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The home creates personalised care programmes which are tailored to the needs of each resident, whether it is to suit a long term stay or a shorter respite stay.
All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the home has a lively activities coordinator who has created a meaningful social calendar of activities and entertainment for residents to participate in.
Care Provided by The Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Lodge Care Home 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
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Pinner (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
The Lodge Care Home Reviews (124)
The Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.505) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lodge Care Home has 124 reviews.
The lodge care home provides a safe, happy & fullfilling environment for my friend who has dementia. She is content & well cared for by staff who are supportive & kind to her + myself, I am extremly pleased with the service that The lodge provides and would be happy to recommend it to anyone who requires care for their loved ones-
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that your friend is happy, comfortable, and well cared for at The Lodge. Your kind words about our staff mean a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation and continued support. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Everyone is very friendly and incredibly professional. They are very attentive with my nan and constantly making sure that she is comfortable and has everything she needs.
I really can't put into words how great they are at such a difficult time.
Rock on guys and keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you so much to all of you.
Thank you so much for your lovely message. It truly means a lot to our whole team. We're honoured to care for your nan and we'll keep doing everything we can to make her feel comfortable and supported. Your kind words really brighten our day.
Overall very happy with the care my mother is happy.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your mother is happy and well cared for. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team, and we're grateful you took the time to share them.
I visited my sister in law this afternoon. She was leaving lunch and told me how good the food is and how she enjoys it. Another resident join us and they both were relaxed and happy. They both looked well cared for. My sister-in-law was pleased to see me but showed no distress or anxiety at being left behind.
Thank you for sharing your visit. It's lovely to hear that your sister-in-law was relaxed, happy, and enjoying her lunch. Seeing both residents well cared for and comfortable is very reassuring. We appreciate your positive feedback across the facilities, staff, and overall care - it means a great deal.
We are very happy with The Lodge Care Home and feel mum is in good hands. We can't fault the care mum gets also all the staff are very friendly and capable and always give us a cheerful welcome when we visit.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that your mum feels well cared for and that our team's friendliness and support make your visits positive. You kind words mean a great to all of us at The Lodge Care home. Thank you
Dad is contented and happy in the care home. He enjoys talking to the staff and they look after him and the care is excellent. He enjoys the food and the varied menu. Loves the trifle and ice cream.
Thank you for you kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your dad is happy, enjoying the conversations with staff, and loving the food. It means a lot to us to know he feels well cared for
All the staff have done their utmost to help mum settle in after years of living by herself. They have quickly learned her likes and dislikes which has helped greatly. Her room is kept clean and tidy and is always comfortable. The occasional laundry mishap but that is usually quickly resolved. Overall very happy with the care mum receives.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad your mum is settling in well and that the team's support has helped. We appreciate your understanding about the occasional laundry hiccup and are pleased to hear you're happy with her care
Always welcome and caring for my stepmother.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your stepmother always feels welcome and well cared for. It's a privilege to support her.
Excellent. The Lodge has the most wonderful and helpful staff. My sister is very happy here and that makes me happy.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. It is lovely to hear your sister has settled well at The Lodge and that you are very happy with the service we provide. I will ensure that this is shared with the team.
I am very happy I chose this home for my sister in law. Excellent staff and service and very caring.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We are all pleased that you chose The Lodge and are happy with the service we provided
The care my dad has received has been brilliant. The staff are so kind and considerant toward him and family. The care home provide everything to help him live a wonderful life.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care, person centred care, and its wonderful to know your Dad is thriving. Your feedback means a lot to us.
Very pleased. My wife seems happy and content and well looked after. Improved that on my first visit after she went in all the staff know name.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We are pleased to hear that your wife is happy and content and that you are happy with the service we provide
My mother in law on going care from The Lodge staff makes her feel included in her care she receives daily. As a family we are happy that she is encouraged to try different activities and taken out on trips with other residents. All staff a cheery hello whenever we visit and are always happy to stop and help with any problems and reassure the family.
Thank you for you taking the time to complete a review. We are pleased that your mother in law feels included and that everyone is happy with the service.
My mum in law feels very settled in and happy in her room at The Lodge now, they have been very kind making her feel like its home putting up her pictures and personal belongings. The staff are always helpful and kind and there for a friendly chat with the residents and their relatives. Always clean and tidy.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your mother in law feels settled and at home at The Lodge. Our team take great pride in creating a welcoming, comfortable environment, and it means a lot to know their care and kindness are felt. Thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review and your kind words
My mum has been in this care home for almost 9 years. She ahs been very happy here due to the care and kindness and positivity of staff and other residents. She has always been treated with warmth and dignity. The carers are friendly and approachable. Management staff keep us informed and updated and help us to understand the different stages of our mum's dementia.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased your mum has felt happy and well cared for over the past nine years. Our team truly values your kind words about their support and communication. It's a privilege to care for your mum and support your family.
My mother is always well cared for, clean and well dressed. The carers have a very good, personal, rapport with both mum and my wife and I. I am always kept informed of any information relating to my mothers care and am consulted when decisions need to be made. The social media group is often updated showing all the activities that the residents have been involved in. Her room is clear and tidy and clothes are clean. The staff here are friendly and very helpful. Mum is happy here.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It means a great deal to our whole team. We're delighted to hear that your mum feels happy, comfortable and well cared for, and that you feel informed and supported too. Building personal relationships with residents and their families is incredibly...
Everythink I seen is run to refection staff are delightful to speak to everthink a ok.
We are pleased that you are happy with the service we provide and will share this with the team.
The staff are very approachable and always answer my questions about my sister in law, and general health.
We are pleased that you are happy with the service we provide.
We would like to express our thanks to the entire team at The Lodge for the care, dignity and attention they have given to Joan, who has not always been the easiest woman to deal with. Special thanks to Lisa, Jo, Leah, Kylie, Chloe, Cathy, Nova, Elaine & Kelly who have shown such positivity, support and kindness throughout the 2 years that Joan has been a resident. On our many visits to The Lodge we were always welcomed with a smile and, as a family, we have received regular updates to keep us informed on all aspects of Joan's well being.. The care workers (too many to name) and kitchen staff also deserve our thanks for making Joan's stay as homely and warm as possible. It has been a lovely place for her to spend the final years of her life.
Thank you so much for your review. We're delighted that you were happy with the service we provided. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we'll make sure the team sees them. We really do appreciate it
On respite - March 2 weeks - wonderful happy time - asked to be moved - people screaming out early in morning. Moving in room 40 - next to secure door to dementia wing!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your two week respite stay at The Lodge in March, and were pleased that our team were able to accommodate your room move to Room 40.
We are always happy to stay in touch and would be glad to welcome you back to The Lodge for any future stays you may require.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 May 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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
6 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026Private and Local Authority Residential and Low Needs Dementia
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

My career within care started in 1989 when I have appointed the role of Care Assistant in a care home setting close to Potters Bar, Hertfordshire – an opportunity that led to my promotion to Assistant Manager in 1993. 1999 was a landmark in my category, one that saw my progress on to become Acting Home Manager, before being appointed a registered Home Manager in 2004. With a great number of years of experience, I felt confident enough to apply for the same role at The Lodge in 2014 – one that to date inspired me with a continual learning curve, and better fulfilled my passion for delivering person-specific residential and specialist dementia care.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is The Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Lodge Care Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Lodge Care Home to the centre of Hemel Hempstead?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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