The
Lodge is a purpose-built residential care home, providing
the highest standard of care and five-star accommodation for
54 older persons. It is a two-storey
building that is tastefully decorated to the highest
standard
with the Service User's accomodation on the ground and first
floors.
The large bedrooms all have en-suite facilities; with
adjoining rooms for couples, telephone points and a television
are provided, with a care call system in all rooms. There
are numerous cosy lounges,
dining rooms, bathrooms and shower rooms on both floors.
The
home has other facilities that include a kitchen, laundry
and a lift to the first floor, plus servery areas for visitors.
Outside The Lodge there are patio areas
with well-planned extensive garden areas with blocked paved
walkways and seating areas with easy access for the disabled
and a large car park.
All this creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere throughout
the home. Family and friends are free to visit at any
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The Lodge has been designed to offer luxurious 5 Star accommodation
as well as the very highest of standards in care for the older
person. The individual needs of each service user are paramount
whilst ensuring that their dignity, independence and privacy
are preserved at all times.
The Lodge is to be located at Farnham Road, in South Shields,
Tyne and Wear. It is within easy reach of local shops and bus
route.
Activities within the home include:
- Wine and cheese nights.
- Cinema evenings.
- Domino, Bingo and card competitions.
- Summer fete.
- Harvest festivals.
- Firework displays.
- Afternoon and evening entertainment, i.e. entertainers,
singers etc.
- Reminiscence activities.
- Visits to over 60s club in the community.
- Various day trips.
- Pampering days.
- Hairdressing days.
- Craft sessions.
- Church services.
- Exercise sessions.
The daily menu offers a very varied choice for residents. Our
chef and catering staff specialise in providing traditional
home cooking. To ensure that everyone's tastes or special dietary
needs are catered for, time is taken to discuss these with each service user individually.
A full laundry service is provided. However, this does not include
dry cleaning.
If you are considering moving from another care home establishment
to The Lodge you can re-locate with ease. Our staff will be
more than happy to take you through the special arrangements
that are available.
Registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. |
