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Hunters Lodge has a variety of different communal spaces which are all bright and airy. Most of the seating offers views of the extensive gardens. The gardener at Hunters Lodge keeps the grounds colourful and seasonal, and with raised planting beds residents can enjoy...
Care Provided by Hunters Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Subject to room type and care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hunters Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hunters 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
- English Oak Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kerry Healy (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
Visiting
- Please call ahead where possible to book visits. This ensures loved ones are ready and waiting. Tours can be arranged by appointment. If wishing to drop in and say hello the team will always do their very best to accommodate visitors.
Parking
- Private car park out front with limited visitor spaces. Please call ahead if travelling by car and the home will do their best to accommodate visitors. Parking in front is not always guaranteed. If not able to park in the car park there is a reasonable amount of on-road parking nearby.
Hunters Lodge Reviews (49)
Hunters Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.395) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hunters Lodge has 49 reviews.
Have found all the staff very helpful and caring. All services appear to be very good.
Hunters Lodge continues to provide excellent care for my mother. She is treated with respect and patience by all the staff who are friendly and willing. Their handling of my mother is consistently gentle and caring. The quality of the food (and quantity) is very high and prepared by dedicated kitchen staff. My mothers family members are always made very welcome and made to feel valued.
A truly family oriented home for the elderly, where their care is paramount in everything they do. Well balanced home cooked meals which I have partaken in and enjoyed. All staff are polite, considerate and friendly to all residents and family members. I was always welcomed with a friendly chat either when I was there in person or over the phone. A 5 star home.
Many thanks for everything.
My mother spent the last few years of a very long life here and could not have received better care. She was throughout treated with love, tenderness and dignity. This is a well-run care home where the high standards of care are set by the management and carried out by all the staff. I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to others.
I love this place! Everyone is so caring, so kind, so patient, can't praise them enough. A real family feel, reassuring and comfortable.
Hunters Lodge has been a wonderful way for Mum to spend the last two and half years of her life.
The Management have been empathetic, capable, kind and fully supportive of Mums needs practically and 'especially' emotionally. The staff, which includes cleaning and kitchen, are the heart of Hunters Lodge. Respectful, caring, with nothing being too much trouble. Always happy and on hand to help Mum with her needs.
Hunters Lodge is clean, tidy and well designed. Mum was asked what she enjoyed before she moved in and her room was designed around her wishes. The food is amazing and I was able to have an enjoyable lunch with Mum occasionally.
This is a Home to which anyone would be welcomed warmly to live in or visit. My family and I were extremely happy and grateful for our Mums fantastic care and would highly recommend to anybody.
Thank you Hunters Lodge.
Hunters Lodge provides a safe and secure environment for people with dementia. The place is always clean - bedrooms and corridors as well as the area seen by visitors. The meals provided are home cooked and quite amazing.
I moved my mum here after 20 months in a previous home that caused her anxiety by not locking bedroom doors. She has now been at Hunters Lodge for over two years. The staff are very caring and patient with excellent humour involved to deal with can sometimes be difficult decisions.
I would recommend this home to anyone. The management are always looking for ways to improve. I leave mum here knowing that I don't have to worry. It's an hours drive away and if I don't get down at a weekend it isn't the end of the world. She will still be cared for in the way you would expect.
Some 25 years ago I acted as a volunteer driver for ambulance care service which brought me into contact with many care and nursing homes although not this one. Some were good others extremely the opposite. When my daughter and I reviewed this one we immediately placed my sister-in-laws name on the waiting list. When the vacancy arose we jumped at the chance and have never regretted it. All of the staff from the owners to the kitchen and cleaning operatives treat inmates and visitors with a friendly greeting. I suspect that a number of their staff have been on the books for some time and I can see why.
The whole staff group (including cooks and cleaners) are properly trained, properly supervised and properly supported by a senior management team which understands elderly people who can no longer live independently. This is evident in their careful and respectful attitude/ behaviour towards residents and the willing participation of non-care staff in the wider fringes of care. Also, relatives and friends of residents are made very welcome and considered "part of the family". This together with a whole raft of input by committed and informed external parties, creates a quality environment where residents can experience variety, humour and appropriate challenges.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 October 2025Good
- 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
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Meet the Team (8)

Kerry started her career in care in 2008, working as a Care Assistant supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries and learning disabilities. She remained in this role for seven years before progressing to a Team Leader position within autism care, where she worked for a further two years.
Having been raised by her nan and later caring for her herself, Kerry developed a strong passion for elderly care. This inspired her to move into the elderly care sector as a Senior Care Assistant, where she was soon promoted to Deputy Manager.
In 2020, Kerry joined Anchor as a Deputy Manager and progressed to the role of Manager in 2022, specialising in elderly and dementia care.
In July 2026, Kerry began her English Oak Care journey as the Registered Manager at Hunters Lodge. She is passionate about ensuring that individuals receive excellent standards of care while always respecting their dignity, choices, and independence. Kerry is committed to delivering person-centred care that enables each individual to enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Alex joined Hunters Lodge in 2021 as a Night Senior and later transitioned to a Day Senior role. She is currently working towards her NVQ Level 5 and has developed into a team-leading role, taking on additional responsibilities such as Infection and Prevention Lead, ward round duties with external professionals, care planning, and auditing.
Her role is diverse, involving both administrative tasks and hands-on care and supervision. Alex is deeply passionate about ensuring the highest quality of care for the residents. In recognition of her dedication, Alex was recently promoted to Deputy Manager at the end of 2024, working alongside Jackie Farmer.

Jackie began her career at Hunters Lodge in 2010 as a care assistant. Over time, she progressed through the ranks, becoming a senior, then a team leader, and is now the Head of Care. Jackie’s role is diverse, balancing both administrative tasks and hands-on care and supervision.
Passionate about her work, she is committed to ensuring the highest quality of care for the residents. In recognition of her dedication, Jackie was recently promoted to Deputy Manager at the end of 2024, working alongside Alex Taylor.
Qualifications: Level 3 Health and Social Care, Level 5 Leadership and Management.

Kelly joined Hunters Lodge in 2002 as a care assistant, a role she dedicated herself to for 13 years before progressing to a senior position. From there, she played a key role in establishing the Head of Care position.
After completing her Level 5 Leadership and Management Award, Kelly advanced to Deputy Manager, working closely alongside the management team. Over time, she further developed her expertise and transitioned into a Client Liaison role, where she now focuses exclusively on supporting admissions and handling enquiries for the care home.

Matt began his journey at the home in 2016 as a Senior Carer, bringing compassion and dedication to his role. His commitment and leadership skills led him to step up as Head of Care, covering a maternity leave and gaining valuable experience in care management.
When a position opened up in the Maintenance team, Matt saw an opportunity to take his career in a new direction. He successfully transitioned into the role and has since progressed to become the Facilities Manager.
In his current role, Matt is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the building, including Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Health & Safety. He takes great pride in ensuring that the home is a safe, clean, well-maintained, and welcoming environment.
Matt’s goal is to create a space where residents and their families feel happy, comfortable, and confident in the care and surroundings provided.

Georgia began working at Hunter’s Lodge in 2022 as a Band 2 Care Assistant. During her time in this role, she successfully completed her Level 3 NVQ and progressed to the position of Senior Carer. She has since advanced to the role of Team Leader and has completed her Level 5 NVQ in health and social care management. In her current role, Georgia is responsible for completing care planning and review tasks, overseeing medication management—including ordering, stock checking, and administering medication—and carrying out audits for RESTORE2 and other areas of care to ensure high standards are maintained throughout the service. Georgia has a passion for motivating the team to work towards the highest standards of care and looks to develop her career and knowledge further with English Oak.

Bridget has proudly served as the Head Chef at Hunters Lodge for the past 11 years. With a deep passion for preparing fresh, nutritious meals, she is dedicated to ensuring every resident and their loved ones enjoy high-quality, home-cooked food.
Bridget particularly enjoys involving residents in the cooking experience through the popular cooking classes held at the home, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for everyone. She also leads in-house food safety training, helping staff maintain the highest standards to keep both themselves and the residents safe.
Her commitment to excellence and love for her craft shine through in every dish she prepares.

Jodie began her journey at Hunters Lodge in 2020, starting out as a carer. Over the years, she has shown dedication, compassion, and a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of residents. In 2023, she transitioned into her current role as an Activities Assistant, where her enthusiasm and creativity truly shine.
Alongside her main roles, Jodie has also been a helping hand in the kitchen, always ready to support the team wherever needed. She holds an NVQ Level 3 and has completed various activities training courses, further strengthening her ability to plan and deliver engaging, meaningful sessions for residents.
For Jodie, the heart of the job is simple: “As long as the residents are smiling and happy, it makes a happy home.” That warmth and positivity are what make Hunters Lodge feel like one big family – staff, residents, and family members all included.
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