Blaydon Lodge

Blaydon Lodge is a residential care home in Blaydon On Tyne, Gateshead (NE21 5AS). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Blaydon Lodge

Blaydon Lodge is a residential care home in Blaydon on Tyne. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. The house belongs to the people who live in it and we try to make that plain from the moment you walk in. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings, and a say in how the place is run, from the shopping list to what happens at the weekend. Support is planned with each person, in a form they can use, covering how they like to be supported, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want their week to contain. People get out into Blaydon and across to Newcastle and Gateshead, keep up college, work, clubs and family contact, and supporting that is the point of the place rather than an extra when the rota allows. Communication is where we put most of our effort. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do tell us things and make sure every member of the team can read them confidently. When someone becomes distressed we treat it as communication and look for the cause, and anything that limits a person's freedom is agreed formally, recorded and reviewed. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding overall. We were glad of it and treat it as a standard to keep meeting. Families and advocates are welcome to visit.

Care provided at Blaydon Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Blaydon Lodge

Where is Blaydon Lodge located?

Blaydon Lodge is a residential care home in Blaydon On Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 5AS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Blaydon Lodge provide?

Blaydon Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Blaydon Lodge's CQC rating?

Blaydon Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 4 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Blaydon Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Blaydon Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Blaydon Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Blaydon Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Blaydon Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Blaydon Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North East

Blaydon Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Blaydon Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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