Highborder Lodge

Marsh Lane, Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse GL10 3NJ
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9.8 21 Reviews
  • Highborder Lodge, Stonehouse
Under new ownership, complete refurbishment of the interior underway!

Highborder Lodge has been an established residential home since 1988 and is situated in a peaceful Cotswold village. The home exudes a homely atmosphere and ensures residents have high-quality care, safety and support, 24 hours a day, by friendly and professionally trained staff.

The home offers accommodation for up to 40 residents, and all 40 bedrooms have en-suite facilities. The home has two spacious communal living/dining areas and a sun lounge with views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. Highborder Lodge has a beautiful accessible garden at the front of the building and central courtyard garden which are enjoyed by the residents year-round. During the summer months the gardens provide places to sit and relax, enjoy activities and socialise with friends and families.

Highborder Lodge provides a safe, friendly and warm environment where individual care needs are the priority. Residents are supported with all aspects of daily living and are encouraged to maintain their independence within the limits of their abilities.

The home have a fabulous in-house chef who prepares fresh home-cooked meals every day, offering a wide variety of nutritious and tasty meals to suit individual preferences and dietary requirements.   

Highborder Lodge has a wonderful and busy activities team. The weekly activities schedule is packed full of varied activities, outings and external entertainment, such as, cafe trips, bingo, pamper sessions, a village walk, music and movement, arts and crafts and much more.

Highborder Lodge encourages care seekers to meet their dedicated team and look around at any time.
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Care Provided by Highborder Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1700 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1700 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1799 – £1800

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Highborder Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Highborder Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Highborder Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jules Evanson (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2008
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • Please contact one of the team to arrange a visit

Parking

  • There is onsite parking

Highborder Lodge Reviews (21)

9.8

Highborder Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.757) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highborder Lodge has 21 reviews.

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Review from Simon M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Highborder Lodge have been kind, helpful, and genuinely caring throughout the 2 and a half years my mother-in-law has been a resident. She has been as comfortable as possible, right up to the end of her life here.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
Thank you for leaving a review - all feedback is greatly appreciated. It is great to hear that you and your mother in law were happy at Highborder Lodge.
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Review from Alan C (Husband of Resident) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was only a resident for 8 days at the end of life. The management and staff were first class in their care and attention to my wife's needs. It was as though she was family. They were attentive and caring in all ways. They put me at ease and kept me informed at all times. I have nothing but
praise for them. Kindness during a difficult time. Thank you one and all.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
This is such a lovely review - thank you. We are so pleased to have been able to support you all at such a difficult time.
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On all my visits to Highborder Lodge, I have been welcomed by friendly members of staff.
Out of courtesy, I email when I am going to visit. My mother is always washed and dressed and happy to see me and my youngest daughter and her family who accompany me. Her room is always clean and tidy, the
staff are kind, polite and most attentive. There is a beautiful garden. When the weather permits we take mother outside to enjoy the air. Highborder Lodge has a mini bus, residents are taken out regularly on wonderful excursions. They also arrange musical entertainment - my mother was a beautiful dancer in her day and still lives to sing.
The professional and compassionate care is excellent.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
I am delighted that you and your Mother are happy at Highborder Lodge. Thank you for leaving such a lovely review - it is great to hear your feedback.
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Review from S B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother in law has been at Highborder Lodge for just over a year. The staff are friendly and helpful, they treat her with respect and dignity, and have a bit of banter with her, which she enjoys! The food is very nice with a good variety. She seems to go on a trip almost every week. They do go out
and about to some lovely places, and have many activities within the home. My mother in law appears to be happy here.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to send a review. We are pleased to hear that you're happy with Highborder and that your Mother in Law is enjoying the wonderful activities on offer.
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Review from Tim S (Son of Resident) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother gets wonderful caring with compassion. Her room is lovely and so are the facilities. Activities and days trips are well organised. Senior staff liaise with doctor, then to myself.
Sometimes it's difficult for me to accept my Mother is in care, age and having advanced dementia. Highborder
is the best place for her, she is safe and loved there. Ultimately, my Mother is 'happy '. Excellent communications, which are always Reasurring, I couldn't wish for anything else for my Mother. Thank you Highborder.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
What a fantastic review - thank you! I am delighted to hear that you are so happy with Highborder. I will pass your comments onto the team.
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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at Highboarder Lodge since June 2021. I am pleased to say the staff are both caring and friendly. Mum also enjoys the afternoon activities/entertainment. It also gives me peace of mind knowing that not only is Mum being well cared for but she is happy
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. I am so pleased that you and your Mum are happy at Highborder Lodge.
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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum settled into Highborder really well. This I believe to be due to the fact that it is like a "home from home". The staff are always very friendly and obliging and interact with Mum making her feel special.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
Thank you for leaving a review. I'm so pleased that your Mum has settled well and you're happy at Highborder Lodge. The home is under new ownership and we have recently started a big refurbishment…read more
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad has been here for 2 years now and he is receiving good care, seems very settled and in better health than he has been in a long time. He struggled a lot with a difficult diagnosis and transition, without fully understanding what was happening to him, but the care home has become his safe place
and his carers his friends. The staff have to deal with very hard situations with my dad being very tricky at times and I have nothing but respect for them, always professional, friendly and welcoming. Thank you. The grounds of the house are very pleasant too.
Reply from Anna Blenkinsop, Director at Highborder Lodge
Thank you for leaving a review. As new owners, we are very keen to receive your feedback. I am delighted to hear that you and your Dad are happy at Highborder.
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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister and I find Highborder Lodge a really lovely caring and friendly home.
All the staff are wonderful, always cheerful and our mum is so happy here.
It is peace of mind that Mum is being so well looked after.
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Review from Rob P (Son of Resident) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Highborder Lodge from 12th Oct 2021 until her death there on 11th Nov 2023. Throughout this time the home gave Mum a very high standard of care, were kind to her, and made her time there as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They kept me well informed of any health events,
such as Covid lockdowns, and periodic resident activities.
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Review from E B (Wife of Resident) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My next of kin has complex needs. He is always clean and dressed smartly. He accepts the care facility as his home and is settled and happy. His diet is of a high standard, nourishing with choice. Medical care needs are of a high standard which helps prevent unnecessary illness. I am kept informed of
any changes. Well done Highborder Lodge. He is happy and settled.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into Highborder Lodge after being diagnosed as end of the pathway she was transferred from out of county with very short notice with the help of the manager. The care support and friendship shown to my mother by all staff members during the last ten days of her life was second to none.
and I would like to thank Highborder Lodge for all of their help and support.
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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the home welcoming, friendly and very clean. The staff form a friendship with the residents in times when your relative can feel very isolated. Whilst the rooms are not the most luxurious, they are very clean and after all, it's the staff that count. There appears to be a steady process of maintaining
and upgrading facilities, which shows an investment in the future. I feel safe in the care my mother receives at the home.
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Review from Jenny B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has dementia, cancer and at 88, was very frail. We were very lucky in choosing this care home for her because she thrived. She loved her room, sitting in the garden, enjoying the food, and adored the staff. At 91, she started to deteriorate, but we knew she would be well looked after. It was
a worrying time when Covid hit the world, but the care home handled it well. End of February, my mother died surrounded by kindness and love. She was always kept clean, comfortable and pain-free; it was such a comfort to know she was looked after so well. All staff, from top to bottom, looked after her with love and care throughout her stay. We highly recommend it.
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Review from G J (Son of Resident) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my parents lived together at Highborder Lodge. From the outset, we were made most welcome by the staff which made a difficult transition for Mum and Dad much easier. We were continually impressed with the friendly, homely atmosphere which benefitted both residents and visiting family members alike
(including our dog). Pre COVID we were able to join in with numerous well-organized and fun activities. Mum particularly enjoyed singing along with the musical entertainers. When we sadly lost Dad the staff's care and compassion for Mum was outstanding and again helped us through a very difficult time. We have no hesitation in recommending Highborder Lodge.
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Review from J F (Friend of Resident) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Highborder Lodge I think is the ideal size for a care home. It has staff that are dedicated and long-standing. The setting is perfect, a quiet area and the garden is a real asset, beautifully kept. The activities were well planned and appropriate (before restrictions) and were appreciated during respite
care sessions. Our friend was happy to spend time there and as a permanent resident. The staff communicated government restrictions and kept us informed throughout.
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Review from Adrian S (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We chose Highborder Loge because it's a lovely, light, airy space of house and gardens. It's large enough to have the capacity for activities and trips to provide stimulation. Small enough to feel homely and caring. Very happy with our choice and the provision.
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Review from K T (Friend of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highborder Lodge has a very high standard of care. The staff are very professional and are always helpful and cheerful. Nothing is too much trouble and they treat all the residents with respect and kindness. This is a happy home.
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Review from Eileen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother enjoyed her time here. Pre-Covid, she would go out in the minibus to a pub for lunch, visit a garden centre, take a trip to the canal for coffee and cake etc. This was great for Mum as her previous home never did anything to stimulate their residents. Inside the home, there was entertainment,
quizzes, word games, music afternoons, film afternoons (with Popcorn!), even Bingo with prizes. Entertaining talks were available, I was actually visiting one day and the talk was on bees;- fascinating talk. It's a well run home with fabulous staff. They are caring, hardworking and very loving towards the residents, treating them as family. My mum loved the banter between the more "cheeky" ones, all good fun! The gardens are inviting to sit out on warmer days or the staff take the residents, (some in wheelchairs, some walking) around the surrounding area, past the farm, to the church. All in all, a comfortable 'homely' home for loved ones who need extra care.
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Review from Maureen S (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A huge thank you to management and staff for the care and kindness shown to my friend since she moved into the home two and half years ago. I know how difficult it has been for you all during this pandemic and appreciate the continued conversations and decisions made during the last year.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.757)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.757) out of 10 for Highborder Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.757 for Highborder Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 115 Ratings = 4.757
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Highborder Lodge is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Jules

Jules Evanson

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2025

Hello, my name is Jules Evanson. I have been a registered manager in care and nursing homes for over 25 years, and for the last 8 years, I have also worked as a commissioning manager.


I am deeply passionate about delivering high-quality care for our residents and ensuring strong governance across everything we do.


At Highborder Lodge, the resident is always at the heart of every decision I make, and my priority is to make our home a safe, welcoming, and supportive place to live.


If you would like to know more about our home and the facilities we offer, please don't hesitate to get in touch, or simply call in and join us for a slice of cake and a cup of tea.

Frequently Asked Questions about Highborder Lodge

What types of Care is Highborder Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Highborder Lodge have?

There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Highborder Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Highborder Lodge to the centre of Stonehouse?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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