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Doddington Lodge

Doddington, Hopton Wafers, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire DY14 0HJ
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Doddington Lodge, Doddington

Doddington Lodge is a newly refurbished residential home based in the tranquil hamlet of Doddington. This family-run care home is located on the beautiful Worcestershire and Shropshire border providing stunning views of the countryside all year round. Offering a unique environment for residents with care and warmth at its heart.

As a newly owned and refurbished home, Doddington Lodge offers the very best luxury facilities in stunning surroundings. A modern...  

Care Provided by Doddington 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 28 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,100 - £1,700£1,500 - £1,500
Residential Dementia Care£1,100 - £1,700£1,500 - £1,500

Respite care is for a minimum of 1 week

Contact Doddington 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

  • Doddington Care Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Shavaughne Gibbs(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (24)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • A warm welcome awaits visitors at Doddington Lodge. Visiting is encouraged at any time that is suitable for the individual resident. Family and friend visitations are a key part of making Doddington Lodge a home away from home. There are no restrictions with visitation hours, other than those requested by the residents themselves. Doddington Lodge asks that you respect the residents' mealtimes.

Parking

  • Ample free parking to front and rear of property

Doddington Lodge Reviews (27)

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9.2

Doddington Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.224) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Doddington Lodge has 27 reviews.

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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy my Mother got a place in Doddington Lodge. The place itself is beautiful with lovely big rooms, all facilities and immaculately clean - you could believe you were in a really excellent hotel. The carers are wonderful - truly outstanding. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble, there is always a kind word and a bright smile and I feel they truly care. It makes me feel so happy that Mum is in such a loving and nurturing environment and I have complete peace of mind as I live quite a long way from her. All her needs are met on every level and the food is truly excellent. Mum's life has improved greatly now as she is always out of bed and dressed and has plenty of company. Just as importantly visitors are welcomed at any time. I would absolutely recommend Doddington Lodge to anyone who asked.

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Review from G H (Grandson of Resident) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My grandmother has been a resident since December 2022. We are very happy with the care and support that she receives at Doddington Lodge. When questioned about how she is getting on, she never has a negative thing to say. As the rest of the family live some distance away, it is very reassuring to know that she is safe and well cared for.

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Review from G B (Respite Resident) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I stayed at Doddington Lodge for a week's respite care. My room was light, airy and warm with comfortable furniture, and it was kept immaculately clean during my stay. A beautiful and peaceful setting. I liked the relaxed and friendly feel of the home; all of the staff were friendly, competent and obviously well-trained, and I immediately felt welcome and in good hands. The meals were tasty and well-balanced (including a super Sunday Roast!) and the laundry service was 5-star. I am quite a solitary person so I didn't join in any of the daily activities, but I did enjoy relaxing and chatting to the other residents and the staff.

This was my first experience of respite and care home life so I was inevitably anxious. But the Doddington team made it a totally positive experience and I look forward to returning. Thank you all.

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Review from Dawn P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident at Doddington Lodge for nearly 3 years and I could not be happier with the care and support she receives from the manager down to all the other staff. I have visited many other care homes but have to say the activities they provide at Doddington to keep the residents happy and healthy are second to none. The food is also excellent and my mum is very happy to call Doddington her home

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Review from Mike F (Husband of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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The mostly local staff are very kind and attentive. The whole team run things professionally and in a caring manner. The environment is very pleasant and reassuringly secure for dementia residents. The location is attractive and rural

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Review from Ruth C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum, who has dementia, stayed at Doddington Lodge for a two-week respite break in February 2024. There is a really lovely homely feel to the Lodge, but I was really concerned that my Mum would not leave her room. I could not have been more wrong. She was encouraged to join in the many activities and did so happily. When I arrived at various times in the day and evening, (unannounced) she was always in the lounge either with other residents or staff. The activity mornings were great - such a lovely, almost jolly atmosphere. The Staff knew she liked to play Scrabble and facilitated games with another resident and played cards with her as well. She has resurrected a new hobby of knitting as a result of her short stay.

The staff were without exception fantastic, (including domestic staff who were so wonderfully kind), and I would return my Mum for a future stay without hesitation.

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Review from Olive J (Resident / Service User) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone in Doddington Lodge has always looked after me so well, the food is always good and I feel so well looked after here and comfortable. It will be a job to find anywhere so good.

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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum entered Doddington Lodge (age 99) at very short notice and has been treated with great care ever since. It is no exaggeration to say that it has become her home. As we live some three hours away it has been especially helpful and appreciated that we have been able to visit whenever with no restraint on time. This coupled with access to the dining room means that we can spend quality time with her and enjoy the excellent food that she herself enjoys. A place is only as good as its people and in this respect all the staff are exceptional and we have been shown the utmost kindness by everyone to date. In her time mum has been both a SRN and a carer and it is without doubt a wonderful thing that she is getting that same love and attention that she would wish to bestow on others.

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Review from Nicola O (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My parents moved into Doddington Lodge in May last year. From day one they were made to feel like this was their home. Doddington is a special place and really is like a home, not a care home. The staff are all so friendly, loving and caring, whilst at the same time being totally professional. The activities are always interesting and varied and the staff go out of their way to keep all the residents happy and contented. My family and I are more than happy knowing that my parents are being well looked after, in every aspect. We are all of the same opinion, Doddington Lodge is a special place and we would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Randall H (Husband of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Doddington Lodge provides a homely and safe environment for all its residents, being set in beautiful surroundings, the accommodation is furnished to a very good standard, meals are nutritious and well served. The staff are very caring, competent, and considerate to all residents whatever their classification. I have watched them attending to every need with gracious and unstinting compassion and patience. They are all first class from the manager to the last member of the establishment. I only hope that when the time comes that I need care, for whatever reason, that I may find a place within Doddington Lodge with its caring and loving staff. My sincere thanks to them all.

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Review from Rita K (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I can't praise the team at Dorrington Lodge highly enough. They are amazing with Mom, even when her dementia means she is particularly challenging. The support they give to the family is invaluable. They are there with support and information every step of the way which really is invaluable.

Beautiful building staffed by beautiful people who really care.

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Review from Kevin B (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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This feels more like a hotel than a care home. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the building and interior are of an excellent quality. The staff really know their residents and their particular needs. The manager is very accessible and helpful.

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Review from Denise S (Friend of Resident) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The care and support that the team have shown toward our beloved friend and us has been brilliant. The home is a cross between feeling like a country hotel and a home from home. Everyone welcomes you like an old friend. Doddington has made an experience we were dreading (transitioning our friend who has dementia into a care home) as smooth, calm and happy as it could be. We all (family friends and neighbours) feel confident and reassured that now she can no longer be at home this is the best place to live. Life is certainly not over for the residents of Doddington Lodge there is plenty to engage in and enjoy there every day. We are so thankful.

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Review from T T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Doddington Lodge is a fantastic care home. They absolutely go above and beyond for their residents and families. You can tell their staff are treated with so much respect and kindness as this shows when you visit the home. Such a bright and welcoming place, with beautiful surroundings and gardens. My grandad was treated with such a high standard of care, the girls looked after him like he was their own grandad. I could rest assured that my grandad was being cared for without feeling anxious for him. I highly recommend Doddington Lodge and all its wonderful staff, kitchen staff and amazing carers that show compassion and dignity every single day without fail. Staff deserve all the praise in the world!

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Review from Jennifer H (Sister of Resident) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My brother moved into Doddington in August 2020. The family are very pleased with how the staff have been and we know he gets the best care provided. He is settled in his surroundings and thinks of Doddington as his home. We would like to thank the management team, carers and all the staff that support him at Doddington. We can not recommend this home enough.

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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot thank the amazing staff at Doddington Lodge enough. My mother is a recent resident and is settling in very well. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming and have made the transition of moving into a care home so much easier. The staff have a wonderful can-do attitude and nothing is too much trouble. The food is amazing and the activities they organise for the residents are brilliant. It really is home from home and a fantastic place to be.

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our father was fortunate to obtain a place at Doddington Lodge following a stroke and fall, it was close to where he had previously lived so it felt like he was "home", we had also heard some great reviews about the care and facilities.
He has settled well and the care, surroundings and food are excellent, he is very happy and takes part in the numerous activities that are put on, the staff are so helpful.

A big thank you to you all.

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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The manager and the whole team have been absolutely amazing with my mum. She suffered a brain injury after a horrendous accident and spent eight weeks in hospital.
They have treated my mum with dignity and respect. I know they have had tough times with her and we are extremely grateful for the amazing care they have shown her.
The whole team are wonderful and we are extremely grateful as a family.
The home is beautiful, it's extremely clean and you are always greeted with a smile, no matter how much pressure they are under.
My mum has come on leaps and bounds since she has been under the care of the manager and her amazing team of carers.
I would recommend Doddington Lodge to anyone looking for a care home for a loved one, they go above and beyond and it really is an amazing place. The food is amazing as well.
They always inform you of any issues or any concerns, which keeps your mind at peace when you are worried about a loved one.

A special thank you goes to you all.

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Review from Liane T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My dad spent from April through to October here.
He was loved and cared for beyond our expectations.
Even spoilt on his 80th birthday with a Guiness cake.

Unfortunately, his health deteriorated and is no longer with us, but as a family have much appreciation to the whole team at Doddington Lodge.

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Review from F S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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I know Mum is well looked after by a very caring team at Doddington Lodge, in a beautiful and peaceful environment. A big 'thank you' to all those who pay attention to the details and go the extra mile to make the lives of all the residents that bit more comfortable and happy. It is such a comfort to know that there is help available for all the everyday things Mum can no longer do for herself, and many activities for her to join in whenever she wants to.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 April 2021
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (5)

Luke Wellings
Luke WellingsJob Title:DirectorJoined: 2019

Luke is the Director of Doddington Lodge

Cassie Brown
Cassie BrownJob Title:DirectorJoined: 2019

Cassie is the Director of Doddington Lodge.

Shavaughne Gibbs
Shavaughne GibbsJob Title:Registered Care ManagerJoined: 2022

Shavaughne is the Registered Care Manager.

Georgina Harding
Georgina HardingJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2019

Georgie is the Deputy Manager.

Nathan Blake
Nathan BlakeJob Title:Accounts ManagerJoined: 2021

Nathan is the Account Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doddington Lodge

What types of Care is Doddington 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 Doddington Lodge have?

There are 24 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Doddington Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Doddington Lodge to the centre of Tenbury Wells?

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

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