Alpine Lodge

Alpine Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1AD
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9.5 83 Reviews
  • 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.

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.


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9.5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent friendly caring staff. Support family. Highly recommended. Friendly, welcoming environment. Cleanliness excellent. Facilities good standards. Activities vast and varied. Management helpful, supportive and informative. Feel your relative is safe and well looked after.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to send us a lovely review Gail. Please can you feedback to me how we can achieve a 5-star rating? We are always keen to improve our service so our residents are receiving the highest standard of care. I will pass your much-appreciated feedback onto the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our good friend and neighbour has just had 12-days in Alpine Lodge for respite. We cannot believe how happy she was. I called to see her, and she looked happy. They care above and beyond; they even rang me the day after she was home, just checking on her, (bless them). I can't recommend this care home
enough; thanks to you all.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Hi Jacqueline
Thank you so very much for your very kind 5-star review. Your friend was an absolute pleasure to care for and if you ever need us again please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Take care and best wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care Dad is given at Alpine Lodge. Staff are on the ball and know Dad and his little ways. Highly recommended.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We absolutely try our very best to care for our residents in a person-centered way and to know them inside and out. Please help me to understand how we can receive a 5-star review from you, how can we improve anything to help your dad. Thanks again, best wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely home with caring staff. It feels like being on holiday. The food is very good and there's plenty of it. I really enjoy helping the staff with little jobs like gardening.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

It's lovely to receive a review from one of our permanent residents. We do like to keep you busy and on your toes. You are a pleasure to have with us, thank you for taking the time to submit a review with such kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dad is very much a home bird and when asked, he would prefer to stay at home but knows he needs help and does like being here. He has been very happy on his trips out as he loves to sit and have a ride. He enjoys his three meals a day and has a good relationship with the staff, whose company he enjoys
too. He also enjoys sitting in the garden.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us. Please help me to understand how we can achieve a 5-star review from yourself. It is lovely to hear such positive feedback from our residents' families but I am always keen to see how we can improve our service. I will pass your valued feedback onto the team, thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I visit once a week and found it very pleasant. The carers are polite and obliging. I would recommend it to anybody.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Hi Stephen
Thank you very much for your review, your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will, of course, pass your comments onto the team here at Alpine Lodge.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found the staff to be very polite and caring towards my friend, the home is clean and tidy and has plenty going on to keep residents busy and happy, even in these trying times, it's nice to still be able to see loved ones albeit from a distance. I feel my friend's care needs are being
met very well, and there has been quite a few improvements over the fast months for the better. I would happily recommend Alpine Lodge, it's a great atmosphere in general, my friend enjoys the food too which she says is very good.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for your 5-star review. It is so pleasing to hear that you and your friend are happy with the care they receive. We have a fantastic team here at Alpine and this obviously shows in the feedback from all our residents and their relatives. Take care and best wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have always found the staff friendly, helpful and efficient. My brother is very happy in the care home, and that speaks volumes.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Its a pleasure to hear that your brother is happy here with us at Alpine Lodge. We always try our very best to ensure each of our residents feels happy and that they feel at home with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, an excellent level of care. The home is very clean, bright and well maintained. The Manager and Staff are lovely, caring and friendly. There are plenty of activities to meet everyone's needs and the residents are clean, tidy and seem very happy with their surroundings. The rooms are very nice
too. The food looks really nutritious with a good menu to choose from. Residents' families are made to feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble for the staff.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for submitting your review to us. It is lovely to have a 5-star rating from family members. We do indeed work hard to ensure activities are carried out daily so our residents are happy and content. The new menus we have implemented here have gone down a treat with the residents and they are thoroughly enjoying their varied food choices. I will pass your comments on to the rest of the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My grandfather has been here for 3 years now and our family cannot thank the staff enough for the care they give him. We are confident that during these extremely difficult times that he is being cared for with dignity and respect as always. Big thank you to all the carers.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you so much for your very kind review, Joanne. I will pass you feedback onto the team. It is really lovely to hear such lovely feedback. These are very trying times and please do rest assure that we giving your grandfather the absolute best person-centred care we can. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has lived at Alpine Lodge for a few years now and as a family, we have been delighted with her care. The awful situation that we have all found ourselves in, meaning we cannot visit our loved ones, has been made so much easier for us as I am confident that the wonderful staff there are caring
for her in the same compassionate way that they always have.
My mums complex behaviours have always been dealt with in a calm and empathetic way and the atmosphere at Alpine is always pleasant and welcoming.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Siobhan. It is indeed an awful situation that we are all in but please rest assured that we are taking good care of mum and you are always welcome to phone us for a chat. I will pass your much-appreciated feedback onto the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I just wish to say that my mother has been treated with care, kindness and dignity throughout her time at Alpine Lodge. The staff always seem friendly and helpful and show lots of patience towards my mother even when she is having " an off day". I am very grateful to them all for looking after my mother
so well. I know she can be very difficult at times, but they never seem fazed by anything she does or says. Thank you, so much, to you all.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much for your review Rowena, your lovely words mean so much to us as a team at this very difficult time. Mum is a pleasure to care for and staff always try their very best to give the very best care they can and it is so good to hear that you are happy with the care and treatment mum receives. Again thank you very much and I will, of course, pass your feedback onto the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment my mother-in-law needed full-time nursing care, we could not have found a nicer home. As soon as she was transferred from the Hospital she was met by the most caring staff who made her feel as if she was home from home. She was treated with the utmost care and attention, with dignity
and compassion. For which we were eternally grateful, even up to the end. Whilst visiting, we were always met with smiling faces of both staff and residents, it was always clean and fresh and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We can only say we appreciated all you did in caring for Mum whilst she was in your care. Thank you all.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your very kind and lovely review Pauline. It is so good to hear that you were happy with the care and treatment your mother-in-law received from us. Our team try their absolute best to ensure that each resident receives the best standards of care which is person-centred to each individual. Thank you again and take care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mother in Law was greeted with smiles and reassurance. her room is small but extremely clean with en-suite. All her needs are catered for by friendly capable staff. The food is good and she enjoyed her lunch.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much Peter for taking the time to review us. Our rooms are of a standard size but all have an en-suite in them. It is good to hear your lovely feedback which I will pass onto my team. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 89-year-old mother had to go into Alpine Lodge after suffering numerous falls at home and needing full-time nursing care. I spoke to the manager at Alpine who reassured me that my mother would be well looked after there. My mother went in the day before Good Friday where she was met at the door by
very welcoming staff. Obviously, I have not been able to go into the home due to the Coronavirus situation, but upon seeing the reception area, it looked lovely, clean and smelt very fresh. Since her going in, I have been kept fully up to date on her well-being by the manager and deputy manager. The staff I have seen from a distance all look very friendly and very caring, and I am very satisfied that she is being cared for. I have nothing but praise for Alpine Lodge and would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

It is lovely to hear such lovely feedback Maureen. We strive in providing the best quality care and the best service that we can offer. Your very valued feedback will be passed onto the team. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum was accepted into Alpine Lodge yesterday afternoon, and I must say that the staff couldn't have made this any easier for us or mum. They were understanding, helpful and very respectful when settling mum in, and have done everything possible considering our current Covid19 climate.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your lovely and kind review Josephine, it is very much appreciated and I will pass your feedback onto my team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our parents are both residing at Alpine Lodge and my sisters and I could not be happier with their care. Mum and Dad are well looked after and with the current situation, we are reassured to know that they are safe and happy. Special thanks to a certain carer who has helped us keep in contact with Mum
and Dad via video calls, she has helped us to cope with a very worrying situation. She has been a star. So a very special thanks to you. We love and miss our parents very much. Take care, everyone, until we meet again, with all best wishes.
Three very grateful daughters.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review us Diane. I will pass your thanks and appreciation on to my team. At this difficult time, the feedback we are receiving is helping to boost staff morale. It is lovely to know that my team are fully appreciated for what they do. Their actions speak volumes and they are all absolutely amazing. Thanks again Diane.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is treated with dignity and patience. She reports enjoying her food, and the staff are caring. It's clean and comfortable.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your review, Kay, it is good to hear that your mum enjoys living here and you and mum are both happy with the care and treatment she receives. I will pass on your greatly appreciated feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is a new resident and the correspondence I have had with the manageress has been amazing. Friendly, nothing too much trouble, accommodating and available for questions.
We had to move very quickly to secure my mum's safety and everything was handled professionally and effortlessly especially
during this incredibly difficult time with Covid-19 around. My first impressions are fantastic.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you so very much for your review, Tina. Your mum is an absolute pleasure to care for. Your review goes a long way in boosting staff morale in these uncertain times. Thanks again for your very kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident of Alpine Lodge for eight and a half years now. Such has been the standard of care and compassion that I have never once considered moving her to another home. Her carers and support staff have been absolutely marvellous over this entire period and often go above and beyond
what might be expected of them, usually in very difficult circumstances.
This attitude is displayed by all staff, nurses, cleaning staff, catering staff, office staff and carers alike. I would recommend Alpine Lodge and have done so in the past, my mother-in-law was also a resident in the home and received the same high care as that of my mother. Under normal circumstances the staff work flat out under challenging circumstances so goodness knows how they are managing to do such a terrific job with the current restrictions. My sincerest praise and thanks go out to all staff, my gratitude difficult to put into words. Thank you so much.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your review Coral, your kind words mean so much to us. We are delighted how highly you recommend us and rate us. The staff are absolute diamonds and make Alpine Lodge what it is. I will pass on your very valued feedback to the team. Thanks again.


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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

Overall
Good

  • 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.