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 Andrea F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In this uncertain time that we find ourselves in, I am reassured to know mum is in safe hands where she is. The staff are always so very nice and caring, and my family and I can’t thank them enough for looking after mum for us, not only now, but all of the time.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your kind review, I will pass your feedback onto the team.


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Review from Lynn M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Alpine Lodge with dementia for 2 1/2 years and in that time she's always been treated with kindness, care and respect by all members of the amazing staff on every level, from the ladies who keep it clean and well kept to the carers, office staff and management. As myself and my family
live 250 miles away, I could not leave my mum in better hands. They are all wonderful especially in these difficult times, it must make their job even harder to keep the residents safe, but they do it with a smile. Thank you all.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review us Lynn. During these difficult times, it is greatly appreciated to boost staff morale. We are very happy to hear that you are happy with the care your mum receives. We always try our best to ensure our residents are well cared for and that they are happy and content. I will pass your feedback onto the team and thanks again.


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Review from Lauren W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandma has been a resident at Alpine Lodge for about seven months now since she has been unable to stay in her own home. She's been made to feel welcome and settled in very quickly. The home is amazing, getting residents dressed, out of bed and together every day, which doesn't happen in all care
homes. All of the staff are friendly and genuinely nice, caring people. My grandma has put on some weight that she desperately needed and is happy and settled there. I'm very impressed with the standards at Alpine Lodge and am grateful to all of the staff for their hard work.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your very kind review Lauren. We are so happy that you are happy with your Grandmas care. We always try our best to ensure all of our residents receive person-centred care of the highest standards. I will of course pass your feedback onto the team.


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Review from Richard B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff for looking after mum like they do now that we have the coronavirus. It makes things even harder for them to do their jobs. Please keep up your good work, without you we could not function. Your time and effort is really appreciated.
I will be thinking about you all and wishing you all the best.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your kind review, Richard. Your positive feedback is very welcome at this very uncertain time. We always strive on providing the best care possible. Your positive feedback is helping so much and is boosting staff morale.


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Review from Ian B (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been here for seven months and suffers from vascular dementia. The care she has received has been excellent. The staff are very attentive and are always available to care for her needs and are very experienced. The management is always approachable for any issues. Mum has a history of hospital
admissions for dehydration, from living in her own home and a previous care home but she's hasn't had any dehydration since staying in Alpine Lodge. I'm very happy that we chose Alpine Lodge and would recommend it to anyone looking for a care home for their loved one.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Hi Ian, I am so very happy to hear your valued feedback. It is absolutely fantastic to hear that you rate our care so highly which helps us to shape service delivery and improve the quality of our resident's lives.


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Review from Adrian R (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always been extremely impressed by the professionalism shown by the staff at Alpine Lodge, and even more so during the virus problems when no visitors are allowed. Staff have been in contact by phone and email to update me on how my uncle is doing. Keep up the fantastic work and thanks for the cheerful
environment that you make for everyone.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your positive review, Adrian. During this uncertain time, we are trying our very best to ensure our residents are keeping in touch with their families. We can not thank our fabulous supporting relatives enough for all their kind words.


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Review from Claire B (Niece of Resident) published on 3 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can’t recommend the Alpine Lodge enough, very kind and caring carers, and nothing is to much trouble for them. They take good care of my aunt as they do all their residents.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for your positive feedback Claire, it is always very much appreciated. We always try our very best to ensure the residents receive high-quality care that is person-centred to their needs. Thanks again.


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Review from Bev B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Alpine a year now and from the start every member of staff we have come into contact with has been kind caring and helpful.
Mum has always received a high level of care.
In the last 3 months there has been a change in home manager which has seen some changes being noticeable some small
things, catering options at teatime being tested and adjusted, some large such as more areas of resident interaction stimulation, these changes seem to be a development in progress with the main aim being the care, health, welfare and environment for all the residents.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you very much Bev B, for your lovely review. Your feedback and support towards the home is much appreciated. I am very glad that you are seeing the positive changes throughout the home and that the changes are of course for benefit of our resident's health and well being.


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Review from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 31 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are brilliant, they have looked after my mum who suffers with dementia for the last year, and are always upbeat, friendly, and polite.
They show all residents the due care, respect, and courtesy that they deserve, especially in these challenging times, and keep spirits up.
All the
people who work there deserve a medal and recognition for the fantastic job they do, I am more than happy to recommend anyone to trust these lovely men and women to look after their loved ones.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Dear Paul
Thank you most sincerely for your wonderful review of our home it is greatly appreciated and is going a long way to maintaining the morale throughout our entire staff workforce during these challenging times.


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Review from Steven M (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A proper community facility, as most staff and patients are Stocksbridgers with family connections among staff and between staff and patients, which might explain why staff are both extremely friendly and committed, compared to other care homes (from our experience re respite), despite our mum being
non-complaint, feisty; aggressive at times.
The whole building - lounges, dining room, bedrooms and corridors - is spacious, light, well-equipped and invariably clean. And the food’s good. Decor is regularly renewed: new corridor carpets are being laid, and a lounge has been made into a mock-up cafe in a bye-gone small-town high street.
This is part of a new impetus - most importantly, eliminating the use of agency staff - by a new manageress, who is at least as personable as the care staff; very down-to-earth, no-nonsense. In five years making visits at least twice weekly, we’ve not had reason to complain, so don’t recognise the CQC review. It’s an excellent care home for late-stage dementia sufferers.

Reply from Keeley Slack, Home Manager at Alpine Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review us. It is nice to hear that you are happy with the care that your mum receives. I will indeed pass on your positive comments to the rest of the team.


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Review from Gerry T (Son of Resident) published on 18 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My 92-year-old Mum has just completed a week-long spell of respite care at Alpine Lodge. The staff have all been friendly and helpful. My mum loved the food and the company. Her room was clean and comfy, she enjoyed her stay.

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Review from Nara S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is happy there and loves it, she tells me the food is good, the staff are helpful, they are strict with medicine and that is a good thing. The home is clean, so far I have no complaints about this home at all, at the end of the day, all I want is for my mum to be happy and she is.

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Review from L T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We came to visit our mother for the first time and were greeted by such helpful and courteous staff. They couldn't have been more helpful. During our visit they were so attentive to both our mum and ourselves.
We were struck by the wonderful and homely atmosphere. It was so reassuring to know that
she is so well looked after by such genuine and caring staff.

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Review from John B (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alpine Lodge provides a caring, friendly and safe environment for the residents. The emphasis is on the care of the individuals and the staff are always helpful. The home is always clean and guests and residents are made welcome.
Professional medical staff are always available for help and support.

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Review from E B (Respite Resident) published on 23 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I entered Alpine Lodge following a hip replacement. I was made so welcome and the staff could not do enough for me.
I was in for two weeks and really enjoyed the experience apart from the painful hip!
The meals I enjoyed and the nursing care was excellent. It was a very happy atmosphere.

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Review from Pamela C (Resident) published on 5 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience of the home was suggested by a village doctor and of one or two weeks. I preferred one and my experience commenced immediately due to staff courtesy which applied all week.
My room was modern and comfortable.
My only complaint was the strength of my room fire door. Entry and exit were
difficult for me, by night carers and staff helped and a buzzer was beside the bed 24 hours.
Food was excellent and toilet facilities were easily available throughout.
I was sad not to have conversed with patients due to their conditions and my deafness but staff were always helpful.

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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 5 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband is the service user. I hold Power of Attorney for his financial matters. He is unable to sign his name because of his condition but I am satisfied the opinions in the ticked boxes would be shared by him. I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving.

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Review from Fiona G (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone was extremely kind to my mum during her stay and was very patient with her deafness.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can see that my mother is far more settled, comfier and happier in the home.
The staff are always jolly and friendly.

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Review from Annette D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother is very happy at Alpine Lodge. This tells me her physical and emotional needs are being cared for. Given the needs of the residents, I often feel that general cleaning does not take place often enough.
Daytime staff are generally excellent but night staff are often temporary and not as aware
of my mother's needs. Improved continuity of staff would, therefore, be 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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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)

Gerard

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.