Maple Lodge Care Home

Low Hall Lane, Scotton, Catterick Garrison DL9 4LJ
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9.0 101 Reviews
  • Maple Lodge Care Home, Catterick Garrison
Maple Lodge Care Home is located on the edge of Scotton, a quiet village in the North Yorkshire countryside, just south of Richmond. The home is within reach of shops, amenities, public transport and the A1.

This purpose-built care home provides nursing and social care for older people who are physically frail and older people who have mental health needs such as Alzheimer's disease.

Accommodation at Maple Lodge is provided in single occupancy rooms, all of which are with en-suite facilities. Some rooms are spacious enough for sharing.

Maple Lodge features lounges and separate dining rooms, where residents can enjoy each others company at meal times. Traditional home-cooked meals using fresh produce are served with daily choices being available. Special diets can be catered for. Residents may also enjoy the conservatory which overlooks the surrounding countryside.

Regular visits are made to the home by an experienced hair stylist and a qualified chiropodist.

The home provides a varied programme of activities for residents enjoyment.

The chef prepares a wide range of home-cooked food based upon traditional cooking using fresh produce.

Care Provided by Maple Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • 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
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bianca Pavel (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (50)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Maple Lodge Care Home

  • 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 £1,100
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,289
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,354
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,544
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,100
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,289
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,354
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,544
  • Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Maple Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • All visitors welcome.


  • Parking
  • Car parking available on site


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Maple Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.960) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Maple Lodge Care Home has 101 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Yesterday, we visited our dear friend of many years in Maple Lodge. I came away in tears. If I had a sick animal, I would have it cared for in a better environment. The stench of urine, the dirty walls, the poor quality of linen, everything really and the cell-sized bedrooms, the sadness of the whole
poor place reassembled an Eastern European Orphanage.
Supper is at 16.30hrs and every night the residents get fed x2 quarters of a sandwich and a sausage roll.
This all costs our friend £1100 a week.
Burlington Care Homes should be ashamed of these ‘passable’ conditions.
A huge hug from the Sister in Charge yesterday for comforting me. Thank goodness for this Angel.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service.
We regularly discuss service satisfaction with people in our care and the resident in question has recently reviewed the home with an overall rating of 4 ( Good)
Maple Lodge currently has a rating of 9.2 out of 10 with over 87 % of reviews scoring 4 Stars or above.
In respect of the food served, the main meal of the day is often the lunchtime service within our homes with lighter bites (sandwiches/soups/baked potatoes) offered at dinner. There is however always the choice to reverse this. Our Menus are changed daily with a choice of options for every sitting.
We are saddened that you feel like this about the standard of service provided and would welcome the opportunity to discuss the points raised in detail.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent.
Looked after perfect.
Food excellent.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We will pass on to the kitchen staff the lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think Maple Lodge is a great place to live in. We have everything we want and the staff are always so kind to us.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your beautiful feedback. Always a pleasure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nice friendly place, the staff are all welcoming and helpful. It always seems that there are events going on to keep everyone occupied eg. Jubilee day, Christmas party etc. My mother is being well looked after and I'm happy knowing she is safe and happy.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are very proud of the team at Maple Lodge and are delighted that you have chosen to recognise their work. Your kind words are appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Maple Lodge family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to the staff who have looked after my mum since she moved into Maple Lodge Care Home for end-of-life care. They made sure she was well fed, clean clothes and looked after in all aspects. I know that my mum liked it there. The staff were friendly and helpful they even helped take my mum out
shopping and for a meal. The staff helped me by relieving my stress by helping so much.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

It was an absolutely pleasure looking after your mother. She always brought smiles and joy in our home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every visit to my mum it is clear that the residents that I see in the communal area are settled and appear happy. My mum's room is clean and tidy. Very friendly and caring staff who both my mum and myself speak highly of. Staff are approachable and have a good sense of humour.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure looking after your mother and she always brings a smile to us all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is clean and very welcoming. I find the staff very caring and professional. My mother is very frail and her every need is attended to. she has been in the home for approximately eighteen months and in all that time I have had nothing but praise and confidence in all the staff. I have no doubt
she will be cared for in this manner for the rest of her time here.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure looking after your mother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother came to Maple Lodge Care Home over a year ago. She settled really well, soon as she arrived and is happy and well looked after all of the time. We visit weekly at different times and the staff are always brilliant and always non-stop working. Arriving and leaving Maple Lodge Care Home is always
a pleasant experience for our family.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is an absolutely pleasure looking after your mother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

The residents are not very clean. Dirty clothes. Personal things are lost i.e. glasses, pens. Clothes not named, seems to wear other people's clothing.
The outside of the premises are far from looked after.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your review. We welcome every feedback to help us improve out service. Thank you for highlighting the issues you felt they are, this will help us learn from lessons and improve the service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care by all the staff and kindness to me as well as my husband.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for the kind words, it was an absolutely pleasure to know you both.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Maple Lodge is absolutely brilliant.
I am safe here and happy.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your review, it is an absolute pleasure looking after you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a resident.
I am happy at Maple Lodge the staff are really nice.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your review, it is an absolute pleasure looking after you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursing home was very welcoming to my mum when she arrived.
My mum has been encouraged to walk, dress herself and wash independently and she has achieved this when was unable to do this in the days prior to her admission. She has enjoyed the meals and worn clean clothes and I have been updated
on request of her progress. The home does appear understaffed - they all try their best.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time for giving us this lovely feedback. It was an absolute pleasure to look after your mother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

The care given to my uncle was not as we would have liked. He seemed unkempt and frightened. His wash basin was not accessible and there were no hand washing facilities in his room. He lay on an airflow bed with no sheet on it. The sheet provided was not fitted and therefore came off. At one time there
was no toilet paper.
He caught Covid at the home and could not be released. The home ran out of Covid tests and so he stayed there longer than necessary.
It was a couple of weeks at home before he recovered from the trauma of living in a dementia nursing care room when he did not need that.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we are extremely sorry that you felt your uncle's stay at Maple Lodge did not meet your expectations and caused you and your family distress. We are welcoming all feedback that is helping us to look at areas that require improvement. Please be assured we are taking your comments on board to continually improve.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident for 18 months, in this time there have been 3 managers. The staff are good and Mum gets on well with them and them her. I have had concerns at times. Activities was one, but this improved on employment of a full time activities coordinator, although Mum won't always join in.
Getting through on the phone is often difficult, taking 2 or 3 calls to get through or it ringing for extended periods before being answered. Feel the room could be cleaner and tidier at times. Mum is not always dressed, even at 3.30pm. Understand a key worker is to be introduced so this should improve. The bedroom window frame and dado rail are rotten, hope the redecoration of communal areas will extend to bedrooms.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Dear L W, many thanks for taking the time to review our home.
It is our pleasure to care for your mum.
All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your points are noted and will be forwarded on to the team at Maple Lodge.
The pandemic has delayed our refurbishment programme and we are working frantically to catch up.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Thank you to the staff for making my mother feel so valued and safe. Every time I visited she told me how well the staff treated her and that the food was very good. Special thanks to the staff in ‘Willow’ unit who were always kind and attentive. The building needs some investment but the people make
the difference.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Dear B R, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your mum and we are delighted that Mum feels valued and safe. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the colleagues at Maple Lodge.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff here are wonderful, they have all the time to speak with you even when they are really busy. We have always been made to feel welcome during our visits to my mum. Mum seems very happy and responds very well to all staff who work with her. They seem very kind and caring with her. We are
kept up to date with Mum's welfare, condition and any concerns they may have towards her.
Lovely people who make my mum's days happy. Very well looked after.

Reply from Bianca Pavel, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind words. I will make sure I will pass onto all staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

My dad was in this home for a few months. We could never get anyone to answer the telephones. My dad was always in someone else’s clothes that were too big for him. I went down one teatime and dad was the only one left in the dining room slouched over his cold fish and chips, disgraceful. The day before
he died they would not even ring my mum so she could come in and sit with dad. One doctor said he was end of life. They got their own doctor in who said he was okay, only for dad to die the following day, with two care workers so they told us. They should have called my mum so she could have been with him. His bedding and room were a disgrace, teeth went missing, clothes went missing. Would never put anyone in this home. We are left with bad memories of this place.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thanks for your time in reviewing our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our homes. We are saddened that you feel like this about the standard of service provided and would welcome the opportunity to discuss the points raised in detail if you would like to contact us at the below address.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are amazing. They are very interactive with the patients and do their very best to make them feel loved and happy.

Reply from Naomi Thornton, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is always nice to know that the teams efforts are noticed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is staying temporarily, whilst recovering from a hospital visit, to improve mobility and eating. The home has been excellent both with us as a family and Mum. The staff quickly got to know Mum and deal with her issues including Agoraphobia, Anxiety and Depression. She has ended up with a couple
of additional bouts in hospital organised by the home quickly and professionally when required. They took time to speak to the family never cutting calls short even when extremely busy during covid lockdowns. I would highly recommend the home and wish them all well for the future.

Reply from Naomi Thornton, Manager at Maple Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. It has been a pleasure to care for your mum.


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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.960)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.960) out of 10 for Maple Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 3.960 for Maple Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (236 Excellents x 5) + (122 Goods x 4) + (39 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Poors x 2) + (64 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 473 Ratings = 3.96

  • 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 Maple Lodge Care Home is based on 31 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 31 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: 10 Jan 2023

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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 (61)

Bianca

Bianca Pavel

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

I Provide a visible leadership role within the home and I am responsible for ensuring national standards of care are provided within the home at all times.


I ensure all CQC and Local Authorities' guidance is followed.


Ensuring that high-quality person-centred care is delivered always
Provide information, advice and support to staff, residents and families.


Maintain quality standards and ensure health and safety compliance. ensuring any regulatory activities such as personal care and administration of medication are delivered appropriately and safely.
To Promote residents' independence and organise activities.


Christianne

Christianne Cole

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Residential Unit Manager (CHAP)

Joined: 1998

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 1998. Previous to that, I worked from the age of 14 as a shop assistant and then as a kitchen/dining room assistant. Alongside working at Maple Lodge, I also worked in a pub for a few years. In my caring career, I have gained NVQs 2 and 3 in care, safe handling of medications, moving and handling, team leadership, and first aider, as well as progressing to become the home's first-ever Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP). I live in Catterick Garrison with my two daughters Chloe and Katie, and our cat Timmy.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is I enjoy spending time with and ensuring my residents are safe, clean, and tidy. I like knowing that I am helping them to enjoy their retirement years in a comfortable and homely environment as much as possible.


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Kirsty Letts

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2001

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2001. I started working as a kitchen and domestic assistant at the age of 16 whilst still in a sixth-form college. When I turned 18, I changed over to be a care assistant, then a senior care assistant. In 2013, I took on the role of home administrator.


In my career I have gained NVQ2 & NVQ3 in care, NVQ2 & Diploma level 3 in business administration, NVQ2 in customer service, and certificates in dementia care, health & safety and diabetes care.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, watching TV, going to the cinema, holidays and attending church. I started a degree in forensic psychology in October 2020.


I live in Catterick Garrison and have a dog named Ronnie.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is seeing the residents enjoy their retirement years.


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Iain Mill

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023. Prior to this, I joined the army at 16 years old and served for 23 years in the Royal Artillery. Upon leaving the forces, I retrained as a plumber. I worked for B&Q as a bathroom fitter before going self-employed with my own business for 15 years. I then closed my business and joined Maple Lodge as the flexible part-time working week enabled me to spend quality time with my grandson.


In my spare time, I enjoy walking with my dog, going to the gym and trying to keep fit. I also collect and restore military firearms.


I have been married to my wife Sue for 35 years and we have two daughters and one grandson. We have our parents still in our hometowns, Eaglescliffe and Newcastle Upon Tyne where I was born.


The thing I enjoy most about working at Maple Lodge is it's a great team and I have been made to feel very welcome by everyone working here. Every day is different, it can be challenging but is also very rewarding.


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Haley Carragher

Job Title: Activity Coordinator/Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2016

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2016 Before joining the Maple Lodge team, I worked as a cleaner at the local army camps. I decided to move into the care field as I always felt, from a young age when I helped my Nan take care of my Grandad, that caring is what I wanted to do.


Since I started work at Maple Lodge I have gained my NVQ2 in care, certificates in the safe handling of medication, the principles of dementia care, and an understanding of behaviour that challenges. I am also the home's dementia champion. I enjoy having lazy days with my daughters or spending any spare time with my friends and family. I live in Catterick with my two teenage daughters, Abbey and Chloe.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is making a difference in the residents' lives, making them feel safe and comfortable. I love the unbreakable bonds I have built with every single one of my residents


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Tracey Kelley

Job Title: Chef/Head Housekeeper/Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2021

Supporting Highgate Care’s aim of delivering high standards to residents by providing nutritious, varied and well-balanced meals that are safely and hygienically prepared and served.


Responsible for supervising the catering team along with managing and controlling the catering budget, and submitting food orders to Head Office when required in a timely manner. You will also be in regular contact with outside suppliers when organizing and ordering food produce for the home.


I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2021. Most of my work previous experience is in customer service, although I did care in my very first job and decided I wanted to get back into it, and I am pleased I did. I have learnt so much since starting at Maple Lodge, the current manager teaches me a lot as well. I have almost finished my Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification and also passed my Maths & English with grades C's.


I live in Catterick Garrison with my husband David and have five children, Kyle, Kane, Sophie, Jamie and Kieren. Most of my free time outside of work is spent with my family.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the different responsibilities given to me with my multiple roles. The manager supports me and hopefully trusts me with jobs being given and getting done, and I like the fact that the manager is approachable. The admin helps me in so many different roles and I know that if I have a problem I can go to them and get advice, I am very happy at Maple Lodge.


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Lucia-Carmen Varavagyuk

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022. I previously worked as a care assistant in a care home for ten years. I studied for my nursing degree at Teesside University and qualified in 2022.


I have two daughters, Karin and Naomi. In my spare time, I enjoy watching TV, reading, listening to music, walking and spending time with my family and friends.


The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is the teamwork and good communication between staff. I think our team is very friendly and passionate about the home.


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Nima Tamang

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


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Nancy Garcia

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Joined: 2000

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2000. Previously to here, I worked at Nueva Ecija College School of Nursing as a clinical instructor from 1992-2000. I then relocated to the UK and began working at Maple Lodge. I qualified as a nurse in 1991, graduating in the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science and 15 units in a master's degree.


In my spare time, I enjoy bonding with family, watching TV and films, and going out with my family. I live in Scotton with my husband Fred, who used to work as the cook at Maple Lodge. We have three children Fernan, Renz and Nadine.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is it is close to my home but it's also like my second home. I believe in ensuring the residents have the best comfort and quality of life possible. I feel it is my duty to make sure that they feel at home and as independent as possible.


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Beatrice Forson - Amenyanu

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


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Jamuna Gurung

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


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Mulenga Chileshe

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


Larissa

Larissa Grant

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2020

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2020. Previously here, I worked in childcare for 29 years.


I have completed all my online mandatory training within the home and my other qualifications are all in childcare. Since working at Maple Lodge I have progressed into the Senior Carer role.


In my spare time, I enjoy walking with my husband and dog in the dales, reading and gardening.


I live locally with my husband and have two grown-up children who live close by.


The thing I like most about working at Maple lodge is being able to help people and make their time here as comfortable as possible.


Selimot

Selimot Kadiri

Job Title: Care Assistant/ Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022. I had no formal care experience in the UK before working at Maple Lodge. Before this, I worked as an Account Executive in an FMCG company for 6 years and also as a carer in a children & adults home in my country, Nigeria. I decided to work in care because I want to make a difference in people's lives every day.


I achieved my WAEC certificate(West African Examination Council) in 2007 and went on to complete my BSc Accounting in 2014. I am currently studying for my MSc in Accounting and Finance at Teesside University. I am single and have no children yet, so in my spare time, I enjoy reading, catching up with world news, watching sports (especially football), playing games such as Ludo, listening to music, volunteering, travelling and relaxing.


The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is when I joined the team in October 2022, it was easy for me to fit in. I like the clean, well-equipped, and welcoming environment. This is thanks to the committed staff and management. The journey has been awesome for me. It was a new experience for me, but I have learnt new ways to impact others and be more compassionate in one's life every day.


Jennifer

Jennifer Lowes

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2019

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2019.


Emmanuel

Emmanuel Nzewunwa

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Deborah

Deborah Seabright

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2015

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2015. I previously worked here around 17 years ago as a domestic assistant and then as a care assistant but left to have my son. I have my NVQ 2 in care and have taken on the role of Senior Care Assistant since 2022.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, two dogs, and three cats. I also enjoy walking and reading. I live in the local area with my husband who I met in 2013 and married in 2016. I also have one 17-year-old son.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the family atmosphere and the residents make it worthwhile.


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Unaisi Tuvakasiga

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant/Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Issa

Issa Adegbite

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022. I have over one year of experience in care before Maple Lodge and I really enjoy the work. Before working in the care sector, I worked as an Internal Auditor with Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria from 2007 until I came to the UK in 2022. I chose to work in care because when my mother was ill, we needed a carer to attend to her. It was the tender nature with which the carer attended to my mother that attracted me to work in care, along with my empathetic nature. This spurred me to begin a volunteer care job with Neo-Life Care Home in Nigeria in January 2022. I worked there until I came to the UK in October 2022.


My qualifications include a Nigerian Certificate in Education (Economics/Mathematics) 1993, HND (Accountancy) 2000, B.Sc (Accounting) 2004, and M.Sc (Accountancy) 2016 and I am currently working towards my M.Sc in International Management Accountancy. I am also an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN 2011.


I have a wife, and our marriage has been blessed with four children.


In my spare time, I like reading, networking, playing table tennis, travelling, and leisure.


The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is the cooperation amongst the staff for the purpose of our goal. Staff are involved in their shift patterns, and the manager will go to any length to satisfy the staff and residents' well-being, for the best running of the home. She also encourages staff achievements and recognises all staff contributions. This is also true of all management staff, ranging from Deputy Managers to Administration, Nurses and Senior Carers.


Mujidat

Mujidat Adegbite

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


My previous employment has been working in Nigeria as a registered nurse, midwife, public health nurse, nurse educator, and nurse clinician. I started working as a carer when I moved to the United Kingdom with my husband two years ago. I chose this as it is a role close to my previous profession and one I love to fulfil.


I completed my Registered Nursing qualification in Nigeria in 1994. I then went on to qualify as a Registered Midwife (1996), Registered Public/Community Nurse (2010), Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (2010), Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (2013), Master in Nursing Sciences (2022), and Medicine Management for Nurses and Allied Professionals (2024)


In my spare time, I enjoy caring, teaching, listening to people, counselling reading, walking, cooking, singing and dancing.


I am originally from Nigeria and live with my children.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the administrative style and spirit of teamwork in giving holistic care to all our residents and also the regular training of the staff.


Joseph

Joseph Aitimon

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


Mistika

Mistika Apio

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


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Alice Asare

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2015

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2015. I started my working career as a teacher in Ghana for around 3 years before relocating to the UK. I did 5 months of voluntary care work before commencing my employment at Maple Lodge.


I enjoy reading in my spare time.
I live in Catterick Garrison with my two young sons.
The things I like most about working at Maple Lodge are the teamwork, our excellent staff, and most of all our amazing residents. Being a care assistant is a rewarding experience, knowing you can help someone's life improve even in a small way. Life feels meaningful knowing that I am part of an amazing team of staff working to provide assistance to those who need it.


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Venessa Bennett-John

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2020

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2020. I have previously worked in care elsewhere for almost three years. In my spare time, I enjoy hairdressing, dancing, playing basketball, and being with my children. I am married with three children.


The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is taking care of the residents.


Muhammed

Muhammed Buhari

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


Joseph

Joseph Ezekiel

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


I have previously worked as a healthcare assistant and an M&E officer with CCRAH, a faith-based organisation in Nigeria, for two years. Prior to this, I worked as a scientific officer/laboratory technician at General Hospital Kuta in Nigeria, and as a social worker with the Society for Family Health.


In my career, I have gained a Principal Scientific Officer, Bachelor of Technology in Biochemistry, Masters in Public Health and Masters in Risk and Disaster Management.


In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, listening to music and watching football.


I am married with three children; two boys and one girl. I am originally from the Yoruba/Hausa-speaking areas of Nigeria.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the culture of innovation and collaboration with the staffing group to deliver results.


Kazeem

Kazeem Gbadamosi

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


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Sushma Gurung

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I started working at Maple Lodge in 2024.


Yubakala

Yubakala Gurung

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


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Carrissa Jackson

Job Title: Care Assistant/Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2020

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2020.


Evie

Evie Jarvis

Job Title: Care Assistant/Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Mary

Mary Kwateng

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


Lyanne

Lyanne Louise

Job Title: Care Assistant/Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Jain

Jain Malla

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.


Michael

Michael Momodu

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I started working at Maple Lodge in 2024.


Tolulope

Tolulope Ogunbiyi

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023. Previous to working here I managed a team of customer service representatives, monitored customer feedback, coordinated logistics operations, and analysed data as a customer support and logistics supervisor for 5 years. I also work remotely as a data analyst. As the first child of the family, I started caring for my mom as she battled cancer for 3 years. After she passed, I made a decision to build a career in support work for people who require care. I volunteered as a support worker in a care home where I worked with people with learning impairments, autism, and the elderly.


I achieved a B.Sc. in Agriculture in 2008, an M.Sc. in Animal Science in 2014, Business Administration Diploma in 2021, Power Platform Developer (Microsoft certified, 2022) and I am currently studying for my M.Sc. in International Management. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching football, travelling, volunteering, listening to music and watching movies.


I am happily married with two lovely kids, a girl and a boy.


The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is I love the home's commitment to providing high-quality care and support to the residents. I enjoy the sense of community and teamwork that exists here.


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Ronaldo Okao

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Ikechukwu

Ikechukwu "Stephen" Okolie

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023.


I have worked in care and hospital settings, gaining many years of experience and also in a conflict environment providing humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons. My desire to work in the care setting was borne out of my experience of taking good care of my aged paternal grandfather, maternal grandmother and maternal grandfather before their passing. When I came to the United Kingdom for studies, I decided to work in the care sector because I want to continually provide care for the elderly and vulnerable in the society where I reside and put a smile on their faces.


In my educational career I have achieved BSc Political Science (University of Abuja, 2011), MSc Development Studies (University of Nigeria, 2016), MSc Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (National Open University of Nigeria, 2017), Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies (University of Maiduguri, 2021), MSc International Relations (University of Maiduguri, 2022) and am currently studying MSc Crime Intelligence and Data Analytics (Advanced Practice) and Teesside University.


In my spare time, I enjoy sports, travelling, conducting research, internet surfing, cooking, gardening and household chores.


I am originally from Umuhu Owelli in Awgu LGA of Enugu State in Nigeria.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is that it is a nice place to work as there are shared responsibilities among my colleagues in the team. There is diversity and multiculturalism. There is a sense of accord, acceptability and brotherhood among the care staff. The welcoming and friendly disposition of the manager, administrator and senior care assistants, who are ready to help at any given time is heart-melting. The manager and administrator are always ready to listen to staff and attend to their needs. The residents are the heart of the manager, who is friendly and always on her feet making sure the best quality care is provided to each and every one of them. Furthermore, the thing I also like most about working at Maple Lodge is I enjoy spending time with the residents and ensuring they are safe, clean and tidy. I like knowing that I am helping the residents enjoy their stay in Maple Lodge in a comfortable and homely environment as much as I can. Finally, there is shift flexibility, a good work/life balance, a good management team, job security and more.


Mingso

Mingso Phago

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.


Alka

Alka Rai

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Asmita

Asmita Rai

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


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Susmita Rai

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


Tara

Tara Rai

Job Title: Care Assistant/Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Gitu

Gitu Rana

Job Title: Care Assistant/Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Kelly

Kelly Smyth

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


Pramita

Pramita Thapa

Job Title: Care Assistant/Laundry Assistant

Joined: 2021

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2021.


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Sandhya Thapa

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


I have been working in the care sector for over three years and I love to provide care and support to people. Caring for people makes me feel good and a lot of satisfaction.


I previously completed my PCL nursing in Nepal in 2019 and have since completed my Bachelor of Nursing in the United Kingdom.


In my spare time, I enjoy drawing and reading, and I love to travel. I live alone and all my family still lives back in Nepal.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the friendly environment and supportive staff.


Saheed

Saheed Taiwo

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023. I previously worked in a bank, serving in different departments such as cashier, customer service, branch account and credit officer. I chose a career in care for many reasons including being able to make a difference to people, building relationships, flexibility, job satisfaction, and day-to-day variety in a rewarding and high-demand environment.


My educational background is BSc in Statistics (ABU Nigeria, 2013), and Master of Science in Statistics (Unilorin Nigeria, 2018), and I am currently studying for a Masters in Data Science at Teesside University.


I am originally from Nigeria and am happily married with one daughter. We all live together in Middlesbrough.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the organisation of the home in particular. The staff at Maple Lodge are loving and professional, and the Administrator and Home Manager are top-notch!


Daina

Daina Yongya

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


Alani

Alani Lewavakula

Job Title: Assistant Cook/Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2020

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2020. I have worked as a ride operator in a theme park previously but chose to work in a care home for the experience. I have progressed to the role of Cook since I started.


In my spare time, I like to play sports or just hang out with my friends and family.


I live with my parents and four brothers.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is that the staff and residents are so nice to everyone.


Anusa

Anusa Gurung

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Domestic Assistant/Assistant Cook

Joined: 2024

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2024.


Manju

Manju Rai

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Laundry Assistant/Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Khem

Khem Kumari Gurung

Job Title: Laundry Assistant

Joined: 2007

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2007. Before that, I worked as a chef in a restaurant for 15 years. I chose to change over to working in care as I like to serve and give happiness, especially to the elderly, it gives me satisfaction to be with them.


I completed my NVQ2 in domestic, cleaning and laundry in 2018.


In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, travelling in different places, hiking and walking.


I live with my husband, two sons and one daughter. My eldest son, Amrit, is 25 years old and in the army. My daughter Srijana is 20 years old and has just qualified as a nurse and will soon start work at a local hospital. My youngest son, Icha is 10 years old and will be starting his last year of primary school soon.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is that the place has a very good work environment. My colleagues are helpful and understanding. My opinions are valued and given a prompt response.


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Karin Bartha

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2024

I started working at Maple Lodge in 2024.


Chloe-Anne

Chloe-Anne Bassett

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2023

I started working at Maple Lodge in 2023.


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Marie Carragher

Job Title: Domestic Assistant/Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022.


Jessica

Jessica Gaught

Job Title: Domestic Assistant/Assistant Cook/Laundry Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2019

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2019


Tara

Tara Gurung

Job Title: Domestic Assistant/Laundry Assistant

Joined: 2021

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2021.


Kirsty

Kirsty Kirkham

Job Title: Domestic Assistant/Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022. I used to work in home care for about a year. Prior to that I worked with children in nurseries and got my level 2 in childcare. I chose to work in care as I really enjoy it and I find it extremely rewarding not one day is the same, every day is different and brings new challenges. I recently changed over the the domestic department as this suited my family life with a young child.


I always feel I go home having made a difference in the resident's day. I have no qualifications within care yet, but I'm aiming to do my care qualifications soon to better myself and to ensure I'm giving the best possible care to our residents and being the best I can possibly be.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. We go walking around North Yorkshire, as it's such a beautiful place. My husband and I challenged ourselves for charity a few years ago to walk the Yorkshire three peaks. I enjoyed the challenge and seeing how far we could push ourselves physically and mentally. I am married to Russell and have four children; a 20-year-old son, Christian, an 18-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn,, a 9-year-old son, George, and an 18-month-old daughter, Gabrielle. We also have a dog named Skye.


The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is working together with our team, we are all so close like a family. Also getting to know and build relationships with each resident, listening to them and their stories. I also love how supportive we are, it’s a home-from-home for our residents and I love every moment.


Michaela

Michaela Mortimer

Job Title: Domestic Assistant/Care Assistant

Joined: 2021

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2021. I’m originally from South Wales but am now based here with my husband and two children.


I have worked as a carer in some capacity or another since the age of 21. After taking a break to have my children, I returned to being a carer. I believe that jobs in the care sector are one of the most important jobs there is and take a great deal of satisfaction at the end of a shift. I have a QCF level 2 in health and social care. I recently switched to a domestic position as my main role, as the hours suit my home life better.


Looking after my two children, one of whom is autistic, takes up the majority of my time, often attempting to balance forming some semblance of a social life whilst trying to cling on to my sanity! But I do enjoy attending my local church on Sundays and helping out with their mother and toddlers group.


The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is getting to know the residents and chatting to them about their lives. I also enjoy working as part of a team, and over the years, Maple Lodge has become a familiar home from home. I love how everyone works as a team to ensure that every resident has a great day, every day.


Tina

Tina Rai

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2017

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2017.