
Fabulous care home with brilliant staff and amazing managementEmma D(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My mum seems to be improving every time I see her, so thank you to everyone involved.Liz D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff at the care home still make me feel like one of the family.A A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Fabulous care home with brilliant staff and amazing managementEmma D(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My mum seems to be improving every time I see her, so thank you to everyone involved.Liz D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff at the care home still make me feel like one of the family.A A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Stanborough Lodge is a stunning Victorian style country home standing on a 3/4 acre plot of picturesque gardens, close to Stanborough Lakes in Welwyn Garden City. A residential care home offering a home from home setting and specialising in dementia care.
The vision is to provide the best quality care and deliver an activity programme created to benefit physical, mental and social well-being. With a dedicated team of care staff...
Care Provided by Stanborough Lodge
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 25 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees vary according to care needs and room category.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Stanborough Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stanborough 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
- RMD Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanna Sage(Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Stanborough Lodge Reviews (88)
Stanborough Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stanborough Lodge has 88 reviews.
I would like to thank Jo and all the staff at Stanborough Lodge for the care they provided to my mum. all the staff were very respectful in the way cared for residents and towards visitors. We were always kept up to date and contacted when needed. I was very appreciative of the advice, care and support provided by jo and all her team.
The residents that I have met seem very happy being there, I was very concerned when my mum had to go there due to a not great experience in a previous care home for restbite, but the staff here are all lovely and were there to help my mum settle in , always keeping me updated with everything.
My mum seems to be improving every time I see her, so thank you to everyone involved.
Thank you for your kind word. I will share your positive feedback to all my team. Kind regards
Fabulous care home with brilliant staff and amazing management. Always there to help if needed, and go go above and beyond. The communication I found to be brilliant, with family but also with friends who visit regularly. Overally very happy and definitely recommend.
Thank you and we are grateful to your kind words and positive feedback we've received, it truly means a lot. Kind regards
Having a parent with complex care needs is incredibly challenging. When Mum became a resident she was in a bad place physically and emotionally after a very long hospital stay. Jo & her team worked incredibly hard to stabilise her & have gone above and beyond in the two months she has been a resident. Additional support, referrals, safeguarding, working collaboratively with us - they have put in place everything that she needs to the live the rest of her life comfortably and peacefully. Through their sustained efforts, the team have taken us from absolute crisis point as a family, to feeling fully confident our Mum is in safe hands. I don't believe any other team could have turned things around for Mum, and I will be forever grateful for what they have done (and continue to do) for us.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. What a lovely review you shared. Moving from hospital to a care home can be an emotional time, we're glad we could provided a safe and comfortable environment for your Mum at Stanborough Lodge. Your feedback means a great deal to our team and your kind words are truly appreciated. Warm regards
Care home is very well run and staff are very helpful,they all ways keep you upto date as to what is going on with activities and progress of person who is living there and they also support the family as much as they can
Thanks you for your kind words and taking your time to share your positive feedback. We are glad to know that, you also feel supported including your loved one. Warm regards
The activities and family feel of the lodge is excellent and has no doubt helped her to settle in, but has also been a great comfort to us as family.
Warm regards
My mother was a resident at Stanborough Lodge for 3 weeks. She received an exceptional level of care from Joanna and her wonderful team. From the moment she arrived you could tell this is a thoroughly professional set-up with every single member of staff unfailingly kind, considerate and patient.
I would thoroughly recommend this home to anyone looking for a high quality of care.
Thank you for taking your time to leave us a positive review. Kind regards
My father has recently become a resident at Stanborough Lodge. I cannot praise the home and all its staff enough! At last I feel my father is being looked after properly in this wonderful environment. Every day when I visit I can see how warm, homely and welcoming this home is and so pleased he has been able to come to live here. The team of staff certainly do their utmost to care and entertain everyone in this homely and calm environment. Thank you to everybody!
Thank you for your kind words. I will share your feedback to all my team at Stanborough Lodge. Kind regards
This is a very good and well run care home with full time professional staff.
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We are pleased to know that you are happy with the care that your father in law received from us. We will miss him in our care home, it was a pleasure to look after him in here. Thanks for choosing us. Kind regards
A lovely home where my grandpa has settled well. He is clearly very well looked after by kind and caring staff. I attended for a Halloween party today which was upbeat and fun and my grandpa and other family members enjoyed!
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We are pleased to know that you also enjoyed the Halloween party. I will share your feedback to all my team. Kind regards
My mum's time at Stanborough Lodge was short but I've never seen her happier. She particularly enjoyed the parties. She was suffering from dementia and the care she received was exemplary. As too was the kindness she was shown at the end of her life. The staff at the care home still make me feel like one of the family.
Thank you for your kind words. I will share your positive feedback to all my team. Kind regards
My mother has been a resident at Stanborough Lodge for two and a half years. In spite of her progressing dementia and inability to communicate, she continues to be happy, content and very much enjoying the company of other people. All of the staff work so hard to ensure residents have the best possible quality of life, care and attention.
Thank you for your kind words. I will share your positive feedback to all my team at Stanborough Lodge. Kind regards
My Dad has now been a resident of Stanborough Lodge for a year. He is really happy and it is definitely his home and the other residents and staff his family and friends. He benefits so much from the activities designed to promote memory and movement, social interaction and wellbeing. Before he moved into the home it felt like we were losing him to dementia. Now with the outstanding care we feel like we have him back. I cannot rate Stanborough Lodge, Joanna and her team highly enough. Just wonderful!
Thank you for your kind words. I will share your positive feedback to all my team at Stanborough Lodge. Kind regards
My mum has been in Stanborough care home since June and she is very happy there the staff are fantastic and caring nothing is to much trouble I could not think of a better place for my mum to spend the rest of her days thankyou Stanborough lodge
Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. Kind regards
My Father moved in to the home in April 2025, this was a big move for us both from living in his own flat to moving to residential care, the experience from the initial enquiry was outstanding and has continued to be for the whole time he has been a resident.
The Registered Manager is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and remains in regular Communication, any queries are responded to quickly and efficiently.
The staff team is small, offering continuity of Care, you can see they genuinely care and treat all residents with kindness and compassion.The staff respond quickly to any change in care needs and keep me updated, it is clear they have excellent communication between them as every member of staff knows exactly what is happening, they.
The home has activities in place which are inclusive to the residence, their family and friends. The staff are always smiling and enthusiastic and keen to make sure everyone enjoys themselves.
I cannot recommend this home highly enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. It is our pleasure to care for your Dad. Best Wishes.
We were so pleased to find Stanborough Lodge to care for our mother in the final stage of her life. The caring shown by the manager and all the team was outstanding and we knew that everything possible was being done to meet our mother's needs and keep her comfortable. Although the home lacks the facilities of some larger care homes, we felt that the warm, homely atmosphere suited our mother better than a more hotel style environment. We had the sense of it being a very happy place, where the lovely staff know all the residents really well and provide truly personalised care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind words about the care we provide. We are truly glad that you feel supported and cared for. We also want to express our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mum. Please know that we are here to support you through this difficult time. If there's anything you need or any way we can help you remember and honor her, you can please let us know. Warm regards.
My relative has been a resident from April 2025. Manager and staff are friendly and attentive at all times. I am particularly impressed by the regular social events and activities what are very inclusive. I like the fact the home is small, homely and facilitates a homely atmosphere.
Thank you for your kind word. We are pleased to know that you also enjoyed our activities and events. I will share you positive feedback to all my staffs. Kind regards.
When my sister and myself first walked into this care home. We immediately felt a warm and friendly atmosphere present. We have never regretted choosing here for our stepfather to live in his twilight years. The management and staff are exceptional. Father was happy here, so well looked after until his recent passing. I would have no hesitate in recommending this care home to anyone in search of a safe, lovely care home for their parent to stay in.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the care and support we provide. Our team works hard to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and its wonderful to know this is reflected on your experience. Your feedback means a great deal to us and motivates us to continue providing the highest standard of care.
My mother is now a resident at the care home. All the staff are all most helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The home is very clean and well looked after. The manager has taken time to talk to us and settle any worries we may have had.
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to know that you find are staff very helpful. We are happy to continue looking after your Mum in our care home. Warm wishes
Very happy with the care that my dad is receiving should get top marks, they are brilliant. Glad that I can leave dad knowing his being looked after so good.
Thank you for your kind words. We pleased to hear that you are happy with the care that your Dad receiving from us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 March 2019Good
- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 28 July 2026We currently have a comfortable room available for a new resident in our warm, welcoming care home. Whether you are looking for long-term care or seeking information for a loved one, we would be delighted to discuss how we can help.?? Please contact us for further details or to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
News (16) & Events (0)
- 16 Jul 2026
We are delighted to share that our care home has once again been awarded Silver Accreditation by the Enhanced Nutrition Services – Nutrition and Dietetics Team in recognition of our...
- 29 Jun 2026
You’re Invited! Join us as we celebrate our lovely Jennifer’s Birthday on Friday, 3rd July, from 3:30 PM! Come along for an afternoon filled with live music, delicious refreshments, and...
- 26 Jun 2026
We would like to thank everyone who joined us with our wonderful open day success party on 19th June 2026. Looking for all you to join us Extravaganza Barbecue Party...
There are no upcoming events for Stanborough Lodge.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Stanborough Lodge.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Stanborough Lodge.
Meet the Team (6)

Meet Joanna Sage – Registered Manager at Stanborough Lodge Care Home:
Joanna Sage’s journey into care began with a deeply personal experience: supporting a family member in need. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for helping others, especially older people, and laid the foundation for her career in care.Joanna joined Stanborough Lodge in 2021 as a Care Coordinator. Her dedication and leadership quickly shone through, earning her a promotion to Deputy Manager by November of the same year. In May 2023, she proudly became the Home’s Registered Manager after completing her Level 5 qualification and successfully passing the rigorous CQC interview. She credits the unwavering support of the RMD Care Directors for believing in her and encouraging her every step of the way.
What Joanna Loves Most:
Joanna thrives on the strong sense of teamwork at Stanborough Lodge. “It feels like it's home from home,” she says, “not just a workplace.” Together, the team creates a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, valued, and truly cared for.
A Meaningful Milestone:
Under Joanna’s leadership, the home has gone from strength to strength. She’s especially proud of the strong relationships her team has built with residents’ families, an achievement that reflects her commitment to open communication and compassionate care.
How Her Team Sees Her:
Fun, energetic, hardworking, and supportive—Joanna is known for lifting team morale and boosting confidence. Her leadership style is rooted in empathy and encouragement.
A Memory That Stands Out:
Joanna recalls welcoming a nervous new resident on their first day. She spent time getting to know them, showing them around, and chatting about their interests. By the end of the day, they were smiling and relaxed—a moment that reminded her of the power of kindness and patience.
What “Quality Care” Means to Joanna:
“To me, quality care is all about kindness, respect, and patience,” Joanna explains. “It’s about treating each resident as an individual, listening to what matters to them, and making them feel safe and valued. Reliability and compassion are key—so families know they can trust us.”
A Message to Families:
“When families come to view Stanborough Lodge, I want them to feel reassured and welcomed. Their loved one will be cared for with genuine kindness and attention to what matters most. As a family-run home, we pride ourselves on creating a caring community where every resident feels at home.”

Gayathri joined our team in January 2023 as a carer and was promoted to the position of senior carer in April 2023. Gayathri has been working in the healthcare sector since 2007 and enjoys caring for our residents. She works closely with her care team to deliver the best care possible for our residents.

Shyja is one of our Senior Carers here at Stanborough Lodge. She joined the team in March 2022 and works closely with our Home Manager to ensure our residents receive the best level of care possible. In the year 2026, Shyja was promoted to a Team Leader of the home. She works closely with the Senior Carers to ensure our residents are provided with the highest quality of care and are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Rita is one of our Senior Carers who joined the home in June 2022. She works closely with her care team and the Care Coordinator to ensure her residents receive the highest possible level of care.

Liz is our head housekeeper here at Stanborough Lodge. She works closely with the care team to ensure high-traffic areas are kept clean and sanitised and works to a weekly deep cleaning schedule to help keep our residents' rooms clean and safe.

Trisha is our cook here at Stanborough Lodge. Trisha ensures that all our meals meet our resident's nutritional needs, including any dietary requirements or preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stanborough Lodge
What types of Care is Stanborough Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stanborough Lodge have?
There are 21 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stanborough Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stanborough Lodge to the centre of Welwyn Garden City?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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