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Strathmore Lodge is uniquely small, independent, friendly, warm and welcoming with 19 en-suite bedrooms, many of which have walk-in wet rooms and all rooms are individually decorated.
Strathmore Lodge works under a philosophy of...
Care Provided by Strathmore Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These fees are a guideline and are based on the room type/size.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Strathmore Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Strathmore 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
Owner
- ODK Care Hotels Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jason Ball(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- There are no visiting restrictions. Strathmore Lodge asks that you refrain from visiting, if you are unwell or have any illnesses such as vomiting and/or diarrhoea, coughs, colds or flu-like symptoms and any infectious conditions e.g. chicken pox, mumps etc. Or if you have been in touch with anybody who has had any of those illnesses or symptoms in the past 3 days.
Parking
- Strathmore Lodge have private off-road parking at the front of the care home for 10+ cars
Strathmore Lodge Reviews (28)
Strathmore Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Strathmore Lodge has 28 reviews.
We are very happy with the care provided by Strathmore Lodge. It is very well managed and has a warm homely feel. The staff treat the residents with dignity, and many carers form close bonds with residents, demonstrating genuine interest in their wellbeing. Tasty "home" cooked meals are served and adapted as needed to specific resident needs, along with much-appreciated food and drink treats. A range of regular activities is run, along with occasional special events, to support physical and mental wellbeing. Strathmore Lodge has a beautiful well-kept garden with good access and furniture, so residents and visitors can enjoy this when the weather allows. Strathmore Lodge goes out of its way to ensure facilities are provided to keep residents as happy and entertained as they can be. Any requests, questions, or concerns raised by resident or relative are carefully considered and addressed. Strathmore Lodge has coped and adapted well to the extremely challenging pandemic circumstances.
Gary, thank you for taking the time to complete this review - all your comments are very much appreciated by all of us. We strive to ensure that our residents are at the centre of everything we do, seeing them all as an individual, treating them all with respect and dignity, and encouraging them to...
Very good facilities and excellent management skills top off what is an exceptional home.
Thank you for your comments and for taking the time to leave this review. We keep striving to adapt and improve our ways of working and listen to all comments and try to learn from any mistakes or omissions. Thank you.
After checking out several care homes for my mum, I knew the minute I walked through the door it was going to be the best place for her. The others were institution’s, whereas, Strathmore is truly a ‘home’ with its individual rooms, luxury carpet, and music playing suited to the residents to remind them of their younger years. There were lots of daily activities for my mum to join in with, and I was able to see her as much as I wanted and encouraged to take her out and about. The manager said this is now your Mums home, so please treat it like yours too, which I thought was lovely. Then there is the staff. So many of them are still the same carers as when Mum joined, which is so important for a dementia patient. They care for her with such genuine love, respect and dignity, and I know she loves them in return. The manager is always so approachable too. If you want genuine warmth and kindness for your loved one in their elder years, you honestly couldn’t find a better happier place.
Denis, thank you for your very kind and heartfelt comments. It is very rewarding for all of us when we hear such comments. It is really important to have a very low turn over of staff, making sure that you keep the good, committed, caring and compassionate staff who are treated with respect and...
The love and care shown to my relative go above and beyond any care she received at her previous home.
It has a family atmosphere. The home smells clean, and the food smells delicious.
Definitely would recommend Strathmore Lodge.
Lisa, thank you for your kind words. We do try our best to make Strathmore Lodge different from all the others - making it a home, with a warm, friendly and family feel. This is all centred around the individual and their wishes, desires and needs. Thank you for your thoughts.
She is stuck in her ways, but they find magnificent ways to encourage her to participate in some of the wonderful entertainment and experiences they put on.
Pre-covid, they had wonderful people in from bugs and spiders to singers.The staff are kind and caring. I actually enjoy heading into the home, and I am always made to feel very comfortable and at ease.
Care homes aren't always the easiest places to be, but Strathmore is just like visiting your family member in their own home, with lots of added guests!
I can't wait for the day when I can visit 'normally' again!
Kayleigh, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to publish this review. We do try to have a homely, friendly and warm feel to our home, and I am happy that is how you feel when visiting. We are looking forward to the days when we can get the spiders, bugs and other visiting insects and animal back as well as all the different entertainers and of course all of you. Keep well.
The staff at Strathmore Lodge are truly outstanding. They provide a very high-quality professional service and go above and beyond to support and care for all the residents. They are all very kind and are well-liked by the residents. The activities are varied and enjoyable, and the food is outstanding. The home is very accommodating of visitors but ensure that all health and safety measures are in place and adhered to. The owners manage the home very well with a great focus on the well being and happiness of the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are all very delighted with your comments, especially in relation to all our staff and our support of the residents. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
I cannot recommend this care home enough. My mum has been here for two and a half years and has been very happy. She says she is treated like Royalty. All the staff during her stay have been exemplary and nothing is ever too much trouble. The home is always kept clean and tidy and has been refurbished to a very high standard. The Residents always come first. The weekly activities that are laid on involve everyone that wants to be included and the old music that is piped throughout the home must help to give the residents some lovely memories of times gone by. I would not hesitate in forwarding the details of this home on to anyone. I only hope that if the time should arise when I need to go into a home that Strathmore Lodge is still up and running.
I am more than happy with the care that mum receives from everyone. Fantastic home. Thank you to all at Strathmore Lodge.
Thank you for your kind words. We keep striving to ensure that our residents are at the centre of everything we do and that we support and encourage our residents to live life as they wish.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 August 2018Good
- 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.
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