Clare Lodge is ideally situated in a quiet leafy residential road, very close of all major amenities in St Albans City centre and yet still very close to the countryside.
Clare Lodge is a purpose built, mock-Tudor style home, which has been tastefully furnished to a high standard and equipped as one of B&M Care's superior homes. This home opened in Summer 2008 and has been re-born on the same site...
Clare Lodge is ideally situated in a quiet leafy residential road, very close of all major amenities in St Albans City centre and yet still very close to the countryside.
Clare Lodge is a purpose built, mock-Tudor style home, which has been tastefully furnished to a high standard and equipped as one of B&M Care's superior homes. This home opened in Summer 2008 and has been re-born on the same site of the original Clare Lodge, which was B&M Care's first ever home.
This small and friendly home has 24 en-suite bedrooms, 20 with showers, and all of which may be personalised.
Clare Lodge offers a choice of lounges and a stylish dining room, activities room and a large terraced area leading to the garden. The beautifully manicured private gardens at Clare Lodge offer a safe environment, with easy access pathways and terracing.
Clare Lodge offers long term residential care and short stay respite breaks for older people. The home can also offer care to older people whom may be experiencing an early onset dementia.
The home's Activities Organiser arranges a varied social calendar of meaningful, appropriate activities and entertainment, including trips to places of interest.
Contact Clare Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Clare Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Clare Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.104) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clare Lodge Care Home has 32 reviews.
Mum came to try Clare Lodge and had a lovely time all the staff were so helpful and friendly and mum par took in the many activities happening every day. Mums stay was a sample for a future stay when she can no longer cope at home and she very much enjoyed herself.
Mum came to try Clare Lodge and had a lovely time all the staff were so helpful and friendly and mum par took in the many activities happening every day. Mums stay was a sample for a future stay when she can no longer cope at home and she very much enjoyed herself.
Many thanks Fraser. We are now really happy that your Mum chose to come back to us permanently. She is a lovely addition to the Clare Lodge family.
After visiting several care homes I decided on Clare...
community. She is happy and I am happy. Thank you Clare Lodge.
I'd like to thank you, on behalf of myself and the team. Your Mother-in-law has settled into the community beautifully and is already a very active participant in all we do.
As a relative I have always been made welcome at...
As a relative I have always been made welcome at Clare Lodge and treated with care, respect and friendship. Indeed, the concern of the management and carers for my own welfare has been an unexpected bonus and hugely supportive.
Many thanks for your review. We pride ourselves in being warm and friendly and it's our pleasure to welcome you to our extended family.
My father's quality of life has been transformed by being at Clare Lodge. He has become fitter, more mobile more engaged and so much happier since he's been there. I cannot praise the staff enough for their care and kindness.
My father's quality of life has been transformed by being at Clare Lodge. He has become fitter, more mobile more engaged and so much happier since he's been there. I cannot praise the staff enough for their care and kindness.
Many thanks for your kind review and recognition of the hard work staff are putting in to support residents to achieve their goals.
All the staff are so caring and helpful, friendly, and totally understand the needs of each resident. Beautiful garden to sit in, so quiet and relaxing. Very good standard of clean, comfortable rooms. My Mother had two weeks respite and asked to go back as she loved being with everyone there, which...
All the staff are so caring and helpful, friendly, and totally understand the needs of each resident. Beautiful garden to sit in, so quiet and relaxing. Very good standard of clean, comfortable rooms. My Mother had two weeks respite and asked to go back as she loved being with everyone there, which totally put my mind at rest. No hesitation sat all about her going back. Full marks to everyone at Clare Lodge.
The team works hard and your Mum asking to come back, is the greatest compliment that could be given. Many thanks for your kind words.
Lovely care home, Mum has been a resident for a number of years now. Lovely, relaxed, family atmosphere, carers are so patient and kind. Residents are taken out in the home's minibus for trips and there is a well-kept garden and plenty of activities to keep them entertained if residents want to...
Lovely care home, Mum has been a resident for a number of years now. Lovely, relaxed, family atmosphere, carers are so patient and kind. Residents are taken out in the home's minibus for trips and there is a well-kept garden and plenty of activities to keep them entertained if residents want to join in, they have their own cinema and hair salon. Regular visits from opticians, chiropodists and the like. The home and residents' rooms are very clean and there is an excellent choice of food. If I had one criticism it would be that the bedrooms could be a little bit bigger but other than that, Mum has been very happy here and I'm so grateful to everyone at the home for their excellent care of her.
Many thanks for leaving us such a lovely review. It's our pleasure to look after your mum.
We looked at eight different care homes in the St Albans area and Clare Lodge stood out, so we decided to put Mum in for respite care and we have not been disappointed. The family atmosphere is perfect for her, the staff are all approachable and the care that is given is excellent, led by a...
We looked at eight different care homes in the St Albans area and Clare Lodge stood out, so we decided to put Mum in for respite care and we have not been disappointed. The family atmosphere is perfect for her, the staff are all approachable and the care that is given is excellent, led by a fantastic management team. I would highly recommend Clare Lodge to anyone - Mum is now a permanent resident and enjoying the company and the activities provided.
Many thanks for your lovely comments, it's our pleasure to be able to look after your mum.
Clare Lodge, the manager and the whole team working there have been absolutely wonderful, not only to my brother but to my daughter and myself, helping us out at an extremely stressful time. My brother's medication has to be altered, at times this has just been taken in its stride by the home....
Clare Lodge, the manager and the whole team working there have been absolutely wonderful, not only to my brother but to my daughter and myself, helping us out at an extremely stressful time. My brother's medication has to be altered, at times this has just been taken in its stride by the home. Everyone has been most welcoming. The care home cat adds to the family feel.
Our cat is definitely part of the family and the residents all seem to care about him.
There have been some issues in the last year which I have spoken to the manager about. The manager is very kind and concerned about the issues I had and keen to address them and make sure they were resolved. Very happy with the management.
There have been some issues in the last year which I have spoken to the manager about. The manager is very kind and concerned about the issues I had and keen to address them and make sure they were resolved. Very happy with the management.
Many thanks for your kind review. As a service, we improve by acknowledging and acting upon areas where we can improve.
I have been impressed by the care provided by Clare Lodge Care Home. Initially, I was pleased to have sourced a place for Mum because it was convenient and close to home but I have been delighted with the quality of care. They have provided a clean, safe and welcoming environment. My mum enjoys...
The home is well-led and the quality of care is excellent.
Many thanks for this lovely review. We appreciate feedback, especially when it is so positive.
A wonderful home where all residents have superb care. Stimulated regularly - always activities happening. Residents are treated with respect and dignity. Our church has now started a knitting group in the home and staff join in also. A wonderful, happy atmosphere prevails. I have visited people...
A wonderful home where all residents have superb care. Stimulated regularly - always activities happening. Residents are treated with respect and dignity. Our church has now started a knitting group in the home and staff join in also. A wonderful, happy atmosphere prevails. I have visited people here for many months and the welcome and support is superb. I visit several other care homes in this area, they are not a patch on Clare Lodge Care Home. I would be happy to spend my final days there if necessary.
Many thanks for your kind words. We all work really hard to make Clare Lodge a special place to live.
My mother has been at Clare Lodge Care Home for nearly 2 years. In February she celebrated her 100th birthday. She has a nice room. The staff are friendly and welcoming and look after her as well as they can. The manager and staff keep us informed and respond quickly to any questions or concerns we...
My mother has been at Clare Lodge Care Home for nearly 2 years. In February she celebrated her 100th birthday. She has a nice room. The staff are friendly and welcoming and look after her as well as they can. The manager and staff keep us informed and respond quickly to any questions or concerns we may have. The home has recently been redecorated and the staff are lovely.
Many thanks for your kind words, it's our pleasure.
Clare Lodge came by word of mouth that it had an excellent reputation. I am very impressed by the outstanding dedication of all staff who work there. As a daughter of a resident, my mum has been treated with kindness, care, dignity and respect. Her concerns and worries have been listened to and...
Clare Lodge came by word of mouth that it had an excellent reputation. I am very impressed by the outstanding dedication of all staff who work there. As a daughter of a resident, my mum has been treated with kindness, care, dignity and respect. Her concerns and worries have been listened to and acted upon swiftly by all involved in her care. It has been a traumatic 6 months, following a fall in March, admission to hospital, then placed on a discharge to assessment pathway, to another care home and then on to Clare Lodge. Since arriving my mum has a healthy glow back in her cheeks and that is all I need to reassure me that my mum is being well looked after and cared for. Unfortunately, I live some distance away in the North of England, but whenever I have a query or question it has been dealt with swiftly and promptly by staff, either on the phone or by an email response. I can highly recommend Clare Lodge and it certainly lives up to its reputation.
We are dedicated to providing a happy, caring home for our residents and appreciate your positive feedback.
As a family, we have nothing but praise for all the staff here. With Covid-19 it has been a tough time for everyone and Mum had only been in for a relatively short time as lockdown hit. The care and consideration that Mum has been given during her time here has been amazing and we would highly...
As a family, we have nothing but praise for all the staff here. With Covid-19 it has been a tough time for everyone and Mum had only been in for a relatively short time as lockdown hit. The care and consideration that Mum has been given during her time here has been amazing and we would highly recommend Clare Lodge to anyone looking for somewhere to provide care for their loved ones.
The manager and her team at Clare Lodge were extremely supportive when I had to arrange residential care for my mother at short notice, despite it being at the height of the second wave of the pandemic. She is very content in the home and her health has improved significantly due to the care and...
The manager and her team at Clare Lodge were extremely supportive when I had to arrange residential care for my mother at short notice, despite it being at the height of the second wave of the pandemic. She is very content in the home and her health has improved significantly due to the care and support that the home has been able to access for her. The staff have facilitated visits for Dad and myself as often as they have been able and communication about what can and cannot be accommodated is swift and clear. I would not hesitate to recommend the home.
Between both my parents, this is the 4th home I have experienced and is the only one I have been 100% happy with, mainly due to the caring attitude of the staff. They seem to understand my mother well, and when I have visited in the evening I have often found staff sitting next to her chatting with...
Between both my parents, this is the 4th home I have experienced and is the only one I have been 100% happy with, mainly due to the caring attitude of the staff. They seem to understand my mother well, and when I have visited in the evening I have often found staff sitting next to her chatting with her. The events coordinator is excellent, very proactive and considerate, ensuring that there are daily activities and events that residents and relatives can enjoy together.
I love that my mum is in Clare Lodge. It is a lovely home from home. The staff are like family as I am in everyday. I also love talking to the other residents.
I love that my mum is in Clare Lodge. It is a lovely home from home. The staff are like family as I am in everyday. I also love talking to the other residents.
It’s a small home so feels...
My Dad had a nice room and enjoyed watching the world go by. We sat in the pleasant garden quite a bit too. I would recommend this home. It was very reasonably priced and good value for money.
The home has been extremely...
She loved the garden and spent a lot of time out watching the birds. She sadly passed away recently and the fantastic team gave respect, dignity and fantastic support through to the end. Highly recommended.
Very friendly, professional, caring staff. Brilliant atmosphere. The staff know and treat residents as individuals. Keyworker particularly knows my Uncle well, cares for him, identifies and encourages his interests and also encourages social activities and fun with a good sense of humour.
Very friendly, professional, caring staff. Brilliant atmosphere. The staff know and treat residents as individuals. Keyworker particularly knows my Uncle well, cares for him, identifies and encourages his interests and also encourages social activities and fun with a good sense of humour.
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
Please, contact the home to ask about room availability.
There are no news items for Clare Lodge Care Home.
There are no upcoming events for Clare Lodge Care Home.
There are no accreditations posted yet for Clare Lodge Care Home.
Gina worked in retail management before starting her career in social care, as a Care Assistant, in 1998. She decided to pursue a career in a field...
Gina worked in retail management before starting her career in social care, as a Care Assistant, in 1998. She decided to pursue a career in a field that she felt had a purpose, and was more meaningful, so far as to make a positive difference in the lives of older people. During these years Gina qualified as a trainer, which fast became her primary role within the care home setting; supporting staff to provide best practices and excellence in care standards. This cultivated her promotion to Deputy Manager - a position that she held for 10 years before joining B&M Care in August 2021 as Home Manager of Clare Lodge.
The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,550 for residential care (respite from £1,550) and from £1,550 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,550). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 24 Single Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Clare Lodge Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Clare Lodge Care Home has an Enhanced Service -what an Enhanced Service includes.