Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
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  • Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Sunderland
Bryony Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Grangetown area and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19.

This purpose-built care home provides accommodation in single occupancy rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities.

Bryony Lodge features TV lounges and a quiet sitting room for relaxation. Separate dining rooms, where residents can socialise at meal times, are also available. Traditional home cooked food is served using fresh produce, with residents being able to select from the choices available daily. Special diets can be catered for.

Residents may benefit from the regular visits made to the home by an experienced hair stylist and qualified chiropodist. Complementary therapies can be arranged.

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

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Care Provided by Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sharon Nicholson (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (52)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1995
    • Last Refurbishment: 2019
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Bryony Lodge Nursing 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 £950 – £1,150
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,000 – £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,000 – £1,200
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bryony Lodge Nursing Home 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)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors for residents welcome at any time. Visitors welcome to look around the home at any time, but please contact the home first to ensure a member of staff can be made available to provide a tour of the home.


  • Parking

  • Bryony Lodge provides free parking facilities to visitors.


Bryony Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (67)

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Bryony Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bryony Lodge Nursing Home has 67 reviews.

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Review from Keith B (Son of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been here for two weeks and is very happy. I am very impressed myself, the staff are very friendly and helpful, so is the manager. Could not be better.

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Review from Thomas D (Resident) published on 14 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like living at the home and going out on my scooter. Everyone is nice here.

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Review from Terry S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am satisfied with the care Mam receives. She has been in here for two years gone May and she was previously in for respite the year before. The carers and staff are lovely and professional.

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Review from Carol M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good care has been given to my mam since she was admitted into the home last year. The staff are lovely in the home. My brother-in-law was in the home for four years, so that is why I chose Bryony Lodge.

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Review from K L (Son of Resident) published on 19 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very helpful and compassionate. My mam is very happy living in the home and joining in the home's activities.

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Review from Malcolm H (Uncle of Resident) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Found the staff to be very caring and considerate. Doing an excellent job.

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Review from Helen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mt mam has been here since February. The care she receives is better than any care I could have given. Always doing something (activities), always clean, well fed and looked after. She has made numerous friends and is willing to take part. if I have any problems/questions, there is always someone around
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Review from Brian P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Urgent admission at a busy time was handled impeccably. The home went out of their way to help us further by providing another room for partner. Both individuals had various, quite complex medical needs which were fully looked after during their stay. Any questions we had due to the urgent admission
were fully answered and the family were being helped by knowing that both parents were receiving the best care and attention available at a difficult time. All of the staff were very friendly and professional towards them and they both said that no one could have done more to help them, the staff were amazing. They were kept occupied and involved with the variety of activities that were provided. The whole family were appreciative of the help that was received throughout their stay of both parents.

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, we really do appreciate your feedback. We wish you and your family all the best in the future from all the staff and residents.


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Review from T P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always highly rated this residential care home. The staff are always professional. Recently my mother has been ill and I cannot express how professional all of their staff have been leading on from my first phone call regarding my mother everyone of their staff have been amazing. The care, compassion
and empathy which they have shown not only to my mother but the entire family has been amazing. Excellent staff members.

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. I will inform the staff of this review your comments are very important to us.


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Review from F B (Brother of Resident) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sister is happy in the home. I am so very happy with the care she is getting. The staff are friendly. My sister has settled in very well in the home and has made friends with other residents.

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you Fred for your kind words, it has been a pleasure looking after your sister.


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Review from D N (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family, we are very satisfied with our mother's care.

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

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


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Review from Brian S (Brother of Resident) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and clean environment, relative well looked after. Well done to all the staff who have looked after my brother during Covid.

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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During the pandemic the home has looked after my mam very well, I can't thank them enough for what they have done! All staff and management are very caring. Thank you!

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Hi M H, thank you for your kind words. The staff and management do value your comments.


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Review from Trevor M (Son of Resident) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother came in with little quality of life and the home has really turned things around for her. Staff are so helpful and I am sure the care she has received has allowed her to be able to go home with support. If she becomes poorly again, I shall certainly request a place again.

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

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


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

I would like to say a big thank you to all staff for the care they are giving to my relative and no doubt others! There are many people like this in the world, but they mostly go unnoticed, so may I take the opportunity to give them a shout out - thank you so much for all you do for me! Briony Lodge,
Hendon rocks! Well done all you fantastic people.

Reply from Sharon Nicholson, Manager at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Hi Brenda, thank you so much for your kind words. The Care Home does value your comments.


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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been here only two weeks but the care has been excellent. Like many older people, she has many health problems. The staff have dealt with them all with absolute professionalism. She has settled so well and it is a great comfort for us too. I can go home and not worry.

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Review from L W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very helpful and always friendly. My Mother in Law is very happy. I can't praise staff enough.

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Review from P W (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Bryony Lodge now for almost one year after her previous care home was closed. It helped her that some of her friends moved with her, but she has been made to feel welcome from the start and is settled and content. For me, and the rest of the family, it has been reassuring to know
that she is well cared for and that everything, including her personal and medical care, is well looked after.

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Review from C S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in the care home are exceptional, always going the extra mile with my grandad to make sure he is happy every day. The staff have great high-quality care and my grandad classes them as family. He is very happy here. Rooms are very clean and tidy. Staff are very friendly and happy to help in
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Review from L H (Niece of Resident) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunt has been a resident at Bryony Lodge for over 6 months and is shown respect and kindness at all times. She has settled better than I ever thought possible. The staff have taken the time to find out her likes and dislikes and as a result, she is content.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.988)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10 for Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.988 for Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (237 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.988

  • 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 Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is based on 20 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 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 20 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: 16 May 2018

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Requires improvement

  • 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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Sharon Nicholson

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi, I am the Home Manager here at Bryony Lodge Nursing Home!


I am proud to say that I am a dedicated qualified registered manager I have completed QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management. And I am fortunate to be in a position to lead such a wonderful group of staff I have worked in healthcare since I was 19 and started out as a healthcare assistant within a care home providing complex nursing care for residents, as well as rehabilitation and palliative care. I also managed a Home Care business where I provided help and support into the community.


I love my role at Bryony Lodge and take great pride in supporting the team. The nurses and the staff are a dedicated and well-established group, and are all very proactive. I live local to the care home so I have good knowledge of the area.


Our staff are what holds the home together. Each one of these team members are dedicated to providing high quality care and services to those we support, and ensuring the residents enjoy all aspects of life at our home.v