
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 92-year-old father spent the best part of a year at Mill Lodge. Throughout his time there he was consistently well cared for. He began eating regular meals, put on weight and enjoyed the company of the other residents who, like the staff, were friendly and welcoming. I was kept informed about my father's welfare by phone and email and was able to visit at any time. Thank you for caring for my father in his final year. The quality of care he received whilst at Mill Lodge was excellent.
Hi Mark, your dad has left a void in Mill Lodge, especially in the Bronte Unit. Despite his comorbidity, you could still see his caring and gentle nature. We are absolutely delighted to know that we have made an impact in your father's life, especially in his final year.
Mum is content and comfortable at Mill Lodge. Her room and clothing are clean. Staff are friendly and consistent. I am contacted if there are any issues or concerns with Mum. Meals are prepared to meet Mum's needs and likes.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We always aim to achieve better delivery of care to our residents in the home. I am glad to hear that your mum is content and comfortable at Mill Lodge.
So far we have had a positive experience at Mill Lodge, all staff have been friendly, helpful and respectful. The facilities at the home are excellent as well as the trips and activities that are offered.
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review. This will help us ensure that we are always aiming to deliver the best care to our residents.
This is not a hotel, but a homely environment, where all are welcomed.
Staff do their utmost to deliver individual care and support to families.
Thank you for caring for my dad in his final year.
Thank you so much for these lovely words. Yes, you are right. We are not a hotel but we aim to have a homely environment. A home away from home. And we are proud of that!
My mum has been poorly now for a week in bed. The carers (all of them) have been so nice and caring and attentive to Mum and my family. Mum's room has been kept clean every time we come back. The staff come in and have my mum smiling and checking she is comfy. The kitchen staff are very accommodating too nothing too much trouble which helps us as a family cope with what is going on with Mum. So big thank you to all.
We have always stated that we are with you in this journey. A familiar face can sometimes provide comfort and respite when you don't know how long the journey is going to be.
Mum has only been here a week, having come from another care home. Can’t believe how much better she is, more chatty and eating better. The staff seem lovely and caring, and Mum seems more stimulated than in the other place - so glad she is here!
Thank you very much for this lovely review. We are so glad to hear that we are making a difference in Mum's situation - no matter how small it is.
To the staff at Mill Lodge, I salute you!
Thank you so much for these nice words. Your father was part of Mill Lodge family and we will never forget him. He was a character and we adored him.
Everyone is kind and they really care about all the residents. The home is always clean and fresh smelling. There’s a daily menu for meals each day out on the notice board and information of loads of events for the residents and families. It’s a brilliant place for anyone wanting care and contentment in knowing their family member is properly cared for.
Thank you so much for these kind words. We treat all of our residents individually according to their needs and figure out what works best for them. We ensure that all care given to our residents is personalised.
Mum has been in Mill Lodge for 3 weeks. In that small amount of time, she has allowed showers and personal care. More importantly, she is eating again. She has dementia so it's difficult but she really is at home. I cannot praise the staff enough for the way they have cared for her and understood her. She is no longer distressed. She is calm and settled and I can sleep at night. What a wonderful bunch of nurses and carers. Their manager is fantastic.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We adore your mum here at Mill Lodge and also her cheeky sense of humour! Not to mention that sometimes she puts us in our place. Our aim is to treat each person as an individual, find out what their quirks are, and we build our relationship with them from there.
We were so impressed with the quality of attention she received from all of the staff at Mill Lodge - the cleaners, nursing assistants, nurses and particularly the care home manager. He made my mum feel very special. In return my mother formed a bond of friendship will all of the team at Mill Lodge. She would sing "You are my Sunshine" as the staff brought her morning papers, she called them all angels as they dressed her, changed her bedding, brought her medication and meals and spent time with her, listening to her stories. We were particularly inspired by how the care home manager and senior nurse worked with his staff. He was always patient, calm thoughtful and attentive to my mother's needs, as he was with all the residents, and was able to give them time and help, as was needed, in a timely fashion. My mother's final days were spent without distress or pain with family members sitting by her bedside until passed away quietly.
Your mum's positive outlook on life resonated with all of us here at Mill Lodge. She was a one-of-a-kind lady. Though she may not have spent a long time with us, but she has definitely left an indelible mark at Mill Lodge. Thank you for sharing these nice words with us.
Management and staff are all welcoming and keep you informed of what's happening at all times. Very clean and tidy. My family are satisfied with Mum being in a place that cares and that Mum likes too.
Thank you very much for this review. We always make sure that relatives are part of the resident's day-to-day life as much as possible.
Regards.
Cheerful staff and always helpful and pleasant.
Comfortable room. Spotless.
I consider I am now at home.
Dear Eric,
We have replied to you in person. Thank you very much it means a lot to us especially coming from a resident.
Mother has been at Mill Lodge for over 4 years. Did brilliantly during Covid. We have never had any concerns. Staff are caring and the home is always clean. Management is open door and willing to discuss any issues.
Hi Ian,
Thank you. It is nice to know that the management approach of open door policy is working very well and that the management team is very approachable.
My dad has just entered the nursing home Mill Lodge. As with any end-of-life care it's hard to take a step back and leave the emotional attachment to one side. At this time I know they do their best for my dad and all at the home. It's getting the balance right and on that front, I cannot complain. The management and staff have all done their best to help me understand. As long as my dad is looked after to the standards that form part of their daily routine, I am happy to recommend this home. No problems.
We aim to ensure that, at this point in your dad's life, he has nothing to worry about and work with you and the rest of the family to ensure that we deliver the best care your dad deserves.
It doesn't smell and is nice and clean. I know my husband is getting the best care. They always inform me if my husband has anything wrong - can't fault Mill Lodge.
Thank you for your very lovely comment. We have looked after your husband for a few years now and it is our pleasure, we treat him like our own family member as we do with all of our residents. I am really pleased to hear your good feedback on our home.
I went to see my aunty for her birthday, the staff made sure we were following government guide lines as regards PPE. My aunty looks well, the staff all seem very friendly. The place seems clean and tidy.
Thank you for your positive comment about Mill Lodge.
Absolutely outstanding care with Mill Lodge, if you are looking for options in Bradford you do not need to look any further. My dad has been a resident here for 2 years and the quality and service of care is fabulous. He is well looked after, always clean and tidy whenever I speak to him but most importantly, he often tells me he is happy and comfortable at Mill Lodge.
Thank you very much for the kind words. We aim to deliver the best care to our residents no matter what the circumstances are. I am very pleased that after 2 years you see the consistency in the approach to your dad's care and I'm glad to know that he is happy and comfortable at Mill Lodge.
My father was placed in Mill Lodge on palliative care and was given no more than 13 weeks to live, nine months later, he has passed. The support and care given to him have been way beyond my expectations. This has given him extra time and improved his well being. The team has gone through extreme difficulties with COVID, but have done a fantastic job of looking after him, making him happy, comfortable and supported.
It was our utmost joy and pleasure to look after your dad. He was a character and a gem. He certainly made us all laugh and have very fond memories of him at Mill Lodge. We are glad that we made a small impact in his colourful and well lived life!
Mum came to Mill Lodge for palliative care. I had been recommended Mill Lodge by a family member and spoke to the manager who was very helpful and we arranged the admission. We have a very large family and the home accommodated all the visits we needed to make. The staff were so friendly and made us feel part of the home and the process in these difficult times. We had many conversations with the nurses and staff and we always felt like Mum came first. Sadly, Mum passed away but we cannot recommend Mill Lodge enough. All of the visitors said what lovely staff the home has.
Dear Sandra,
Thank you very much for the nice words. At Mill Lodge, we know that family members are integral to the care of our residents especially on their last few days in life. We are glad that despite what the family has gone through, we were able to provide you with comfort and re-assurance.
Sincerely,Mar Bitor (Home Manager)
Our aunt was a permanent resident at Mill Lodge Care Centre from March 2021 until she passed away in December 2021. We visited her about 4 times a week and always found her to be very contented and happy with her lifestyle. She frequently commented: 'I couldn't have wished for a better place to stay and the food is lovely !'. We thank the management and all the carers for their loving care, attention and thoughtfulness given to our aunt during her stay.
We always aim to make sure that our residents find a home away from home at Mill Lodge. Your aunt was such a character and it was our pleasure to look after her.
Sincerely.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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