
My father recently passed but has spent nine years in the care home in which he was very happy.Andrew S(Son of Resident/Service User)

We were so impressed with the quality of attention she received from all of the staff at Mill LodgeGeorge K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Comfortable room. Spotless. I consider I am now at home.Eric B(Resident / Service User)

My father recently passed but has spent nine years in the care home in which he was very happy.Andrew S(Son of Resident/Service User)

We were so impressed with the quality of attention she received from all of the staff at Mill LodgeGeorge K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Comfortable room. Spotless. I consider I am now at home.Eric B(Resident / Service User)

Mill Lodge specialises in elderly and nursing care, while also welcoming some residents with physical disabilities, for long-term care and for day care purposes.
Some of the more specialist needs that have been taken on by Mill Lodge's talented carers include people with motor neurone disease, Crohn's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Care Provided by Mill Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact Mill Lodge to discuss the fees further. These are fee guides.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mill Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mill 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
- Zenith Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cheryl Simpson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Visiting
- Mill Lodge relatives encouraged to visit at any time although arrangements may have to be made if relatives want to visit after 9pm.
Parking
- Mill Lodge has on site parking facilities. Mill Lodge has an automatic gate.
Mill Lodge Reviews (66)
Mill Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.616) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mill Lodge has 66 reviews.
My wife and I just want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all the kindness and love that was shown to my mum. It was a difficult time for her leaving her home and all she was used to, but so much love and caring thoughts and actions were displayed towards her, and she was very grateful for all that was done for her, and loved the banter of the staff and the way they made her feel special. We too are so very grateful for the way we were cared for, and the kind words and support that was given to us also. So thank you from our hearts.
Thank You for your lovely review, we always appreciate feedback and I will share this with the team. It was a pleasure to care for your Mum, her sense of humour and banter always kept us on our toes and made us smile daily.
I had a family member here who when I came to visit always praised medihah as being very kind helpful and loving. In there words "there is no one like her" which I totally agree. A gem to the business
The Home Manager, is proactive and supportive, and the whole home has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Thank You so much for the lovely review Ella Mae. Your Grandad is a pleasure to care for and we all enjoy spending time with him.
Communication is not good between the home and families.
On 7th December via a call to say "keep your visit short as your mum is weak" we discovered my mum was seen on 5th by a doctor and put on antibiotics for a swollen stomach. Immediately we reminded the nurse of her end of life care plan (From August 2022) to not go to hospital, but be made comfortable in her own bed. The nurse said he was fully aware of that but he had already sent her to hospital regardless.
My poor mum died that evening in a cubicle off A&E, in hospital with a folded blanket under her head. (No pillows available)
I was assured this will never happen to anyone else ever again. My mum had to die for the home to initiate training for end of life care.
PLEASE make sure this training is in place and that all staff comply with your wishes before moving your relatives here.
The home is clean with comfortable rooms and all the staff are very caring and efficient,
The staff kept the family up to date and helped sort out problems (due to my brother being very ill but still mobile) in a fair and understanding way.
He had nothing but praise for the home and staff, and we were reassured that he was looked after, with excellent care and respect.
Thankyou to all the staff, you are all brilliant.
Thank You very much for your review, the staff have told me lots about your brother and what a character he was. I'm sorry I never really got the chance to know him. It was our pleasure to care for him at Mill Lodge.
Mill Lodge is an excellent care home for people of all ages and disabilities. My mum recently passed away and she got the best care possible. Can't fault any of the staff or treatment towards my mum. The quality of care was out of this world. Thank you Mill Lodge for making my mums last few days as homely and peaceful.
I have visited now for around seven years, and I have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The home appears clean and warm and is a credit to the manager and staff.
Thank You for your lovely review, I will ensure this is shared with the staff team. It's always nice for our staff team receive positive feedback.
Thank you all.
Thank You very much for your kind words, I will pass these on to the team and Mar. It is always good for us to hear from familes and really do appreciate the positive feedback.
My father was diagnosed with vascular dementia in May 2025 and his mental capacity has diminished quite quickly. It was soon evident he was unable to continue living alone. He moved into Mill Lodge Care Centre on the 12th August 2025. He has settled in well and in enjoying his new home. The staff are always cheerful and attentive taking good care of my father's needs on a day to day basis. He is well fed and entertained enjoying occasional trips out with Mill Lodge staff. The Manager and Admin staff have been excellent , always helpful and understanding. I feel the rates charged are very competitive and the billing is easy to understand. All in all my father and family are enjoying a very positive outcome to my father's previous issues with trying to live alone and this is very reassuring to his family. I would recommend Mill Lodge as a good care centre to anyone considering residential care.
Thank You very much much for your kind words, I will share these with the team. As a new member of the team at Mill Lodge I am enjoying getting to know your Father and all the other residents and families here.
The staff, in all the departments of the home, became like family to both mum and myself and I was always made so welcome.
I work for the NHS and have worked in a care background for many years so I recognise high levels of care. I cannot stress enough my gratitude to all the staff for the care, devotion and friendship they gave my mum over the years, in short they saved her life and enabled her to live many more years than expected.
Thank You Very much for your lovely review, I will pass your kind words onto the staff team. I'm am very new to Mill Lodge and I am very sorry I didn't get to know you and your Mum better but all the staff speak very fondly of you both.
No complaints, for the previous manager, i think you need to check your records there was mountain of reports we had a complaint every day we have evidence of everything documented! the things you said to my mum if she carries on pressing her buzzer she will not be attended to i can post evidence if needed also all the bruises she had and please dont say its my mums fault because she's thriving now and not an issue like you made out and safeguarding was massively concerned hence the reason you had to get equipment that you should already of had but didnt for residents like my mum and paid for the 1-1 after safeguarding got involved which makes me speculate was due to fear because of how bad things were She was frail when she was at mill lodge if you want before and after pictures please believe the results show how better my mum is doing! I could go on and on but dont appreciate we never put complaints in or that you cared for my like you should have you didnt she wouldnt be here now if she stayed here.
Thank you for review, unfortunately I am unable to respond with any specific comments as I am very new to Mill Lodge and never met you or your Mum. I would be happy to have a chat with you regarding your concerns if you fell this will would be beneficial. If you would like to do this please do contact the home directly.
The care and support my mum has received since moving into Mill Lodge has been outstanding. She is so happy, she gets on so well with all the staff. Who by the way are the most caring people I have had the pleasure to meet. All the management team make you feel like one of the family when ever we visit mum. It was her birthday in September and when I arrived to pick her up for lunch she had lots of balloons and banners on her door, and cards from staff. It was wonderful to see. I also have to say the food is amazing just like mum likes. Thank you all for caring so much about my wonderful mum . X
Thank you very much for your kind words, we really do appreciate hearing from families and I will ensure I pass this on to the team.
We were told she would never put on weight but thanks to the award winning kitchen and lovely meals she gained 2 stone and that helped with her recovery
The staff went above and beyond arranging party's, day trips, not forgetting being her personal shopper, she did like her snacks!
We cannot thank the staff ( friends ) enough for all they did for her and the support we received as a family in her last days.
We were lucky to get a place here as we don't believe any other home would have shown the love and given the care she received. Thanks for all you did for mum and making us feel welcome and involved.
Dear Bernadette, Thank you for these lovely words. I have shared these with the rest of the team. We truly believe in looking after our residents as you would your family member. Mum is truly missed in the home as she was such a presence. Dexter also misses his breakfast bacon. :)
Our experience of Mill Lodge was outstanding.The care attention and dignity shown to our mum was beyond words. The respect shown to mum and the family was just amazing. We cannot praise them or thank every member of staff enough. We would not hesitate in recommending this nursing home.
Hello,Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to us to know that, during such a difficult time, we were able to bring even a small measure of comfort to you and your family. We truly did our very best, and we are grateful to have been able to support you in any way we could.
My Father Henry was a resident for 2 years until he passed on 23rd March 2025. I have to say the Care and kindness he was shown by everyone at Mill Lodge was amazing. He was comfortable and well looked after in his final months. His wellbeing was always their priority. As was my wellbeing they made everything so easy for me and his family and kept me informed about my Father's condition. I will be forever grateful to all the staff at Mill Lodge for looking after him when I couldn't. You all deserve medals for what you do and the way you do it. I would HIGHLY recommend placing your loved ones in their care.
It was our pleasure to look after such a gentle person at Mill Lodge. We know that a person's dementia journey not only affects them but also their family, and we try and aim to be there for the families too every single step of the way. Dexter and I will personally miss him on our daily walk...
Your care home has provided much care for our mum. You've shown kindness, and patience and you've kept us in the loop as her family regarding her care and her needs. Your willingness to talk to us is appreciated.
We try and aim to not only be there for the resident but also for their family members, too. We will continue to keep doing what we are doing and your kind words are much appreciated.
I found all the staff to be very caring and kind to my husband and kept him comfortable during his time there. The home is very clean and well maintained. I couldn't find fault with anything with anything within the care home.
Thank you very much. That is so lovely to hear. We are glad to know that we made his and your life a little bit easier when he was here.
I feel very fortunate to have found Mill Lodge for my elderly father. They provide a full range of activities for residents, including the odd excursion. The food and care are very good, including the cleaning and laundry. I've got to see my dad wearing someone else's clothes, something all of us would find important. I've come to realise that the job of a carer, in particular, requires a greater deal of care and skill than I ever thought.
Thank you very much for your review. We try and endeavour to give the best care to our residents. We fully appreciate honest feedback like this as it shows that there is still room for us to improve.
My mum sadly wasn't in Mill Lodge for long but the care and compassion she received from the manager and his staff was the best I could have asked for. I wish I had made the transition from her last care home a lot earlier, I would highly recommend this nursing home for your loved ones.
Staff very friendly, welcoming, efficient and caring. Mother is well cared for with understanding and patience. Very impressed with staff/resident engagement with activities and outings. Accommodation very clean as is clothing and linen. Excellent team effort.
Thank you very much for this compliment. We strive to work hard as a team to ensure our residents are looked after very well.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 27 Sep 2024Recipient: Mill Lodge
- 02 Nov 2023Recipient: Mill Lodge
- 11 Nov 2022Recipient: Mill Lodge
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Lodge
What types of Care is Mill Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Mill Lodge have?
There are 42 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Mill Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Mill Lodge to the centre of Bradford?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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