Sovereign Lodge Residential Care Home Newcastle | Dementia Residential Care Home Newcastle

Highly Trained Staff

Specialist Dementia Care

5* Food Hygiene

Tailored Care Plans

A Place To Socialise

Strong Community Links

Elderly & Dementia Cafe

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

Sovereign Lodge is a 48 bed residential home situated on Newbiggin Lane in Westerhope, approximately 5 miles from Newcastle city centre.

We have two units, one for general residential residents and another specifically for those with dementia. There is a small shopping centre to the rear of the building which gives us access to a post office and general dealers, chemist, hairdresser and chip shop. We are also a short walk from Westerhope main street which also offers a variety of shops, supermarkets, takeaways and cafes.

Daily Life

At Sovereign Lodge we have several lounge areas where residents can watch TV and movies, listen to music or play games, depending on their mood. We also have the Forget-me-not-Café where we serve high tea at least once a week and The Silver Saloon where our residents can sit and have a tipple in good company. We have a variety of entertainment on each month including singers, animal therapy, cocktail afternoons, singalongs and presentations. Every other Thursday we have our knit and natter group and the first Tuesday of each month our local church comes in to hold a small service with any residents who wish to join in.

Dining

Dining is a big part of life here at Sovereign Lodge. All meals are prepared fresh on the day either by our Head Chef Gary or second chef Robert ably assisted by kitchen assistants Kirsty and Gemma. We have a four-week set menu, however if you aren’t keen on the choices that day, alternatives are available. Our menus are reviewed regularly, and our residents’ input is welcomed. So, if there’s something you feel is missing from the menu, tell one of the kitchen staff and we’ll get it added.

Mealtimes are a focal part of any day and nutritional well-being is vital to maintaining a healthy mind and body. We cater for those with special diets. Times are as follows: Breakfast from 0800, Lunch from 1230 and dinner from 1630. Drinks, snacks and nibbles including fresh fruit are also provided throughout the day between meals and on a night-time.

Testimonials

Mam has now stayed at Sovereign Lodge for 6 years. She continues to be happy and well-looked after. [...] I have great respect for the staff who always tear her with courtesy and respect as well as kindness and affection recently a change in lifestyle support has had an amazing staff effect on her mental health and wellbeing.

B S (Daughter of Resident)

From day one, very friendly and welcoming staff. Sovereign Lodge is light and airy and kept clean and tidy. Staff are very helpful and approachable, nothing is a problem, and have the knowledge and experience to deal with residents' needs. My mother is encouraged to join in many activities by the staff, who really put themselves out on a daily basis; it's like an extended family. Our family has stuck gold getting a place here for Mam.

Yvonne R (Daughter of Resident)

I went to visit my mam, and she was with other residents and staff in the dining room. They were having a craft session and colouring in, with the staff assisting those who needed help. Everyone was nice and relaxed and enjoying themselves. It was lovely to see the rapport the staff had with everyone, especially my mam as she was laughing and enjoying herself. It was so lovely to see the fantastic interaction.

Wendy R (Daughter of Resident)

Meet the manager

Teresa Stephenson

Our Registered Home Manager, Teresa Stephenson, started her career as a kitchen assistant back in 2000. She was then asked by her manager to become a care assistant because of her kind nature. She quickly climbed the ladder becoming a senior care assistant a post she was in for 11 years. Realising she couldn’t advance in her career where she was, she got a position at Sovereign Lodge where she became Deputy Manager and eventually achieving the Manager’s position. Teresa operates an open door policy, so feel free to approach her and air any concerns or queries you may have.

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