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While being an ideal environment for older people with care needs, Pennine Lodge also specialises in helping those diagnosed with dementia.
All bedrooms are en-suite and the home has its own activities programme to support a healthy lifestyle.
Care Provided by Pennine Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Our fees are based on a detailed assessment of individual needs, care requirements, and level of support. To discuss how we can help, please feel free to get in touch with us.
Contact Pennine 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Crown Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katrina McGrandles(Home Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Visiting
- N/A
Parking
- car park onsite
Pennine Lodge Care Home Reviews (67)
Pennine Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.141) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pennine Lodge Care Home has 67 reviews.
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Thank you for your kind review. It remains our absolute pleasure to care for your wife. We look forward to continuing to provide care and support to you and your wife.
Staffing levels appear low, with a heavy reliance on agency staff rather than consistent full-time carers. This affects continuity and the overall quality of care. We have also witnessed some staff speaking to residents in a way that feels disrespectful, which is very concerning.
Food options are limited, and portion sizes are small. In addition, the home itself would benefit from investment and general improvements.
While there are some caring individuals, overall standards need significant improvement.
My husband received excellent care at Pennine Lodge. I describe the experience as: "From arrival through to his death, the staff cocooned us with care, dignity and support." I would not have wanted to be anywhere else when we were faced with end-of-life.
Thank you for your kind words. It was our privilege and honour to be able to assist you through the difficult time. I will let the staff know, this will mean a lot to them.
My mother is constantly in her room. She barely enjoys communal areas/activities. She has had falls over the last several months, resulting in hospital visits. On one of these visits, the attending doctor was so concerned about her levels of dehydration he suggested I inform social services. Which I did. I have again contacted them again regarding her latest hospital admission (hydration again). This is unacceptable due to her being on assisted fluids and food. How on earth does she become dehydrated.
Whilst we sat in dad's room we could hear staff in the corridor and it was evident they all loved their job.
Thank you Pennine Lodge for making dad's last few days so comfortable.
We would definitely recommend Pennine Lodge to everyone.
The staff work tirelessly to try and do their best for each and every person. Is it always perfect? No, but they always listen to any concerns and try to sort them out. The regular staff treat my grandmother as if she is their family member and always try to do whatever they can to make her stay as pleasurable as possible.
I would like to this opportunity to apologise for everything n hopefully it's positive from now until the future, I can explain my actions we're made from stress energy at work n meant no ill feeling towards anyone!
Our experience of Pennine Lodge Care Home is very good. The staff are very caring and compassionate. My father has been in this home for over three years and the care he has received has been excellent.
Over the 8 years of living in the home, I have found the overall experience to be good. Most staff are friendly and chatty, the care I have received has always been satisfactory and my dignity needs are always met.
It's only ever been a friendly experience, very kind people. I'm happy with my mother living here. It's always a warm welcome. I feel part of the homes community and get on very well with everyone in the care home.
After a few teething problems my grandma has settled in well. Most of the staff are great and interactive and you can tell they care. I do think the activities are great and keep my grandma involved. The food is always of a high standard and her room is always kept clean and tidy.
My Mum went to live in Pennine Lodge, Harraby, Carlisle at the beginning of August after 2 months of being in hospital. My sister and I viewed Pennine Lodge prior to my Mum moving in and felt very comfortable and at ease that our Mum would be cared for there. My Mum received the best care and nothing was too much trouble. Sadly Mum passed away this week, but their care and attention were amazing from start to finish.
Lovely care home, we've been very happy with the care both our parents have received. Staff are great, very pleasant.
I'm very happy with the care to my husband, his personal care and kindness. No complaints at all with all staff. Thank you.
My wife receives excellent and considerate care at Pennine Lodge. All the staff are unfailingly polite and caring towards my wife. She now requires nursing care which has not led to any reduction in her level of care. When my wife came to Pennine Lodge in July 2024 we were both apprehensive but we soon realised that she could not be anywhere better.
We looked at 4 care homes in the Carlisle area and, for us, Pennine Lodge felt right not just because of the facilities but because the staff were welcoming, sympathetic and caring towards us.
Sadly, Dad was only with us for 6 more days when he moved into Pennine Lodge, but in those 6 days, he was much more peaceful than in the hospital. The staff were so caring and respectful towards Dad and us, they made his last days just that little bit more bearable. Thank you.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback about Pennine Lodge. We are deeply sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are immensely grateful that you felt your father was treated with care, dignity, and respect during his time with...
Manager and staff at Pennine Lodge, thank you all for the care given to our mother during her short stay, your kindness and understanding have been much appreciated, many thanks.
Great care home. The staff are lovely and keep me informed at all times as I don’t live locally. Dad is happy there and is well looked after. I would definitely recommend this care home to anyone looking to put a relative in a home.
There is something about Pennine Lodge that makes it stand out the home has a warmth and homeliness that feels very special.
The staff are outstanding in the sensitivity and kindness they have shown to our mother in their care for her as she settles in as well as for us, her family.
We are so happy that our mother was offered a space here.
My mother has now been in Pennie Lodge for three and a half years now. Have always found the staff to be friendly and caring towards my mother. Staff are always approachable, and any issues we have had have usually been dealt with.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Crown Care
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Crown Care
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Crown Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pennine Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Pennine 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 Pennine Lodge Care Home have?
There are 70 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Pennine Lodge Care Home?
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, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Pennine Lodge Care Home to the centre of Carlisle?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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