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It is a 78 bedded residential and nursing home in Nailsea near Bristol.
They care for people living with dementia with either residential or nursing needs from the onset of dementia to end of life. They also care for elderly persons with general nursing needs on the 18-bed nursing floor.
Care Provided by Sycamore Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 78 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Sycamore Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sycamore Lodge 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Barry O'Driscoll (Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
Room Information
- Single Rooms (78)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (78)
Sycamore Lodge Reviews (63)
Sycamore Lodge has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.259) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sycamore Lodge has 63 reviews.
My husband has Parkinson’s and Dementia and came in for rehabilitation from a 4-week stay in hospital. In just over two weeks, his mobility has improved and he is more settled in this environment. This is such a relief for me and my family to see he is so cared for. The staff are very happy and friendly and always ready to give a helping hand. They also spend time communicating with him about his life.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review; your kind words will be passed on to the rest of the team.
The meals are hot and obviously tasty as Dad finishes them every day. The lounge rooms are well-equipped, large and bright.
Thank you so much for leaving us this kind review. We are pleased to hear that your dad is enjoying the meals and his time here with us at Sycamore. Your lovely comments will be passed on.
The whole presentation seems really, really nice and friendly. Good feedback from the nurses, kept up to date. The staff are really supportive and friendly, coping quite well with Mum getting really anxious. Thankful for everything.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it.
The carers are doing the best they can, so friendly, so affectionate and loving.
This is the best place and I can't imagine my mum to be anywhere else.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will make sire they are passed on to the rest of the team.
Staff are friendly and caring. They understand Mum's needs and have endeavoured to get to know her over the months she has been at Sycamore. Phone calls are made to us when needed and keep us updated with medical information. We always feel welcome when we visit too, as the atmosphere is so relaxed. It's reassuring to know Mum is being looked after.
Thank you for your kind words; I will make sure that they are passed on to the rest of the team.
First-class service with very caring staff and a lovely team. My close friend was admitted for end-of-life care. The care received was compassionate and delivered by a dedicated team. The communication was excellent, and the staff were so knowledgeable every time we visited. I would highly recommend this service.
Thank you for your kind words, they will be passed on to the rest of the wonderful team.
He was only with them for ten days before he passed peacefully, and we were very touched by the basket of flowers they sent to his funeral.
Thank you for leaving us this lovely review; it really means a lot to us. It is a privilege to be able to provide this care for our residents, and we are touched by your kind words. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful Dad.
Since we were fortunate to get my wife into Nailsea as she was at a home in worle nr Weston, myself and my family are so pleased with the way she is being looked after, the whole experience has been so positive that our minds are at rest, only one word to describe the staff fantastic and so caring it seems impossible how to say thanks to you all and a great Christmas sincerely.
Thank you so much for leaving us this kind review, we are so pleased to hear that your wife has settled in. It is a privilege to be able to provide this care for our residents.
Where to start? On behalf of the the whole family, we can't thank the staff at Sycamore Nailsea for all their kindness, support and care, not only towards my Grampa but to all of those who visited especially my dear Gran who was there every day. Your work is extremely commendable. Each of you should take great pride in the strong caring humans you are. For all you have done and for all you do - Thank you.
Thank you so much for leaving us this kind review. On behalf of all of the team here at Sycamore, it is a privilege to be able to provide this care for you and your family. Your lovely comments will be passed on.
On behalf of my wife, I wish to express to all our sincere gratitude for the professional care, our general well-being, helpful kindness- just listening etc. that we have experienced. In addition, you are fortunate to have exceptional Sycamore people who in many instances have acted so kindly in many ways above and beyond the call of duty.
This is such a lovely review to read. The whole team feel privileged to be able to provide a safe, loving home for your wife. Your kind words will be passed on.
Overall, I am happy with the care my mother receives at Sycamore Lodge. The staff are very friendly and always have a smile for me and Mum when I visit. My only complaint is the way my mum's clothes in her chest of drawers are just crumpled up and not folded in an orderly fashion. Also, her chest of drawers are very old and tatty. Her room is kept very clean and the bathroom is always clean.
We are pleased to hear that you are happy with your mum's care here with us at Sycamore Lodge. Your feedback will be passed on to the rest of the team.
All staff are good and are always there when needed.
Thanks for leaving us a review; we really appreciate it.
The team are wonderful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review; we really appreciate it.
He received good humour and respect at all times, and as a visitor every day to him, I was welcomed by the staff.
The food consistency was tailored to his particular need.
Medical attention was always available.
Entertainment was organised.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate all of your kind comments about our service and our team; it really means a lot to us here at Sycamore.
Her general well-being has improved since she has come here, as I am able to visit her more frequently.
She doesn't want to move into another care home!
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review; we really appreciate it. Your kind words will be passed on to the whole team.
My husband was transferred from the hospital to the home in August 2022. He was receiving end-of-life care. The overall care is good, and the nursing input is excellent, with the excellent support of local paramedics and subsequent numerous visits to A&E - all excellent. My husband has improved and is now stable, and I believe the excellent support of the home and community services has supported this improvement.
Thanks for your review; this is great news. Our wonderful team strive to achieve the best quality of care for our residents and is so pleased to hear this. Your kind words will be passed on to everyone here at Sycamore.
Office ladies are extremely helpful and friendly.
The furniture in the bedroom looks warn and tied and needs attention.
The accents of some agency staff can create a barrier to effective communication with some residents, which leads to safety issues in some situations.
Overall, I have nothing but praise for the care and kindness of the full-time staff at Sycamore Lodge.
Thank you for your kind words. Your feedback will be passed on to our wonderful team.
My mother went into Sycamore Lodge last September (20) and her care has been excellent. All staff I have had contact with are cheerful and polite. Mum is kept busy with loads of activities to keep her alert and contented.
Very happy for my wife, she is with the best.
The staff love the residents and it shows, my dad always smiles when they come to talk to him. They are part of his family now.
During Covid-19, it’s been wonderful that we get a weekly video call from dad or when possible a socially distanced visit.
When mum died last year, the staff brought dad out to put a rose in the hearse, which was beautiful and brought many tears. And some staff came to Mum’s funeral to represent dad.
The staff go above and beyond their duty. Thanks, everyone!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 January 2026Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 14 May 2012Recipient: Sycamore Lodge
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Sycamore Lodge.
Meet the Team (3)

Barry qualified as a Mental Health Nurse in 2005. Prior to qualifying, from 2010, Barry worked across Acute and PICU settings as a staff nurse and manager and moved to the independent sector in 2008 working in a variety of quality and managerial roles. Throughout this time Barry had responsibility for a variety of setting including personality disorder, PICU, forensic pathways as well as social care environments including learning disability and nursing homes.
Barry joined Shaw healthcare in Oct 2021 taking up the role of Registered Manager at Sycamore Lodge. Barry is passionate about excellent service delivery and enhancing the care experience for our residents and families. Barry is also focused on staff engagement and experience believing that good care is only possible with a consistent and engaged staff team.
Barry is passionate about patient-centred care and multidisciplinary work to achieve the best outcomes for patients in our care.

Experienced manager, Commenced nurse training in 201 and post qualifying has worked in a variety of settings within the care home sector. Joined the team in March 2022 and has responsibility for managing our Nursing Dementia and Pathway 3 beds within the home. Lauren is passionate about clinical standards within nursing homes and palliative care.

Norica joined the team in November 2021 and has responsibility for managing the residential service, Norica provides a lot of mentorship and supervision to our new starters and is currently working towards qualifications within the leadership and managerial field.
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