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You're all amazing , what a fantastic team .Sally S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Absolutely fabulous care home. Staff could not be more caring with amazing managementC T(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Thank you Monread, keep up the excellent work!S E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

You're all amazing , what a fantastic team .Sally S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Absolutely fabulous care home. Staff could not be more caring with amazing managementC T(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Thank you Monread, keep up the excellent work!S E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Monread Lodge can provide residential, nursing and dementia care to the elderly, with up to sixty-four en-suite rooms available, all ground-floor accommodation for the ease of those with mobility concerns, and private parking and gardens.
A dedicated dementia unit named Knebworth Court was opened in October 2010 offering 16 appointed en-suite bedrooms. Residents can enjoy a spacious conservatory, choice of comfortable lounges and a dining room. There is also a central...
Care Provided by Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential 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
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Andrew (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home Reviews (89)
Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home has 89 reviews.
The home is always clean and tidy. Residents all look cared for. The staff are all friendly, cheerful and caring, always busy with attending to the needs of residents. The food is really good. Overall, the atmosphere is calm and inviting, residents are included in activities. Laundry service is good - clothes returned clean and neatly pressed. A really first-class care team from the top to the often forgotten cleaners and kitchen staff and maintenance.
I came here with a broken leg and received immediate help with all my needs, including help in walking, also, many other things from the helpful and cheerful staff.
My Dad was lucky enough to be sent to Monread Lodge Care Home from hospital for palliative care, and even though it was a short stay due to his ill health, I have to say that the care he was provided during this time was really great. Having to send a love one to a care home is a stressful point in people's lives but knowing he was in a place where he would be looked after so well makes the transition that little bit easier to deal with. I can't speak highly enough of the team at Monread and I appreciate everything they did for my Dad.
Despite my initial reluctance that my husband should go into a care home, he was transferred to Monread Lodge when his health and mobility deteriorated such that I couldn't care for him as I used to. However, I needn't have worried. My first impression of Monread Lodge was of the warm and friendly atmosphere and the lovely staff who were so caring for my husband. He had quite a few health problems, but the staff always acted very promptly and professionally whenever an episode occurred. I have nothing but praise for them.
Thank you, team Monread.
Very pleased with what I experience on my visits.
Many thanks for taking the time to review us and thank you for your kind words. We think Mum has settled really well at Monread and has made so many friends. Mum also loves getting involved with the activities which is lovely to see. Thank you once again.
Overall, I am really pleased with the standard of care from all carers. The facilities are very good, the hygiene is very good. The catering seems great - my husband is not complaining! I'm overwhelmed by the reception we have on visiting. If I phone it's never inconvenient. The staff always make time to speak with us as relatives. My husband recently returned to Monread from the hospital and reportedly said 'I am glad to be home', which for me says it all. He is happy here!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Monread Lodge. We are delighted that you are pleased with our care and services. We share all of the reviews and feedback with the entire team, who love having your Husband here at Monread. Thank you again for all of your comments.
Kind, lovely staff at Monread made my aunt's stay just what was needed for two weeks respite after a fall. It was easy to speak with her on the phone at regular intervals and there was a real family atmosphere from the friendly staff. Thanks to all the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We value your feedback and share it with our whole team as it helps us all understand how our approach is working and any areas that need improvement. We are delighted that you were happy with our home and we enjoyed having your lovely aunt stay with us. Thank you again.
Mum was so happy after her stay. She smiled for days! She was clean and tidy and I could tell she had been well looked after. We were so impressed we’ve booked again! I would definitely recommend Monread Lodge for respite care.
Thank you for taking the time to review Monread. We are so pleased that you and Mum were happy with Monread and we are looking forward to seeing Mum again soon. We provide this valuable feedback to all our team which helps us enormously. Thank you once again.
Moving Mum into this care home was the best thing we could have done, she is positively blooming in Monread and it shows. She lives in lovely surroundings, with attractive decor more befitting of a country house hotel. She has made a new best friend with whom she enjoys meal times and there are plenty of activities during the week to keep her mind and hands busy. Mum is very happy, likes the staff and neither of us have any complaints.
Thank you very much for your lovely words Janetta and we totally agree with you that Mum seems very happy here especially since making a lovely friendship that you mentioned. As you know, they seem inseparable. which is so lovely to see and watch daily. They really do look after each other. Thank you once again for taking the time to review Monread.
My mum went into Monread Lodge for three weeks of respite care after my dad passed away. All of the staff were so kind to her and helped get her strong enough to return home. The staff kept is in touch with FaceTime calls and photographs of her enjoying activities. I can't thank everyone enough for the kindness and care they gave my mother, especially the liaison coordinator who helped me organise her stay at such a difficult time. I would recommend Monread Lodge without hesitation.
Thank you so much for your very kind words. Your mother is a remarkable lady and we loved having her here at Monread and seeing her gradually get stronger again so that she could return home. We know that it was a very difficult time for you all. Thank you once again.
Caring staff. Fantastic facilities.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our home. We are pleased that you are happy with the care and services we provide and we will share your valuable feedback with the entire team. Thank you once again.
After my brother being in other homes, we feel this nursing home is the best organised, caring and informative, he is happy and well stimulated.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We value your feedback and share it with our whole team as it helps us all understand how our approach is working and any areas that need improvement. We are delighted that you are happy with our home. Thank you once again.
My husband has been in Monread since October 2020. At one point, due to Covid was given end of life diagnosis, wonderful staff nursed him back to full strength. Cannot praise them highly enough. If I have a criticism, it is rectified straight away.
Thank you for reviewing our home. We love having your husband here with us as he entertains us all and he loves to have a dance and pose for a photo as you know. Thank you once again.
Dad came here in June 2020 from another care some (we pulled him out after complaint). Monread Lodge looked after Dad with the utmost care and love. We lost him on the 15th of January 2021. I would recommend this care home.
Thank you for your kind words. We miss your dad dearly and he will always be remembered by everyone.
My mother was very unhappy about going into a care home, but since spending two weeks at the Lodge is very complimentary about it. The only complaint was that the porridge wasn’t as nice as mine, but I only have to make it for one person. Everyone was very helpful and kind.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Monread Lodge. We are delighted that you were pleased with our care and services. We share all of the reviews and feedback with the entire team, including catering, so we will do our very best to improve on the Porridge. Everyone loved having your...
My mum stayed for two weeks respite as my dad was in hospital. All the staff were so kind, lovely and caring and looked after her so well. The Community Liaison Coordinator came for the initial assessment and also made sure she was at the care home when my mum arrived for her stay which was great as my mum remembered her so felt more comfortable about being left. Overall I was so happy with the care home and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review our home, Kate. We really enjoyed having your mum stay with us. The team will be delighted to learn how happy you were. Thank you once again.
Since moving into Monread Lodge, my mum seems a lot happier. She is more involved with daily activities instead of staying in her room all the time. I also find it so much easier to phone her every day and love our video calls, which we did not get from her last care home. The weekly newsletter is also lovely to read and nice to see all the happy faces in the photos. I do feel that I am included more with what is going on within the home.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, Teresa, and for your kind words. Mum brings a smile and a laugh to all our faces daily and we are so happy she is with us. We provide all feedback to all our team. Thank you once again.
My mother has settled well into Monread Lodge and now seems very happy in herself, as she was unhappy in her previous care home. My mother tells me that she is well looked after by the staff and she finds them very kind and helpful. I would like to thank all the staff for making my mum feel so welcome and for looking after her so well and making her feel safe and happy.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We adore having your Mum here as she brings a smile to everyone's face daily. It is lovely to see that she has settled so well here at Monread especially as she wasn't happy in her previous care home. We will continue to enjoy the stories that she tells us and the laughter that she brightens Monread with. Thank you once again.
The staff all seem to be friendly and caring. Contacting Mum by phone is easy and an update on how Mum's doing can be readily obtained. Overall, Mum seems happy - and that's the main thing!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 February 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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)
- 04 Mar 2026
At Monread Lodge care home, every Wednesday brings a special visitor: Sasha, a gentle and well loved therapy dog. Her owner, Brian Tansley, rescued the Border Collie two years ago...
There are no upcoming events for Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home.
Meet the Team (6)

Lisa is the Home Manager at Monread Lodge. Lisa has a wealth of experience in the NHS and healthcare.

Niki has just joined Monread Lodge as Clinical Lead. She has a wealth of experience in the NHS and Social Care.

Tracy has been at Monread Lodge for 3 years. She started as a receptionist and moved into the Business Administrator role after a year. This was her first role in care, having previously worked in different accounting roles, including for the local authority.

Lucy has been at Monread Lodge for 5 years, having previously been a carer; she stepped back into the kitchen after working in catering for many years before that.

Linda has been at Monread Lodge, heading up the Lifestyle team after being a carer for many years before that.
She is passionate about organising meaningful activities and events for all the people who live at Monread Lodge.

Katie is one of the newest members of the Monread Lodge Team, joining the Lifestyle team. Katie enjoys organising activities, events and special occasions for the residents.
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