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Accredited by the Veteran Friendly Framework, the home offers comfortable en-suite bedrooms, modern communal lounges and plenty of space to relax. Rated ‘Good’ by CQC (December 2025), the home provides residential dementia care and short-term respite care, making it the perfect care home for...
Care Provided by Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Nesfield Lodge 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
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Pickering(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Visiting
- People wishing to visit the home can visit at any time of the day this is 24 hour service and a staff member will be happy to support you
Parking
- Free on-site Parking.
Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home Reviews (45)
Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home has 45 reviews.
The staff are all very friendly and obviously my mother is very happy with the care she receives. She likes the music sessions and loves singing along with the other residents. The food is good quality and coffee, tea and biscuits are supplied regularly.
Can I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to complete the review on Nesfield Lodge. Your kind words about the very friendly staff are great to hear and I will pass these on to them. Myself and Nesfield are happy to hear that your mother is happy with the care that she is...
Always a lovely welcome from all members of staff. Any queries or concerns are swiftly dealt with. Mum always seems happy, clean and well cared for. Mum recently had a short stay in hospital and I was kept fully informed at all times day and night and can only extend my gratitude for this. Residents are treated as family and this shines through at every visit. Would highly recommend Nesfield.
Thank you Sandra for your kind words about Nesfield Lodge and the way that you see the home and how the staff are welcoming and attentive to keeping you informed. I will pass this on to all the staff in the home.
I have found all members of the staff team at Nesfield Lodge to be friendly and caring. They are approachable and happy to listen to suggestions. Excellent relationships have been built with all staff. They are attentive to residents' needs and arrange activities to support and stimulate residents.
Thank you for the time you have taken to review our care home and the lovely words that you have expressed around the friendly caring staff team. I will surely pass this on to them. Kind regards.
Food - undercooked food after 12 weeks still not right and the manager had to take pictures from family on how to cook our mam's 'go to meal' as kitchen staff sent out shocking food.
The place was filthy and we recorded wiping her room out and I presented the filth at the 2nd meeting at the council offices.
Mam dressed in wrong clothes and then back to front/inside out - witnessed by intensive team.
Loads more and pictures/videos to back this up. After 12 weeks we got the dreaded call she had fallen and is now in hospital with a broken hip.
Avoid this place - the investigation is ongoing and papers involved.
After four years of anxiety and confusion at home, I have never seen my dad so peaceful, content and relaxed. He loves it here and doesn't want to leave!
I was recommended Nesfield Lodge by my father's social worker. I was in need of a week's respite from my 24/7 caring role and was advised that the home is particularly suited to dementia sufferers. I arranged a visit and found the staff to be very attentive and caring. They genuinely seemed to care for their residents and my decision was swayed when one of the residents told me that she used to be a carer herself in the home and now lived there - definitely a great recommendation. The home even has a pet chicken in the garden. It is bright and welcoming but its main asset is its staff and management.
Throughout this difficult time during COVID-19 and not being able to see my mother I have been at ease knowing she is getting all the care she needs. They have done so much to keep the residents occupied and safe. I cannot thank them all enough for what must be very hard work and risking their own health to care for everyone. The staff really deserve a lot of credit. Thank you.
I can honestly say that in Mum's time at Nesfield, I did not have a single fault to find with the level of care and compassion shown to Mum and indeed to every resident. The staff at Nesfield treat residents with dignity, and as individuals and their care and happiness is a priority for each and every member of staff.
My mum was my whole world, and she deserved the best of everything - she found it at Nesfield Lodge. There are no words to express the level of gratitude I have for the amazing people who have become dear friends.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield 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 could never...
My mum could not be happier and she loves the food.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield 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 very pleased to hear that you would...
My husband went for respite for a couple of times since his diagnosis of dementia in February 2019. The place is clean and staff are so caring. He has been looked after so well, that the next time he goes for respite again, I don't have to worry about him. I would definitely recommend Nesfield Lodge.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield 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 very pleased to hear that you would...
The staff were all friendly and kind and very supportive of both my mother, myself and my sister. This continued throughout her time there and during and after her sad death. I can't thank them enough.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield 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 found our staff...
We found Nesfield Lodge to be one of the best we visited. The staff are friendly, hard-working, caring and treat residents and their families with the respect they deserve. My mum-in-law settled in very quickly because of this and is very happy there.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield 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 very pleased to hear that you found our...
I feel my mother is content in Nesfield Lodge. It is, in abundance, happiness and inspiration.
Always keep you informed of any problems, very quick to inform you in emergencies. I can't fault the home or staff. My father is very happy in the home which makes it very reassuring for me.
Many thanks for the lovely review. I’m delighted to hear such glowing feedback and that your father is happy. Many thanks, Laura Pickering, Care Home Manager.
My experience with Nesfield Lodge has been nothing less than exceptional! The care given to my sister for the past three years has been excellent. The sign outside the office which reads 'Our residents do not live in our place of work. We work in their home', well said!! My sister considers Nesfield Lodge as home and she is treated likewise. From the head management down, the staff treat the residents as if they were family. I live 3 thousand miles away and I'm very happy my sister is where she is.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield 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 feel that the...
Dad was in Nesfield Lodge for over two years. We found staff lovely, caring and friendly. They work hard and care for all the residents to a high standard. Dad has dementia and can be challenging but the staff were always great with him. He always looked smart and clean and loved the garden and hens. He would still be there now if he hadn't of fallen and broke his hip whilst in hospital. We would recommend Nesfield Lodge to anybody needing a care home.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for our home, Nesfield Lodge. All feedback is greatly appreciated and I will be sure to pass your comments onto the team, they will be very pleased. We strive to provide a high standard of care for all of our residents and I am pleased to read that you found this for your dad while he was at our home.
The staff at Nesfield Lodge are caring, compassionate and proactive. They will insist on what is right and necessary for residents from community nursing teams and Gp's. Our relative was safe in their care. However, there were significant constraints when community services were required and when non-prescription treatments were required as they were unavailable- need urgent review.
We are appreciative of your feedback.
Best wishes
Each time I visit, usually Thursday, the staff are very polite and I feel welcome.
I am so pleased that you feel our staff are doing a good job.
We do work hard to do our best and make sure our residents and their relatives are made to feel welcome and at home.
Thank you again.
Kind regards.
Nesfield is a very caring residential home. The staff treat the residents like family members and go out of their way to keep them happy.
Thank 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 and we are glad this has been your experience.
Whenever I visit the home I receive a friendly welcome from all staff - information given is required regarding residents, staff always helpful and treat all residents equally, unless resident isn't in the right mood. He is always well dressed and looking smart, clean clothes, sometimes wearing a tie, laundry service is very good - items usually hung in the wardrobe. Food and variety of food really good. Help given again if required, not pushed or forced to eat of they don't want it. Dining and lounge area clean and comfortable - looking very smart after the decorating, individual rooms excellent.
Thank you for your honest feedback Josephine. Our team are dedicated to providing the highest possible level of care to all our residents and their families and we are pleased to hear about your experience with us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 September 2025Good
- 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 (1) & Events (0)
- 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)
- 15 Jul 2026Recipient: Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

My name is Laura Pickering, and I am the Home Manager here at Nesfield Lodge Care Home in Leeds. I started working at this Orchard Care Home in 2009 as a Night Care Assistant. I was promoted to a Senior Care Assistant, then Deputy Home Manager, before becoming Home Manager in 2017.
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