St. Margarets Care Home in Newington is an exquisite care home which combines luxury facilities with a really friendly, happy atmosphere. With views of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags and close to all that Edinburgh has to offer, St Margarets Care Home is a warm and inviting residence close to a number of parks and golf courses, and with great access to local amenities.
Our Fees: We are currently running a Winter Warmer offer fornew admissions into St Margarets. During this Winter Warmer period, fees now start at £1,985 (was £2,012) for nursing care depending upon care and lifestyle needs.
Our residents enjoy a comprehensive activities programme. Our programme is based on our current residents interests and includes:
Trips to Portobello Beach,
Blair Drummond Safari,
National Art Museum,
St Margarets Choir,
Botanic Garden Thyme Club,
Festival Theatre Trips
Our residents also enjoy our regular Gents and Ladies Clubs with a pie and a pint for the gents and pampering sessions for the ladies. There really is something for everyone.
The home is set across three floors, all with lift access and has a variety of beautifully furnished and decorated en suite bedrooms. Each floor has its own living and dining rooms and the home also has a hairdressing salon. There is a secure private garden on the ground floor level and other floors have access to balconies.
If you are funding your own care we have outlined what’s included in your fees with a helpful information sheet.
Our care homes in Tyne & Wear provide exceptional care in various settings, from rural retreats to vibrant town areas. Whether it’s the picturesque surroundings, the caring team, or the person-centred care, each of our homes has something special.
Our homes are strategically located for convenience, with excellent transport links to Sunderland and Durham. This ensures our residents can easily enjoy enriching day trips and quality time with their loved ones, enhancing their overall experience.
Moving into a care home is a significant decision, and our Home to Home Promise is our commitment to making this transition as smooth and comforting as possible. We focus on creating a sense of home by understanding your needs and developing personalised care plans to make you feel valued and at home.
At Four Seasons Health Care Group, we understand the importance of maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. That’s why our homes offer a comprehensive activity program where residents can enjoy trips to the coast for fish and chips, arts & crafts club and picnics in the park.
Discover care homes in Tyne & Wear offering person-centred residential, palliative, dementia and nursing care.
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Why choose Maple Lodge?
Cooking classes
Chair yoga
Art therapy
Day trips to local museums, parks, pubs and the seaside
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Why choose Regents View?
Sensory sessions
Arts and crafts
Regular visits from entertainers
Trips to the coast and local park
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Why choose The Laurels?
Trips to the coast for fish & chips and Beamish
Arts & crafts club
Picnics in the park
Themed events and parties
In addition to our care homes in Tyne & Wear, we have homes scattered across Cramlington and County Durham. This includes Consett, Bishop Auckland and Stanley, each with its own unique charm. From quaint countryside settings to friendly neighbourhood locations, our homes offer a warm and welcoming environment for residents.
Residential Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Dementia, Residential Dementia, Respite Care, Intermediate Care, Palliative Care
Residential Care, Residential Dementia, Nursing Care, Respite Care , Palliative Care, Intermediate Care
Residential Care, Nursing Care, Residential Dementia, Respite Care, Palliative Care, Intermediate Care
Residential Care, Residential Dementia, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care, Intermediate Care
Residential Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Dementia, Residential Dementia, Respite Care, Intermediate Care, Palliative Care
After a fall, acute illness or operation many older people benefit from rest and rehabilitation in a caring, safe and reassuring environment. Our homes that offer Intermediate Care give people time to recover and rebuild their confidence until they are ready to return home or choose the next steps for their care.
Our highly trained nurses and carers work closely with specialised multi-disciplinary support teams to work with patients to set joint goals and get them back home and living independently as soon as possible or preparing them for a move into a care home on a more permanent basis.
Intermediate care supports the local health and social care service in helping avoid unnecessary hospital admissions or prolonged hospital stays.
Hear from some of the patients in our Intermediate Care Centres in the video below.
Intermediate Care Framework
Four Seasons Health Care Group approach to intermediate care is focused on the individual and their personal journey. We build patient confidence and create the best possible conditions for their recovery and future independence or long term care needs, while promising warm and special experiences for everybody we care for.
Our Intermediate Care Framework forms part of our quality improvement programme that enables and promotes independence and wellbeing in homely and welcoming surroundings. The values and core principles of the Framework underpin all the intermediate care services we provide, helping us to deliver a technologically advanced and consistent service.
If you have any questions about our care or services, please get in touch below.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries about application process, or current vacant positions. Please visit our careers website for information about working with us or current vacancies.
We offer brighterkind care – a person-centred approach that is delivered through quality care, recreation and activities, and food and dining.
Our residents experience warm and gentle care from a team who know them well and benefit from regular activities. We are grateful for the positive feedback we receive from visitors, residents, and their families about the high standard of care we provide:
“Mum’s care in Woodbury has been exemplary. The staff are kind and patient and treat mum well. The medical care has been excellent and we get regular updates on her condition. It was hard to move mum as she had been in the same house for nearly 60 years but I know she is happy here for which I am very grateful. All the family loves to visit as everyone is so friendly.” – Relative of resident via Carehome.co.uk
We have helped many families with their care enquiry in 2023, so please feel comfortable getting in touch with the team.
At our care home in Wokingham, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including residential care, nursing care, and specialised nursing dementia care, alongside dedicated residential dementia support, respite care, and palliative care.
This September our homes have been hosting Community Coffee Mornings to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
We’ve had a fantastic time filled with bake sales, raffles, sing-alongs, tombola’s, and more! Macmillan is a cause that resonates deeply with many of us, and it’s been heartwarming to see everyone come together to support such an important charity.
These events are always a wonderful way to strengthen our ties with the local community, and we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has attended!
Four Seasons Health Care Group care homes and central support teams raised an incredible £10,000 for the charity at last years coffee mornings.
Four Seasons Health Care Group is one of the UK’s largest independent health care providers with care homes across the UK providing long-term and respite residential, nursing and dementia care for older people.Find a care home near you.
If you are a relative or friend of a resident, please can you share your current phone number and email address? This is so we can reach you easily and keep in touch via email with news and invitations to upcoming events. This is known as direct marketing.
Complete and submit the form below which will be sent to the Home Administrator.
Attendance Allowance is available to anyone that has reached state pension age with physical or mental disabilities and who needs help with washing, dressing, eating or any other daily activities. It essentially helps with extra financial costs if you need someone to help look after you. You are also eligible for Attendance Allowance if you pay for your care in a care home.
Looking to make a claim? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide that will help you when filling out the Attendance Allowance form.
Let’s get started…
To claim the Attendance Allowance, you should complete the AA1 Attendance Allowance form either online or using a printed form at your earliest convenience, even if you’re still living in your own home. You can get the Attendance Allowance claim form by requesting one over the phone or by printing one out from gov.uk
To apply, you will need some key information:
your National Insurance number
your address and contact details
details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for
details of your GP surgery or medical centre
details of your care home, hospital or hospice (if you are currently staying in one).
The online service will only accept a certain number of applications each week and it’s important to note that you cannot apply online if you have power of attorney or are an appointee. See below for how to apply if either of these apply to you.
All information contained in this page was correct as at 28/02/2024*
4. What care needs do I need to have to be eligible for Attendance Allowance?
When completing the form, don’t underestimate your needs. Be realistic and note the amount of help needed on bad days, as well as on good ones. Things to think about when completing a claim form include:
Washing
Ask yourself, do you need help getting in and out of the bath or shower, washing your hair or shaving?
Going to the toilet
Do you need help going to the toilet during the day or night? Do you suffer from incontinence? Might you need help with changing beds?
Getting dressed or undressed
Consider whether you need help with getting dressed and undressed.
Mealtimes
Are mealtimes a struggle? Do you need any help with eating or drinking? Do you have difficulty operating the oven, opening cans or doing other things in the kitchen?
Medical treatment
Can you operate your medical devices, such as a hearing aid or safely manage any illnesses, such as diabetes by yourself? Do you understand which medication to take and when?
Getting around indoors
Do you need help navigating from room to room, getting in and out of bed? Would you benefit from aids and adaptations, such as a bed-raiser, a raised toilet seat; shower seat or a walking frame?
Communicating
If you have poor eyesight, do you need help reading your post? If you’re deaf, can you hear the doorbell?
Supervision
Are you in danger of falling? Do you need someone to watch over you in case you have a seizure or a fall? Do you feel you might be in danger if no one is there to support you?
7. Consider a supporting statement
It’s worth asking someone to write a statement as it helps reinforce your case. It could be a friend, a relative or a professional person, such as a doctor. If that person understands the rules of the allowance, it will be even better, as they will know what relevant information to include.
8. Who needs to sign the form?
You must sign the form yourself, so if someone has been helping you to fill in the form, you should read it through before signing. The exceptions to this rule include if the person filling in the form holds a Power of Attorney, or there are other reasons you can’t sign, such as a mental health problem.
10. What happens next?
Once the application has been received, you might also be asked to attend a medical assessment to check your eligibility, which can be at your home if getting to the assessment is difficult for you.
If possible, take someone who cares for you, such as a family member or friend, to the meeting in case anything isn’t clear. At the assessment, you’ll need to provide identification, which could be a: passport, birth certificate, driving licence, life assurance policy or a bank statement.
11. How to apply if I am an appointee or have power of attorney
You cannot apply online if you are an appointee or have power of attorney.
To apply by post you can either:
If you have any questions about our care or services, please get in touch below.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries about application process, or current vacant positions. Please visit our careers website for information about working with us or current vacancies.
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Each home is different and whether you’re looking for somewhere for yourself or a loved one to live, you need to make sure the one you choose is just right. However, we know the choice can seem overwhelming, and the responsibility to get it right can feel huge, which is why we’ve put together this impartial guide to help you work out which home is right for your family, whether it’s with Four Seasons Health Care Group or another care home.
The type of care you’re looking for will start to narrow down the choices available to you. Some homes have qualified nursing staff, ready to provide the right care for those who are frailer or living with chronic conditions. There are also specialist dementia units where staff look after residents with Alzheimer’s or related conditions.
For advice on the kind of care you’re looking for speak to a local GP and social services department. They will be able to talk to you about what sort of help you or your loved one might need in future as well as now. Some people may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, where the costs of their healthcare will be met. The Social Services department may also help with the cost of a care home depending on your financial situation. For more information about either of these possibilities, take a look at our fees and funding section on our website.
Once you’ve decided what care is appropriate, it’s time to find the right place. Just like choosing somewhere to live, some places will tick your boxes. Others just may not feel right. Here are some suggestions to help you narrow down your search. This list will help you pick the home that suits you best.
Location
Should the home be near where you live now or further away? Staying close to your current home means that you’ll be able to keep in touch with friends and neighbours. However, moving away to be closer to grown up children, might allow them to visit more often and mean they could get involved with life in the home themselves. Talk together and see how everyone feels.
What kind of care
Once you’ve thought about what care is needed you can draw up a shortlist of the homes that fit the bill. Then you can start to do some research. Call the individual homes and ask for their brochures and, with help from friends and family if necessary, have a look at what people say about the home online. If social services are paying some or all of the fees, your care manager will have a list of home which are suitable. They’ll also be able to arrange visits to them.
Your likes and dislikes
This is where the individual homes will start to stand out. Keen gardeners might want to consider homes with large grounds where they can carry on their hobby. Whereas those who prefer their own company, places with a buzzing social calendar and big communal dining room might not be right. On the other hand, these might be perfect if they like to socialise and keep busy.
Speak to friends
Ask others who have already looked at care homes themselves. Although the decision is very individual, they may be able to give you some pointers of things to look for or questions they wish they’d asked themselves. Your local branch of Age UK or other charities may also be able to give you some information. But remember at the end of the day only you can decide the best place for you or your loved one.
Read the reports
To check that the homes you have in mind provide a good quality of care, look at the reports on each home and its quality rating, produced by the relevant regulatory body. Use them as a guide to help you decide, but don’t rely on them entirely. How you feel is what really matters. The regulating bodies differ across the UK; England is the Care Quality Commission. It is the Care and Social Services Inspectorate in Wales, and the Regulation, Quality Improvement Authority in Northern Ireland and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland.
Pay them a visit
Make sure you look round the care homes on your shortlist, and feel free to visit more than once. Going in at various times of the day will give you a different viewpoint. Take someone with you so you can chat about it afterwards and weigh up what you’ve seen.
Moreover, when you visit, look at the décor and furniture and ask yourself if you or your loved one will feel at home. Find out where residents tend to get together and think about whether you can see yourself or them there. Ask to look at the bedrooms so you can see if it’s what you’re looking for. Take our list along adding your own questions in the space at the bottom. And don’t ignore the good or bad feeling you get from a place. Keep looking at different care homes until you find the one that fits with what you’re looking for.
If you have any questions about our care or services, please get in touch below.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries about application process, or current vacant positions. Please visit our careers website for information about working with us or current vacancies.
Our Dementia Cafe take place every third Wednesday of the month between 11am-12pm.
You are welcome to pop in for a coffee, to meet the team and others from the community who are in a similar situation as you. Enjoy coffee and biscuits and a good chat with others. You might be caring for someone with a dementia related condition or have a dementia yourself. All are welcome.
Please call us to secure your place and if you would like to know more: 01488 853329
If you have any questions about our care or services, please get in touch below.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries about application process, or current vacant positions. Please visit our careers website for information about working with us or current vacancies.
