Brandon Lodge Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £780.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Muriel (Mo) Sharp is Care Home Manager at Brandon Lodge Care Home.
Brandon Lodge Care Home in Brandon, County Durham, provides high-quality nursing, dementia and temporary respite care.
A modern two-storey home within easy reach of Durham city centre, Brandon Lodge has three light and airy lounges. These areas offer residents a choice of areas to relax quietly or join in activities and social gatherings.
All bedrooms have alarm-call systems fitted as standard, and most are en-suite. We love residents to personalise these spaces to make them more homely.
In summer, residents can enjoy the fresh air in our small garden and patio area. All year, they can watch the changing
seasons from the comfort of their rooms or our dining room.
Good nutrition and hydration are an important part of staying well as we age. Brandon Lodge can support people with various dietary
requirements, including specialist diets. Our Home Chefs do their best to tempt even the smallest appetites; sweet treats are always provided to celebrate special occasions!
Learn more about the care provided at this highly-rated Durham care home. Use this form to contact the manager, who will be delighted to answer your queries and invite you to come and see us.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Learning Disability (ALD), Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Cancer, Depression, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
| What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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The welfare, safety and happiness of residents, team members and visitors is our number one priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our additional stringent measures are constantly reviewed to ensure we continue to meet Government and Public Health guidance, for everyone’s safety and wellbeing, whilst continuing to offer a comfortable and happy place to live, work and visit. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Brandon Lodge Care Home has a wonderful choice of lounges, so our residents always have a place to sit and socialise or a place to have some quiet time. We also have an attractive dining area and a garden with a patio for our residents to enjoy all year round. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Dentist, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating. |
| Description |
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At Brandon Lodge, we have 38 bedrooms for our residents. Most have en-suite facilities, and some shared rooms are available. Residents are encouraged to bring their own belongings to personalise their rooms and may bring their own furniture. Each room has a television point and WIFI connection. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 38 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 38 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £780.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £780.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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| Activities Are So Important |
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Another way we can help our residents feel at home at Brandon Lodge is by encouraging them to do familiar things. Our dedicated Activities Leaders gently encourage residents to carry on doing things they enjoy. If someone had a hobby or pastime they did before they arrived at the home, we encourage them to continue it with us. Or perhaps they would like to learn something new? The important thing is that we treat every resident as an individual. Residents who enjoy sharing time with others, either in our home or on an organised trip out, are most welcome. However, residents who prefer quiet time alone will also be respected. At Brandon Lodge, our local police dog, Jet, visits regularly for pet therapy interactions. Pet therapy has been found to greatly benefit our residents, who love to cuddle and stroke Jet. Our home also has a lovely outdoor garden area, which our residents love to explore and relax in. In the summer, they particularly like sitting in shaded outdoor areas and enjoying ice cream. To learn more about daily life in this well-reviewed Durham care home, use this simple contact form to arrange a visit. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Pet Therapy, Religious Services, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Commercial Street
Brandon
Durham
County Durham
DH7 8PH
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 13th November 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 29th April 2024 |
Brandon Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Restaurant, Shops. |
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