
The building was always clean and the staff always caring. Nothing but praise for the staffStephen R(Son of Resident/Service User)

I can come home knowing my mother is in safe hands and getting the care she needsJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The building was always clean and the staff always caring. Nothing but praise for the staffStephen R(Son of Resident/Service User)

I can come home knowing my mother is in safe hands and getting the care she needsJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Abigail Lodge Care Home is located in Delves Lane, Consett and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the M1 motorway link. Consett town centre is less than one mile away.
This purpose-built care home provides nursing and social care for the frail elderly and the mentally infirm elderly.
Accommodation at Abigail Lodge is offered in single occupancy rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities.
Abigail Lodge features TV lounges and a...
Care Provided by Abigail Lodge Care Home
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 60 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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 Abigail Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abigail 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
- Helen Taylor (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: 2000
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Abigail Lodge Care Home Reviews (88)
Abigail Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.519) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abigail Lodge Care Home has 88 reviews.
My mother recently moved into Abigail Lodge, she suffers from dementia but has always been an independent lady.
The move was quite distressing for her which is understandable given that she was moving out of her home that she has lived in for over 20 years, but the staff at Abigail Lodge have been fantastic, they have made her feel very welcome and part of the family.
Before my mother moved in, we were encouraged and supported by the manager and staff to furnish her room in a way that would be familiar to her to make her feel more at home, she was allowed to take her budgie in with her which meant a great deal to her and the family because it was causing her distress as to what was going to happen to him once she moved into the care home.
Now that she is in the home, she is enjoying the home cooked meals and the friendly banter with the staff. She is pleased that she can still have her independence and privacy when she desires it and that the family can visit any time of the day or night.
Thank you, Margaret, for your kind comments about your recent experience at Abigail Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you are so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Abigail Lodge is warm and friendly. Staff make you feel welcome. Mam has settled in lovely. Mam is always happy when I go to see her.
Thank you, Harold, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Abigail Lodge Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I would recommend Abigail Lodge to people. My mother-in-law is in here and she loves being here. The manager is lovely and very helpful.
Thank you, Karan, for your kind words about your recent experience at Abigail Lodge Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your mother-in-law loves being part of our family here at the home. We really appreciate you letting us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
My 92year old mum who has Alzheimer's has been very well cared for by all staff while at Abigail Lodge all her medical needs are met and prompt action is taken if she is ever ill. All the staff are very caring. Mum is happy with the food. Any problems are sorted out immediately. The activities co-ordinator works very hard and organises interesting activities for the residents. Dogs are allowed in the home which most of the residents enjoy seeing.
This is my report after visiting for 3 years- four hours each day. One gets a good insight into the workings on the workings in the home. I would not nominate any 1 carer as they all deserve an "Oscar" for their devotion to the residents. I know it is hard work and exhausting and demanding. Believe me the residents are loved and cared for. Hugs, kisses and laughs are in abundance and plentiful. Luckily the new manager is a gem, very approachable, door always open, so caring to all staff included. Also we still have a deputy manager who loves and cares, also we are lucky to have them both. You know as I write this I am having a few tears as I know how lucky we are in this home and experience the atmosphere yourself. There but for the grace of God, so true. I believe in this home, residents are content, it is filled with love. Manager tells me there is always room for improvement "that's her."
My husband has been in this care home for 13 months now and I can honestly say I would never wish him to be anywhere else for nursing care. Abigail Lodge is like home from home as far as the love and caring goes. Its one big happy family. The staff are there for you straight away if there is any problem. My husband is kept clean, shaved and teeth always brushed. He is fed good food and always has plenty to drink. Clean clothes every day, the laundry is excellent as long as your name is on each item. My mother in law is in the downstairs part and she says the staff are all wonderful and they are.
I find that the company Four Seasons will go that extra mile for me and my family if I have any concerns with my brother. The carers are excellent in their job, and nothing is a problem for them. I feel that I must put this in writing as the home Abigail Lodge has exceptional staff.
My dad has been in Abigail Lodge for a year now and within this time I have been very satisfied that he is well cared for in every way. The staff are very attentive to his needs and have a very personable approach, giving him the utmost respect and retaining his dignity. The staff are also very supportive to myself and my family and have become our friends too, showing us support, empathy and understanding at this difficult time in our lives. Thank you.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 19 Nov 2024
Residents at Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett are already feeling festive following a performance of the pantomime, Puss in Boots, by Northeast Producers Travelling Theatre Company. The care home’s...
There are no upcoming events for Abigail Lodge Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abigail Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Helen has worked in the care home sector for many years, and has been a Deputy Manager at various places over the years, before joining another one of our Harbour Healthcare homes at Maple Lodge as Home Manager in December 2022. Helen has her Level 5 NVQ in Management and is also a qualified Care Home Assistant Practitioner who specialises in both elderly and complex care. Family time is very important to Helen.
She spends her free time travelling with her children and husband, and Helen’s proudest achievement outside of work is raising her children and watching them grow into the people they are today. Words of encouragement from Helen for someone looking for the right care home would be: “A good home should have a nice warm and welcoming feeling.”
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