How can we help? 01912 863212
How can we help? 01912 863212
mariposa
elderly care
How can we help? 01912 863212
Welcome to Briardene
Newbiggin Lane
Westerhope, NE5 1NA
Call us on 01912 863212
Highly Trained Staff
Specialist Dementia Care
5* Food Hygiene
Tailored Care Plans
A Place To Socialise
Strong Community Links
Hair & Nail Salon
Cinema/TV Room
Dining Rooms
Landscaped Garden
Bespoke Interiors
Ally Cares Acoustic Monitoring
Electronic Care Planning
Wi-Fi Throughout
Digital Estate Management
Temperature Entry Screening For Infection Control
To the west of Newcastle upon Tyne and with access to excellent transport links, Briardene is located in the village of Westerhope, and specialises in nursing, dementia and respite care.
Rooms are modern and bright, with all facilities and amenities to ensure homely comforts, and we encourage residents to personalise their own space so they can feel at home. There are 60 bedrooms throughout the spacious home, which also benefits from large and airy communal spaces and beautiful gardens.
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We aim to make life at Briardene as enriching as possible. Our team of qualified nursing staff and carers are trained to the highest standards where we aim to provide a warm and inviting environment in which to relax and enjoy a healthy and enriching lifestyle. We are located to the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, with 60 large and airy, stylishly decorated and refurbished bedrooms which we encourage residents to personalise to make their own. We also have a varied range of excellent communal spaces having benefit from a comprehensive refurbishment.
We recognise that mealtimes are a focal part of anyones day. Nutritional well-being is vital to maintaining a healthy mind and body. Our regularly reviewed menus with resident input, provide a well-balanced nutritious choice of food which also caters for people who require special diets. There is also an alternative menu available just in case people would like a change. Drinks, snacks and nibbles including fruit are available through the day and the night. We welcome residents who like to bake, cook or help themselves whenever they would like. We can also cater for parties and celebrations for residents, and their families and friends.
Testimonials
Kim Chambers
We are delighted to introduce Kim Chambers as Home Manager at Briardene. Kim has been an integral part of the Mariposa Care team for a number of years, most recently in her role as Regional Manager - which she has chosen to step away from in order to commit herself full time to Briardene. Kim is an exceptional manager and we are confident the home will excel under her leadership.
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During #CareHomeOpenWeek our residents and visitors enjoyed a fantastic performance from Shirley Mac - and our sunny gardens provided the perfect stage!☀️ 🎤
Our wonderful Alex and his wife celebrating their 18 year wedding anniversary! 🍾 🤍
With all the wonderful weather, we've been making the most of the sunshine with time in our gardens☀️
Our lovely gentlemen at Briardene receiving their presents for Fathers Day! We hope you enjoy them - love all the team!🤴 🎊
We would like to wish Trish our fabulous Laundry Assistant a very happy retirement! Trish has been part of the Briardene family for 20 years and 7 months - so she will certainly be missed!💗 🎊
We hope everyone had a lovely day celebrating Father’s Day with family, friends and loved ones. Here's to the incredible dads and father figures who make a difference every day! ✨
It's almost time for Care Home Open Week 2025!💜
As always, our home will be open to visitors as we participate in #CareHomeOpenWeek 2025 next week! Pop by and see our fantastic home for yourself as we explore the power of music throughout the week! 🎵
Our residents at Briardene recently enjoyed a movie afternoon followed by some treats!🍿 🎬
Newbiggin Lane
Westerhope
NE5 1NA
Call us on 01912 863212
