Dryden Road
West Melton
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S63 6EN
Care Type | Care Home |
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Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £600.00 |
Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Lindsey Thawley is The Registered Manager at Byron Lodge Care Home.
Lindsey was only 14 years old when she completed work experience placement in a care home and loved it! Leaving school at 16 she then started her career as a carer in a care home. As her career progressed she became Activities Co-ordinator then became a Senior Carer and Deputy Manager before becoming a Care Home Manager.
Lindsey loves working in the care sector and has undertaken training to develop herself in her roles. She has recently completed her NVQ Level 7 in Strategic Business Management and is about to embark on her NVQ Level 8, also in Management.
Lindsey loves everything about her job but particularly loves to see staff and residents growing together. She loves a challenge and is looking forward to her new role at Byron Lodge.
Byron Lodge Nursing Home is part of the We Care Group that operates other successful Care & Nursing Homes. The Home is registered and inspected by Care Quality Commission to provide Residential and Dementia care for both males and females as follows: Dementia – over 60 years of ages (DE(E)) – 61 places. Diagnostic and screening procedures. Treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The maximum number of Service Users allowed at any one time is 61.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Palliative, Personal care. |
Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
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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We have in-depth cleaning protocols in place. |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. | |
Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. | |
Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
Safe Visiting Space | |||||
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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 |
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Minimum Age |
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60 |
Our Building and Facilities |
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The home accommodates up to 61 adults, who need assistance with personal or nursing care, including those living with dementia. |
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, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Description |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 61 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 61 |
Type Of Room |
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Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Furnished, Garden View. |
Room Facilities |
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Telephone Point. |
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Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £600.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Rotherham |
Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
We Accept Self-Funding Clients | 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 | Lounge/Diner |
Hospitality | Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting) |
Our Photos |
The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A critical component for good health.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
There is a weekly menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Activities Are So Important |
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities. |
Our Photos |
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Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Local Tourist Attractions. |
Dryden Road
West Melton
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S63 6EN
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Requires Improvement |
Safe | Requires Improvement |
Well Led | Requires Improvement |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 12th April 2023 |
Last rated | 11th May 2023 |
Current Report |
Byron Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) |
Historic Reports |
Byron Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) |
Registration Date | 30th March 2015 |
Service Provider | Byron Lodge (West Melton) Limited, UB1 1QB |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church. |
Nearby Services |
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Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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