The Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes, Rehabilitation (illness/injury)
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds52
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-08-10
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism and cares for both adults over and under 65. The published report does not include specific detail on care plan quality, GP access frequency, dementia training content, or how food and nutrition needs are met. A Good rating in this domain typically means inspectors were satisfied that staff have the skills and knowledge to meet residents' needs, but the absence of published specifics means families should probe further.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff treat people as individuals. The published report does not include specific observations, such as whether staff knocked before entering rooms, used preferred names, or moved at an unhurried pace. No quotes from residents or relatives are included in the published text. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied at the time, but without specific detail, families cannot independently verify what they found.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care. The published report does not include specific detail on the activity programme, how one-to-one engagement is provided for people who cannot join group sessions, or how complaints and feedback are handled. The home's registration includes rehabilitation as well as residential and dementia care, which suggests some flexibility in meeting varied needs.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. Both a registered manager (Mrs Beverley Olga Allan) and a nominated individual (Mrs Kirsty Crozier) are named in the registration record, indicating a defined leadership structure. The published report does not include specific detail on how the management team supports staff, monitors quality, or acts on feedback from residents and families. A subsequent data review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the overall rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care alongside general residential support for older adults. They also provide care for adults under 65 who need residential services. As a home specialising in dementia care, The Lodge has experience supporting residents with various stages of memory loss. Families will want to discuss specific care approaches and how the home manages changing needs over time. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The overall Good rating and four Good domains suggest a stable home with competent leadership, but the Requires Improvement in Safe, combined with very limited inspection detail across all areas, means families should ask specific questions before deciding.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Lodge Care Home on Farnham Road, South Shields, was rated Good overall at its inspection in July 2022, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The registered manager and nominated individual are both named in the published record, suggesting a structured leadership arrangement. The home is registered for 52 beds and lists dementia as a specialism alongside care for adults over and under 65. The important caveat for your decision is that Safe was rated Requires Improvement, and the published report contains very little specific detail on what was found in any domain. Families should visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (not just the template), and find out exactly what the Safe rating meant in practice. Ask directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what issues were identified in the Safe domain, and what has changed since the inspection?
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In Their Own Words
How The Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care for older adults in South Shields
The Lodge Care Home – Expert Care in South Shields
The Lodge Care Home in South Shields provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. The home also cares for younger adults who need residential support. Families considering The Lodge will want to visit and discuss their loved one's specific needs with the team.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care alongside general residential support for older adults. They also provide care for adults under 65 who need residential services.
As a home specialising in dementia care, The Lodge has experience supporting residents with various stages of memory loss. Families will want to discuss specific care approaches and how the home manages changing needs over time.
“Getting to know The Lodge through a personal visit will help families understand if it's the right place for their loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The overall Good rating and four Good domains suggest a stable home with competent leadership, but the Requires Improvement in Safe, combined with very limited inspection detail across all areas, means families should ask specific questions before deciding.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Lodge Care Home on Farnham Road, South Shields, was rated Good overall at its inspection in July 2022, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The registered manager and nominated individual are both named in the published record, suggesting a structured leadership arrangement. The home is registered for 52 beds and lists dementia as a specialism alongside care for adults over and under 65. The important caveat for your decision is that Safe was rated Requires Improvement, and the published report contains very little specific detail on what was found in any domain. Families should visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (not just the template), and find out exactly what the Safe rating meant in practice. Ask directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what issues were identified in the Safe domain, and what has changed since the inspection?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care for older adults in South Shields
The Lodge Care Home – Expert Care in South Shields
The Lodge Care Home in South Shields provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. The home also cares for younger adults who need residential support. Families considering The Lodge will want to visit and discuss their loved one's specific needs with the team.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care alongside general residential support for older adults. They also provide care for adults under 65 who need residential services.
As a home specialising in dementia care, The Lodge has experience supporting residents with various stages of memory loss. Families will want to discuss specific care approaches and how the home manages changing needs over time.
“Getting to know The Lodge through a personal visit will help families understand if it's the right place for their loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
