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Staff care for older people who are no longer able to cope safely or who have become lonely in their own home environment.
The care home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible.
Their spacious, en-suite rooms are bright and airy with plenty of sunlight and lovely countryside...
Care Provided by St Denis 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 21 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
- 24-hour Routine care within the Home
- Utilities (heating/lighting & water)
- Meals (choice of menus), snacks & drinks
- Laundry services
- Liaison with relevant outside agencies such as medical practitioners and district nurses
- Scheduled Activities
- Wi-fi access
- TV Licence
- Annual testing of residence own personal electrical equipment
- Ongoing care reviews
- Hairdressing
- Newspapers
- Personal dry cleaning
- Private use of taxi services
- Toiletries
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Denis Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Denis 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
- St Denis Lodge Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Elesmore (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (21)
Visiting
- Visits by friends and family are encouraged and therefore visiting times are unrestricted. However, should you wish to visit during the hours of 10pm - 9am, the Registered manager should be notified in advance.
Parking
- Parking is available on site, at the front and the side of the building for visitors.
St Denis Lodge Reviews (37)
St Denis Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.407) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Denis Lodge has 37 reviews.
Excellent service. Friendly people/staff.
I have always enjoyed my stays in St Denis Lodge. I have been there for respite several times and also often go for daycare. They are friendly and I am looked after well.
My father comes to St Denis so I and my husband can have time without Dad for the holidays and on social events. He is very well looked after and enjoys his stays.
These people are lovely.
General review of experience is standard.
I think St Denis is a first-class example of how a care home should be run.
Outstanding first-class staff (The most important) Nothing is too much trouble.
A most attractive establishment. Super house; lovely garden.
Efficient cooks/chefs delivering lovely food. Breakfast and supper trays. Tasty lunches.
If you have to go to a care home, St Denis is where to go.
I am very well looked after. My laundry is done for me. On the whole, the food is very good. Staff are always willing to help if I need. There are a number of games and activities for me to join in with.
The care my mother has received since being in the home for just over two years has been very good - lovely staff.
Although now bedridden and often asleep, she is always kept very clean and included in activities when awake.
Staff are always on hand when needed.
Special occasions are celebrated with families invited eg birthdays, Royal Wedding, Christmas, Easter etc and I note that the other residents seem happy and contented.
I have never had cause to worry about her care or safety.
I cannot comment on the other rooms apart from the communal areas which are always well kept and welcoming.
Superb all round.
We knew this was the home for my mother as soon as we stepped through the door. The owner made us feel at home straight away and all the staff are so friendly and so helpful. My mother loves it and they love her, so that makes everybody happy and we know that she is safe in their hands.
The warm and welcoming atmosphere.
St Denis Lodge is a well run and friendly home, with resident's health and welfare at the forefront of the owner's minds. The staff are professional and caring and nothing is too much trouble. My mother is extremely happy living here.
The care extended to a dear, elderly friend for the last 18 months exceeded expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend St Denis Lodge to others.
Thank you.
St Denis Lodge was clearly the best choice for my mother from the initial research I had done but has surpassed all my expectations since she moved in. The staff are unfailingly kind, caring & responsive to my mother's needs. She is treated with respect, dignity, smiles & love, as are all the residents. The accommodation is excellent, spacious & comfortable in rooms & public areas. The food is of very good quality, interesting, varied & adjusted to needs. There are many daily activities provided by specialist staff adding to a wonderful sense of community (& fun!). There are also frequent exercise classes & entertainers from outside providers; such an important part of maintaining the health & well being of residents. The management are friendly & helpful.
In summary: although my mother is understandably becoming more frail and forgetful, in many ways she is much healthier, physically and mentally, and certainly happier than she was in her own home. Thank you St Denis.
I have been visiting my mother for almost 2 years. On arrival, I am always greeted with a friendly face and offered refreshments. My mother's wellbeing has improved 100% since being there. She is very well cared for and her eating has improved. Her bedroom is large and kept very tidy. Having eaten there on a few occasions the food is of a high standard. All staff are very dedicated and nothing seems too much trouble for them.
The management team are hands-on, involved with activities and daily routine, and know all their residents. They have been supportive and helpful to the whole family and we are confident that St Denis provides the right level of care and attention. We are pleased that we chose this care home, it has met all our expectations.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 January 2026Good
- 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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- 28 Sep 2018Recipient: St Denis Lodge
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