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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.
My husband was treated with understanding and good humour. The staff treated him as an individual and became friends to him. Management were especially accommodating regarding his particular needs. The activities provided were amazing and the whole atmosphere was one of an extended family.
Thank you, what a nice review and kind words. I am very pleased that you were satisfied with the care we provided and that your husband was treated as an individual. Again happy about the activities and engagement and that we created for you and your husband that "family atmosphere". I will pass on...
My mum-in-law loves it here. It's clean and friendly, and the food is just what she likes. The staff can't do enough for her.
Thank you very much for your review, Judith. That is so lovely to hear that you are fully satisfied with the care that is provided for your mother-in-law. I will pass the positive comments onto the staff.
Mum came here on discharge from hospital, initially, she had to isolate for two weeks but we could visit each day in her room. The staff have, without exception, been lovely. I have been on the phone a number of times, to Mum when staff have come in, unaware that I'm listening. They have always been kind, polite, caring and listen to her.
Thank you for your kind review. I am so pleased that we managed to make Mum's stay with us from hospital a good one and that we did communicate with you all well. If ever you require our help again, please do not hesitate to call us. Hope Mum is settled back in her home environment now.
We moved Dad into the Lodge approximately two months ago. When he arrived, Dad was underweight, really withdrawn and immobile. His last home did not look after him well. In the two months at The Lodge, Dad has put weight back on, has been more communicative and is now walking again, albeit with assistance. We put this down to the nurturing environment the staff demonstrate and deliver on a daily basis. The nursing supervisor has played a critical role in engaging Dad on a one-to-one basis and bringing him into the wider group; this has been a great success. All of the staff are incredibly helpful and do what they say they will do, which is really refreshing. We are really happy with the level of care. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am pleased that Dad has improved since residing at The Lodge. It is always lovely to hear such positive comments and glad you feel the staff are providing a good service for your Dad. I will pass on your comments to the staff as know this is what everyone wants to achieve for the residents in our care. Best wishes.
It has been an extremely kind and well-run establishment. All help is there, when one needs it, in every way. Many, many thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and lovely to hear such a positive review. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you and have you stay with us. I am glad that you received all the help and assistance needed. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay at The Lodge when you are ready. Take care. Lisa (Home Manager)
The staff are very kind and helpful. The management are very pleasant and helpful. My brother-in-law seems happy here.
My door is always open if ever you wish to discuss anything.
Mum has been at the Lodge for over two years now. The staff are all amazing and work tirelessly to ensure a happy, safe and caring environment for the residents. It has a real ‘home from home’ atmosphere which I know Mum appreciates and individual needs are catered for as much as possible. The residents are treated with dignity and respect, staff are approachable and there are many activities available that encourage socialising and engagement. There is always a member of staff available if I need to discuss Mum's care, and the manager is very approachable and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend The Lodge.
It is always nice to hear that both you and mum are happy with what we provide.
It is good working together with families like yourself to ensure that the best possible care is given to ensure a good quality of life.
Very caring staff to both residents and relatives. Unable to visit due to Covid-19 but have spoken to and seen him on Facebook. My brother is very happy and content.
Thank you for taking the time to write The Lodge a review. I am very happy that both you and your brother are satisfied with the service we provide. Your kind review is greatly appreciated.
All the staff are always so wonderful and always make me feel very comfortable with leaving my neighbour with them. He loves being there too and would be happy to stay forever instead of just for respite care.
Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I am so pleased to hear your positive comments/feedback and all are happy with the service we provide. We look forward to welcoming back your neighbour to The Lodge. It is always a pleasure to look after him.
Excellent in every way, food accommodation. Staff help in every way.
Lovely to hear you are enjoying the food, accommodation and that the staff are helping you in every way.
My husband is very happy there, it seems.
1st garden visit for myself with mum. The care that is given to mum is beyond our expectations. We can't thank you enough for everything you do for her and for the family.
Her room is comfortable and spacious.
I would highly recommend The Lodge to family and friends.
My mother has been at The Lodge for almost six years and she is very happy and content. The staff are very attentive and management are always aware of her condition and needs.
I visited today with a friend whose mother moved in about 6 weeks ago. This was my second visit and on each occasion, I've been impressed by the staff. They make such an effort to communicate well with the residents and have such patience. My mother was in a nursing home with dementia as my friend's mother has. I have to say that although the staff were good in the nursing home the staff here seem to be exceptionally good.
I am very happy with the treatment my sister receives at The Lodge. Her care there is excellent and the staff treat her with dignity and love. Whenever we visit her the staff and management make us very welcome and best of all there are no restrictions on visiting times and we can phone anytime and they are always very very polite. God bless you.
Good facilities.
Always cheerful.
My husband went into The Lodge in April 2017 with dementia. Throughout his stay, he was treated really well by all the staff who became like a family to us. He passed away in November and his last few days were really good as he was treated with dignity by everyone while they carried out palliative care. I would highly recommend this care home.
Very friendly and welcoming. Make you feel relaxed and the atmosphere is good. Very conducive to asking questions and giving advice in difficult circumstances. All staff are very respectful of residents and utmost care is given. Help is always given to residents and also families.
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.
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