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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.
I am pleased to we now have a new manager, welcome, thank you for our weekly newsletters which are informative and let us know what's going on while visiting is restricted.
Visited dad today, he was very happy and pleased to see me. Three members of staff had arranged a fun day, magic, music, sweet trolley with old fashion sweets, to name a few activities, followed by a buffet party lunch. Staff dressed up and made it a very exciting place to be.
Thank you for all you do.
We all had an amazing time at the Fun Day and it was so lovely to see so many smiles. Fun had by all!
Thank you once again for your review.
This home was the right choice for our mum. She is happy, healthy and the staff couldn't be more friendly and welcoming. They have also taken good care during the COVID19 lockdown arranging virtual face to face with our mum.
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.
From our initial visit right to the end my dad was treated with the utmost respect and care. My dad spent a year at Monread before sadly passing away. It was hard for us all, my mum whom he was married to for 60 years became very poorly so with a heavy heart dad went into care due to his dementia. When my mum passed away the staff were so loving and came with my dad to the funeral. My dad knew who we were right to the end and was as happy as he could be in the situation, he was always pleasant to the staff who in return showed how much they cared. A special mention to the Community Liaison Coordinator who was amazing throughout, nothing was too much trouble. Also to the Knebworth Court staff and the Manager and the Deputy Manager who were fantastic with my dad's hospital stay. My dad sadly passed away at Monread and the respect and dignity that the staff showed was incredible. My dad was treated as a person in his own right, not just another resident. Also a special mention to the Activities Coordinator who was wonderful.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Monread Lodge. We are delighted that you were so pleased with our care and services. We share all of the reviews and feedback with the entire team, who loved having your Father at our home. Thank you once again for all of your lovely comments.
Friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities in terms of quality of beds. Food seems to be enjoyed and is made soft for those who struggle to chew. Home is clean without the smell of disinfectant that pervades many care homes. Only areas of concern have been the turnover of managers and, maybe related, poor response to emails.
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.
All precautions have been taken, our questions were answered swiftly and professionally.
Moving the main meal to the evening is a good move. We know Dad now eats properly.
Due to visiting restrictions, the staff have been wonderful, allowing us to video-call with Dad. It reassures Dad knowing we are there, once lockdown is lifted will we visit.
Thank you team, you have all been stars.
Thank you for your very kind words. Such tough times for us all and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.
I was expecting my father to be nursed as he was very unwell, so was taken aback at the lack of nursing, as it is a Nursing Home. They never met with us to put together a personalised care plan to meet his individual needs and things were piecemeal. We never felt confident they understood his health needs which were not that difficult to deal with. They said they did not have the nursing capability/capacity to care for him as they had staff shortages. He was made to leave the home after 3 days, after becoming unwell and needing to go to the hospital. The management/nursing staff did not treat him with dignity, but the carers did and they were lovely and caring towards my father and looked after him well. I was so upset when they would not let him back and so were the carers but we found a wonderful Nursing Home close by and they gave him Gold service in the few days he was with us, which restored our faith as we realised it was the best result for him in the end as he received amazing care.
Having now read your review, I am sincerely sorry that your experience at Monread Lodge fell short of the standards that both myself and the company aspire too. Having now spoken with you and making you aware of the change in management, I hope you feel that I listened and I took on board your comments.
Mum is not always an overly sociable person but, with the attentiveness and cheerful attitude of all the staff and carers, she settled into a nice room quickly.
There have been many activities and entertainment over Christmas, along with all the extra effort of the staff in putting up the decorations and fantastic tree, making it a special time.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us on yours and your mother's view of our home. We are delighted that you are both happy and your feedback is shared with the entire team which helps us understand what we are doing well and where we might need to improve. Thank you for taking the time to review, we really appreciate it.
Mum was admitted to the hospital with lung problems and various other long term conditions and it was felt that the best thing for her would be 24-hour nursing care. My brother and I visited several homes in the area, but Monread Lodge seemed to tick all the boxes for us and right from our initial visit, when we were shown around and spoken to in a very caring and professional manner, we decided this would be ideal for Mum. Since then, the care she has received has been absolutely superb. The room Mum has looks out onto a field with trees so she doesn't feel shut-in. All the staff are very caring, and whenever I visit, there always seems to be a happy atmosphere there. I would definitely recommend Monread Lodge.
We love having your Mum with us, she is a delight. Thank you once again for your kind words.
We looked at quite a few other care/nursing homes for my brother who had been poorly. After his last admission to hospital, it was decided that he could no longer live at home on his own. Monread Lodge ticked all the boxes and on entering, we straight away felt at home. After only a few weeks, my brother decided to sell his house and live there permanently until he died.
Thank you for taking the time to review Monread Lodge. We value your feedback and share it with the team as it helps us all understand how our approach is working and any areas that need improvement. We all miss your Brother very much. Thank you once again.
Our Mum was only with you for a few days, but she was far more comfortable and less anxious than she had been in hospital or rehab. Every member of staff was so incredibly kind, helpful and supportive. She was made very welcome, and it was a relief to have her at Monread. You were wonderful to us when she died suddenly, and the whole family is deeply grateful. We loved our Mum so much, and she was so appreciative of your kindness and the relative peace she enjoyed in your care. Thank you.
Thank you once again for your kind words, we appreciate it.
The staff were amazing, especially during the period before and after his death. They were respectful, caring, compassionate and made a terrible experience easier to bear. I cannot praise them enough for their sensitivity at a difficult time and their professionalism.
I would recommend Monread Lodge to anyone looking for care for a loved one.
Thank you all so much for making my dad's last days, peaceful, comfortable and safe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review of Monread Lodge. We are happy that you were so pleased with our care and services. We share all our reviews with the team which helps them understand the impact of all their hard work. Thank you once again for all your comments.
My Mum was at Monread Lodge for approximately one month as we wanted somewhere as safe and homely as possible for end of life care following a short illness. We looked at three homes and selected Monread Lodge as we immediately liked the homely feel of the place as soon as we entered. The staff, who discussed our needs for Mum, were very sympathetic to our situation and made us feel instantly at ease. The single floor quadrant layout of the facility was also very appealing and they gave mum a bright, sunny room with some view of the garden which sits in the centre of the quadrant. The staff, although very busy at times, were attentive to her needs and very caring towards her. Having Mum at Monread Lodge gave us the peace of mind that we could go home at night knowing she was in safe hands and the ability to visit at any time day or night allowed us to see her whenever we wanted. Big thanks to everyone for making her last days so much more comfortable, both for Mum and us as a family.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us on your view of our home. We are delighted that you were happy with Monread and your important feedback is shared with the entire team which helps us understand what we are doing well and where we might need to improve. Thank you for taking the time to review, we really appreciate it.
In terms of environment, the bedroom was perhaps a little tired but we were impressed it was repainted directly prior to his stay. For his needs at that point though, it was perfectly adequate. I think if he had been there longer-term, better access to a bath would have been desirable. Also, the little doorstep to get from inside to the courtyard was tricky to negotiate with a heavy wheelchair and it was sad to see residents that might have been able to independently go outside on a fine day in their wheelchairs, were unable to do so un-aided because of the doorstep problem.
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 in the process of putting in ramps into the courtyard so that the access will be much easier. We are also gradually refurbing all the bedrooms. Many thanks once again for your review.
It's clearly the best place for her to be. Our sincere thanks to the staff for providing such a lovely place.
We are really pleased to have Mum back with us as she brings a smile to our faces too. Thank you once again.
Very satisfied with the complete care of our father. All staff, carers and nurses are very friendly, respectful and caring. A very welcoming environment. Thank you for making this transition to a nursing home so seamless.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted that you are happy and your feedback is shared with the entire team which helps us understand what we are doing well and where we might need to improve. Thank you for taking the time to review, we really appreciate it.
Monread Lodge provides a warm, welcoming, homely environment. It includes a full range of facilities with the conservatory, garden and coffee lounge being much appreciated. The chickens are especially intriguing and unusual.
The care of the staff is second to none. From the Manager down, all are very approachable, considerate, caring and take great pride in their work. There is a full programme of entertainment which mother enjoys, although she would like more songs from the shows! No pleasing...
From the perspective of a regular visitor, it is always a pleasure to go into the home and be greeted by staff and it gives me great comfort knowing that in her twilight years, she is being so well cared for. Thank you Monread.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We provide this valuable feedback to all our team which helps us enormously. We are delighted that you and your Mother are happy with our care and facilities and we look forward to continuing to provide our high standards of care. I will sort out...
The service received from the team from start to finish was excellent, nothing was too much trouble and the level of care was exactly as we had expected, my father was looked after brilliantly and wanted for nothing. He was encouraged to get involved in some social activities which he enjoyed and his experience in the home did bring a smile to his face when he had just been discharged from a two-week stay in hospital. Food was great (I stole a bit of scampi - couldn't resist) and the nursing staff caring, patient and knowledgable.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us on your view of our home. We are delighted that you were happy and your feedback is shared with the entire team which helps us understand what we are doing well and where we might need to improve. We loved seeing your Dad enjoy the Rock and Roll...
We are very happy with Monread and it did not take very long for my dad to settle in. He seems happy there and well looked after.
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.
My brother has been ill for some period and the family have struggled to find suitable care for him. He has recently moved to Monread Lodge and the level of care that he is benefiting from has made all the difference. The staff are kind, warm and engaging and the benefit of it being a nursing home is immense. The home itself is bright and clean and I am very happy to recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We provide this valuable feedback to all our team which helps us enormously. We are delighted that you are happy with our care and facilities and we look forward to continuing to provide our high standards of care. Thank you once again.
There are various activities that are provided and some lovely common areas for the residents to sit. The home is always kept clean and tidy whenever I visit.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us on your view of our home. We are delighted that you are happy and your feedback is shared with the entire team which helps us understand what we are doing well and where we might need to improve. We love watching our new addition of chickens too. Thank you for taking the time to review, we really do appreciate it.
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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