The Lodge

82 Kirby Road, Walton on the Naze CO14 8RJ
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  • The Lodge, Walton on the Naze
The Lodge provides short term respite care and longer term support for up to 36 Residents, including support for people living with a dementia.

There are 18 bedrooms on the ground floor and 18 on the first floor. Access to the 1st floor can be gained via a lift or via the main staircase. There are lounge, dining room and bathroom facilities on each floor.

The property is a large detached building with a car park and enclosed gardens to the rear. The Home is situated close to the beach of Walton-On-The-Naze and in easy access of local amenities.
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Care Provided by The Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100

Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.

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

Contact The 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)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Aleksandra Wilkins (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

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

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • 24 hour visiting welcomed

Parking

  • Parking available outside home

The Lodge Reviews (58)

9.9

The Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lodge has 58 reviews.

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Review from L C (Friend of Resident) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is very happy in this home he has been here over a year and he said it is just like being at home. He joins in a lot of games and keeps fit. He likes to colour in adult colouring books, it keeps his mind active.
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Review from Stephen B (Son of Resident) published on 5 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful staff who care so much for the residents. Very clean rooms, first class. All good no down points. Only negative point is the background music doesn't relate to the age of the residents. It should be more in line with the age of the residents.
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Review from Eric W (Husband of Resident) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a visitor, if I had to go in care The Lodge would be at the top of my list, as you can see top marks in all sections, well decorated and welcoming staff. Hope they keep up the good work.
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Review from Christopher B (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum, aged 97, was an occasional resident at The Lodge for four years (respite stays). She became a full-time resident in November 2023 on discharge from hospital after treatment for a broken hip. Her care since November has been exemplary with the staff displaying kindness, care and patience towards
her. Medical issues have been handled in cooperation with the community nurse and she is carefully monitored for any signs of problems
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Review from M M (Friend of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Residents seem well looked after - my friend certainly is. She always comments on how good the food, activities and staff are. The decor is bright and inviting. Always offered tea/coffee plus biscuits. They celebrate all events with lovely decorations and food.
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Review from L B (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely clean, warm care home with some very caring staff. My mother was welcomed straight from the hospital and looked after very well with gentleness and understanding.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is 97 with dementia and despite private carers when at home he refused point blank for 6 years to shower or go outside, so spent all his time sitting in his chair staring at the TV. The difference in my father is startling due to being at The Lodge. The level of care extended to him is faultless.
He is clean, showers regularly, is groomed by the carers and has his nails and hair cut. Clothes are clean and fresh and smell fresh. 3 meals a day cooked by the chef from fresh, not frozen. Activities each morning and afternoon. Birthdays are celebrated with presents, birthday care prepared by the chef and often entertainment and a buffet. Dad's room is ensuite, cleaned every day, and nicely furnished. The garden is pretty and wheelchair-friendly. A lovely friendly atmosphere exists between staff and residents. Dad loves singing and is encouraged to sing.
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Review from S P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every time I have visited my family member they have always been happy and relaxed. They have always got a carer around if any issues occur or if any assistance is needed. Very friendly staff. It's lovely to see the staff and service users bonding during all the activities they have going on too. I
would 100% recommend this home and couldn't fault it at all.
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Review from S B (Resident) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good and very happy.
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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Lodge is the best care home I have had the pleasure of visiting. The staff are amazing, they are very kind and considerate and go out of their way to make the residents' lives a pleasure. Their dedication and inventiveness, particularly relating to pastimes and games for the residents, is outstanding.
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Review from Tracey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend The Lodge highly enough. My mum came here in not a good place but they have cared for her every need. The staff are amazing with all the residents. I know my mum is safe and well looked after here.
Reply from Kieran Attreed-James, Regional Manager at The LodgeThank you for all your kind words, I will ensure that this is passed on to our staff and management within the home. Mum is very much part of the furniture.
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Review from Julie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident here for a few years now. She is so well looked after and very happy. The staff are so lovely and cannot do enough for her. They are always so happy and cheerful and really care for the residents. They arrange singers and activities for the residents regularly and throw a
summer barbecue for the residents and the families. They celebrate every resident's birthday and bake them a cake. So kind and caring and I know I don't have to worry about my mum, I know she is well looked after. Absolutely wonderful!
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Review from C C (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, friendly staff that cannot do enough for my mum.
She's happy here so that means I am happy and relaxed that she is safe as well.
Reply from Kieran Attreed-James, Regional Manager at The LodgeThank you for your lovely words; I will ensure that this is passed on.
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Review from L T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family member, I am encouraged in fact welcomed into the Lodge which speaks volumes. All the staff carry out their duties efficiently and calmly, treating the residents with kindness and dignity. In summary, my mother is happy and well cared for, so I am happy.
Reply from Kieran Attreed-James, Regional Manager at The LodgeThank you so much for your kind words which I will share with our staff at The Lodge.
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Review from S L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Lodge is a caring, happy and friendly home for everybody to live in. The staff are amazing. Her care is wonderful and we are very happy with everything.
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Review from Valerie W (Respite Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I consider myself very fortunate to be given respite care at The Lodge Walton for 6 weeks, at first I thought the idea was scary but how wrong was I. The staff and I mean all the staff were fantastic to myself and every resident. The chef was amazing just like his food, entertainment was excellent and
everyone was included. I was very happy in The Lodge and my last day was amazing, it was barbeque day and all the staff went out of their way to make it a success and I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you.
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Review from G S (Cousin of Resident) published on 9 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the care and respect our relative is shown by all the staff. She has settled into the routine and is thrilled with the diverse entertainment arranged by the staff. Our relative is 95 years old and comments frequently about the wonderful care she receives and cannot fault the environment
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Review from J B (Friend of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Lodge is extremely well run, staff are caring, polite and respectful to residents. I am very happy that my friend has found such a caring home to live in.
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Review from Susan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in The Lodge are always happy, kind and caring to all the residents when I visit my mum. They are always approachable if you have any questions. I am very happy with every aspect of the home. The quality of the food is exceptional.
Reply from Kieran Attreed-James, Regional Manager at The LodgeThank you so much for your kind words, which I will ensure are passed on to all of the staff at the home.
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Review from Sheila T (Partner of Resident) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Once again I give The Lodge a glowing reference.
Everything about the place is 5 star. The staff are friendly, it's excellently managed. The food is very good, cooked by the chef. Washing and ironing is also very good. They have lots of entertainment too.
Thank you for looking after the residents.
Reply from Kieran Attreed-James, Regional Manager at The LodgeThank you so much for your kind words, which I will pass on to all our staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.925)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10 for The Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.925 for The Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (347 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.925
  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 The Lodge is based on 31 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 31 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: 30 Nov 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 19 Jan 2026

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Aleksandra

Aleksandra Wilkins

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Aleksandra is the dedicated registered manager at The Lodge

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