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The home is well decorated and offers spacious, well-maintained communal areas for everyone to enjoy, relax and socialise in.
Bannatyne Lodge offers a range of care types, from residential care for the frail elderly to nursing care for those with dementia. The home also has a respite service in which can be used for shorter periods of time to suit and offers YPLD care.
Care Provided by Bannatyne Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We don't charge any top ups on our rooms.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bannatyne Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bannatyne 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
- Hill Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Beveley Stubbs(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome, the home operates protected meal times so that residents are able to focus on the delicious food they are served with.
Parking
- Parking to the rear of the home.
Bannatyne Lodge Care Home Reviews (62)
Bannatyne Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bannatyne Lodge Care Home has 62 reviews.
The home was clean, welcoming, and had such a friendly atmosphere. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the genuine care shown by everyone made a difficult time so much easier.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for excellent residential care. Thank you all for everything you have done - you are truly amazing.
Thank you so much for a lovely recommendation. It was a pleasure looking after your mum. I will pass this onto staff and they will appreciate this too. Thank you
she can be very hard to handle , I care for her at home but she goes into restbite so I can have a break
I've tried a lot of care homes and she always came back damaged grazed and sore so I was reluctant to try another but I can honestly say this is the best home she has ever been in
She never gets left in her bedroom and is always brought in the lounge , she gets all feeds on time , never gets any sores or grazes
they have gone above and beyond to look after her
I am starting to feel more happy each time she goes in as I no how hard she can be
Nurses and staff are great with how they look after her and the manager makes beautiful cakes for coffee morning and is not afraid to help out to
I'm feeling a lot happier that I can use my restbite days and no she's been looked after properly xxxx
Would recommend to anyone xxxx
Thank you for the lovely comments , I am so pleased that you now feel you can have the breaks you need to be able to support your daughter at home , will feed this back to the staff
Husband has been well cared for, staff are great, are really good with his needs and everything.
Debbie thank you for taking the time to complete the review so happy your husband is enjoying his stay at Bannatyne Lodge will feed back to staff your comments.
The staff were also a massive support when he was unwell.
We can't thank them all enough for making his stay a good one, we chose the home due to the warmth of the environment and staff when we came in and we are so glad we chose Bannatyne Lodge.
It is nice for the team to know that they are appreciated and that yourself and your family were well supported.
Staff are very friendly and professional and are willing to help in anyway.
There is nothing wrong that can be said about my stay at Bannatyne Lodge. I know I was there for only 6 weeks but the staff was brilliant. They could not do more for me the place was always clean and if you needed anything they would get you it if possible. So to all the staff I would like to stay thank you very much.
My Mum lives at Bannatyne Lodge and I haven't seen her so happy and relaxed in years. It's like living there has taken a huge weight off her shoulders and she can enjoy life again. All of the staff and the Manager go above and beyond, always kind, warm and caring. Mum is now taking part in so many lovely activities and always has someone to chat to. It's a relief for all her family to see her so happy, safe and well cared for.
Thank you for taking time to write in regards your experience and your mams positive stay with us
My brother was moved into Bannatyne suffering with vascular dementia & Alzheimers. The manager was, from the 1st day of meeting home to carry our an assessment, a completely knowledgable, yet kind and understanding professional. She clearly influences her staff & colleagues with the same attitude and demeanour. My brother is settled, happy & so well cared for. I will be forever grateful to the whole team for the way they look after my beloved brother.
Thankyou to all involved.
My 90yr old father had a fall at home and was badly shaken. Respite care was suggested and as he lived in Peterlee and the home was next to his doctors we contacted Bannatyne Lodge. Best call we ever made. From the moment we initially rang to enquire, to the reception of my father, to the time we left we were treated with complete professionalism that could not be faulted. My father ended up staying just over three weeks and he really enjoyed his time there. The food was top quality and plentiful. The staff from the manager down to the cleaners were a great friendly bunch of people. Many had been there 10+ years and a couple over 20+ years, which spoke volumes about the home as an employer. The activities were gentle but fun with encouragement to join in, my father enjoyed the bingo, dominos and even the wine tasting! Over the three weeks he regained his strength, at all times he was encouraged by the staff. He is now home but knows where to go if he wants a weeks R&R. 5* treatment.
I'm so pleased to hear your dad enjoyed his stay with us and he regained some of his strength to go back home which was always his goal
Experience first class from the start. Staff absolutely fantastic and so reassuring in helping deal with a very emotional and stressful transition into care. First morning made a lot easier by joining in with weekly coffee morning ( delicious home baking), and meeting staff and residents in informal social atmosphere. All staff are professional , courteous and helpful and treat residents with dignity and respect. They work hard to create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere with lots of smiles and good humour. My mam is living a full and active life- both within the home where a great range of activities and interests are promoted- and outside in the community, going to church and out for coffee with other residents. She has made friends and staff reorganised the dining room so that they could sit together for meals which was very special .Visitors always welcome and staff will transfer calls to a mobile so I can speak to Mam at any time .Great management and staff team. Highly recommend.
Firstly thank you for taking time to write your review regarding your experience of Bannatyne . We know how hard it is on the first day and happy that your mams day was relaxed and positive for you all.
Staff are absolutely amazing, nothing is too much. They will always try and help in whatever way they can. They will always try and make everyone happy whether your a service user, or a relative. They are all extremely professional and can't thank them enough for all the care my mam received when she was a service user.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, always nice to hear of your positive interactions with all the staff at Bannatyne Lodge and your experience was so positive, thank you.
From my arrival, I was treated with great care and respect. None of my requests were turned down and the staff went out of their way to be helpful. The cheerful atmosphere added to my recovery and I shall certainly recommend Bannatyne Lodge Care Home to others.
Thank you so much, Anne, for your kind words, so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Excellent care home. The staff are really professional, they go above and beyond. 100% satisfied. Rolls Royce of care homes.
Thank you for your lovely review. This is great to hear and will be fed back to the team here at Bannatyne.
Lovely home and lovely staff. Always cheerful when around. Nice space for the residents to go outside for fresh air when they want to. They have entertainment on for residents to keep them occupied throughout the day. Lovely place to be.
Thank you for such a lovely review, this will be fed through to our staff at Bannatyne.
The staff are very enthusiastic, always greet us with a smile always happy to help. .
The facilities are spot on and are adapted for each resident based on their needs.
The only thing that my nanna has issues with is the food as she is very fussy. She cannot eat a lot and much prefers smaller portions. However, this being said, if she does not fancy anything on the menu, they will endeavour to make her a sandwich or some soup. This is primarily her biggest problem/issue but staff do try their best to cater for her. It isn't their fault that she is so picky!
I have been treated very well by staff and residents. All very nice people.
My father was admitted to Bannatyne Lodge for palliative care. My mother wanted to be with him so we arranged for a two-week respite care with the view that my mother could decide whether she wanted to stay permanently. Within three days my mother made it clear she wanted to stay. She liked her room, the staff was so caring, and she liked the food and the fact that the staff introduced her to other ladies in the dining room. Her decision says it all - Bannatyne Lodge has given me peace of mind that my mother is happy and my Father is receiving excellent end-of-life care.
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review of our home. It is such a joy to care for your Mother and Father. We will share your wonderful words with the staff team as they will be over the moon to read what you have written. Take care and kindest regards to you.
The staff at Bannatyne have gone above and beyond for my mother, who sadly suffers from Huntington's disease, her health has rapidly declined over the years, and she is unable to verbalise her needs. A staff member made it her personal mission to get my mother to a family wedding earlier in the year, which was beyond all expectations, they are always trying to support her to the best of their ability, and extra special thanks to the carer, she is a fantastic nurse and carer, who has ensured my mother keeps her dignity and is fully involved and included, as much as she can be. Another staff member for her huge array of activities, even catering for residents' personal preferences, and another team member for his humour and making us smile, just to name a few of the great team, lots of familiar faces which shows what a committed and caring group of people they are, who value the work they do, thank you so much for all you do, keep up the hard work.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 November 2022Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 28 Aug 2025
Bannatyne Lodge Care Home nurse has been named a national winner at The Great British Care Awards – one of the biggest awards events on the sector’s calendar. Andrea Ramshaw,...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Hill Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bannatyne Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Bannatyne Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bannatyne Lodge Care Home have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bannatyne Lodge Care 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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bannatyne Lodge Care Home to the centre of Peterlee?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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