Alpine Lodge

Alpine Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1AD
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  • Alpine Lodge, Sheffield
Welcome to Alpine Lodge in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, a purpose-built care home located in a peaceful and scenic area of Sheffield. Situated next door to is Stocksbridge Bowls Club where residents can enjoy a peaceful day out.

Each of the 67 ensuite wet room bedrooms are furnished to the highest standard, offering residents the chance to enjoy pure comfort and tranquillity.

At Alpine Lodge providing independence and choice is very important – residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with their own belongings to help them feel at home and as comfortable as possible.

All residents are supported to live an active and fulfilled life and are given person-centred care enabling them to keep on doing the things they’ve always loved – and often the things they perhaps thought they could no longer enjoy.

As part of the Sheffield-based community, residents can help themselves to drinks and snacks, help out in the garden and other hobbies and exercise their usual routines which enable residents to make their lives theirs.

The facilities at Alpine Lodge allow residents to enjoy other everyday routines that promote independence, from utilising the hair salon, relaxing in the sumptuous lounges, enjoying the gardens and terraces or simply catching up with friends in the dining room.

Alpine Lodge has a busy activities timetable, built around the key goals of mental stimulation, increased mobility and social engagement. Activities include arts and crafts sessions, gardening, exercise classes, cinema nights, quizzes, musical performances, and pamper sessions. There will be a great variety of activities to try, with new activities added frequently.

The in-house chefs will prepare exceptional food from fresh, seasonal produce that’s locally sourced where possible. Menus will include a mix of delicious and nutritious options including traditional classic meals, residents’ favourites and exciting international cuisine.

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Care Provided by Alpine Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 67 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Andrew Harrison-Ireland (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • NHS/Private/Local Authority
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (67)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1995
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Alpine 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 from £945
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £945
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £945
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £945
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £945
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £945
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £945
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £945

  • Please discuss fees with the Home Manager - Self-funded nursing care is plus ~ Funded Nursing Care.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Alpine Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • All visitors welcome.


  • Parking

  • Car park on site.


Alpine Lodge Reviews (83)

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Alpine Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.509) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alpine Lodge has 83 reviews.

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Review from Pam C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was in a bit of a state and refused to see us., but after the staff had been in, she was quite happy to let us in. The staff were lovely with her, keeping her calm while cleaning the bed after a mishap with her drink.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Alpine Lodge

Dear Pam, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I will,l of course, pass them on to the manager and the Alpine Lodge colleagues.


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Review from Eric A (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Under trying circumstances the staff do very, very, very well. Higher pay, more staff needed.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Alpine Lodge

Dear Eric, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your comments have been passed on to the Alpine Lodge management team.


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Review from V H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are helpful and nice.
There was plenty of entertainment at Xmas, which was good.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Alpine Lodge

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our privilege to care for your Mum. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I will, of course, pass them on to the Alpine Lodge team.


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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alpine Lodge is always clean, bright and warm. Every member of staff is friendly and helpful. The food is good and has adequate portions. No one is forced to go to the dining room if they don't want to. My mum is always encouraged to join in activities, though I know she does not always want to, but
staff often chat so she is not left isolated for long periods. I know my mum can be awkward and short-tempered, but the staff always treat her with firmness and compassion, and we thank them for their patience.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Alpine Lodge

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your Mum. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I will, of course, pass these on to the Alpine Lodge colleagues.


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Review from Paul F (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The caring staff are excellent, along with the supervisory team. My mum feels very comfortable with the level of care she receives and with the interactions with all the staff in the care home. She enjoys the food and the flexibility of the catering staff. The only thing she misses is a good coffee.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Alpine Lodge

Dear Paul, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. I'll have a word with the team on the coffee situation issue, it's an important one. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Alpine Lodge family.


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Review from H P (Relative of Resident) published on 9 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elderly relative has dementia. We have waited for her to have a place at Alpine Lodge. Last week she moved in. The staff have been very friendly, welcoming, helpful and attentive. She says the food is very good. Her room is small but well-furnished. We were able to make it homely with her personal
items. Hopefully, she will settle into her new home and be happy and safe. First impressions are perfect. I'll review again in a few months. Thank you.

Reply from Clare McCourt, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased your loved one has settled in with us and is content.


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Review from P D (Son of Resident) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has always had a very high level of care over the 9 years she had been at Alpine Lodge. She passed away on 1st January 2021, peacefully at 87 years. All staff at the home have shown great empathy and have assisted me after the end of life in dealing with the funeral company and all other details/requests
I have required.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for your lovely review, your mum was an absolute pleasure to care for. Please take care and pop in anytime (after lockdown) to see us. I will pass your comments onto the staff.


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Review from Jan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went into Alpine Lodge for a couple of weeks respite, her care in there was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for them. She liked it that much she wants to go in to stay. Brilliant staff and management.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you, Jan for your lovely 5-star review. We are so glad your mum has decided to stay with us permanently. She is an absolute pleasure to have with us. I will pass your lovely feedback onto the team and thanks again.


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Review from Derran M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have visited my mum-in-law a few times before lockdown and found the home to be very welcoming and clean. The staff are friendly and caring, the food also looks very good and varied. The rooms are lovely as are the communal areas; they seem to have quite a few activities and days out and entertainment
etc. My mum-in-law also looked clean and tidy, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this home.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for your lovely 5-star review, Derran We really do appreciate your such kind words and your review is going a long way in boosting staff morale during this trying times.


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Review from Ian L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 27 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alpine Lodge is a lovely, well-kept care and clean care home.
My mother-in-law is well looked after; she is always clean, tidy and well presented.
She is happy and safe, which means a lot to my wife and me.
All the staff, from the manager, office staff, carers, cleaners, laundry staff, cooks and
the handyman are all friendly and will answer any questions if they can and are always helpful.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to write this very lovely review, Ian. Reviews like this are going a long way with lifting spirits at Alpine Lodge. It is so nice to know you are thinking of us all while we are in these uncertain times. I will pass your comments onto the team which I know will be greatly appreciated.


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Review from James B (Ex Family Member) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really lovely care home, well looked after residents, clean and tidy, nothing is too much for the staff to do, they really care for my relative and I would recommend this care home to anyone. The management is amazing, thank you.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your very lovely and positive review. We take great care in ensuring or residents all receive person-centred care. The residents are obviously at the heart of what we do here at Alpine Lodge. Thank you again I will pass your feedback on to the team.


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Review from Marlene W (Niece of Resident) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of this home is without doubt superb. Staff, the building, care all excellent. Feel so grateful for everything which has been done for my Aunty, especially during the past 8-months, which, I am sure, has been difficult for everyone involved at the home. Thank you, just doesn’t seem enough.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Dear, Marlene, thank you so much for your invaluable feedback, it is very much appreciated and keeps staff morale and buoyant under the present circumstances. I will pass your comments onto the staff team. Thank you again, Marlene, it means so much to us.


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Review from Chloe S (Ex Family Member) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t imagine sending anybody anywhere else. The manager and all care staff are wonderful, was worried over certain things, but the manager was very reassuring and made me feel at ease. Amazing family environment; my relative was really happy staying there and has even said she misses some of the
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Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your 5-star review, Chloe; I must agree with you that the care team here is absolutely wonderful. We absolutely strive to provide person-centred care to our residents, and I think this shows in their happy smiling faces. Thank you again for your review; I will pass your comments onto our staff team.


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Review from Lindsay S (Niece of Resident) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home has always treated my auntie the very best they can. Lovely environment, and interactions between residents. I particularly love the tuck shop and the ice cream maker. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you for looking after my auntie.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to submit this lovely 5-star review for us. Reviews like this are going a long way in boosting staff morale at these such trying times. The tuck shop/market day is a real hit with the residents; they absolutely love it, and we always finish off the market day with a good old ice cream, which the residents absolutely love making their own with a flake and sprinkles. Thank you again for this lovely review; I will pass your comments onto the staff team.


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Review from Melanie S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Residents are treated with kindness and respect, and relatives are always greeted by kind and caring staff. Fantastic service, highly recommend. The facilities are always clean and tidy, and there are always plenty of activities to keep my Nan occupied.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to submit this wonderful 5-star review. We believe that activities are a huge part of what we offer here at Alpine Lodge. You will always find your Nan being involved in our daily activities. We have opened a new dementia café, ice-cream parlour and sports bar to keep our residents engaged and active. We are looking forward to sharing our new activities areas with families when we open again. Thank you again for such a lovely review. I will pass your comments onto the staff team.


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Review from Karen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum going into care was a very difficult situation for us as a family but has been made so much easier by the staff at Alpine Lodge. Mum settled straight away which I'm sure is down to their amazing staff, they genuinely care about their residents and it is such a comfort to know Mum is happy and well
looked after. Thank you to the manager and her wonderful team.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for this amazing five-star review. We honestly do care so much for our residents and their well being. We strive in making every day exciting for them. I will pass your comments onto the team as this feedback is going a long way in increasing staff morale.


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Review from Michael W (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been here for a year now and was welcomed from the start by friendly and informative staff. My mother settled in quickly and enjoys the company and friendship of all staff and meal times too.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to submit such a lovely review. I will pass on your much-appreciated comments to our team. Your mum is so happy living with us and she is a pleasure to care for.


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Review from Ross W (Grandson of Resident) published on 30 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandma has been happy as a resident at the home. The care and compassion have been amazing for her and my family. She has enjoyed the activities especially the entertainment and music and she also enjoys the good food.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much Ross for submitting a five-star review for us. Your Grandma absolutely loves all the entertainment and getting involved in all the activities we offer. She is an absolute pleasure to care for. I will pass your feedback and comments onto the team.


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Review from Angelina H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff, keeping residents safe and taking good care of my nan, keeping her occupied and amused whilst in their care. My nan seems very happy in their care, and the facility seems clean and safe in guidelines with covid.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you, Angelina, for submitting this lovely 5-star review for us. We absolutely focus on keeping our residents occupied and entertained. Your nan told us of her love for tropical fish, that she and your grandad used to breed fish so we have bought a lovely aquarium for the lounge area that your nan has now taken charge of caring for. She is a pleasure to have with us.


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Review from Dawn T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have made the decision to move my mum into Alpine Lodge and we met the home manager for a chat. The manager was very positive and knowledgeable about Mum's condition and she gave us confidence that my mum's needs would be met by Alpine Lodge.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for submitting a lovely 5 star review for us Dawn. We are looking forward to having your mum with us and supporting her with all her care needs. I'm sure Alpine Lodge will now be her forever home and she settles well and makes lots of new friends. I will pass your feedback onto the team and thank you once again it really is appreciated.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.509)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.509) out of 10 for Alpine Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.509 for Alpine Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (64 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.509

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Alpine Lodge is based on 17 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 67 registered maximum number of service users is 13.4, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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: 2 Oct 2024

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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 (2)

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Gerard Dewar

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2015

Gerard is the first person you will meet at Alpine Lodge.
Having worked within Social Care for over 20 yrs he is very experienced and has achieved Level 2 NVQ and Dementia Stars Silver and Gold qualifications.


He has very high standards and is a firm believer that Person Centred care is key and that the residents deserve to live an independent, rich and fulfilling life.
His main achievement at Alpine Lodge is to keep the home running smoothly daily, managing everything from Finances, HR, and Enquiries to making sure residents' favourite newspaper is delivered.


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Andrew Harrison-Ireland

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Joined: 2023

Andrew Harrison-Ireland is the experienced manager at Alpine Lodge.