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Residents benefit from a private garden area and a location in close proximity to local amenities and transport routes, which allows for individuals to maintain as much independence as they are able.
Visitors are made to feel welcome and...
Care Provided by Bennett 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 48 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
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bennett Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bennett 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
- Laura Smith(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. They 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.
Bennett Lodge Reviews (63)
Bennett Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.354) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bennett Lodge has 63 reviews.
I think the most important thing to say is, just how much my mother has improved since she has been here. My view on how the staff and management have shown the care and help which is needed has been wonderful. Even to the extent of helping us her children coping with the situation, giving us support and advice, making us feel relaxed.
Within a very short time my mother has not only accepted her situation but reminds us just how happy she is to be here. I don't know if you can understand how much that means to us.It is a very difficult decision to take. So I can only say, that my opinion of Bennett House has got better and better as time has gone on. My heart felt thanks go out to all the staff and managers.
Staff are very friendly and helpful. My mother has had various falls and when I spoke to the management to have a bed/mat sensor in her room, which they done straight away after I spoke to them. Medical care has sometimes been delayed i.e medication but I have been advised this is because of doctors or chemist.
My husband was looked after, whilst I had a short break. The staff were fabulous, the whole care was so good. He enjoyed all the food and selection, and said he would go again if he had to! Thank you for the service, so many bad stories abound, this home is very good all round!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 June 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 (25) & Events (0)
- 10 Jul 2026
Families and staff at Bennett Lodge care home, part of Runwood Homes group, recently came together for a dementia awareness session during a relatives' meeting. Using dementia simulation goggles and...
- 10 Jul 2026
Residents and staff at Bennett Lodge care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, came together to mark the NHS's birthday with a celebration dedicated to the district nurses who...
- 14 May 2026
Residents, relatives, and staff at Bennett Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, came together on 8 May 2026 to celebrate VE Day with a lively musical afternoon...
There are no upcoming events for Bennett Lodge.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Bennett Lodge.
Meet the Team (7)

Bennett Lodge is a residential care home for up to 47 older people, including those living with dementia. We are a happy home with happy staff. Families are always welcome to join in with daily life. We have lots going on in the home with various activities and an enclosed garden, accessible to all.
Our staff are trained in all areas to meet the needs of our residents. We welcome you to visit us and look around at any time.

I'm Jody Wilden. I am the Housekeeper at Bennett Lodge.
I’ve been proud to work at Bennett Lodge for 16 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love the work environment. What I enjoy most is interacting with the residents and their families. It feels so rewarding to know that my work is making a positive impact on their lives. At Bennett Lodge, we’re like one big family, and it’s this sense of community that keeps me motivated.
My greatest achievement has been becoming the housekeeper, and I take pride in ensuring our residents feel comfortable and cared for. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy archery! When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my family, going on holidays, and indulging my artistic side through decorating.

My name is Helen Nicholls. I am the Administrator at Bennett's Lodge, and I truly enjoy my job because every day brings something new and different. A fun fact about me: After waiting years to become a grandparent, within just 15 months, I now have 1 grandson and 3 granddaughters. While I don’t have time for hobbies these days, my grandchildren keep me happily busy!

I'm Goksem Kiamil I am a Care Team Leader at Bennett Lodge.
I have worked at Bennett Lodge for over three and a half years. What I enjoy most about my role is that every day presents a new challenge. I love the 1-to-1 interaction with the residents, and seeing their smiles daily is incredibly rewarding. One of my proudest achievements is becoming the Care Team Leader (CTL).
A fun fact about me: I am fluent in both English and Turkish. In my free time, I enjoy taking my dog for walks, cooking, and spending quality time with my family.

I'm Andy Johnson. My job role is Maintenance at Bennett Lodge.
I have worked here for 1 year and 11 months.
I enjoy my job because every day brings a variety of tasks, keeping things interesting. A fun fact about me is that I drive a 2006 Mercedes. In my free time, I love playing golf, going on holidays, and enjoying a good glass of red wine.

I'm Jill Hunt. I am the Deputy Manager at Bennett Lodge Care Home.
I’m Jill Hunt, Deputy Manager at Bennett Lodge Care Home, where I’ve worked for Runwood Homes for 9 years. What I love most about my job is making a difference in the lives of our residents and ensuring their overall well-being. I’m passionate about getting to know each resident personally, as I believe this is essential for delivering person-centred care.
I’ve earned a Dementia Care Certificate and am a PCS Superuser, and I’m currently working towards completing my NVQ Level 4.
A fun fact about me is that you’ll hear me before you see me! Outside of work, I love going on holiday, listening to music, and spending time with my family.

I’ve been part of the team for three years, and it’s been a truly rewarding journey. I first joined as a carer, supporting residents with their everyday needs, before moving into my current role, where I now have the joy of creating meaningful experiences and activities that bring smiles to those around me.
Outside of work, I love going to the cinema or enjoying a good film at home—it’s one of my favourite ways to relax and recharge.
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