Devon Lodge Residential Home

18 Theydon Avenue, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes MK17 8PL
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9.7 32 Reviews
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Devon Lodge Residential Home combines specialist care with security and companionship, looking to enable each resident to enjoy a satisfying and relaxing lifestyle, at the same time as receiving the highest standards of personalised care from the dedicated team.

Long-term and short-term needs are both welcome, including day care and convalescence. Carers are experienced in helping with the transition from hospital to the home.

There are comfortable communal areas, a sun terrace and mature grounds, while residents also have use of their own IT area. It is a short walk from the home to all the shops and facilities that Woburn Sands has to offer.
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Care Provided by Devon Lodge Residential Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 26 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1385 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1650

All meals, laundry and care are included in the price. The exclusions are discussed during the assessment / admission process. For example, Dry cleaning, Chiropody, Hairdressing and Newspapers are not included in the weekly price.


Please discuss fees with the manager as they are dependent on the type of room and care needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Devon Lodge Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Stacey Pym (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Visiting

  • Devon Lodge Residential Home currently uses an advanced booking system for safe visiting. Visitors are requested to telephone 5-10 minutes before entry. The home advises anyone with cold/flu symptoms to not enter the home due to the risk of infection. Visitors have their temperature checked and masks can be provided when visiting Devon Lodge. Garden Visits and indoor visits available, please speak to (Registered Manager).

Parking

  • Visitor's car park and unrestricted parking in the street.

Devon Lodge Residential Home Reviews (32)

9.7

Devon Lodge Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.693) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Devon Lodge Residential Home has 32 reviews.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Devon Lodge is a lovely and very caring home. The staff are kind and helpful. There are activities most days and my mum can take part is she wants to. The home is currently being re-decorated which make a real difference to the look and feel of the home. The staff do their very best to make the home
feel like the residents home and take the time to ensure their happiness. The majority of staff have worked here for a few years and have formed bonds with the residents.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Hello,Thank you for your kind review; we truly appreciate your feedback. The decorating is progressing well, and our next focus will be the other communal areas-so stay tuned for updates!We are…read more
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Review from Andrew P (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home. All the staff are kind and polite. Mum has only been here just over a month and she is happy and content here which takes a load off our worries.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for completing a review.We are so thankful that Mum is enjoying her time with us at Devon Lodge Residential Home.This is an amazing 5 star review, we thank you for your kind words, we do…read more
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Review from Lynn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Hello,Thank you for completing a review for Devon Lodge. We are happy you feel content with Devon Lodge and are more than satisfied with the service provided - thank you so much for your great…read more
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Review from Anna W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I was looking for a home for my mother I had been recommended to Devon Lodge - the moment I rang I was warmed by the friendliness of the manager and when they came to see mum - that was my and mum's decision made - and from that moment we didn't look back - all the staff are WONDERFUL - caring,
loving, thoughtful and professional - we could not of wished any more for my mother - HOME FROM HOME in every way - 1st class. A happy 3 years was spent here.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Your mother truly cherished all of you as her family, and your support means a lot to us. I appreciate your comment about feeling a 'home from home' because…read more
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Review from Samantha P (Friend of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Day time staff excellent. However, the night time staff are not very helpful or friendly. Especially when needed to get up during the night. Long response time after buzzing staff.
Food - puddings especially the puddings are repetitive.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Hello,Thank you for your feedback. We greatly value all input from residents (and yourselves as friends of course), and we encourage you to share any feedback you receive regarding our services as…read more
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Review from M G (Son of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been here for 4 happy years and is very well looked after. She enjoys joining in the plentiful activities and spending time with her fellow residents. Many of the staff have been here for several years, providing continuity of care. The staff are all caring and excellent, and there's always
a real family atmosphere unlike other homes we have visited. Thank you Devon Lodge!!
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
We are happy you feel Mum enjoys living in Devon Lodge. Thank you for the confirmation of the caring, family atmosphere feeling. Thank you so much for your feedback.
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Review from L T (Niece of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Devon Lodge is a very homely residential care home.
Staff are friendly and pleasant.
Facilities are good. Very clean.
Rooms are very nice.
I searched hard to find a suitable care home for my aunt and was and am very happy with everything.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Hello,Thank you for your kind feedback, we appreciate your views on Devon Lodge.
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Review from Davina W (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Devon Lodge is truly exceptional. The staff are warm and attentive - and go above and beyond to ensure every resident feels safe, valued and cared for. The environment is welcoming and homely. Activities are thoughtfully planned to keep residents engaged and happy, and communication with families
is always open and reassuring. It's clear that the team is passionate about what they do, and it makes all the difference. We could not be more happy and we love spending time with Mum in Devon Lodge.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you so much for your kind feedback - We are happy knowing you feel confident in Devon Lodge and our ethos. We are fortunate to have such supportive family members, we thank you and look forward…read more
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Review from Pauline B (Sister of Resident) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Devon Lodge are so kind to my elderly brother and try to get him involved in all sorts of things that are going on even though he now finds it hard to join in due to his condition. He always looks clean and neat when I visit which is usually once a week and the staff are always very welcoming
to me. I know the food is very appetising as I have visited when it was lunchtime! All in all the whole atmosphere at the home is lovely. It's a proper home as far as I can see!!
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you so much for your kind words!We are happy that you are content with the service provided and the atmosphere in Devon Lodge.We pride ourselves on a home from home feel, so your feedback,…read more
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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall very satisfied but there is just one area that requires attention which has been raised and discussed. In the main, the staff are very good at keeping my mother safe and happy. The grounds are very well cared for. The increases in the fees is also always a concern.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Hello,Thank you for your response. We genuinely appreciate your feedback and understand that managing finances during these challenging times can be stressful, especially with the rising costs of care…read more
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Review from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can fully relax knowing that Dad is being cared for 24/7 and is happy in his new environment. He likes to be in the public areas and garden during the day and interacts with far more people than he would living alone. The staff are very kind and inclusive. My family are always made very welcome when
we visit.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Hello,Thank you for your thoughtful message.We are pleased to hear that your father is content living at Devon Lodge. It's great to know he is socialising well. He enjoys watching the wildlife in the…read more
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Review from Richard F (Son of Resident) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been at Devon Lodge for five and a half years now and we have always had a good relationship with the management and staff. Whilst it is regrettable that Mum's overall state-of-play has deteriorated considerably in the last 18 months or so (not due to Devon Lodge I hasten to add), it is clear
that she remains well cared for, treated with dignity always, and a valued resident. I'm not really able to comment on things such as activities these days as this is now well outside of Mum's capabilities, being mainly bed-bound and almost uncommunicative, but I have seen at first hand the staff feeding her with great patience and compassion, and generally making sure that she is still included with things such as therapy animal visits.
Communication with Devon Lodge has always been good, and they are good at making visiting family feel welcomed and looked after too. I have never had any regrets about making the choice on Mum's behalf of Devon Lodge, and they have never let us down.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words and support as a family member. I understand your view regarding the larger group activities that Mum previously…read more
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Review from Boyd F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased how well my father-in-law has settled in at Devon Lodge after spending nearly 6 weeks in hospital. The staff have played a huge part in my father-in-law's recovery. When I visit, my father-in-law often comments how pleased he is with his new home. My wife and I attended the Christmas party
at Devon Lodge on Sunday 22 December. The entertainment, food and staff were all excellent. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Devon Lodge.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate your insight into Devon Lodge. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our Christmas Party! Thank you again for taking the time to complete your review.
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Review from B C (Friend of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit every other week my long term best friend. The staff are always very happy to ensure that my friend is aware of the visit. We are always treated to tea and biscuits and made verywelcome. The residents are very well looked after and all seem happy whenever or whatever they are doing. The staff
always put themselves out for anyone but particularly the residents they ensure everyone is treated appropriately and with dignity.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, five-star review and the confirmation that your long-term best friend is content at Devon Lodge. Thank you for the review. We appreciate your kindness, thank…read more
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Review from N P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot rave enough about Devon Lodge. The home has a home-from-home feel and the staff are always so friendly. Mama is very happy here - great room with a bay window!
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for the great review! 5 stars for everything - brilliant! We are grateful that your relative feels happy at Devon Lodge, thank you for your kind review.
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Review from G C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very caring environment with helpful and dedicated staff. My mother is very happy and feels safe and secure and comfortable at Devon Lodge.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for your ongoing support, we appreciate your kind words.
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Review from M W (Sister of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My sister is very well cared for. The kindness of the staff is exceptional. She is treated like a favourite aunt. My biggest concern is the increase in fees.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.
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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Devon Lodge to be a wonderful home-from-home environment for my mother-in-law. She is well cared for well fed and treated with kindness and respect. Activities offered keep her interested and her interests are supported.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you for your feedback, we are happy you feel Devon Lodge is a home-from-home environment. We are pleased you are happy with the Devon Lodge Team and the home.Thank you
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Review from D W (Son of Resident) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in the care of Devon Lodge for approx 2 years now. We have nothing but praise for the levels of care, activities, and spirit of community and nothing but admiration but praise and admiration for the staff that care for mum. 'Scores on the Doors' it's an 11 out of 10 for Devon Lodge.
Thanks to all the staff from our family.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, especially the 'scores on the doors 11 out of 10' We appreciate your feedback and ongoing support, thank you.
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Review from J W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always very welcoming and always helpful. My mother-in-law seems very well looked after and happy with her care.
Reply from Stacey Pym, Registered Manager at Devon Lodge Residential Home
Thank you so much for your kind words.We are appreciative of all feedback, thank you for your positive review.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.693)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.693) out of 10 for Devon Lodge Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.693 for Devon Lodge Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 244 Ratings = 4.693
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Devon Lodge Residential Home is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Mar 2024

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Devon Lodge Residential Home

What types of Care is Devon Lodge Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Devon Lodge Residential Home have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Devon Lodge Residential Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Devon Lodge Residential Home to the centre of Milton Keynes?

4.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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