

Care Provided by Brandon Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 38 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees may be subject to change following an individual assessment of care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brandon Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Lotus Care Management Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cheryl Rushforth(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
Brandon Lodge Care Home Reviews (24)
Brandon Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.301) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brandon Lodge Care Home has 24 reviews.
The care and kindness given to my dad and family was excellent. From all who work at Brandon Lodge help was never pushed aside. Thank you all.
During our research, we saw some apauling care homes, they should visit Brandon Lodge to learn how care and dignity should be carried out and maintained.
The rooms are very cosy, clean and homely.
I would highly recommend Brandon lodge, I want to thank all the staff for all the care they give my mam.
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. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Brandon Lodge Care Home is certainly one of the best. The outstanding care they give to my mam is so genuine and kind. She has been in this care home for nearly 4 years, it takes so much off my mind knowing she is looked after so well. I cannot praise the management and all the staff any higher. She says everyone is like her second family, she is treated with love and compassion day and night. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Absolutely superb all round. The staff always approachable, considerate, caring and patient. Every effort is made to make it feel like one big family between the residents and staff. We are always kept up to date and informed of any issues. Activities are superb! It gives me total peace of mind that my mother-in-law is in such a good and perfect care home.
Owing to the condition (mental) of my late husband (depression) it is not easy to assess his care in your home however, I was very impressed by my treatment by the nurse straight after my husband died on 21st December. I will always treasure her treatment of me and how she encouraged me to embrace my husband so that I could see him lying seemingly content straight after his death. I will always be grateful and remember his peaceful image.
Thank you for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for Brandon Lodge Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectation and treated both you and your husband with dignity and compassion.
My husband has been a resident for just over a year. I've not had usual visits because of national lockdown but during this terrible time staff have risen to the occasion and kept me fully informed of his wellbeing. He is treated with respect and compassion and his dignity is respected at all times. He did test positive for Covid and they rose to nurse once again. He was given loving care and excellent nursing plus I was kept fully informed, which helped me to stay positive. Their care extends to family which is greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Carol, 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.
My mother has been at Brandon Lodge for over a year now. Though not a 'specialist' dementia care home, they understand dementia very well and adjust her care well. She is treated at all times with respect, and although she struggles to be engaged socially at all now, the carers still include her in as many activities as possible. They have found as many ways as possible to keep friends and families in touch with their loved ones. I know that my mum is being well looked after!
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Brandon 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.
The home is welcoming and has a lovely vibe to it. All the staff are helpful and will listen. I am always reassured that my relative is in good hands and that all her care needs are being met in a dignified and well-planned way. I have absolute faith and trust in the provision of her health and welfare.
Thank you, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. The care and wellbeing of every resident is always our number one priority, so it is rewarding to have such wonderful feedback.
My dad has been in Brandon Lodge Care Home now for three years. He asked to go back there after previously being referred there for a short period. The staff are very friendly and caring towards my father and my family. I have not seen my father for a few months now due to present lockdown conditions but I know when I phone they are more than happy to keep me informed and let me speak to him.
Thank you, Steven, for your comments about your recent experience at Brandon 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. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback so we are very pleased to hear that your Father has had such a positive experience.
I have found the care home staff very helpful and considerate. This care home is clean and bright with a pleasant outlook. The patients I have met seem to be happy here.
Thank you, Susan, 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.
My father-in-law has been in the home for 14-months, from him first going; to present, he had always had first-class care. The staff are very caring and always keep us informed of what’s happening; even more so now since lockdown, they update their website with photos, which my mother-in-law is delighted with as she can see him. When my mother-in-law was visiting, which was every day, she was always looked after by all members of staff.
Thank you, Pamela, for your wonderful comments about our home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority, so it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. We also appreciate all of your kind comments about our team, as they are working incredibly...
Found the home to be very good, the staff are very helpful and good at making you welcome. Everything is kept clean and tidy and the food is very good and plentiful. Residents are treated with respect and dignity upheld.
Thank you, Harry, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
In the 6 months that my mother-in-law has been at this care home I have seen how hard the staff work under great pressure and sometimes demanding situations both with residents and their relatives. The staff have met these challenges with professionalism and have demonstrated respect, friendliness and a genuine warmth for those in their care. They have earned my respect and gratitude.
Thank you, John, 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.
My mother was in Brandon Lodge Care Home. We found the home to be very nice. All the staff and management were very nice and helpful. The home was always clean and tidy and they always had Mam looking clean and nice when we called at the home. Mam was very happy there and loved chatting to the staff and joining in with the activities. The rooms could do with being a bit bigger so we could have got more of Mam's belongings in for her but apart from that we would say this was the best home we have seen.
Thank you, JG, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Brandon 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.
Very helpful, supportive staff, reassured me of my father's care from the moment we arrived at the nursing home, at first I was unsure if I had made the right decision about my father's care because he was always adamant he never wanted to be placed in a home. In no time, I realised I had made the right decision placing him in Brandon Lodge, fantastic place with staff to match.
Thank you, Michael, for letting us know how we are doing at Brandon 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.
My mam has been in Brandon Lodge for five years now, she is exceptionally well looked after. The staff are always friendly, polite and very caring. My mam is very welcomed and it feels like home to her.
Thank you, CY, for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience of our home. We are pleased to learn it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
The home always smells clean and fresh, the staff are really friendly and above all, very professional. We have had our lunch here on a few occasions and really enjoyed them. All in all, we are very satisfied with the service.
Thank you, Brian, 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.
Found the home to be clean, nicely decorated and bedrooms small but cosy. Mam has settled quite well. Without exception, we have found all staff treat Mam with respect and dignity and are very friendly towards family. There is doubt if Mam will get to her own home again, if not we would have no issues with her staying. Plenty of activities and meals are good.
Thank you, Susan, for your positive feedback towards Brandon Lodge Care Home. One of our top priorities is to provide comfort into the home so all residents feel welcomed. We are so pleased to hear how well your Mam has settled in. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
My mum likes the home, however, I feel that it is short staffed and they don't have time to help her with her mobility (walking along the corridor). The rooms are small and in need of decorating. The food is good and families are encouraged to join in with events and activities. I would still recommend the home as my mum feels well looked after and safe and it's she who lives there.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Brandon 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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 November 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Brandon Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brandon Lodge Care Home have?
There are 38 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brandon Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brandon Lodge Care Home to the centre of Durham?
2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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