Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home

340 Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3QQ
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9.5 72 Reviews
  • Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home, Wakefield
Part of the award-winning Orchard Care Homes group, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home is a residential dementia care, residential care and respite care home in Wakefield.

The care home has two communities: Lofthouse Grange, which provides 24-hour residential care, and Lofthouse Lodge, which specialises in caring for people living with dementia. Both of these communities have a dedicated team on-hand to support your loved ones, and visitors can pop in to say hello any time they'd like.

Fun activities and events are always happening at the Wakefield care home; including visits from alpacas, arts and crafts and local entertainment. Why not get in touch to book a visit?
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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 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 What's included?

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)

Contact Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (88)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome anytime.

Parking

  • Free on-site parking.

Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home Reviews (72)

9.5

Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.497) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from Stella N (Resident) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The food is always well cooked, the meat, in particular, melts in the mouth. It's hot and well presented.
When nobody is looking I've been known to lick my plate after stews as the gravy can't be wasted.
The staff are always friendly and polite. I look on them as my friends not just cooks. Keep up
the good work. Well done.
Reply from Jennie Wright, Care Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for leaving such a lovely review. I’m delighted that the food meets your expectations and that the staff are seen as friends.

Kind Regards,

Jennie Wright,
Care Home Manager.
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Review from Liz S (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a solicitor specialising in the legal affairs of very elderly clients. I have visited very many care homes over the years and I can honestly say that Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is the best. The staff are super friendly, helpful and unflappable. Whilst I am not at crisis point yet with my 85-year-old
mother, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge would be the only care home I would consider.
Reply from Jennie Wright, Care Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for the lovely review. We're delighted to hear such lovely feedback and do hope you visit the home again. Kind regards, Jennie Wright, Interim Care Manager
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Review from Margaret K (Wife of Resident) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Husband complained of chest pain's, Lofthouse Grange acted quickly to get him the right medical help. They sent a carer with him to stay with him in hospital and kept me in touch at all times. I had been discharged from hospital myself that day and was unable to help. I felt confident that everything
was being taken care of and that was a great relief.
Reply from Kirsty James, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you felt your husband was looked after quickly in what is a scary and emotional time for all concerned. It is also gratifying to hear that the carer was able to keep you well informed throughout and that this enabled you to feel confident that everything was being taken care of. Kind regards.
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Review from Alan G (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everything good, just have a problem with clothes going to get washed at laundry i.e. Clothes going missing most of all underwear and (pants and bras) lost count of pants bought and none in her drawer. Slippers missing, sandals missing, family photos in lovely frames gone missing, all reported to staff.
I
understand it must be very difficult things getting moved but everything is marked with her room number.
Reply from Kirsty James, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Lofthouse Grange and Lodge. We are grateful for all feedback and comments in relation to our service and are disappointed to learn that you are experiencing on-going issues with laundry. I can advise that we will be taking your concerns further and investigating the comments that you have made.
Kind regards Kirsty James, Home Manager.
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Review from Anthony C (Son of Resident) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where do I start? Every aspect of my late father's care was attended to in the most efficient, timely and caring manner. Every member of staff was kind, considerate and treated Dad (and the other residents) with the utmost respect and courtesy. They are a credit to their profession and to the company
- my father was privileged to spend his last days here. Thank you.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff, in general, are very caring, helpful, trustworthy and lovely.
The events team are always organising and fundraising - especially Halloween!
My mum is very happy living here.
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Review from David R (Regular Volunteer) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was a resident of Lofthouse Lodge from November 2011 until April 2014 and because I was so pleased with the care he received there, I applied to do some voluntary work there. Upon acceptance, I started in November 2014 and am still working there presently.
Reply from Kirsty James, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeWe are delighted that you have taken your time to write your perspective on our home, David, and to leave a positive review. As you experienced when your father was in the home, we strive to provide the best care possible for all of our residents and their relatives that come to visit, and I am very pleased that you now volunteer in our home.
Kind regards, Kirsty James, Home Manager.
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Review from Andrea O (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum was taken to the care home at the beginning of February, she had the onset of dementia. My mum's care, while she was in the home, was brilliant. Any problems were ironed out very quickly and the quality of care from the care assistants was fantastic. We would like to commend all staff for the
way they looked after Mum. Superb! Sadly, my mum died on 24th October.
Reply from Kirsty James, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. The staff strive to provide the best care possible and have each resident's person-centred care at the heart of what we do. As a home, we very much enjoyed getting to know your mum during her time with us and we would like to once again offer our sincere condolences to you all.
Kirsty James, Home Manager.
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum is really happy living here. She is always saying how clean the place is. The cleaning staff and laundry staff do a fantastic job. The activities staff are great and do a wide variety of activities which my mum loves to join in with.
The carers are all really nice and very caring and I am really
happy with the home.
I think the care home manager could be a little more friendly as most of the residents and families don't know who the manager is!
They could just do with more carers instead of using agency staff.
Reply from Kirsty James, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, all feedback is greatly appreciated and I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. We are pleased to read that you are happy with the home for your mum, as we strive to provide the best care possible and have each resident's person-centred care in the heart of what we do. There is a full range of activities that meet all the different likes and interests of our residents and if you have any other suggestions, please let a member of the team know. I apologise if you feel that I haven't been as visible as you would like, I've taken this on board and I will ensure that I take the time to make myself as approachable as possible.
Kirsty James, Home Manager.
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Review from Janet F (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was a little unsettled when he first went into Lofthouse Grange but thanks to the patience of the staff he has now settled in and is happy there.
Reply from Kirsty James, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, all feedback makes a big difference to our home and the staff and I will be sure to pass your comments onto them. We are pleased to read that your father is now settled into the home, the team strive on making all residents feel as at home and as comfortable as possible.
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Review from Grenville H (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't believe how wonderful the home is. My 94 year old mum spent the last few months of her life here, in a warm world of care and love.
I can't think of anywhere she would rather have been.
A brilliant atmosphere, fantastic staff, and the place feels like 'home' What more can I say.....book me
in now!!
Reply from Janet Richards, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeThank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate the feedback. We are pleased your mum was comfortable living at Lofthouse and that you find the home to be warm and pleasant. We are glad your family felt supported by the staff at the home and our thoughts are with you all. Sincerest condolences from all the team, Janet.
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Review from F E (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would pick this care home for respite every time. Staff could not do enough for my dad and me. They made it feel like a big family, so welcoming. I can't thank you for all. What a home, if I was to go into a home it would be this one.
Reply from Janet Richards, Home Manager at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeThank you for taking the time to leave this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we get. We strive to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents, involving and supporting their family as much as possible and we are pleased this has been your experience.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.497)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.497) out of 10 for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.497 for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (95 Goods x 4) + (23 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 298 Ratings = 4.497
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 Aug 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Krzysztof

Krzysztof Bialczyk

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2021

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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