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Without exception, the staff are caring, kind and very patient.Margaret K(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Without exception, the staff are caring, kind and very patient.Margaret K(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Bramble Lodge is a friendly and welcoming residential and dementia care home located in the scenic village of West Hallam, Derbyshire. Set in beautiful surroundings with excellent transport links, the home offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for older adults.
Thoughtfully designed to meet a variety of care needs, Bramble Lodge features two purpose-built extensions with en-suite bedrooms, four comfortable lounges, spacious communal areas, and peaceful patio gardens — creating...
Care Provided by Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home
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 65 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are subject to assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Only Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natasha Hill (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2010
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (49)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Open visiting policy, feel free to pop in.
Parking
- Bramble Lodge Care Home has a large onsite car park for visitors to use.
Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home Reviews (67)
Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.578) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home has 67 reviews.
My husband moved to Bramble Lodge aged 54 years, initially for respite care but this soon became a permanent arrangement. We, meaning my husband, myself and family have always been very happy with the welcome, the care, support and professionalism of the team from managers, carers, cleaning and kitchen staff. I visit most days and at various times of the day and see the daily running of the home and feel ALL staff are kind, caring, respectful and help provide a safe, caring, secure environment for my husband and his family.
Thanks again to the staff and residents of Bramble Lodge for supporting this year's 2019 Remembrance Service at West Hallam. Placing your poppy garlands and wreath is always much appreciated by the Friends of the West Hallam Memorial Group. In supporting our community projects we feel that the residents are always remembered as valuable members of our village.
My grandad decided to move into a care home when he started to have more difficulty at home, as his health had deteriorated. They tried carers at home but it wasn't enough for him to feel safe so we found a place for him at Bramble Lodge. He looked 100 times better in just a couple of days and his usual joking personality returned. The staff cared for him like he was their own grandad which was so lovely to see.
My grandma went to Bramble Lodge for daycare for several months. She was anxious about leaving my grandad due to her Alzheimer's but staff were always so kind and welcoming that she started to look forward to it. They helped her to shower and manage her catheter and were helpful and caring towards my grandad too, which really put him at ease each week.
Hi, thank you for your kind comments regarding our daycare service. We are proud of the service we offer for daycare visitors which can be of great benefit for the visitor and for their partners and family. We are glad that you found our kind and caring approach helped your grandma and grandad.
My Mother is currently resident at Bramble Lodge and a few years ago my Mother-in-law was there too. We had no hesitation in choosing it for Mum. She has dementia and the staff and environment are so good for people with this condition. Everywhere is clean and bright and we are always made welcome. There are lots of activities - something for everyone. A great place for all.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to send in a postal review for Bramble Lodge. Through staff training at all levels, we are experienced in caring for residents who have dementia. The training extends from director level to all members of staff. Our registered manager has a degree from Bradford...
My mum went into Bramble Lodge for respite care following a stay in hospital for a broken hip. She was understandably reluctant to go but could not return home at that point.
Her room was spacious, comfortable and private. She was able to have her own tv for when she wanted her own space but was always welcome to go to the communal areas where there was a variety of activities available if she felt she wanted to.
The staff were all lovely and couldn’t do enough for her. We felt confident that she was being looked after and her complex medical needs were being met. We also felt confident that she was safe and secure as security measures were in place to stop anyone wandering away.
The home has a lovely warm and relaxed atmosphere and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. One of our main aims is to provide a secure environment for our residents, their carers, relatives and friends. We are pleased that we were able to do this for your mum and yet still maintain a homely atmosphere that we are very proud of.
The gardens are delightful and provided interest for my friend who was a keen gardener when I took her around them in a wheelchair.
The food is good. The programme of activities is very good and when my friend was no longer able to participate she received one-to-one interaction instead.
When my friend died, the staff did all they could to make us feel cared for as well. We were not pressured into clearing my friend's room, it was all taken care of for us.
This is a lovely home. Thank you
Thank you Jo for your kind words. The management and staff work extremely hard to provide a high level of care and a comfortable environment to meet the needs of residents and families at this difficult point in their lives. We are glad that we met with your approval and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 January 2022Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
The festive season was marked in style at Bramble Lodge as the home opened its doors to friends, families and members of the local community for a Christmas Fair. The...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 23 Jul 2019Recipient: Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home
- 12 Jan 2016Recipient: Bramble Lodge Residential & Dementia Care Home
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