Anchor
Kirkley Lodge
Care home in Middlesbrough
Operated by Anchor
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kirkley Lodge is a 47-bed care home in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, operated by Anchor. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The rating was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 February 2023 · Last inspected 19 January 2023
Kirkley Lodge is a residential home for older people and people living with dementia, with 44 residents at the time of inspection. Inspectors found that residents felt secure, that staff understood individual needs, and that there were enough trained workers to provide safe care. Leadership was described as committed to personalised care, supported by effective systems for checking quality.
- Risks to residents were carefully assessed, monitored and reduced.
- Staff were recruited with appropriate checks and had the skills to meet residents' needs.
- Medicines were managed safely, and the home was clean and hygienic.
- Staff reported feeling supported and listened to, and residents and families were asked for feedback and involved in decisions about care.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
849 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Middlesbrough council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £806 |
| 2025 | £857 |
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Local health safety net
Kirkley Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The James Cook University Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is COULBY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Middlesbrough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Grange Day Centre Limited
Caring for the elderly in the community.
Woking Age Concern
To promote the well-being of older people in the Woking area and to help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Teesside Dementia Link Services
We provide information, training, advice, emotional support and practical help to people with dementia and their carers, on Teesside, we do this through one to one support as will as group, and…
Carers Together Foundation
The charity works in partnership and provides a range of information and support services and a voice for carers living in Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough and other areas as decided by the…
Stokesley and District Community Care Association
Our general charitable purpose mainly involves the support of the elderly and vulnerable within the community. We do this by the provision of a variety of services which include:A volunteer car…
Hartlepool Carers
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of any benefit of any unpaid Carer who may look after the elderly, sick or people with a disability living or located in the borough of Hartlepool…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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