Kirkley Lodge

Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS8 0TW

01642599080

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 January 2023

Provider

Anchor Hanover Group

Beds

47 beds

About Kirkley Lodge

Kirkley Lodge is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, offering support to older people and those living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Kirkley Lodge provides residential care to up to 47 older people and those living with dementia, with 44 residents at the time of inspection. The service prioritizes safety, with people reporting they feel secure and risks thoroughly assessed and managed. Staff demonstrate strong knowledge of residents' needs and are appropriately trained and recruited, with sufficient staffing levels to provide safe care.

Medicines are managed properly and dispensed as prescribed, and the home maintains clean and hygienic standards throughout.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 47 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS8 0TW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 10 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 January 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 17 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 17 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 17 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Kirkley Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Kirkley 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 Kirkley 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 Kirkley Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees