
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 (93)
Stanborough Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stanborough Lodge has 93 reviews.
My aunt, aged 94, has been here for about six weeks. I visit at least once a week and have been surprised and delighted to see how well my aunt has settled. The whole place is homely and not at all clinical and visitors are really welcomed. The staff are simply wonderful, the care is great and my aunt keeps confirming this. What a difference it makes having a permanent team of carers, activity co-ordinator and other staff, led by a very kind, efficient and effective manager. Many activities and several places residents can sit; lounge, library, dining room and garden. So nice to have a small home, with a maximum of 23 residents and this means I now recognise several of them are and can chat with them with auntie, even if she cannot remember their names. The recent 'Wild West' summer party was a hoot! Costumes, barbecue, music, line dancing. Lots of family members, including children and my aunt loved it. I absolutely know that Stanborough Lodge is the best possible place for auntie to be.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to know that our care made a difference. We're always committed to providing a high standard of care and support to all of our residents, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it's appreciated. We are pleased to hear that your aunt settled at Stanborough Lodge.
My elderly Mum went to Stanborough Lodge at the end of July. She'd always feared care homes, having experienced poor care of my father 20 years before in an NHS dementia care unit. I knew the process to be difficult. I'd had experience before when searching for a care home for my brother who has Alzheimer's. My mum's Dementia is different, a lot of her old self remains. I was lucky to find Stanborough Lodge, just by chance. It had to be near local villages which limited my search. It is not one of those modern impersonal, 70-100-bed care homes. It is compact, with 23/24 rooms. Residents and families are drawn in immediately by its homely, friendly atmosphere. There's regular entertainment; quizzes and singing that's full of fun and stimuli. The staff are wonderful; caring and thoughtful and the manager; a wealth of experience and understanding of dementia, is marvellous, very empathetic to both her residents and their relatives during what can be a difficult transition. Mum has settled well she says 'I'm lucky to be here'. I'm very fortunate too.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on our friendly, homely atmosphere, and are very pleased that this is appreciated and enjoyed by your mother and yourself. In the short time your mum has been here she has become a big part of our home, joining in with all the activities,...
I have been a resident at Stanborough Lodge since May 2024, and I couldn't be happier with the level of care I receive. The staff here are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about the well-being of each resident. They go above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need. The staff are always prompt in addressing any health concerns, and the activities coordinators do a fantastic job of keeping us engaged with various programs and events. The Manager and Care coordinator lead the team by example, which shows how good the home is and running well. Whenever I needed the management I knew they were always available. Home Manager's door always open for us residents. The environment is warm and welcoming, and I truly feel at home here. I highly recommend Stanborough Lodge to anyone looking for a caring and supportive place to live.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy you are pleased with the care you are receiving and enjoying the activities and facilities we supply.
My husband, who has Alzheimer's, went into Stanborough Lodge in February 2024. The care and support he has received from the outstanding manager and all her staff has been exemplary. They have all worked so hard to ensure he is settled and in a safe environment.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us positive feedback and thank you for your kind words about our team.
The room was a good size and bright. The staff offered to make a round of hot drinks for us and delivered them a short while later. Again, being very polite and friendly.
My father's cousin had booked us lunch in the dining room and we were treated to a Sunday roast dinner and apple crumble dessert. It was very tasty and very unexpected.
In total we visited for nearly 3 hours and in all that time we were most impressed with the home and the staff we dealt with.
It was a very pleasant experience and my father's cousin looked happy and well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you find our staff lovely, genuine, friendly and naturally caring.
Lovely and clean.
Meals are very good.
My friend seems very settled and happy.
Actives every day for residents to enjoy and lovely gardens fir the residents to enjoy.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care our team provides for your friend and she is always treated with dignity and respect.
My friend's mother has been a resident at Stanborough Lodge for over a year now and seems very happy there. The staff are very kind and considerate and she appears to be very well looked after in a safe and secure environment.
Thank you so much for spending your time to give us such good feedback. I will share your feedback with all the team at Stanborough Lodge.
A friend of mine moved to Stanborough Lodge more than a year ago and the progress they have made in terms of health and well-being is phenomenal. They tell me they feel safe and cared for. I would definitely recommend this care setting.
Thank you for the excellent comments about our home, we are proud of the Stanborough Lodge Team. We strive to provide compassionate, high-quality care to all of our residents.
Always friendly and welcoming when we visit my mother's old friend. The home is clean and well-presented. The staff are helpful and always willing to go out of their way to assist. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Thank you for the review, this is appreciated by the entire team here at Stanborough Lodge.
I am very happy with the care that Mum is receiving from Stanborough Lodge. The Manager has gone beyond her job to ensure everyone is well occupied and the home well managed. I could not thank her enough. All staff are friendly, smiling at all times, whenever I needed them staff always available.
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. Providing exceptional care and support to our residents is our top priority.
Although not an immediate relative, we have always considered my brother-in-law's Mum to be as close to the family as she possibly could be. She is a lovely, kind, caring lady, who we all love dearly. We were all so sad when her demise into dementia began, finally culminating in her having to go into a care home. My sister and brother-in-law looked very carefully at several care homes to find the best possible one they could and settled on Stanborough Lodge, which they are very happy with. I have visited a few times and always found the staff to be most welcoming, helpful and kind. They ensure our lovely lady is kept safe and well looked after. There is also good communication between the manager and the family. When I have visited, I have always been offered a drink and shown to somewhere that we can talk comfortably. The home is clean and well presented and there appear to be several activities to keep the residents occupied. I know the parties are always a great success too!
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We always work hard to provide the best possible care for our residents and really appreciate your kind words.
My stepdad went into Stanborough Lodge for respite in December 2022 and then was a permanent resident from September 2023. Lovely care home. Very homely feel. Staff very friendly and attentive and we were always made to feel welcome. Entertainment good.
Thank you for your positive review and your kind words.
It really is a home away from home and it is just like being a part of a big family.
Sadly my partner passed away in February this year but I still continue to keep in touch and will visit whenever I can.
Amazing place and staff and I would give 10 stars if I could.
Thank you all.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our pleasure to care for your partner during his time here. He enjoyed our parties and music activities and it was always a pleasure to welcome you and your family in for our special events. You have our sincerest condolences and we hope you continue to keep in touch, and you and your family are always welcome at our parties.
Overall, Stanborough Lodge has been an excellent choice for my mother, who has dementia. The Home is just that - homely. Don't expect white walls and stainless steel, the decoration is much closer to a seaside hotel, and very welcoming in that regard. The care assistants are friendly and professional and look after my mother with care and attention. There is very little staff turnover - which speaks for itself. Events are organised on a regular basis and participation is encouraged, they have a real 'family' feel. Well recommended.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback. Your kind words serve as great motivation for every one of us at Stanborough Lodge, we will continue to deliver high standard of care for your Mother.
Very friendly and professional. A joy to see my father looking so well. They care deeply for their residents. Always ready to help me with any difficulty with him. Their parties and activities are a joy and I know all the residents enjoy them.
Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you are pleased with the care we provide for your Dad, we will continue to provide high standard of care for him.
My dad has been a resident for almost two months now and he has settled in wonderfully well. The staff are so caring and patient and can't do enough for him. There are constant activities so the residents don't become bored. It's like a big family all living together. Visitors are made to feel very welcome and part of the family.
Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you are pleased with the care we provide for your Dad, we will continue to provide a high standard of care for him.
They have improved the home greatly since the Manager has been in charge, including redecorating the home and putting in new flooring.
My brother enjoys all the entertainment provided and overseen by the activity coordinator and he enjoys all the parties and events that they do, and we also enjoy attending them.
I've always found the carers very attentive to his needs and always do their best to look after him.
Thank you for taking the time to give us positive feedback.
There is a good atmosphere, and the staff are very helpful and kind.
My Aunt was happy there, and enjoyed the food.
When I was there at the end of her life, for 6 days I was able to observed how caring and respectful the staff were. I was also glad the activities manager looked in on my bedridden aunt every day.
The manager was extremely helpful too, helping with all kinds of things and always very communicative.
Thank you for your kind words. We strive to treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve at all times and are pleased that we could do our very best for your aunt at the end of her life. It was our pleasure to care for her for the past 7 and a half years and she is greatly missed.
An outstanding care home with staff and management that clearly care. Mum has been a resident for nearly 2 years and we are so happy with the support and service she (and us) receive.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy that you are pleased with the care we provide for your mum and we will endeavour to continue to provide a high standard of care for her.
My mother spent two weeks of respite care in Stanborough Lodge - her first experience of staying in a care home. The manager made a lot of effort to ensure that the room met her mobility needs. All the staff were very welcoming, kind and caring towards my mother. My husband and I were able to go on holiday, confident that she was being well looked after. Space permitting, we hope to make a repeat booking in a few months.
It was a pleasure to look after your mum recently during her respite stay. We are very happy that you are pleased with the care we provided and we will be very happy to offer our services to you and your mum in the future, space permitting. Thank you for the lovely review.
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
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News (19) & Events (0)
- 01 Sep 2026
We’re absolutely delighted to share that RMD Care, proprietors of Stanborough Lodge, has been selected as a finalist in four categories at the Leaders in Care Awards 2026! This wonderful...
- 01 Sep 2026
What an incredible day we had at our Extravaganza Barbecue Party! Everyone embraced our Hawaiian theme this year, with our residents, families, friends, staff, and guests dressing up in colourful...
- 19 Aug 2026
We are delighted to see Stanborough Lodge Care Home featured in the St. John’s Church Newsletter! It is wonderful to be part of our local community and to share the...
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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.
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