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The home is well established in the local community, having shown high standards for over three decades, located in scenic surroundings and offering versatile occupancies, including for couples.
All staff are fully trained and experience continuous professional development in order to see the...
Care Provided by Yew Tree 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 26 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Yew Tree Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Yew Tree 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
- Yew Tree Lodge (Holdings) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Wayne Cooksey(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- Own car park
Yew Tree Lodge Reviews (20)
Yew Tree Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.441) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Yew Tree Lodge has 20 reviews.
I describe it good for residents of Yew Tree Lodge I happy social place. Between staff and residents clean and punctual with patients.
Hello Michael
thankyou so much for your kind words i will ensure these are passed on to the team
We have been very happy with the care my sister receives, the staff are very good and are always willing and eager to answer any questions we may have. We would always recommend yew tree lodge to others
Hello Richard
thankyou so much for your kind words i will ensure i share them with the team
Wayne
Food is always good, home cooked meals, not beige rubbish. Plenty of cold drinks, tea & biscuits on hand thru the day.
No complaints at all from me or the family, we're happy because Mum is happy & cared for.
Hello Jay
thankyou for your kind words i will ensure they are shared within the team
Sometimes they are short staffed and it puts the others under pressure.
I always feel welcome when visiting and have a lovely relationship with the staff.
Thankyou for your kind Words, I will ensure these are passed on to the team
The staff are friendly, compassionate and respectful. I am regularly updated on changes and issues related to dads care.
Hello
thankyou so much for your kind words i will ensure they are shared with the team
Mum is safe, warm, clean, well-fed and treated with respect, which brings happiness to not only her, but her family. The staff are patient, genuinely care and do their best for the residents. Mum's room is kept immaculate as are her clothes - bravo to the cleaning staff.
Thankyou for your kind words i will ensure they are shared with the team
My mother has only been a resident for the last couple of months. Putting my mum into care was a general worry as well as a mental worry. However, after visiting Yew Tree and now seeing my mum at the cottage, it has brought so much relief and contentment. The staff are beyond carers, they've become friends of the family and I cannot ask for more. I have so much more that I can say and express and it would all be positive.
Thankyou for your kind words I will ensure they are shared within the team
When mum came to Yew Tree Lodge, in July 2025 she was highly agitated, nervous and lacking in confidence. Some four months later, she is well adjusted and smiling. This is all thanks to a vert dedicated team who are kind and caring. They are all professional- all of them- and I am safe in the knowledge that mum is in the best place, receiving excellent 24/7 care. Thank you all at Yew Tree Lodge. You are appreciated.
We will ensure that your kind comments are shared within our team
Wayne - Home Manager
In terms of activities, there is always something going on, from trips out, to arts and crafts and visits including lovely therapy dogs. There are regular parties and always a special mention on residents birthdays. The photo board shows that each person is valued and included. My father is happy at Yew Tree Lodge and feels comfortable to be himself because he feels at home here.
I regard this care home as an excellent 'hotel.' I have a very nice room to retire to. The staff are friendly and helpful. I have a room with a large cupboard for my clothes, and a big set of drawers for magazines and some clothes. I am in short, a "happy old man."
Thank you for your kind words you're a true gentleman.
Where the home fails is the condition of the bathrooms and toilets. Although they are very clean, they are old and worn out. They desperately need an overhaul. The staff already fundraise as much as they can, but the owner needs to step up and make this home the best it can be.
Thank you very much for your review Kathy, very much appreciated. If you would like to join us in our next residents and family meeting we can discuss the changes that need to be made to the facilities and the ways in which we can do this.
My experience of Yew Tree Lodge as the daughter or a resident who went in just before Covid hit and lockdown happened, my dad was loved and cherished by the staff when I wasn't allowed to see him. They nursed him back to health so many times over the years, but when it was close to Dad's passing, I couldn't have asked for more care, respect and dignity shown to my dad and his family.
My mum has been at Yew Tree Lodge for six months now, going into care at a difficult time; staff worked really hard to make her welcome. Her room was redecorated for her, and she has her own w/c and sitting area. We were encouraged to bring as much of her own things in as she would want to help her feel at home. She has found it hard to settle in, but that is more to do with her needs than the home, and she is getting there with help from staff and family.
I am very pleased with the way staff care at this residents home; it's a happy place.
My aunt lived at Yew Tree Lodge for 4 years, but sadly passed away on 30th December 2018. She had dementia which progressively got worse during that time. I visited her regularly and on each visit, I found she was well cared for, always clean and well dressed and the staff always added little touches like jewellery and painted nails. She appeared happy in her own world and the staff always fed her with appetising food even when she had problems swallowing. The staff were very caring and friendly and worked so hard, sometimes under difficult situations. There were a few that went the extra mile and made her years there as happy as they could. It was sad to see dementia take over but I know she couldn't have been in a better place.
I visit many care homes in the course of my work. I was impressed with the informal and relaxed atmosphere at Yew Tree Lodge and helpfulness of the staff.
The 2 residents I visited were well cared for and safe. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone considering it.
Yew Tree Lodge is such a special home. The wonderful staff looked after our special Auntie and took the pain away from her being held in a home. It was a home, though her new home, where she would be loved and cared for. They supply lots of special parties, they make sure the clients are dressed nicely, have their nails painted, hair done and fresh food daily. Those who visit get offered a cup of tea. And we don't have to worry at all if she is looked after. Thank you to all of you for looking after Auntie.
My uncle has always been very well cared for at Yew Tree Lodge. The staff are very caring and often go beyond what they are required to do. There are always activities for the residents. All the residents seem very happy in their environment. The staff always seem to have time to talk to relatives.
My Dad is not always happy with his dinners (taste and content).
My mother stayed at Yew Tree Lodge until she became very poorly and had to go into palliative care. During the time my mother stayed at Yew Tree Lodge the level of care she received was of a very high standard. All staff were always polite and very professional and the management team were always very helpful and approachable. My mother passed away on July 16th 2015. As sad as it was I will always be very grateful that the final months were at Yew Tree Lodge.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Yew Tree Lodge
What types of Care is Yew Tree Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Yew Tree Lodge have?
There are 26 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Yew Tree Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Yew Tree Lodge to the centre of Rochester?
3.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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