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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 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
- 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
Respite care is for a minimum of 1 week
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Doddington Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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)
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.
I tried looking after my mother at her own home but the progressive deterioration of her condition was too great, I have no complaints only compliments for my mother to be at Doddington. It was the right decision, best for all involved.
Mum went into Doddington Lodge at the end of November 2021 and has settled in well. She likes all the staff and says they are looking after her well. They organised a 100-th birthday party in December which went really well, and the chef had made a beautiful cake for her. A good time was had by all! As mum is registered blind she is, unfortunately, unable to enjoy the wonderful view from her room and can't take part in all the activities that are available, but as she puts it, it's a good place to end up! I would thoroughly recommend them.
Mum was transferred to Doddington Lodge after a stay in the hospital, where she contracted Covid-19 and was put in isolation for ten days. Not good for a 94-year-old with dementia! She had deteriorated considerably both physically and mentally. Mum has now resided there for five weeks and the difference in her is quite remarkable. She is so well looked after that she has regained her appetite, put on weight and is generally very happy and settled. All the residents are treated with great love, patience and good humour, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. A variety of interesting daily activities is organised for the residents, ranging from baking, art and craft to making cocktails, mocktails and terrariums. Doddington Lodge is a small and personal care home. It is clean, bright and airy and the decor is modern and tasteful. The outside environment is equally well-kept and inviting, with a sensory garden and even a pond with ducklings. I would recommend them unreservedly.
The daily activities keep Mum busy ranging from cookery to gardening, painting to crafting and everything in between. Birthdays are celebrated with elaborate cakes and the residents are made to feel extra special on their day.
The facilities are excellent, Mum has a light, airy and spotlessly clean bedroom with an en-
suite shower room.
I would recommend Doddington Lodge to anyone looking for home from home care.
The manager and his colleagues are very attentive to our needs.
The room and other facilities are excellent, I highly recommend them.
What a gem. Have been dreading the day when I could no longer cope, but Doddington Lodge has dispersed all my fears. The manager and staff are so lovely and caring. The property itself feels like a proper home. My husband settled in well within two weeks, and is happy and comfortable. I can ask for nothing more.
Above everything else, though is my admiration for the staff and the way they are looking after the people in their care. They are attentive, kind and do their utmost to put things in place which will give the residents the best possible experience. Nothing is too much trouble- and as a relative, it is the open and honest communication which they all found time to give me which counts for so much. A really super place.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 April 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 02 Dec 2022Recipient: Doddington Lodge
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (5)

Luke is the Director of Doddington Lodge

Cassie is the Director of Doddington Lodge.

Shavaughne is the Registered Care Manager.

Georgie is the Deputy Manager.

Nathan is the Account Manager.
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