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The home takes pride in a non-discriminatory service, which respects freedoms of choice, dignity, respect and confidentiality.
Bedrooms are en-suite and nurse call systems are in place to allow access to the skilled and friendly team throughout the day and night. Occupational therapy is...
Care Provided by Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 22 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)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fee depends on the room availability and the dependency of the resident
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Northcourt Lodge Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Northcourt Lodge Residential Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Revathy Jayakumar(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Visiting
- No visiting restriction
Parking
- Inhouse parking available
Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (61)
Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home has 61 reviews.
Friendly staff / good atmosphere.
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Our Mother moved into Northcourt lodge in November, She has been very happy here and very well looked after, we come and see her twice weekly and they are always happy and playing games. We are very happy with our Mother being here.
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Mum enjoys all of the activities that Northcourt provides.
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Myself + My husband and brother are Very happy with the Care Provided to our Sister
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My aunty now into her 90s and with dementia unfortunately but still treated with respect and dignity each and every day and what more could you need knowing your loved ones are cared for and still remain here due to the wonderful care of the manager ( Revathey) and her delightful staff , THANKYOU as always for what you all do .
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I'm very grateful granddad is at North Care is at Northcourt Lodge. A caring, friendly team they have the residents at the heart every minute of the day. They help granddad as best as possible to be comfortable, sitting/sleeping while eating/drinking. Always such a lovely tone of voice with him. Thank you.
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We never had reason to experience care homes up until now, when we were forced into making a decision. We have found Northcourt Lodge to be friendly, sensitive and caring. There is a pleasant homely feel and it has fulfilled what we were looking for.
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The 'extracurricular' activities are varied and relatives/friends are regularly invited to join in.
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Since the move she has really thrived, much more so than in her previous home. She is always clean and dressed and as long as she is well, she is always brought downstairs during the day to join in with the activities. I know that a particular staff member buys jigsaws just for her as these are really the only things she still enjoys doing. She has gained weight again as the food served is more like home cooking.
All the staff are very caring and kind. They work hard to engage with all the residents, not an easy thing to do as they can all be challenging at times.
My mother is approaching her 100th birthday and I can honestly say I don't think she would have survived without this home. The care is personal and kind and really I can't think of anything I would change.
This is an excellent care home. My husband was there for several weeks and received the best possible care. The home is clean and nice, the staff are friendly, patient and hard-working. The food is excellent, the lady chef and menus are great. Activities are provided by a wonderful activity manager, a lot of entertainment on a daily basis. This is a family feel to this home. My husband has been moved to another care home (residential one) as he is mobile as the Northcourt Lodge is a nursing home that is more suitable for people with restricted mobility. I am very grateful to this care home.
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Very friendly helpful staff who put myself as a family member at ease. Nothing is too much trouble. They treat the resident as I would like to be treated. The room is clean and warm with a lovely outlook onto communal gardens.
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The few care homes that I have been in have not been as welcoming as Northcourt Lodge. The care and attention they give every resident is heart-warming to see, and you know your loved ones/friends are being well cared for, plus you know when you leave your loved ones they are being cared for, which takes away the worry when you are away from them. The staff here are amazing, nothing is too much trouble and it's a lovely feeling to have such honesty and transparency rarely found. Well done, you are amazing and the best place for any resident to reside.
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My sister has had the best care from the team there, care is based on each individual's personal needs, their likes and dislikes, my sister has improved health wise lots since being in their care to the point she needs new clothes due to putting on weight, she looks so happy and content whenever I get to visit.
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My auntie has had amazing care from the team and management, she is treated as an individual, so they do what is best for my auntie. The care has been amazing and my auntie is so well cared for she's put on weight and she is looking healthier, I thought I lost my auntie prior to moving to the care home but they have brought her back with all their care and I will always be truly grateful to the home and their staff.
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The staff at Northcourt Lodge have made my wife feel welcome and all the staff have made myself and the family visiting feel comfortable and welcome. Such cheerful people working there. I would recommend this care home.
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Always welcoming, very clean, my aunt is well looked after and I am always informed or notified of anything that may require my consent. The staff look after their residents with the upmost care and attention.
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My mum has been a resident at Northcourt Lodge since January this year. I visit regularly and have always had a consistently positive experience. All staff members are kind, caring and great at their jobs. Mum is very happy with her care and has become much more relaxed and content, despite her significant difficulties and complete lack of mobility. The team working is impressive and staff clearly enjoy working there. They will always take time to speak to me and to Mum when they go by her room. No request is too much trouble no matter what they are in the middle of. Mum is positively encouraged to join in activities and enjoys the sociable elements of life at Northcourt Lodge. This year the team has arranged a wonderful garden party for residents, their families and friends. This was enjoyed by all and very well attended. Only this month they organised a Christmas party with entertainment, food and guests. It was great fun and the staff joined in even on their days off.
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She has everything she needs, including a TV and radio in her room. There are activities every day in the lounge and the activity lady goes to all the bed bound residence to give them one to one time.
The rooms and corridors are very clean. The beds are changed regularly and my mother is always extremely clean and well fed.
I have nothing but praise for all the staff at Northcourt Lodge and am grateful every day that my mother is there.
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My mother has been a resident at Northcourt Lodge for 2 years and her care has been excellent throughout this time. The staff all treat her with dignity and respect and whenever she has needed nursing input for various health crises, this has been provided with kindness and professionalism. Northcourt feels like a family and all the staff contribute to this feeling. Thank you to the whole team!
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Northcourt Lodge also goes above and beyond in reference to events, they have put on a couple of amazing events this year, including a lovely Christmas gathering with a singer plus a local choir to come in and sing carols.
I am truly grateful for the wonderful experience that my dad is having at the care home and peace of mind It gives me knowing that he is safe and comfortable.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 June 2019Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (6)

“Revathy has been with Northcourt Lodge for the past 13 years, the past 10 as our Care Home Manager.
She leads, mentors and supports our wonderful care team, ensuring that the deliverance of care is second to none.”

“Jenny is our talented Chef at Northcourt Lodge who has been working with us for the past 15 years to ensure residents enjoy a varied menu whilst focusing on their nutritional needs.
Please feel free to come in to try our food!”

“Ileana is our breath of fresh air who puts our residents at the heart of everything she does. She gets to bring new experiences to the residents and plays a large part in creating the friendly, open and supportive environment that is so important to our happy home.”

“Lisy is one of our dedicated and experienced Clinical Leads. This involves administering medication and supporting senior carers and carers to ensure residents receive person-centred care in accordance with their assessed needs and plans of care.”

“Known as the beautiful one by our residents’ families!
Gyanu is passionate about delivering person-centered and relationship focused dementia care.”

“Karna works alongside several members of the care team at Northcourt Lodge to ensure that we deliver the highest standards of care we can.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home
What types of Care is Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home have?
There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Reading?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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