The Old Lodge Nursing Home

My son has been at Old Lodge since July and I have nothing but praise for them and he has been looked after. The staff are all very caring and professional. He is now moving to a nursing home nearer to us, as it was quite a way to travel. This is the only reason I am moving him, as it is difficult for family and friends to travel to visit him. I give my heartfelt thanks to all the staff at The Old Lodge; you have been outstanding with your caring ways. Thank you all again - you are brilliant.

My Dad has lived the last 3 years at The Old Lodge Nursing Home. The management team and highly skilled professional nursing staff provide exemplary care. The nurses cared for Dad with compassion and patience and showed him respect as the individual he was. Their patience was important as dad could be very trying at times but loving. The fantastic auxiliary staff provides fresh clean laundry, a spotlessly clean room, and very importantly for Dad, food that met his culinary expectations. An extra thanks to all the above people for the kindness they each extended to Dad, that of friendship shown in the times they stopped to chat to him, to share a joke, and above all to laugh with him. We believe this kindness and the exceptional care he received extended Dad's life enabling him to reach his 90th Birthday before he passed away, having lived a happy comfortable last few years there. I can recommend the entrustment of any loved one's care and happiness to these wonderful professionals.

My mother is getting wonderful care, and I have no doubt it has extended her life in a very positive way. I am so great full for the management and nursing staff of The Old Lodge. I’m living 5,000 miles away in another country, and I find it so easy to gain information, and I’m encouraged to have a FaceTime conversation with Mum. Thank you, Old Lodge.

My 101-year-old mother has been a resident here for two years. The Home is exceptional. Staff at all levels are professional, caring and highly skilled. It is an immaculate, happy, well-fed home. It is covid-free to date. The management works hard to strike a balance between maintaining the mental well-being of residents and the need to stay Covid-safe. Although my mother can no longer enjoy her daily family visits, I can spend time with her weekly by appointment, adhering to strict infection control. Carers are unfailingly kind; they facilitate video calls with family members and arrange individual activities for my mum in her room or just take time to sit and chat with her and keep her company.

Since my son has been at The Old Lodge he seems very happy and has come on in leaps and bounds, he is well cared for and looked after. The staff here are very professional, kind and understanding they go the extra mile for my son and me. In a month I have seen a great change in my son, he is clean, happy and well cared for. I highly recommend this care home if you want the best service for your loved ones.

The Victorians built an isolation hospital in the country, just outside Etwall, Derbyshire which has been transformed into a 5 star care home, for up to 40 guests, called The Old Lodge. I am an elderly gentleman who arrived here from hospital in March this year. The first thing you notice is that everywhere is spotlessly clean. Every room is cleaned from top to bottom every morning and all door handles and surfaces are sanitised. I have an adjustable bed and call button to request help 24 hours a day. It is a happy place with much laughter coming from the staff despite the unpleasant jobs necessary in this kind of establishment. The staff of different nationalities are extremely kind and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The catering is done in house and you always have a choice which is incredible when you consider what is involved. I would highly recommend this as a care home.

There is always someone willing to help if there is a need. Residents are treated with dignity and caring is personal and sensitive to each one. Facilities are good and cleanliness is paramount.

My mother was a resident in The Old Lodge Nursing Home from February 2020 until she passed away on March 2nd 2020. During her short stay at the home she was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care shown to my mum but also the other residents. We visited twice and day and always received a warm welcome from the staff and offered tea or coffee at regular intervals.

We were lucky to find The Old Lodge when my elderly mother came out of hospital in September 2018 needing nursing care. As I live in a different part of the country and cannot visit too often it was important for me to know that she would receive the care and attention she deserves. I need not have worried as the highly professional team at The Old Lodge have been outstanding, treating my mum with care, compassion, understanding and above all dignity. They are always on hand to answer concerns and keep me updated whenever needed. A special mention for the food on offer which is nutritional and varied and is home-cooked on the premises. Mum is very food fussy but I know she generally enjoys the menu which is not easy to achieve. Senior management, as well as the nursing and administration teams, have been exemplary so without hesitation I would highly recommend The Old Lodge to anyone.

They laid on a lovely birthday party for him a few weeks ago and when he died the staff couldn't have been kinder.

Thank you so much to everyone at Old Lodge for everything.

My mother was taken to The Old Lodge for respite care after being treated in hospital after a stroke and a water infection. Mum had always insisted that she never wanted to go into a care home, however, after the first day at The Old Lodge, she had decided that she wanted to stay! Sadly, it was a relatively short stay, during which she formed a close bond with all of the staff. Each and every one of the staff are kind and dedicated to their job and I could not have wished for a nicer home for Mum to end her days in. She was totally spoilt by the staff, who all fell in love with her, as she was a very sweet and loving old lady. However, her condition deteriorated and we were kept informed at every stage. After her sad passing, the staff all lined the exit as Mum was taken out, so respectful and it was incredibly touching. I can't thank the management and staff enough for the care and respect shown to Mum in her final days. I would recommend The Old Lodge to anyone at any time. Thank you.

My Auntie had the privilege of moving into Old Lodge for the last years of her life. I visited regularly at all different times and days and was pleased to note whenever I called, the level of care was exemplary and consistent. As a family we travelled a long way we were always made to feel very welcome and were offered refreshments every time. During the last week of my aunties life we virtually lived there. They kept my auntie immaculate, pain-free and as comfortable as was humanly possible respecting, her dignity the whole of the time. Not only were her needs met but so were ours. A constant flow of drinks, food, an honest up to date report of her condition and all our questions answered very professionally and sensitively. The matron led by example and came to see us regularly to make sure we all had our needs met and to answer any questions we had, at the same time checking my auntie was comfortable and pain-free. I can not recommend this place highly enough a wonderful place to live.

Our Dad had Parkinsons and was unable to do anything for himself, he was he was treated with such dignity. During his last weeks, he was comfortable and pain-free, he passed away with lots of love and care around him. It is a first-class nursing home and we can not thank you all enough.

Since moving to The Old Lodge my 97-year-old Father has had the most wonderful care. He has been treated with the utmost respect, kindness and loving care. The family is overwhelmed by the kindness shown not only to my father but also to us when we visit. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, and we appreciate it. We would not hesitate to recommend this home, and in fact, have already done so. A lot of work is being undertaken at present and this will only enhance the atmosphere of the home. My father's room is in need of refurbishment, but his care is of greater importance at this difficult time.

I would hand on heart recommend the Old Lodge Nursing Home to anyone and couldn't imagine my dad being anywhere else.

I cannot recommend the Old Lodge Nursing Home highly enough.

Medical care in the form of GP visits or A&E attendances have always been available when required. It can often be difficult to know when a chronic Nursing Home resident requires medical attention but staff at Old Lodge are particularly skilled in this regard.

Special thanks to the caring staff, we will never forget their kindness.

We cannot possibly thank the matron and all of the staff at The Old Lodge enough, for all of the loving care and attention that my mum received. She was happy and comfortable for the last few months of her life which is all a family could wish for.

She was, through extremely vigilant and attentive nursing care, kept free of pain and discomfort to pass away peacefully with family at her bedside.

You have all made what is a very difficult time, pass as smooth as it possibly could.

My mum went into The Old Lodge in May 2013 and is still a resident there. We moved her from another care home where she was not looked after properly and was in a very poor state of health when she arrived at The Old Lodge, but their care instantly turned her around to a more healthy person. From the day she arrived, the staff have given her the best possible love, care and dignity making her life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

The home has a very friendly and warm atmosphere and we can find no complaints about the set up there in Etwall. It's set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and has some fantastic views from most rooms looking out over the farmland. All the staff do their utmost to make residents and their families and friends who visit most welcome. Tea and coffee is always offered to visitors.

We can't praise the home highly enough. We would certainly recommend the home to anyone wanting the best quality of care for their loved one.

Thank you Matron and team.