Garden Lodge
Residential Care
20 May 2022
Manor Care Home Group
41 beds
About Garden Lodge
Garden Lodge is a 41-bed residential care home located on Philipson Street in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. The home is operated by Manor Care Home Group and provides care for older people and those with dementia. It received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in May 2022.
The Walker area offers good transport links and local amenities, with the home situated within the wider Newcastle community. As a medium-sized facility, Garden Lodge provides residential care in a neighbourhood setting rather than a large institutional environment. The home's focus on dementia care alongside general older people's services means it has appropriate expertise and adaptations for residents with cognitive support needs.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Garden Lodge, consider asking...
- 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
- 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
- 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
- 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
- 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Garden Lodge, look out for...
- 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
- 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
- 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
- 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
- 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?
Could the NHS fund Garden Lodge's fees?
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Location
Philipson Street, Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4EN
Garden Lodge
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 20 May 2022
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