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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.
As a family, we were very anxious when my husband was admitted. Would they take good enough care of a dear one? We did not fear, and with myself visiting daily, I soon came to know of the care and compassion already administered at The Lodge. Staff were kind and professional in their duties. We could not have asked for better care and compassion to myself during the last few weeks and we were very supported. The Lodge is a truly outstanding care home and we will be forever grateful.
This creates a friendly atmosphere and I am confident that my mother is well looked after.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the staff and management for all their help and kindness.
I have stayed at this home for short periods while my family are on holiday. The home is very comfortable and well furnished. The staff are very friendly and perform their duties with much care and attention to the residents.
Have been to see my 94-year-old uncle in another home many times. It always smells nasty. It is not anywhere near as good as The Lodge, in every way.
I have visited my friend (someone I used to work with some year ago) at The Lodge several times. The staff are very friendly and helpful and my friend always looks clean and well cared for. He had a stroke about 9 months ago and is unable to speak, but the staff always appears patient with him and include him in conversations. My friend seems very happy at the home and relays that he is happy to be there. He is well looked after and enjoys the food and has enough to eat.
My first visit was very impressive, friendly, made you at ease and welcome. Residents were all clean, happy and well looked after. I won't put my name down yet! but a very nice place, I would recommend.
I feel The Lodge is managed extremely well and I could not have found a nicer home for my mother.
The home is always spotlessly clean.
I was greeted by very friendly staff who explained how to sign in. Another member of staff took me to my Mother-in-law and during our walk chatted to me about my Mother-in-law. It was obvious from our conversation that he had taken the time to get to know her. During my visit, I was made to feel very welcome, offered a drink and had a very pleasant visit. The Lodge has a calm and friendly atmosphere and I would most definitely recommend the home to friends and family.
Dad has gradually got used to living in the care home, and now says it is his home. He is settled and happy. Dad says all the staff are marvellous.
Enjoyed my stay at The Lodge, surprisingly good. Food was good and many choices were offered. Staff were good and made my stay very welcome.
Staff very good. Food is good, but not always my taste. Very happy with the room. Enjoy morning in the Edinburgh Lounge.
My Gran has lived in The Lodge since 2010. In the years she has lived there, I have been very happy with the care she has received. The staff are kind, professional and efficient. Most staff know me and greet me by name. They have an 'open door' visiting policy, so I can visit Gran whenever I like. The Lodge feels homey and cosy. Gran is over 100 now, and they have managed her various health needs very well. I and my family have peace of mind knowing that Gran is safe and well-looked after.
My mum has been at The Lodge for over 3 years now and I have nothing but praise for all the staff. I know my mum is safe and well looked after - the staff are so caring and nothing is too much trouble for them. They listen and act immediately on any concerns/suggestions I have in making mum happy and comfortable.
There are lots of activities held at The Lodge and friends/families can join in too. It's lovely to do these things with my mum and we both had a brilliant time in the Summer at the Summer Fair.
I would definitely recommend The Lodge.
My friend has been in the home quite a while and has been very well looked after in all of her needs no complaints at all an excellent facility.
The home is extremely welcoming. A cheery hello greets you after you close the front door - eventually always using your name. The staff make it their business to know you and the new resident quickly. The rooms are clean and bright and the individual amenities are clean and hygienic. The common rooms have TV, easy chairs, coffee tables and tea, coffee and juice available to all. Staff are always there to keep a caring, helping hand. The dining areas are family arranged. Tables and chairs for 4. The excellent food The Lodge prepared was wonderful. Although in town, the owners have used every outdoor space to make different kinds of small gardens for the residents use. Nursing care is available every day. Although I now live too far away to visit regularly, I phone each week, I am always greeted as if there in person and told exactly how my relative is. A wonderful experience for residents and visitors.
We would like to say a massive thank you for all of your hard work and dedication looking after my nan. I love the remembrance display around the home.
My wife was respected, stimulated, cherished and loved.
From the time she arrived, the staff could not have been more kind and considerate. Mum was encouraged to join in social activities and outings organised by Tony and we are sure that this contributed to her feeling of contentment. When she became less active the staff still showed great care, concern and compassion.
As visitors, we were always made very welcome and it was nice to know that the manager and staff were always able instantly to bring us up to date with how she was faring.
Mum had a very happy stay and a comfortable and peaceful end.
My mother is a happier, content, person which I felt was not what she was when being looked and cared for by her daughters. I no longer see her frustrated and unhappy. When I visit she is happy and content - I am sure this is not so all the time but I do not see it - I feel my real mother is back, who is happy and delighted to see me but it's okay for me to leave. The staff have always been positive and helpful and kind. Many, many thanks.
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: 07 August 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
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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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