Dunniwood Lodge

229/231 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 7AL
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  • Dunniwood Lodge, Doncaster
Dunniwood Lodge provides residential, dementia, respite, and day care services for older people, run by an experienced team who ensure quality and enjoyment of life for everyone.

Communication is important, and the team at Dunniwood create an environment where relatives and friends can stay connected with their loved ones, and where people can socialise and create lasting friendships.

The home has spacious, bright, living and dining areas with a sociable and relaxed atmosphere. Dunniwood Lodge offers well-furnished en-suite rooms, where people can add their own touches and bring their personal belongings to make their room feel more like home. Rooms offer adjustable profiling beds, plenty of closet space, TV, and telephone connectivity, and free Wi-Fi.

Health and wellbeing are the focus of daily activities, with a dedicated coordinator who creates a varied programme of activities and events that take into account residents’ needs and interests. Outdoors, people can relax and take in the fresh air in the garden, summer house, or by the fishpond.

Dunniwood supports everyone living within the home with a personalised care plan which is created specifically to their wishes and needs. These plans are regularly reviewed and updated, with the involvement of healthcare professionals and family representatives.

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Care Provided by Dunniwood Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 41 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gemma Lindley (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (41)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Dunniwood Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,150 – £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,150 – £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,150 – £1,350

  • Care Package
    This includes planning and delivery, person-centered care plan, all meals, snacks and drinks, access to the full range of in-home activities, hairdressing and chiropody facility (upon request), access to a minibus for trips, utilities such as water, heating and electric, all accommodation costs, housekeeping and laundry service (excluding dry-cleaning), 24 hours staffing to meet their needs.


    Respite Care
    Due to the costs, we incur in preparing a room and the plan of Care for arrival, the minimum term of respite care is one whole week. This mean that if your stay is less than one week, you will be responsible for our charges for one whole week.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Dunniwood Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • On-site parking


Dunniwood Lodge Reviews (50)

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8.5

Dunniwood Lodge has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.530) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunniwood Lodge has 50 reviews.

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Review from David F (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am writing to thank all the staff at Dunniwood for all the care and attention they have provided my mum and dad over the last couple of months since they moved in. Unfortunately, dad passed away earlier this month but the support both my mum and all the family have received from the manager and all
the staff has been amazing. Mum is the happiest I have seen her in the last couple of years even though dad has only just passed away and that says a lot for everybody at Dunniwood. There is plenty to keep her occupied and she acts as though she is one of the staff, probably because she was a nursing sister! I have no hesitation in recommending Dunniwood to anybody who is looking for a warm, friendly care home for their loved ones in Doncaster.

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Review from Kenneth N (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a full-time resident at Dunniwood Lodge for over 18 months now and before that had a number of stays there as respite user. The atmosphere is wonderful, the rooms are bright and staff are always friendly and helpful, any problems are quickly resolved by a manager who is very approachable.
The food is great, made in their own kitchens and there's always a good variety and choice. I would certainly recommend Dunniwood Lodge to my friends should they need a nice place for a relative to stay either permanent or in respite.

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Review from Jean R (Sister of Resident) published on 19 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister, aged 84, was admitted to Dunniwood Lodge in Jan 2016. She had taken a decision that she wanted to die and had largely given up eating.
She was totally depressed, unkempt and had no interest in anything or anybody. Within three months she had improved greatly and this improvement has
continued until now she is totally back to the interesting and contended lady she once was.
She loves it in Dunniwood and has made many friends amongst the staff. She is still a little reserved with the residents, but is completely content in her own room watching TV or reading, leaving occasionally to attend one of the many weekly activities or musical events.
I cannot thank the staff enough for the love and care they gave to her as they gently nurtured her back to her former self.
What a total transformation. I cannot recommend Dunniwood Lodge any higher. It is a great place to be when you need supported living. I would not hesitate to move in should the need ever arise.

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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dunniwood Lodge is a friendly pleasant establishment with good facilities and care provided for residents by experienced care staff. All is overseen by excellent management who are always available to ensure standards are maintained. As a relative of a resident, I am happy that my loved one is content
and cared for well at this care home.

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Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This setting is above outstanding. The level of care, respect and understanding the home provides to their residents and family members is second to none.
There is an open door policy to visit or stay over with your relative and all your needs are met equally to any resident while you are there.
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staff never patronise or show any sign of lack of empathy or patience they did an outstanding job with my Mum.

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Review from Margaret G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The management and staff are caring and efficient, the dignity of each resident is paramount. All the staff are caring and friendly towards relatives whatever their circumstances and I would have no hesitation in recommending Dunniwood Lodge to anyone.

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Review from R T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother and father were both cared for in a compassionate, loving way at the end of their lives. My mother has been a resident for over 6 years and was cared for as a member of the family. She was used to the staff and was most grateful for their kindness.
My father was a resident for 4 years and
although no double room was available to them, my parents had bedrooms next door to one another. The food was freshly prepared and has improved over the years, as has the laundry service. I cannot fault the care and respect received.

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Review from Anthony S (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited most of the homes along Bawtry Road, the reason was to be close to my home for easy access from my home, I found Dunniwood Lodge to be the best in that it was a purpose built care home as opposed to an old house conversion, it was very friendly and homely. My Mother once settled, change and
acceptance of the need for care are difficult, I can say the staff made the transition as easy as possible, supportive and knowledgeable in their approach to this difficult time for her and the family. I would most certainly recommend Dunniwood Lodge as a home from home to any prospective resident.

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Review from Kevin W (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with service from start to finish. The Manager is very knowledgeable and helpful in liaising with other agencies. Only used for respite care at the moment but would be happy for Mum to stay on a permanent basis as very clean and staff helpful, she was happy there.

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Review from Janis C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was very nervous on her first visit to the home, she was 91 years old and had never stayed anywhere on her own and she was made to feel wanted and special which eased her fears. I found the manager to be approachable and when I asked for my mum to have a downstairs room instead of the one allocated
upstairs she was happy to oblige.


Mum's room was nicely furnished, clean and well decorated with a pleasant outlook (she said she'd like the same room if possible on her next visit). The room also had a separate toilet, washbasin and a small table. Mum said the room was adequate for her needs but said that on her previous visit she had a reclining chair and within a few minutes she had a recliner.


All the carers, handyman and office staff were all friendly, sociable and efficient. Mum loved her bath as she only has showers at home, also having her hair done on site which was very reasonable priced. I would not hesitate to recommend Dunniwood Lodge.


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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.530)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.530) out of 10 for Dunniwood Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.914 for Dunniwood Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (32 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 35 Ratings = 4.914

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.616 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dunniwood Lodge is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 41 registered maximum number of service users is 8.2. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.2 = 0.366

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Jun 2021

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Gemma

Gemma Lindley

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2020

Before joining Dunniwood Lodge, I managed large dual nursing & residential care settings, as well as residential services, across Derby, South Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire.


Why I wanted to work in care - I have a genuine passion for caring, I genuinely care for the welfare of other people. Every person is unique, and I have always loved, moulding the care around the person. My passion has always been to improve the quality of care and everyday lifestyle for everyone in the home, to promote an independent lifestyle, and to learn new ways of doing so!


What's great about Dunniwood – We offer a home from home experience, with a lovely layout that allows people to socialise and also have privacy when they need it. The people who live at Dunniwood are unique and are very much involved in the care they receive; I love being part of and leading the team at Dunniwood.


Care Qualifications - NVQ level 5 Diploma award in Management of Residential and Nursing Care, NVQ’s in healthcare and team leadership, I’m also trained in Dementia and Cognitive Therapy and I’m a Dignity Champion.


My Vision - To always promote unique individual care, make meaningful new memories & enhance the quality of care delivered to every person within the home. I believe each individual is at the heart of what we do.


Hayley

Hayley Lewis

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2008

I started at Dunniwood Lodge at 19 and have been here ever since. I always knew I wanted to work with people and make people's lives better and working in the care sector allows me to do that. I started as a Night Care Assistant, have worked in various roles at Dunniwood, learning and developing my skills, and now support the team and home as Deputy Manager.


I love being here at Dunniwood it has a real homely feel, the people who live here, and the team that supports them make it a special place to be. Every day we support family and friendship and that’s what I’m proud of.
I’m qualified with an NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care and an NVQ 3 Team Leader, a trained first aider, and qualified in movement and handling-Train the Trainer.


I believe that dignity and independence are central to what we do at Dunniwood and that people should be treated as individuals and be listened to and respected. Caring to me is about doing everything we can to make life a little easier, making people happy, and making sure they receive the highest quality of care.


Jill

Jill Baldwin

Job Title: Activity Coordinator

Joined: 2016

In 2000, I moved to Doncaster and that’s when I found a passion for care work. I've done many different roles in the health and social care sector, but Dunniwood is now my home since 2016, where I'm the activity coordinator and pride myself on making sure our residents physical and mental health is kept in shape.


I organise a range of activities from relaxing pampering sessions, puzzles and games to shake and move and chair exercises. Our people are individuals and I cater to what they like to do and hobbies they enjoy. I love my role and the smiles I get back from the people we care for, make it so worthwhile.