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Care Provided by Holly 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 12 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
Other Care Provided
- Day Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Holly Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Shirley Harrison
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sonia Swann(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (8)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
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Holly Lodge Reviews (5)
9.4
Holly Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.354) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Lodge has 5 reviews.
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Review from Jane R (Niece of Resident) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My auntie has been in Holly lodge for over 12 months she is so very happy there she is 104 the care all of the staff give to her is amazing they are all so caring in every way Holly lodge is wonderful place when I leave her I know she I know she is happy thank you to all of the staff for looking after her so wonderfully well
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Review from Josephine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I can only speak of Holly Lodge with the greatest love and appreciation they cared for my mum for 9 years, with love and compassion. It is a lovely family environment and the staff go above and beyond to care for our loved ones, in the last few weeks if her life, they cared for her and us with dignity and tenderness. If you are looking for somewhere for your loved ones to be cared for as part of the family you could not find anywhere better. I shall miss all the staff and shall be eternally grateful.
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Review from Lynn T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I had to do the heart breaking thing of finding my mum a care home, due to her dementia.
I visited one or two homes but I wasn't happy , I wanted I home to feel like a home not an institute.
I then went to Holly lodge and instantly walking through the door I felt like it was home from home it smelt lovely, it was clean and tidy and everyone made you so welcome.
They showed me which mums room would be and it was so homely , just what I want for her . Her own bathroom .
Mum as now been there 2 mouths and as settled in really well, she's like a different person ..
Like I've got a bit of my mum back ..
We have filled her room with little bits and bobs from home .
I visited one or two homes but I wasn't happy , I wanted I home to feel like a home not an institute.
I then went to Holly lodge and instantly walking through the door I felt like it was home from home it smelt lovely, it was clean and tidy and everyone made you so welcome.
They showed me which mums room would be and it was so homely , just what I want for her . Her own bathroom .
Mum as now been there 2 mouths and as settled in really well, she's like a different person ..
Like I've got a bit of my mum back ..
We have filled her room with little bits and bobs from home .
Everyone at Holly lodge is so lovely make you and your family so welcome.
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Review from Debbie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Well what can I say! My father in law passed October 2024 and we had to find a home for my mother in law. I rang a few in the area but didn't feel a sense of caring from all but one, Holly Lodge.
This was the only one I felt I could visit and from the moment I walked in I knew it was going to be lovely.
The staff were so friendly and the home beautifully decorated, so clean and smelt fresh unlike stories I had been told from friends in the past who have had experience with other homes.
The bedroom is spacious and en-suite and is very much like a hotel. The food we smell on a regular basis and definitely makes you want to join them for lunch!
This was the only one I felt I could visit and from the moment I walked in I knew it was going to be lovely.
The staff were so friendly and the home beautifully decorated, so clean and smelt fresh unlike stories I had been told from friends in the past who have had experience with other homes.
The bedroom is spacious and en-suite and is very much like a hotel. The food we smell on a regular basis and definitely makes you want to join them for lunch!
My mother has been here now for 12 months and is settled. She has her hair done weekly and a chiropodist comes regularly for a foot pamper. She has even found a good friend and they are inseparable which is lovely to know. We visit each week, sometimes with the grandsons and always made welcome with a cup of tea, we are like part of the family!
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Review from Janet C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My mother has been a resident at Holly Lodge for the last 13 years. During that time she has had and continues to have an excellent standard of care. The staff have been there for years and all know mum well. They all genuinely care about all of the residents and work very hard to ensure that they are all stimulated and happy.
Mum is always dressed nicely, her hair is done every week.
If mum has to go on hospital visits a member of staff accompanies her, as mum has Alzhelmers and doesn't recognise my brother and I anymore; she is more comfortable with the staff members.
I would recommend anyone who wants a parent to be looked after with professionalism, compassion and empathy, in a friendly homelike environment to consider Holly Lodge.
I rate them very highly and am grateful for all of their years of support in looking after my mum.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 October 2019Overall
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Lodge
What types of Care is Holly 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 Holly Lodge have?
There are 8 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Holly Lodge?
Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Holly Lodge to the centre of Stoke-on-Trent?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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