Barrington Lodge Care Home

Berkshire Place, St Andrews Way, Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX
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  • Barrington Lodge Care Home, Bishop Auckland
Barrington Lodge Care Home is found in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in a central location close to local amenities.

The team there help enable people of all abilities to live their lives as fully and independently as possible, supported by a friendly care team.

Barrington Lodge has two units - one which cares for people living with dementia and another which supports people with physical disabilities. Residents can stay here on a permanent basis or just for short term respite visits.
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Care Provided by Barrington 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
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent 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 What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1125 – £1190
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1354 – £1354
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1331 – £1371
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1237 – £1265
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1489 – £1489
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1464 – £1504

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

Contact Barrington Lodge Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact Barrington Lodge Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Maninder Matharoo (Acting Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Separate units for mentally disordered patients
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)

Barrington Lodge Care Home Reviews (57)

9.4

Barrington Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.444) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barrington Lodge Care Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from B L (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Barrington Lodge have been very helpful during the lockdown. I was able to see my mother through her bedroom window initially. I would like to thank everyone for their continued support during difficult times.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care, we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from R P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Dad has been in Barrington Lodge for over a year. He settled in very well. The staff are very friendly and caring and always on hand if I need to talk to them. Dad's health is always monitored as he suffers from COPD and Alzheimers. They are aware of changes and if he needs medical attention it is
dealt with promptly. He enjoys his meals too. On the negative side, I found the rooms could be kept cleaner, with more hoovering and wiping of surfaces. The toilet sometimes needs a good clean and in general, the furnishings look a bit tired. In general, I would say I feel happy with my Dad being in there. He is safe and looked after by lovely people.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, for your comments about Barrington Lodge Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We have also acknowledged the concerns you have, and improvements you have suggested to better the home. If you would like to discuss any concerns directly, please reach out to us at the home. Thanks again

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Review from Anneka A (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
I would never ever recommend this home to anyone ever there is no care taken at all, staff never keep a record of anything.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are very sorry to hear of the concerns that you have raised and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these in more detail. Please could we ask that you kindly contact the Home Manager or Regional Manager for the care home in the first instance or alternatively the link to our complaints information is https://www.fshc.co.uk/feedback-on-our-homes/ where additional contact information is provided. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Review from Alex H (Son of Resident) published on 3 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel that my father has been cared for as a person, rather than just 'a client'. The staff are friendly and caring.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Alex, for letting us know how we are doing at Barrington Lodge Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from Pauline W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mam was very happy with her care. Staff were wonderful.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Pauline, for letting us know how we are doing at Barrington Lodge Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from Stewart H (Friend of Resident) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found Barrington Lodge to be kept to a very high standard, and the staff were all very courteous, polite and helpful to residents and visitors.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Stewart, for letting us know how we are doing at Barrington Lodge Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.

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Review from Colin H (Brother of Resident) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall care home very satisfactory with good staff.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.

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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good all round for care.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.

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Review from Stephanie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I would like to say a big thank you for the great care and attention given to my mother. The staff take time out to talk and listen to any queries or advice that I may have. The support is outstanding.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Carole F (Friend of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the 1st time of visiting this care home, we found the staff very caring, welcoming, helpful and friendly and over the past weeks, we've found them all the same. They treat residents with respect and understanding, helping where they can. Although busy when we call they do still have time for a
quick chat, which is so lovely. Easy parking, bright and airy inside helps make this a lovely care home.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Carole, for your comments about your recent experience at Barrington Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.

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Review from Sharon R (Sister of Resident) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Barrington Lodge cared for my sister during the last weeks of her life. She was treat with compassion, empathy, and the care she received was second to none. The family would like to thank Barrington Lodge staff for the excellent care my sister received. I would highly recommend this Care Home. They
were a godsend.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Sharon, for your lovely comments about your recent experience at Barrington Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience 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.

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Review from Stella A (Respite Resident) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
I spent 2 weeks in this home. The nursing/carers were kind and welcoming but they had no time to do their job - "to care". Some were good. Some needed more training in how to speak to people, how to behave and needed help with hygiene. My room was disgusting. The carpet was filthy, with huge black stains.
Ugh!. The bedding was thin and washed out. The chair was uncomfortable and unsuitable for someone with broken limbs. Washing facilities inadequate. Bed rarely made properly. One instance, a carer spill the catheter bag - mopped it up with my towel - not replaced that day and floor not cleaned. A very uncomfortable experience. The food was very poor, unappealing and very bland unless you love mashed potatoes and corned beef and had diarrhoea for 10 days - no treatment. The doctor called but did not come.
On a bright note, the independent team were excellent. I could write a book about it. The medication dispensing erratic and not always recorded.
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Review from Rita C (Sister of Resident) published on 26 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very impressed by the care and attention given to patients by everyone. It was so clean and tidy I have never known my brother so content, as I have been so worried about him.


I myself have always had a dread of going into a care home (not anymore) and I would most certainly choose Barrington

Lodge.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Rita, for your kind comments about your recent experience at Barrington Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience 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. Thank you once again.

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Review from Thomas D (Resident) published on 23 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good. Nice carers. Good food.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Thomas, for sharing your most recent experience at Barrington Lodge Care Home. We are pleased to hear it has been so positive. If there is anything more we can do, please let us know. Have a wonderful day!

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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The home is generally OK but could be better. Cleanliness is sometimes lacking and staff need to be asked to clean/change my father. Housekeeping is again only passable.
Food is good and plentiful and regular. Most of the time there is not enough staff on to patients.
I would like to see more activities
for the residents to do.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback on your experience with us. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that you feel this is not the case in some areas. We take all comments seriously and see them as an opportunity to improve the services we provide. Would you be willing to discuss your comments further? Please contact the Home Manager directly to arrange a visit. Thank you.

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Review from Marie C (Resident) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found my experience at Barrington Lodge very good. All staff so very helpful and friendly. The facilities were excellent as were the rooms. The food and menu was also extremely good. Would recommend this rehab facility, giving me confidence for when I go home.
Reply from Carl Duncker, Marketing Manager at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, Marie, for your comments about your recent experience at Barrington Lodge Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.

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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Barrington Lodge for just over two years. We were very happy with the quality of care she received. Staff were always pleasant, caring, sympathetic and considerate. Highly recommended.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.444)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.444) out of 10 for Barrington Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.444 for Barrington Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (8 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 223 Ratings = 4.444
  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 Barrington Lodge Care Home is based on 17 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 17 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.

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Maninder

Maninder Brown

Job Title: Home Manager

I started my journey in care in 2005 and have worked my way up to a Home Manager, it is such a rewarding job.
We give our residents the love and support they need everyday. The reaction and affection we get back goes above and beyond any expectations.

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