
excellent care and I always have peace of mind that he is being well-looked after at Leonard LodgeE M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have so much to be thankful for all that Leonard Lodge have done.Chris J(Son of Resident/Service User)

I would recommend to others most definately.Annette J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

excellent care and I always have peace of mind that he is being well-looked after at Leonard LodgeE M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have so much to be thankful for all that Leonard Lodge have done.Chris J(Son of Resident/Service User)

I would recommend to others most definately.Annette J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Leonard Lodge is set in a tranquil area at the back of the Hutton Poplars Estate, yet only half a mile from Shenfield town centre. Care workers provide first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in their Memory Lane Community. They also offer convalescent and intermediate care.
A team of highly qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care...
Care Provided by Barchester Leonard Lodge Care 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 60 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
- Advanced/Complex 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Leonard 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)
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
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Corina Popescu(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home Reviews (111)
Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home has 111 reviews.
Leonard Lodge staff and management are brilliant, always kept updated on things. The house is clean. My mum is always cared for. The staff are very polite and helpful. Very happy!
My husband has been a resident for 15-months. He was very difficult and aggressive when he went into the home, but staff coped well with his behaviour. He contracted Covid, was admitted to hospital, then I was told he was end of life on discharged back to the home. They nursed him brilliantly, and he recovered. I am very grateful to them.
Our family are very happy with the care that my father is receiving. The staff are kind and compassionate and are doing a great job in the current circumstances given the Coronavirus. We would have no hesitation in recommending Leonard Lodge.
My wife has been a resident at Leonard Lodge for more than three years. During that time, the care for her has been brilliant.
The management is excellent, and I have never been worried to leave my husband at Leonard Lodge.
Leonard Lodge has been recommended to us, and I am very happy with the decision made.
Dear Jennie, thank you very much for taking the time to publish us a review for Leonard Lodge. This means a lot to the staff.
With my uncle being ready for discharge from the hospital on Sunday, the manager, deputy and administrators at Leonard Lodge all worked tirelessly to facilities his safe admission. At 97-years-old, he was no longer safe at home with four care package visits per day, and we as a family, have peace of mind he is safe and well cared for. My uncle has settled in well and like his clean, comfortable surroundings and is very much enjoying home-cooked food. It has only been one week, but he has settled in and loved by all the staff. Thank you for making a hard time easier.
All staff great.
The staff have always been excellent. Mum is settled and happy she has settled well. The home and staff male you feel welcome which enables a good atmosphere. Mum always looks well cared for and dressed appropriately. They have a good understanding of her needs and her little ways.
My mother was a resident from August 2018 to July 2020 when she died of old aged at 98. From the day she arrived, she and all the family were treated with care, respect, and the staff always remained willing to help with anything required. The staff were all excellent, and our impression was of a very happy environment. Well done.
My wife is very well looked after in Leonard Lodge and the staff are extremely kind and caring with her. I can see she appreciates all their efforts. It is a calm and happy environment with enough things going on without being too much. We are really grateful to all the staff for their care and effort with her.
We had a lovely experience today to meet my mother in beautiful surroundings. It is reassuring to finally meet my mother in the open. She seemed happy and content.
The Leonard Lodge team have all been amazing looking after Dad. Their professionalism, kindness and caring have been outstanding especially at this unprecedented time. The inability to physically see our loved ones is so very painful but the team at Leonard Lodge have made it so much more bearable helping Dad on our Skype video calls, having chats on the phone and sending email updates. Truly grateful and thankful that he is at Leonard Lodge
My Mother in Law spent six months in Memory Lane at Leonard Lodge. During that time we all felt like we were part of a lovely family. The staff were incredible and took such great care of her. I would like to thank everyone for their sincere and genuine kindness and have no hesitation in recommending Leonard Lodge to anyone who is looking for a home for their relative.
My mother was so well looked after by all of the staff. She was treated more as a friend than a resident by all of the staff who were wonderful.
I am delighted that my family and I chose Leonard Lodge. All carers and staff are excellent. I couldn't wish for a better place for my husband.
After trying other care homes we were lucky enough to find Leonard Lodge. The staff cannot do enough for their residents. From the cleaners right up to the general manager. My mother started to look forward to life again and has started to eat properly from their restaurant-quality menu. Standards of care, consideration and cleanliness are second to none.
My mother was made to feel extremely welcome, as we all were on arrival and throughout her whole stay. She says she has a wonderful time, the staff were very kind to her and she made many friends. She was very apprehensive before her arrival at Barchester Leonard Lodge but within minutes, felt she belonged there, one of the family. She would not hesitate to stay with you again.
All the staff were very attentive, kind and caring. A well-run care home.
Mum only spent just over two weeks at Leonard Lodge but she was extremely well cared for. Staff were dedicated, cheerful and highly professional. We felt that they cared for the whole family. Thank you.
Mum stayed for respite with a view to stay for long term. Mum was very happy with the way she was treated but felt her room was too small.
Mum has mild dementia but is very mobile, she was always worried about not finding her way and getting lost. Perhaps some signs for lounges and restaurant from the ceiling. Also door numbers very small for old people with bad eyes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 February 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (128) & Events (3)
- 19 Jul 2026
The event brought together a colourful line-up of local stallholders, each bringing something different to the celebration. Carol's Cabin Cards offered handmade greetings cards and keepsakes, while John and Angel...
- 22 Jun 2026
Nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked cookies! Our residents gathered in the dining room for a fun, sensory baking session. We rolled up our sleeves, shared old family recipes, and...
- 22 Jun 2026
We had the absolute sweetest visitors. Three adorable 9-week-old rescued kittens stopped by to spread some joy and brighten the day for our residents .From gentle cuddles to playful antics,...
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (8)

I started working at Leonard Lodge in 2001 and this year will receive my 20-year Long Service Award. I commenced as a registered nurse and moved into the Unit Managers position in January 2002.
As well as being an RGN I am also a qualified Mental Health Nurse. My keen interest in dementia care means that I work very closely with relatives and health care professionals to ensure that we are providing the very best personalised care for each of our residents.

hello, My name is Zheira and I am a registered nurse here at Leonard Lodge.

My name is Lynn and I lead the Activities Team here at Leonard Lodge.
Since working at Leonard Lodge I have dedicated myself to ensuring that each of our residents can continue to partake in the hobbies that they have enjoyed for years. It is important that all of the residents here have access to life enriching, fun and social activities.
The whole home supports my team and I to organise activities, events and entertainment tailored to every residents preferences, abilities and needs. Each year we have a fantastically full calendar, and we look forward to the future when we can invite the families of residents to join us in the home again.
I am married with two children and two rather annoying rescue cats. I lived in Italy for a number of years and love all Italian food, especially when somebody else cooks it for me! I love to read, especially crime novels. I am a regular theatre goer with a passion for musicals. I like to sing and dance (albeit badly!).

Hello, My name is Angela and I am part of the activities team here at Leonard Lodge.

I have worked in the care sector as a Nursing Home Administrator for the past ten years. I very much enjoy working in an environment where we can make a difference - each and every one of us - to our resident's daily life.
I worked in London for the first six years of my career as a Records Clerk with the British Medical Association. I was fortunate enough to meet Prince Charles who was our Honorary President, at a Grand Ball held in his honour. I then progressed to being the Records Officer at Gray’s Inn.
I now have a lovely granddaughter, who takes up a lot of my spare time and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I have worked at Leonard Lodge since the doors originally opened. I started as a Laundry Assistant and have worked my way up to Head Housekeeper. I pride myself in ensuring a clean, fresh and inviting environment for residents, visitors and staff.
I have also received my 20 year Long Service Award, which was presented at our anniversary party.

Hello, My name is Allison, my mum is a resident here and I decided to become a volunteer so I could spend time with Mum whilst also supporting our residents.
I have have been busy working with the home to ensure the residents can live their best life, I have been instrumental in setting up a Leonard Lodge coffee morning which takes place every Thursday at 10 am. The coffee morning is free to attend and everyone is welcome. There is always free tea, coffee and cakes.

Hi, I am Corina, the General Manager at Leonard Lodge.
I have 10 years of leadership experience gained from nursing, residential, and dementia care services in the UK. I have a strong track record of improving care homes, achieving positive CQC outcomes, and leading multi-site operations across Essex and London.
Throughout my career, I have developed expertise in regulatory compliance, safeguarding, clinical governance, and operational management. With a background as a Registered Nurse and senior care leader, I am passionate about person-centred care, staff development, and continuous improvement.
I strongly believe that people should be cared for holistically, taking into account what makes them who they are as individuals. Building meaningful relationships with residents, staff, relatives, and external stakeholders is extremely important to me, as I believe working in partnership is essential to delivering the best possible outcomes for everyone involved in the home. I also see myself as a strong advocate for residents, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care, particularly those who are unable to communicate their needs or those living with dementia. I take pride in supporting and empowering others to be the best they can be within their roles, creating positive and high-performing teams.
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