home have?

There are 52 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bryony Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Sunderland?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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