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Accredited by the Veteran Friendly Framework, the care home comprises of spacious bedrooms, cosy living rooms and ample space to relax. Whether your loved one enjoys getting out and about in the local community of prefers the quieter life, the friendly team at the Wakefield care home are...
Care Provided by Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 88 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Lofthouse Grange and Lodge provides service from a hairdresser and chiropodist which is not included in the cost of stay.
Contact Lofthouse Grange & Lodge 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
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Krzysztof Bialczyk(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (88)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home Reviews (74)
Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.332) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home has 74 reviews.
Mum has started to settle and as a family we feel more relaxed but not consistently. There are senior carers that go above and beyond, however there are some who just do the basics. I have often found Mum just sat asleep with carers on their phones in the lounge. I shower Mum twice weekly due to this not being instigated by staff unless requested. Communication is very good from two staff members in particular. They really invest their time with the residents. The food recently has been better. On one occasion we had half a chicken burger, half a sausage snash and vegetables which was a really poor quality meal. A choice would also be nice. Bacon and egg for tea every Thursday when this is also offered at breakfast? Clean rooms and communal areas. It would be nice to see options to sit outside. Mum has, a patio door and we were told we could have a key but still don't have one. There is a problem with rats that needs more attention. Entertainment is good and Mum enjoys the exercise and music afternoons.
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service. Two senior carers work back-to-back in the community where your mum resides. Due to holidays etc., other staff may cover from time to time. Our staff use mobile devices (like mobile phones) to record their notes. Our menus have a...
My wife has been a resident in Lofthouse Care Home for over a year and have been confident that she has benefitted from the care that I could no longer give her. It was a very difficult decision to make after almost 56 years of marriage, but I am satisfied that she is getting the best care. A member of our family visits my wife every day and has built a very good relationship with all the staff. I can sleep easy now knowing she is being well cared for.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I will pass on your lovely feedback to the team.
Staff are always very helpful, friendly and ready to engage with visitors as the need may be. They communicate very effectively as and when there is a need. Although I wish my loved one, wasn't in a care home, we know she is well looked after and gets the needed care. While ever the staff are well rewarded for the care and service they provide, the place will get even better and will help to maintain a happy environment for the residents.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! Always great to hear from relatives about the care that our team are giving.
The home is very clean. The food is very good. The staff are brilliant. You can't ask for better people. They are there for all residents even visitors. Everyone makes you welcome. They can't do enough for you. I can not thank everyone enough for what they do. Thank you all for making my wife happy and wanted. To each and every one of you, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the care provided at the care home.
Our experience has been mostly good. Some carers are more informative than others on how my dad has been. The home is very clean and warm with a welcoming vibe and my dad seems happy when we visit him.
Thank you for your review and lovely feedback that will be passed on to our team. We are very glad that your dad has settled in well with us at Lofthouse Grange and Lodge.
I feel very safe knowing our mother is in such a safe environment. The Lodge is clean and comfortable and has the best staff. My mother feels at home in her relatively new surroundings.
The entertainment and involvement with residents is fabulous. Thank you for making me comfortable.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Many, many thanks on the occasion of my mother's 100 years birthday. The manager and staff went above and beyond to provide a party and space for her large family to celebrate with her. A wonderful forever memory day for our beloved mother and six children and multiple grandchildren. So very grateful to The Lodge. We admire your dedication doing a super difficult job.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
Very good care given. Everything my mum needs and more. Thank you to all the staff and management.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, your fantastic comments will be passed to the team.
It was a difficult decision for our family to place Mum in a home. The management team were very helpful with the process. They showed compassion to our family in a time when it was so needed.
The carers have been great making sure Mum is well taken care of. They too are supportive and caring individuals who take the time to put smiles on the faces of the residents daily. A special shout out to four members of staff in particular just to name a few. The home recently hired an activity director. Like the other staff she has such a gift for brightening the resident's lives. Games are played, nails are painted, sing a longs with live musicians which everyone enjoys just to name few daily activities.
Thank you Lofthouse Grange for caring and enriching my mum's life in her twilight years.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review of our Lofthouse Grange and Lodge Care Home. It is wonderful to hear that your mum is being so well cared for by our staff team who always go the extra mile. I will pass your kind words on to the staff as I'm sure they'll be delighted to hear your great feedback. Take care.
Ever since our dad has been in Lofthouse Grange Care Home, we, his family, have noticed how much calmer he is, much more than when he was living at his own home with carers visiting three times a day. Lofthouse Grange Care Home is heaven, and so are the staff who work there. As a family, we cannot express how grateful we are to have our dad in such a caring environment. A massive thank you to all who work at this excellent care home.
Many thanks for your wonderful review. We are dedicated to the care and happiness of our residents. Your recognition of our efforts in caring for your father is very much appreciated.
The only concern I have is on a floor that is seen to have a high level of needs, complex needs and residents bound to their rooms. That although you have staff on the floor. Sometimes it’s hard for them to split themselves into two to ensure every resident gets what they need. My view is only a snapshot. But I would say that more heads would be required to ensure that all the residents feel the value.
You can see on occasion that they can be bored. Wondering up and down looking for something or someone to talk to.
The care staff not only do personal care, complex care, medicate, feed, entertainment. Sometimes I feel that one-to-one (for games, going out, having a chat, reading a book) would be good.
I know there is activity time. But I feel that some residents would benefit from one-on-one personal interaction.
Hello and thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, your feedback is really important to us here at Lofthouse Grange and Lodge. With regards to the concern you have raised around staffing numbers, I would be happy to speak with you about this – please do reach out to me or a...
We have had a very difficult year in contemplating whether or not to put my mum in care but the time came and for us unfortunately the first home we decided on just was not suitable for my mum's needs so we looked elsewhere and thankfully we found Lofthouse Grange. From the very first day, my mum settled in and was made very welcome by all the staff especially one staff member in particular. From that day on Mum has been treated with the most sincere love and respect that I see all the residents there receiving. The staff work very hard in making sure the residents are comfortable and happy and in my opinion, that’s what’s important.
Thank you to all the staff at Lofthouse Grange for making this care home a very happy and lovely environment for my mum to spend her days, and a huge thank you to the lady who looks after the entertainment and activities that all the residents absolutely love.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete your review. We really appreciate your feedback and this will mean the world to the team. Thank you!
I left my mum, who has Alzheimer’s and stayed at the Lofthouse Lodge for a week’s respite care. She was fine when I collected her and said everyone had been very nice. I received two calls while I was away which reassured me that she had settled in well. I will be booking her in again for my next respite break.
Thank you for your kind comments about Lofthouse Grange and Lodge. We are pleased you and your mum are happy with all care provided and that the staff are helpful and kept you with all information about your mum's well-being. It is good to hear you are pleased with the overall care and attention.
Dad was looked after well during his two-week respite. No problems with the staff, the food was good, and they looked after him. A couple of dads photographs went missing and are yet to be found. Overall happy with Lofthouse Grange.
Cannot praise all of the staff enough. Mum is treated with dignity and kindness. Have not seen her smile this much in a long time. Everything is excellent, not a single negative thing to say at all.
Hello, thank you so much for leaving a review and for your kind words. Our team at Lofthouse are so grateful to you for taking time out to write this review and we really appreciate the feedback. It means all their hard work is noticed. Best wishes.
I'm just sorry my mum didn't adjust to living there.
My aunt spent almost two years in the Grange before sadly passing away. She was so happy and well cared for there. The staff went above and beyond our expectations to make her comfortable in her final few weeks. I would like the staff and management to be thanked for making my aunt's final years happy.
Thank you so much for your kind words. You have summed up beautifully exactly what we wish to promote as a staff team to each resident and family at Lofthouse Grange and Lodge. It has been our pleasure to look after your aunty.
My aunty was a resident from November 2021 to October 2022. She was looked after very well and respectfully by the staff and enjoyed her time there until her death. I felt that she got the level of care and thoughtfulness that she would have had at home.
Thank you so much for your kind words. You have summed up beautifully exactly what we wish to promote as a staff team to each resident and family at Lofthouse Grange and Lodge. It has been our pleasure to look after your aunty.
I have found all the staff at this care home to be extremely friendly, helpful and caring making us as a family feel included in our mother's care. They treat my mum with dignity and respect her wishes. The standard overall is very good but due to pressures of staffing because of Covid-19 and fewer people wanting to work in the care industry, occasionally there are reduced staff levels despite them using an agency and employing new staff. The situation is very common in all care homes and is out of their control. I have worked in the NHS as a health care professional for over 40-years and would recommend this home to anyone searching for a safe, friendly and caring home for their loved one.
Was difficult during lockdown to get the communication going and updates on mum. Once we could visit within the home it was much better. The staff are so caring nothing was too much trouble I felt very reassured mum was safely looked after. In her final days, the staff were all there for mum and us. Thank you all for your support.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 August 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 30 Jul 2025
For Dementia Action Week 2025, our wonderful care homes and central teams raised vital funds for Alzheimer’s Society, a leading charity which helps provide support, information and research for dementia...
- 04 Mar 2025
Due to the cold weather this winter, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home have been getting creative with their plans and decided to bring the outside, inside! The Wakefield care...
- 28 Feb 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Orchard Care Homes has been selected as a finalist in not one, but two prestigious categories at the HealthInvestor Awards! As finalists in ‘Specialist Care...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

My name is Krzysztof Bialczyk, and I am the Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home. I have dedicated many years to the care sector, gaining extensive experience in managing residential and dementia services. My passion for providing high-quality care and support to residents has driven my career and led me to this rewarding role.
Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals living with dementia. I am committed to fostering a compassionate, safe, and stimulating environment for our residents, ensuring that they receive the highest standard of care.
At Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, my role involves overseeing the daily operations of the care home, leading and supporting our dedicated team of staff, and implementing best practices in care delivery. I work closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to create individualised care plans that promote well-being and enhance the quality of life.
I am proud to be part of an organization that prioritizes the health, happiness, and dignity of our residents. My goal is to continue building a community where residents feel valued, respected, and empowered to live fulfilling lives.
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