Care Homes Owned by Hartford Care Group Ltd in Derbyshire

My father was cared for in The Lodge for 18 months. He died on 17th May. He had advanced dementia with significant needs. The staff at the Lodge were exemplary. Everyone treated him with kindness and patience. They were interested in him as an individual and worked with us to ensure the care provided suited his needs. They were flexible and very supportive of me and my sister at what was a distressing time.

My mum has been a resident for just over two years before her sad passive. The nursing home staff have been amazing during her time whilst she was resident and also very respectful when I visited after her passing. It was a comfort to know that mum had the staff as her family while we couldn't be there due to the distance that we lived away from her. The staff team had been constant while was was here and they were all so friendly and cared for her. On behalf of my mum and family, thank you for taking such good care of her. I know she will be missed.

My husband settled in right away and seemed settled. I couldn't fault the care he received, always washed, dressed, beard and hair trimmed. Every member of staff I came across were lovely. His room and the whole of The Lodge were always lovely and clean. Thank you.

Thankyou The Lodge

Mum was in The Lodge nursing home for 5 weeks for end of life care. From the moment mum entered the home she was shown love, care and compassion, also ourselves from every member of staff, nothing was ever too much trouble and always done with a smile. The care was exceptional. Mum was shown the utmost dignity from entering the home until leaving with the staff forming a guard of honour for her final journey.

We would also like to thank the staff for the respectful and dignified way that they cared for mum and ourselves in her last three days.

My mum has been here 6 years now and didn't think she would be this well at 83 in November 27 th ! Dementia staff are amazing again I am very happy with my mum's care here xx The activity lady's .. the carers they all have a heart for my mum Judy xx thanks again the lodge for looking after my mum x Judy x

My dad has dementia, and he is being wonderfully cared for in the Lodge. The staff are extremely kind and very flexible, ensuring that dad feels at home. The food is excellent, and the activity coordinators do a very good job of ensuring that the residents have a wide variety of things to do. The home has a warm and friendly atmosphere.

My mother (88) came here after the hospital advice. She is unable to walk and has many health complications. The care here is tremendous. Overall the staff are very friendly, always cheerful and kind. It is the kindness that shines above all else in this home. It is a happy place and all the residents are relaxed, forming a wonderful home-like relationship with carers, nurses and admin staff. There is always some activity happening. We can visit whenever we like and the home is always clean - a tea trolley always doing the rounds.

The home itself is beautifully presented with nurse on sight. There are daily activities ensuring residents get involved with games etc. Staff are wonderful and always ask if we want a brew etc. Dad had an amazing Christmas there but his condition deteriorated not long after arriving. The final stages of dementia. The staff kept us informed regularly and again the manager ensured the doctor was called and fast track put in place. I can honestly say these people really care and I would have no hesitation in recommending this lovely place to families looking to place their loved ones in a kind safe environment.