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Staff's extensive caring expertise can also be sourced for temporary respite needs, where a pleasant social atmosphere and surroundings can help to achieve effective recovery techniques.
En-suite rooms are available and all rooms have television points and are open to residents...
Care Provided by Acorn Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Acorn Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Medicrest Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mercy Ampaw and Sony Yohannan (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- They kindly request that visitors schedule an appointment and secure a parking lot reservation prior to arriving at Acorn Lodge Care Home. This allows them to provide personalized attention and maintain a secure environment. Thank you for your cooperation in making each visit as pleasant and seamless as possible.
Parking
- Please note that parking spaces onsite are limited. If the parking lot is full, free public parking is available down the road. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping them maintain a smooth and pleasant visiting experience.
Acorn Lodge Care Home Reviews (46)
Acorn Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.708) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Lodge Care Home has 46 reviews.
I am always very happy with mum's care. I find the staff always very polite and cheerful. Excellent care given.
The manager & management team were always approachable and totally professional. The entire care team were kind, caring and skilled in managing my aunt's difficult moments.
It truly felt like home away from home for my aunt from the very start. She felt welcomed and safe.
Her individual needs, promoting independence while providing necessary support was paramount.
Regular, transparent communication between staff and family ensured that we were all involved in the decision making process.Thank you
The treatment was good, and the staff members were well behaved.
Always receive a lovely welcome when I come to see my grandmother. My grandmother is always clean and tidy. The staff are wonderful, and nan's bedroom is always kept clean and tidy. Cannot fault nothing about the care that my grandmother receives.
I can't fault it
The staff are amazing people, they have so much love and care for my Dad, I know this because I see how happy my dad is, when he sees members of staff, he smiles with excitement.
Dad is always smiling and singing, he's always well dressed and clean, his legs are always well managed.
I want to say a huge thank you to all staff members,,from management to the carers and kitchen staff.
THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU DO taking care of my Dad. :-) :-)
I think it's a good place, quiet and clean. The staff is very polite and attentive. My grandmother in particular, seemed pretty well. That means she receives good care.
We visited Acorn Lodge for the family meeting. It was an enjoyable experience. We were very happy with how our Father is looked after. He is very happy at Acorn Lodge.
(This is all a new experience for me and the staff at Avon Lodge have made me feel confident that my uncle is in the right place).
Very content with the care my father receives in the home. I attend as often as I can with other family and friends. So pleased with the condition of the home, the activities and staff are amazing. Thanks to all members and keep up the good work.
I find this care home to very caring towards the residents. They do a lot of different things with them. I enjoy visiting my cousin, he is very happy being there.
I would recommend Acorn Lodge to others.
All of the staff are very nice and good.
Very happy with the staff at the residence. The manager is wonderful. Very happy with everything there. Staff are kind, understanding & very compassionate.
The home itself is kept clean at all times, maybe Just need to be a re-paint in the rooms, I do appreciate this is difficult as residents are living in.
Over all I'm very happy with her care.
My husband is well cared for. He is happy and settled. Carers make him feel at home and comfortable. We as a family are very content with the care he gets. Thanks to the personnel working in this care home.
The staff at Acorn Lodge are all pleasant, respectful, polite and very caring. My grandfather is in good hands and our minds are at peace knowing he is being properly looked after. The home is clean and the food (according to my grandfather) is extremely good. Thank you to all at Acorn Lodge and God bless you all.
Thank you to the kind staff who organised our mother's 90th birthday. We appreciate how nice and clean the visitor's room is now. Thank you for hosting us to have a lovely birthday tea party. Also for the great annual summer BBQ party. Thank you for looking after her so well.
When I visit the residential home Mum is always pleased to see me. The staff always tell me if Mum is unwell.
It would be nice if families could visit in the lounge instead of in the bedrooms.
My mum has been at Acorn Lodge for around 4 months now and I couldn't be any more pleased with the care she has received. The staff are friendly and extremely patient/considerate of my mum's needs. She is always clean and well-presented, she is eating well and seems so much happier now. There are lots of activities for the residents and regular on-site visits from dentists/hairdressers. The management is very responsive to any queries and it's clear they care for the residents. Thank you!
Arrived at Acorn Lodge on 12th January 2024 - the managerial staff warmly welcomed me (and my niece who accompanied me to see me safely settled in at Acorn Lodge) with sandwiches and cups of tea for both of us which was very appreciated. We were seated in two comfortable chairs to relax whilst we had a chance to take in where we had come. I was shown my room which was delightful and very soon discovered Acorn Lodge had an excellent staff to keep our spirits satisfied. The carers have long days and nights to attend to the residents who need them but deal with this. A lovely service is offered and this too is appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 September 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (2)

Catherine is a highly experienced and dedicated nurse who began her professional career in 1972. Throughout her long and successful journey, she has worked across England in various sectors of the nursing field, including critical care, mental health, and midwifery.
In 2014, Catherine further advanced her qualifications by obtaining her NVQ Level 5, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence in care. Since 2000, she has worked as a CQC-registered Care Manager, bringing her wealth of clinical knowledge and leadership skills to every role she undertakes.
Catherine is renowned for her ability to build strong, motivated teams and ensure that every individual’s care needs are met to the highest standard. Her extensive medical background enables her to guide her team effectively, ensuring smooth operations and the delivery of outstanding care.
Since joining our care home, Catherine’s leadership and dedication have made a significant impact — she has successfully improved our CQC rating in a remarkably short time, reflecting her exceptional management and commitment to quality.

Sony is a qualified nurse with a strong and diverse background in healthcare. She has gained extensive experience working in critical care, mental health, and emergency surgery units, where she developed exceptional clinical and leadership skills.
With over 10 years of experience in the care sector, Sony has consistently demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and compassion in her work. She joined Acorn Lodge in 2018 as a Deputy Manager, where her commitment and outstanding performance quickly became evident.
Recently, Sony was promoted to Care Manager, a well-deserved recognition of her calibre, leadership, and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care. Her deep understanding of clinical practice, combined with her strong management skills, ensures that residents receive the best possible support and that the team continues to deliver excellence in all areas of care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acorn Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Acorn Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Acorn Lodge Care Home have?
There are 39 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Acorn Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Acorn Lodge Care Home to the centre of Kenley?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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