
The staff are wonderful and have treated her so lovely, respecting her dignity and her needsDebbie G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

felt a lovely calm atmosphere with staff and residentsGemma T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The staff are wonderful and have treated her so lovely, respecting her dignity and her needsDebbie G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

felt a lovely calm atmosphere with staff and residentsGemma T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home is located in the Melton Mowbray area. Based in the quiet and picturesque village of Old Dalby, this home is surrounded by acres of farmland and was originally a block of stables, which were converted in 1984.
Their primary ethos is to provide the highest standard of care and quality of life for residents. They ensure that all care is administered with respect, compassion and understanding...
Care Provided by Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are dependant on the levels of care required and are tailor based upon each individual and the type of room they would like to stay in.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hunters Lodge Residential 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
Owner
- Hunters Lodge Retirement Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Hill (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
Visiting
- Hunters Lodge promotes visiting, they just ask that visitors be mindful of all other residents during their visits and if there larger groups for special occasions such as birthdays, that you kindly let the team at the home know in advance.
Parking
- There is free parking available on site for visitors.
Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home Reviews (48)
Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.814) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home has 48 reviews.
Dad moved to Hunter's Lodge a few weeks ago. They have made every effort to help him settle in and get to know his likes + needs. Staff are kind + attentive, the managers are approachable. They made a difficult transition from hospital as easy and quick as possible. Dad has settled well, he's calm and well cared for, such a relief for our family.
Thank again
My wife has been in Hunters lodge since March 2025. She has very challenging needs, due to the lack of any mental capacity and very limited physical capability, however since she has been here the team have looked after her fantastically. I have been extremely pleased with the level of care from absolutely everyone. I have never had the need to raise any form of complaint and can not praise the facility high enough. An excellent service all round.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review Chris. Myself and the team really appreciate such positive feedback. Thank you again.
From the first day my dad came here, we knew my dad was safe. It was such a struggle with social care, but they made it feel like a natural transition. It helped 'save' my mum, who was his carer. He is safe, clean and content at Hunters Lodge. Staff are now our family. Happy to discuss more :)
Thank you so much, for such a lovely review it means a great deal to all the team.
I see how the staff react sensitively to the challenges presented by many of the residents they also quietly treat every resident with the utmost care. I genuinely couldn't rate this place highly enough!
Thank you so much Lisa, this is a lovely review and means a great deal to all of us at Hunters Lodge.
As ever Hunters is the perfect house for my wife. She is content and has been well looked after for the last two plus years. We are so lucky to have found such a lovely home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We truly appreciate it and are so glad to hear that your familys experience so far has been positive.
Since mum, Annie was brought into the residential she has picked up in both health and well-being, and it seems a dramatic improvement. Though she has some mobility issues, she is a changed woman, she loves all the staff and is so happy at Hunters Lodge. I am so pleased that mum is at her old self again. Many, many thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We really appreciate your kind words and support.
The food looks very good too!
I'm made to feel welcome when I visit. Everyone goes above and beyond to create a wonderful place to live!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words in your review. We are absolutely thrilled that Mum's experience has so far been positive. It truly means a lot to us to know that we were able to meet your expectations.
My wife, aged 89, has severe dementia. I selected this care home through recommendation, having visited many others. How I have received nothing but kindness, helpfulness and responsible hands. I now have no worries. Previously, when visiting this home, the staff always gave me a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and information about her care. I want nothing more. I am 93 years old.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, it really does mean a lot to us.
My aunt's introduction to living at Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home has been superb! I can't thank the management team and all the care staff enough for their care and support in helping her to settle in so quickly. It has been wonderful to see her so relaxed, happy and so at ease with her new surroundings. You have all done an amazing job and I can't thank you enough.
We are so pleased that the experience of moving in with us at has been a positive for you and your auntie, thank you very much from us all for a lovely review.
My dad has been at Hunters Lodge for nearly a year now. The care and support he receives is amazing, he always looks smart and well-kept with a smile on his face. He displays challenging behaviour during personal care and the staff are amazing with him. The communication between Hunters Lodge and myself is brilliant, I am kept informed of any concerns or problems. Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you so much for the lovely review, the positive comments mean so much to us all. Thank you again.
The care my Father-in-Law has received from Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home, has been second to none. All the staff are friendly, approachable and provide the best possible care. It was not our choice to put our relative into a care home, circumstances made that for us, yet this has proved time and time again to have been the best decision. We know our family member is being well looked after and is always happy and well taken care of when we get to see him. Any problems we are contacted straight the way and the lines of communication are always open day or night. Five stars from us. We do think Hunters lodge has a friendly welcoming feel, that said it could do with updating in some areas, not that that reflects on the care given. Fantastic team and fantastic home.
I cannot ever fault Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home. The care in this home is faultless. The staff are amazing and the Management are the best I have ever come across. Mum has been in two previous homes and neither of them met her needs. Mum settled in immediately and loves all the freshly made food they put in front of her. Mum is in her own happy world and loves the staff.
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. It means so much to both the staff and me to have such positive feedback. Many thanks again.
The rooms are a reasonable size and the setting is gorgeous, with the church just over the lane. They have a visiting chiropodist and hairdresser, so everything is catered for. The main thing for me, however, is that the residents all seem comfortable and content, with strong medication being seldom used.
I don't hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend this service.
Thank you very much for such a positive review, it always means so much to the staff and myself to see such lovely comments. Many thanks.
My Grandmother is very happy and content here, great care, very clean, staff are very attentive, lots of activities, lovely meals and a real homely feel. Sadly we can't take care of granny but we have comfort knowing, our granny feels like she is at home, thank you to the wonderful staff for the care you provide
Thank you so much for the lovely comments, the staff and I are very grateful for such a lovely review. Many thanks
Hunters Lodge works hard to make the environment homely. The cooks take into account preferences and needs to tempt even the smallest of appetites. This care home puts safety and the service users' happiness at the core of everything they do.
Thank you so much for the review, I and the staff really appreciate the comments you have made. Thank you again.
Lovely staff, very helpful and great with Mum. When I phone, nothing seems too much.
Many thanks for a lovely review, it is much appreciated by all of us here at Hunters.
Great members of staff, always helpful. They help both Mum and me with things needed.
Thank you for your review, your support and kindness mean so much to the team at Hunters Lodge.
The care home is excellent, the staff are very caring, food is good. The staff are very polite and the manager is amazing, she always keeps in contact with me.
Thank you very much for the lovely review, it is appreciated by the whole team!
She has been treated very well and has settled well. The staff are wonderful and have treated her so lovely, respecting her dignity and her needs.
The management have always answered all my queries and acted on any of my concerns.
My family and I are very happy with the care she is being given. We are very grateful to them all.
When visiting, I'm always greeted by friendly staff. They are always on hand to help with anything. Last visit was at lunchtime. Food was freshly cooked, and felt a lovely calm atmosphere with staff and residents. Always clean and fresh.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 April 2026Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home
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Meet the Team (2)

Sarah joined the team at Hunters Lodge in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience from a long and dedicated career in care, which began at the age of 17. Her passion and commitment to ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is evident in everything she does. Sarah is devoted to creating a home-from-home environment, ensuring that every resident feels valued, comfortable, and well-supported.
At Hunters Lodge, we strive to provide the highest standards of care so that families can feel confident knowing their loved ones are in safe and capable hands. Our well-trained and compassionate team—including care workers, activity staff, kitchen staff, domestics, and our maintenance team—work together to enhance the lives of our residents. This is further strengthened by the expertise of our training and compliance officer, Jayne, who ensures our staff continue to uphold the very best practices in care.

Jayne joined the Hunters Lodge team in 2023, bringing with her over 30 years of invaluable experience in the care sector. Her journey in care began as a young woman right here at Hunters Lodge, making her return even more special.
Jayne’s true passion lies in training and development, ensuring that everyone working in care has access to the right skills and knowledge to provide high-quality, person-centred support. She plays a vital role in work-based supervisions and observations, always being available for staff to discuss any training needs.
In addition to her training role, Jayne also leads our Well-Being Wednesday sessions, offering a safe and supportive space for staff to drop in, have a chat, and seek guidance when needed. Her dedication and approachable nature make her an invaluable part of the Hunters Lodge team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home have?
There are 33 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home?
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, Ground Floor Accommodation only, 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 Hunters Lodge Residential Care Home to the centre of Melton Mowbray?
5.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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