School Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 7BT
Situated in the heart of the market town of Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, and with easy access to road and rail, Loxley Lodge is surrounded by green spaces, with a conservation area close by. The home offers residential and dementia care.
The 42 rooms give generous space for residents, who are encouraged to personalise their environment with familiar pictures and photographs from home. The decoration was updated in 2015 and is light and bright throughout, with modern furnishings and fittings.
The home also benefits from communal areas, giving additional space in which residents can spend time with others, socialise and also meet their friends and family. The garden is always a popular spot in the warmer months and residents are encouraged to get hands-on and involved in keeping it looking bright and attractive.
Inside the home there is a small shop selling snacks, drinks and toiletries. There is also a tea room, which has a vintage theme, and is a peaceful space for families and residents.
Staff value the importance of offering residents an active and fulfilling day in the home, which is mainly led by a dedicated Activity Coordinator. They regularly welcome music groups and performers, in addition to engaging with the local community, such as schools and other groups. They have access to their own minibus and take residents out and about as often as possible, whether to the local shops or further away. We have recently introduced a small sensory room with lights and relaxing music full of tactile objects and various activities.
The home involves residents and their families as much as possible in the decisions within the home and provides excellent care for people who live with dementia.
Owner: Loxley Lodge Care Home Ltd
Person in charge: Heather King (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Nottinghamshire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 42 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Learning Disability • Mental Health Condition • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Challenging Behaviour
Admission Information: Ages 60+.
Single Rooms: 36
Shared Rooms: 3
Rooms with ensuite WC: 1
Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single £519 – £600 , Personal Care Shared (per person) £519 – £600 (These prices are only a guideline, please contact Loxley Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.)
Facilities & Services: Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Television point in own room
Directions:
From Kirkby in Ashfield – head south on Sutton Road/B6018 and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Chapel Street/B6020. Turn left onto Portland Street and then right onto Pond Street. Turn left onto Low Moor Road/B6021 and then right onto Sherwood Street. At the end of Sherwood Street turn right onto School Street and Loxley Lodge is situated on the left.
Visiting:
Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking:
Free on-site parking.
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Loxley Lodge: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 8.6 (maximum of 10) for Loxley Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 5 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Loxley Lodge in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.712 for Loxley Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 59 Ratings = 4.712
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 3.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Loxley Lodge is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 3.5
Target of 8.4 positive Reviews (42 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 3 Reviews ÷ 8.4 Target = 0.357
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Loxley Lodge has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.569) from 5 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Yvonne L (Resident) on Friday 29 September 2017. Relates to September 2017.
I have stayed at Loxley Lodge several times and always found it to be very good. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The home is very clean and tastefully decorated. I like it because the Manager runs it efficiently but not regimentally. It is airy and always has lovely music playing. The staff are particularly good with residents who have dementia. They are patient in very difficult circumstances. The food is very healthy and plenty of it. The home takes care of people when they need it most.
How likely would you be to recommend Loxley Lodge? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Philip S (Son of Resident) on Thursday 14 September 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My mother was made to feel welcome from the moment she entered the home. The staff have gone to great lengths to help me.
Mother's care is gentle, respectful and very qualified.
The home is always very clean and warm.
I have seen the staff respond instantly to an emergency call.
The room is large and comfortable. I am very happy with the care Mom is getting at the home. Her meals are of good quality and Mom clears her plates at every meal.
How likely would you be to recommend Loxley Lodge? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S M (Niece of Resident) on Friday 26 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
My uncle was put into Loxley Lodge for respite for several weeks. He found the experience very good. The staff and standards at this care home are very good. I would recommend this home to anyone.
How likely would you be to recommend Loxley Lodge? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A L (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 31 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My mum arrived Christmas Day I time for lunch she was made to feel welcome straight away. The staff are always on hand to treat the residents needs kind and very caring nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are bright and clean, bedrooms are cosy and warm. Family and friends visiting are made to feel very welcome.
I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a nice friendly place for their parents to be looked after. All the staff are brilliant.
How likely would you be to recommend Loxley Lodge? Extremely Likely
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Heather King, Home Manager at Loxley Lodge responded to this review on 01 Feb 2017:
Many thanks for leaving such a lovely, positive report about our home. We strive to deliver the best care possible, and we understand the importance of making the home feel like home to our residents.
We’re really happy that your mum has enjoyed her experience and hope that she will continue to do so.
With kind regards
Heather King, Home Manager
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Christine A (Friend of Resident) on Wednesday 28 October 2015. Relates to October 2015.
My experience with Loxley Lodge is through very good friends. The husband being disabled has had respite there over the past few years. Recently his wife was critically ill and was on a fast track plan and had to move from hospital to a care home and I insisted she was with her husband for her last days. Loxley Lodge took her and the care and consideration they gave them both was excellent, not only for them but to her brother and myself. All the staff are very caring, considerate and very friendly. The rooms are exceptionally clean, bright and homely. I would have hesitation in recommending Loxley Lodge to anyone.
How likely would you be to recommend Loxley Lodge? Extremely Likely
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