
What makes a good care home is the staff. Devon Lodge staff are exceptional.Alison B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



What makes a good care home is the staff. Devon Lodge staff are exceptional.Alison B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



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...
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 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
- 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Devon Lodge Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Devon Lodge Residential 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
- Safequarter Private Care Homes
- Private Owned
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)
Devon Lodge Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Devon Lodge Residential Home has 32 reviews.
Wonderful home, caring, kind and very professional. My mum is looked after with dignity and understanding. There is a lovely family feeling, and the staff are so friendly and caring. I really appreciate everything the home does for my mum.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us-our team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Thank you again!
The staff at Devon Lodge are simply amazing. The level of personal effort that every member of staff makes to ensure residents are happy and well cared for is just outstanding. A special mention must go to the activities - varied, engaging and fun!
We appreciate all the support, kindness and feedback you have provided Devon Lodge with throughout the years.
Thank you.
Food - puddings especially the puddings are repetitive.
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 soon as possible with us. We are always available to meet with you in person or via telephone. It's...
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.
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 that's exactly the atmosphere we aim to create. The team is grateful for your kind words, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you so much for all the support you provide.
Very happy.
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 review!We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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.
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 appreciate it.
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!!
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.
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.
Hello,Thank you for your kind feedback, we appreciate your views on Devon Lodge.
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!!
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, understanding and ongoing support is really appreciated - your review evidences our ethos, thank you!
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.
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 across the sector. Please know that we are committed to supporting you by connecting you with...
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.
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 garden and reading his books. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to providing the best care for all our residents.Thanks again for taking the time to complete a review for Devon Lodge.
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.
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 participated in, but which she no longer feels able to join due to her changing circumstances. It's wonderful...
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.
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.
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.
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 you.
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!
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.
A very caring environment with helpful and dedicated staff. My mother is very happy and feels safe and secure and comfortable at Devon Lodge.
Thank you for your ongoing support, we appreciate your kind words.
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.
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.
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.
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
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.
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.
The staff are always very welcoming and always helpful. My mother-in-law seems very well looked after and happy with her care.
Thank you so much for your kind words.We are appreciative of all feedback, thank you for your positive review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 March 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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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