Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home

London Road, Woolmer Green, Knebworth SG3 6HG
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  • Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home, Knebworth
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 courtyard with a ornamental fishpond.

The home has an excellent inspection rating, looks to implement any modern methods and technology that can improve the lives and well-being of residents and follows person-centred care packages tailored to individual needs.

Staff maintain a sensitive attitude towards the concerns of loved ones, work hard to assure that admissions are as stress-free as possible and that new residents are made to feel welcome and at home.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1754
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1854

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)

9.7

Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.693) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home has 89 reviews.

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Review from Tania H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Father in law was here for only a week before he passed away.
The care was very good. I would definitely recommend.
Reply from Sarah Gibbs, Community Liaison Coordinator at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential HomeThank 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.
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Review from Gary B (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I like Monread Lodge ref my mum's care. We are all singing off the same song sheet and I know she is in safe hands.
Reply from Sara Gibbs, Client Lisaon Co ordinator at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential HomeThank you for taking the time to provide a review. We are delighted that you and your mother are happy at our home. We share all the feedback with the entire team as it helps us understand where any improvements can be made so we appreciate the effort on your behalf, thank you.
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Review from Chris W (Friend of Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the staff very helpful and caring, they do an excellent job.
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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My Dad is very well looked after by all the nursing staff and carers.
The food he is given is very good and on all the times I have been there he has eaten everything and will always say it is very nice.
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Review from Joyce F (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent - no problems. Very friendly staff.
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Review from Linda O (Wife of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Very satisfied with the care. Staff very nice and caring. Thank you very much for looking after my husband.
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Review from Steve W (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have seen Monread Lodge improve considerably over the two years my father has been there. The staff and manager are friendly and caring. The premises are kept clean, with good maintenance. My only reservation is laundry, clothes go missing or Dad has other's clothes. Every effort is made to make sure
Dad is well cared for.
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Review from Charlotte R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely to see grandad happy in his new home.
All the staff I met were friendly and chatted as we met.
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Review from Martin B (Husband of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I can only say what a great bunch of staff here. Their attention to the individual's needs is outstanding. If I ever have a question that needs answering, its never too much trouble. I'm kept informed of any changes that have happened/need to happen. The care and food are very good.
Reply from Maggie Wallbridge, Home Mananger at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential HomeThank you, Martin, for all of your kind words. I will feedback your comments to the whole team who will be delighted.
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Review from Anthony L (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very good, kind, compassionate, professional and understanding.
The bedroom is a little tired and the ensuite bathroom.
I understand these are due to an overhaul soon.
Mum can't participate in the activities so I can't comment on that.
I like watching the wildlife through her window.
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like that the home is quiet and serene.
Reply from Maggie Wallbridge, Home Mananger at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential HomeThank you, Antony, for taking the trouble to submit a review. Our staff team work very hard and your comments are very much appreciated.
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Review from Ann P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with everybody who works at the home. The facilities are very comfortable and nice, the staff are very pleasant and helpful.
Reply from Maggie Wallbridge, Care Manager at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential HomeThank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, our team will be thrilled by your comments.
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Review from P W (Friend of Resident) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visit once or twice a week. The environment seems good though the staff are noisy in the corridor sometimes! Some staff are extremely pleasant and helpful, others vary. My friend is confused so cannot help with this survey. I cannot comment on value for money as I don't know the cost. Overall, it
has improved. I don't know management to comment.
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Review from Ruth W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with my mum's care. She is very happy here and all the staff are caring and helpful.
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Review from Ian R (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Clean, safe, a bit basic in terms of common rooms, little weekend activities, excellent food and friendly staff.
Reply from Maggie Wallbridge, Care Mananger at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential HomeThank you for your comments Mr Rawlings and your kind words. I will ensure I pass these back to the staff who will be delighted.

I take on board your other comments and just wanted to add that Monread is about to embark on a large refurbishment, which will include the communal areas of the home. The work should be completed in early 2019.
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Review from Stan A (Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have been here a month or so and have really enjoyed my stay so far. The staff are very helpful.
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Review from Julie (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad came to Monread two months ago.
He is very poorly with Parkinsons and Dementia.
While being here he has been given the utmost care and respect from the lovely carers, management and housekeeping team!
He doesn't get much pleasure in life, so to know he is being looked after means so much to
our family.
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Review from F B (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband is very happy here and is well looked after.
He enjoys the food and staff are so kind.
They keep him very clean. No complaints.
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Review from Christine B (Niece of Resident) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home is a wonderful superb home for my cherished Aunt, it is more like a hotel.


The carers are always very kind, friendly and have the time and are not rushed off their feet, unlike other care homes I have experienced. I am very impressed with all the activities

they always have regularly at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home, quizzes, art days, regular live singers. The activity ladies are God sends and a joy and such assets to the care home who make my Aunt's stay at Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home most enjoyable in providing the best care to them.
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Review from Barry P (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very experienced staff. Caring staff and a very well run home. They cared for mothers every need.
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Review from Pamela A (Wife of Resident) published on 20 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband went in quite poorly and came out after 5 weeks able to walk a bit with a frame.
The staff were always cheerful and obliging.
Management very helpful.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.693)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.693) out of 10 for Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.743 for Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (160 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 210 Ratings = 4.743
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monread Lodge Nursing & Residential Home is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 Feb 2024

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (6)

Lisa

Lisa Andrew

Job Title: Home Manager

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

Niki

Niki Milo

Job Title: Clinical Lead Joined: 2026

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

Tracy

Tracy Maxwell

Job Title: Business Administrator Joined: 2023

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

Lucy Brown

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2020

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

Linda Broadbent

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator Joined: 2020

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

Katie Ayres

Job Title: Lifestyle Assistant Joined: 2026

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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