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Care Provided by Willow Tree Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Willow Tree Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Veecare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Lejarde(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
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Willow Tree Lodge Reviews (40)
8.6
Willow Tree Lodge has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.568) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willow Tree Lodge has 40 reviews.
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Review from J L (Resident / Service User) published on 10 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I have resided here for many months and generally the care is very good.
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Review from B T (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The staff are wonderful, caring and look after my mother well. The activities coordinator is excellent and attentive. The room is unfortunately in a poor state with damp seeping through the ceiling and wall. This ruined one of my mother's pictures which hung on the wall. Just to give an example of how bad it is, paint peeling as a result. We have asked many times for it to be fixed and it has not. Also, her TV is not working at times and staff are not able to turn it on.
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Review from G W (Brother of Resident) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am very happy with the care my brother is receiving in the home. I find the care staff very caring and always helpful when I visit my brother. I am kept well informed of any problems regarding my brother's health.
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Review from Allison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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After a very bad experience with another care home which my Aunt and I were let down badly, this is so much better. She is very happy here. The staff are so caring with her as she has complicated needs. It is always clean and smells lovely. Throughout Covid lockdown, they always keep in touch with video calls to my Aunt. The staff make the home, not the furnishings!
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Review from J E (Wife of Resident) published on 21 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Patient, caring and hardworking staff.
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Review from Gerry H (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The management and staff are without a doubt some of the best and caring staff I have ever met. They look after my mum as if she were their mother. Exemplary care. I highly recommend this care home. Thanks to all of you.
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Review from Mick G (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Very friendly staff and my mother receives professional care at all times. I cannot thank the whole team enough for what they do. Very friendly and secure environment with activities to help keep her body and mind active.
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Review from P S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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The staff had a lovely attitude to all of the residents. My friend is very well cared for and he enjoys his stay at High Meadow. He loves the food at the home.
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Review from Sarabjit U (Friend of Resident) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My friend moved to this home about 3 months ago, at first found it daunting, since then found the home very comfortable. Staff are very friendly and the food here is excellent. The staff make you feel very happy and safe. The staff always make my friend happy, they treat me as though I am a resident here. I am always offered tea/coffee when I visit.
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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I feel more support staff is needed with activities as at the moment there is only one part-time member of staff, clearly not enough for 20 plus residents.
What lets the home down is the shabby appearance of the outside of the building (absolutely no kerb appeal). This lovely Victorian building has been sadly neglected, with dirty windows, old and shabby net curtains and outside windows and doors in bad need of cleaning and painting.
What lets the home down is the shabby appearance of the outside of the building (absolutely no kerb appeal). This lovely Victorian building has been sadly neglected, with dirty windows, old and shabby net curtains and outside windows and doors in bad need of cleaning and painting.
Pots full of dead and rotting flowers. So sad and demoralising for such dedicated and hard-working staff who give such good care to the residents.
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Review from Joan W (Wife of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The home is very well run and the staff are very caring towards the residents.
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Review from Sue H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mother has been here for just over a year and a half now. She was understandably anxious at first but settled well with the care, understanding and respect of the staff. She is encouraged to stay up in the lounge or dining room but respected if she really does want to go to bed. The manager works hard and aims to please with encouragement and support of the staff.
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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very helpful, kind staff. Mum always seems happy in the home. Her health has improved no end since being a resident. All in all a positive experience.
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Review from Gwendoline G (Regular Volunteer) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Having had a friend at High Meadow I still visit as I find the staff are so friendly and caring.
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Review from Debra J (Niece of Resident) published on 16 June 2017 Submitted via Website•
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We feel extremely lucky to have had my aunt at High Meadow with the kind and professional staff. She lived far longer than expected due to their dedication. She was kept clean, happy and comfortable. All the staff try their very best and I have nothing but praise for them.
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Review from A C (Wife of Resident) published on 15 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I would highly recommend High Meadow as a nursing home, nothing is too much trouble for the care of my husband and the residents. Unfortunately I feel they are understaffed but cope very well. The staff are very friendly and everybody seems to get on well.
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Review from Veronica B (Wife of Resident) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The care my husband received is excellent.
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Review from Marion W (Husband of Resident) published on 4 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am generally happy with the service but feel it could be improved with more staffing. Often one has to wait some time because the few carers have too many patients to deal with and other staff have too many jobs to do e.g. one person deals with maintenance, supervision of cleaning, bed making and the gardening.
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Review from Mavis C (Resident / Service User) published on 15 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I haven't been here long but I have been made to feel really welcome. The staff are really nice and kind.
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Review from Albert W (Resident / Service User) published on 15 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The staff are all excellent and work really hard, they make me feel better with their care they give. I have been here for a while and love it here.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 February 2025Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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