
Could not have found a nicer place for mum to stay. All the staff are brilliantR S(Son of Resident/Service User)



Could not have found a nicer place for mum to stay. All the staff are brilliantR S(Son of Resident/Service User)



Humfrey Lodge is set in a rural village location of Thaxted and this quaint village setting has the advantage nearby shops and amenities. It is very much part of the local community.
Change is always difficult but staff are there to transform your new room into your home from home, it may be putting those precious photographs on the wall or a favourite chair and cushion. Humfrey Lodge provides a calm and restful atmosphere, with comfortable rooms, providing both residential and dementia care.
Care Provided by Humfrey Lodge
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 49 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Humfrey Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Humfrey Lodge 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
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- April Dometita(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Humfrey Lodge Reviews (82)
Humfrey Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Humfrey Lodge has 82 reviews.
Mother in law has been in Humfrey Lodge since 2006. Excellent care all round, approachable, caring, friendly staff. Any concerns we had (not many) are dealt with very quickly. Bright comfortable surroundings, activities for residents - staff know them personally, not just 'a body taking up a room'. Humfrey Lodge is brilliant.
My mum has been in this home for the last 13 years. The care and attention she has received in this time has been excellent. The management and the staff at the home do an excellent job and cannot be faulted. I can honestly say, without the care my mum has received in this time she would not be here still.
I would highly recommend HUMFREY LODGE.
Staff are lovely and very welcoming. The environment is very calm and friendly, clean.
It was said she would not have received better care than if she was the Queen herself.
Sadly after 5 very happy years spent at Humfrey Lodge and at an age of 105, she decided to pass to another world and be at peace.
Simply Thank you to All at Humpfrey Lodge, what more can I say
Staff very friendly and caring. Home always very warm. My mother seems quite happy. The food seems good.
Alzheimer's is a very distressing disease and can make the sufferer very difficult to care for, but they have always done so with patience and cheerfulness.
I cannot thank them enough.
My father was a resident at Humfrey Lodge for only a few months before he passed away in October. I was very happy with the care and support he received. Staff were very friendly, caring, welcoming and supportive.
My mother has been here for 6 weeks. I am satisfied with the management team and staff etc for looking after her during the stay. Knowing in my mind that the staff passing her room just call in to make sure she is okay, early every hour of the day, also making sure she eats her meals which we could not do at home.
Can only say we are all very satisfied with the staff and the loving care shown to aid father. We all found the staff great and have every confidence in them. Thank you.
We were so happy and pleased with the care my father received at Humfrey Lodge. The staff were all considerate, caring and charming. They cared for my dad until the end of his life. Couldn't praise them highly enough.
I believe the main concern to be, as a care home for people with dementia, although at varying levels, everyone is treated at the same level and not as individuals. This may well be due to a lack of resources or internal communication. It was very disappointing that no representative from Humfrey Lodge attended my Mum's funeral, despite saying they would.
Managers have come and gone, but in all cases, if we have had a problem, it has been sorted out immediately. Humfrey Lodge will always have my grateful thanks for looking after my mum.
Since mum has been at Humphrey Lodge, either myself or her daughter visit most days and we have found the staff to be caring and attentive to her needs, nothing is too much trouble. It may not appear to be the most glamorous care home but we feel it is a good homely, safe and friendly environment for mum, close to where we live.
Friendly staff, good home. Mum is happy.
At my first visit I found my aunt to be very happy and comfortable.
Great home, great place, love,y good, good environment, lots of love and understanding of dementia. Mum loves it here and calls it home.
Found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The home is kept clean and tidy. Manager very approachable and understanding and supportive.
The carers are lovely, polite and very accommodating. Home has a nice environment and has improved within the last twelve months.
Humfrey Lodge is a friendly care home, and well run, clean and bright. The staff work hard and are very kind to the residents, nothing is too much trouble.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 January 2022Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (20) & Events (0)
- 22 Jun 2026
Humfrey Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, proudly opened its doors to residents, families and the local community as part of Care Home Open Week, hosting two...
- 19 May 2026
Humfrey Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, has proudly been awarded second place in the Runwood Homes Group Dementia Champion Competition 2026, launched in celebration of Dementia...
- 18 May 2026
Residents at Humfrey Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, were treated to a heartwarming and uplifting musical performance when the Balsham Choir visited the home for a...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

Welcome to Humfrey Lodge! My name is April and I have been with Runwood Homes for 14 years. I began my career as a nurse back in the Philippines. I started as a health care assistant at Humfrey Lodge which motivated me to learn more about care and management. I have been at Humfrey for 13 years; I started as a care assistant at Humfrey Lodge working my way to Deputy Manager and now taking a big leap as the Home Manager. I look forward to welcoming you to our lovely home.

I have been a part of Humfrey Lodge for the past 24 years. My journey began as a carer, where I gained invaluable experience that ultimately led me to become a Care Team Leader. With my hands-on knowledge, I make it a priority to ensure that the highest standards of care are consistently maintained at Humfrey Lodge. My dedication to supporting the well-being of our residents and leading our care team drives me to always strive for excellence in everything we do.

I’m Weronika, and for the past 13 years, I’ve been passionate about making a difference in the lives of the residents I work with. I love getting them involved in daily activities and seeing the positive impact it has on their well-being. For me, there's nothing more rewarding than making someone smile and helping them feel fulfilled.
Even though I’ve moved into more of a leadership role, I can’t imagine giving up my care duties completely. That’s why I still keep one care shift a week, as it serves as a reminder of my humble beginnings and the heart of why I do what I do.

Hi, I'm Adam, I have worked for Humfrey Lodge for 16 years. I've always enjoyed my role because it gives me the chance to care for others and connect with them on a deeper level. I find real fulfilment in making a difference in people's lives, but I've also realised that it’s just as much about the kindness I share—it costs nothing but means everything.
One of the things I really love doing is taking photos of the residents at the home. In fact, I’m the official photographer! Capturing special moments through photography not only allows me to express myself but also helps preserve the memories for everyone. It’s a beautiful way for me to give back while doing something I love.

Hi, I’m Saju. For the past three years, I’ve been passionate about reaching out to people, helping them feel comfortable, and ensuring they feel safe and cared for in our home. It’s a truly rewarding experience to provide that sense of comfort.
I also have a small garden in the manager's office, which I’ve enjoyed tending to. One of the plants there is named Beatrice, a little nod to my love for nature.
Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music, collecting coins and stamps, and, of course, gardening. These hobbies help me unwind and connect with the world in a more personal way.

Hi, I'm Maria! I have been an Administrator for 15 years, and I truly enjoy helping others and working closely with people. My role allows me to connect with various individuals and contribute to their success, which is incredibly fulfilling.
Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my family, baking delicious treats, and travelling to new places. I also enjoy reading books, as they offer a great way to unwind and learn new things.
I'm passionate about creating positive experiences for those around me, both professionally and personally.
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