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Earls Lodge Care Home in Wakefield is part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family and is a place where everyone truly has a life worth celebrating. The home provides a warm, inclusive and supportive environment in which residents are respected, valued and supported to live meaningful lives.
High-quality residential care, dementia care, palliative...
Care Provided by Earls Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Earls Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Earls Lodge Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Strong Life Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Sinclaire(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
- We are a Veteran Friendly Care Home registered
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2017
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Visiting
- Visiting is from 9am to 7pm
Parking
- Car parking available front and back of the building
Earls Lodge Care Home Reviews (102)
Earls Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Earls Lodge Care Home has 102 reviews.
Mum is happy here and has some lovely relationships with the staff who are always happy to help. Mum been happy means so much
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your mum is happy at Earls Lodge and that you always receive such a warm welcome from our team. Knowing she has built such positive relationships with our staff means a great deal to us. Thank you for your kind words and for placing your trust in our care.
My mum has been here 4 years and I have to say she has been very happy and well cared for, the staff go that extra mile to make sure she is comfortable, this last couple of weeks my mum has declined quite a lot and everyone at the care home have been very supportive of my mum and I , some even going that extra extra mile with us , I will always be grateful for making not just mums but my experience pleasant, knowing I can go to work and not be worried because all staff really do care.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to know that your mum has been happy and well cared for over the past four years. We're especially grateful for your recognition of the team's support during this difficult time. Supporting both our residents and their families is at the...
This care home is brilliant. My wife has settled in nicely and is quite happy here. The staff and management are all incredibly nice, and nothing is too much trouble for them. If ever I have to go into a care home, Earls Lodge would be the one for me.
Thank you so much for choosing us and trusting us with your wife's care. Your review is lovely and we really appreciate you taking the time!
Following a series of accidents at home last September and hospital treatment, Dad was admitted to Earls Lodge for a period of assessment. This was a difficult time, made more comfortable by an expert team. Dad was treated with utmost respect and kindness by people who understood that this was a time of great change for him. The level of care and kindness is overwhelming and was extended to us also. At first, we found his room to be stark, but since his permanent residence was confirmed, we have been encouraged to bring in some of his own furniture, and this has improved his surroundings.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is appreciated and will help potential residents and their loved ones make a decision to come to Earls Lodge.
I find the Staff very friendly, attentive and very caring. They treat the Residents with respect and kindness. Nothing is too much trouble.
My Dad is very safe, he's well fed, and very well looked after which is a comfort to both myself and my sister.
From a family members point of view, I take the lead when it comes to Dad and his care needs. I feel very well informed about all aspects of his care, and I'm kept updated with any issues that might arise on a day to day basis.
I wouldn't want my Dad to be anywhere else.
These people are genuinely very caring and show lots of love and affection. Not just the Carers, but the Managers, House Keeping, Kitchen Staff and the lovely Administrator. What a lovely team at Earls Lodge.
Thank you for your lovely words on your review :) We are very happy that you feel safe and comfortable with our care, The team will be happy to see your review :) x
Looks after Dad well. All staff are approachable, meet all dads needs. Thank you for looking after him.
Thank you for your review :) I will pass your review to the team.
As a family, we can come and visit mum and enjoy family time, and when we leave, we know she is in a safe, friendly, caring environment.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we appreciate your comments.
What a lovely home my mum resides in. She is well looked after. Thank you for everything you do.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really pleased to hear that your mum is well cared for and happy at Earls Lodge. Your thanks will mean a great deal to our team.
I've always found staff to be pleasant and helpful.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your neighbour is happy, well cared for and enjoying the activities and entertainment at Earls Lodge. Your comments about our team being pleasant and helpful will be greatly appreciated by everyone.
We really appreciate the care and kindness shown by all the staff at Earls Lodge. We are kept up to date with any health/care needs. We trust the team to look after our dad, and we know he is safe and well looked after.
We are thankful you trust us to care and feel safe he is being looked after.
Mum has been in Earls lodge since the beginning of the year. She went in as she was falling and quite unwell. She was 6 stones when she arrived she now weighs over 7.5 stone. The staff are incredible and she enjoys baths, pamper sessions, sing-a-longs, bingo the list is endless. I cannot fault her care at Earls Lodge and she is the happiest I have seen her in a long time. She won't stop talking about the recent trip to Bridlington!!! I cannot thank the staff enough, and I can now relax knowing she is in excellent hands.
Thank you for sharing your experience and giving such a lovely testimony to the care your mum is receiving, thank you for choosing us to care for your loved one. If their is anything or any feedback we can obtain on food and drink or facilities to make your experience full stars please do not hesitate to let me know :)
I came to Earls Lodge for respite care and in the time I was there I felt very lucky to be looked after by all of the lovely staff. The care I received is like nothing I'd ever have imagined. The staff took care of all my needs and even curled my hair. I arrived at the home looking unkept and I am leaving looking and feeling like Marilyn Monroe. I would recommend this home always to people. I'd take the staff home if I could.
From mum being admitted into Earls Lodge the staff and carers have been so loving and caring towards her. She has formed close bonds with the carers who came to feed, bathe and just be with her. On mum leaving Earls Lodge Care Home to go home the carers and staff were queuing up to give her a squeeze - mum has thoroughly enjoyed her time here, she was so grateful for everyone showing her love. Thank you so much from all her family.
The staff are wonderful and treat residents with care and respect. They go above and beyond to make residents feel welcomed, loved and cared for. The food is also of a high standard and refreshments are continuously brought round for residents.
I cannot speak highly enough about Earls Lodge. Due to both my parents becoming ill for different reasons, they both resided at Earls Lodge and the staff showed them care and dignity throughout. Mum passed away from dementia after a short illness and I was fortunate that she was able to return to Earls Lodge for her final days where I knew she was safe and loved. Dad remained in the home and despite being blind and only feeling comfortable in his room, the staff still would regularly check in on him for a chat and always considered his mental health. Dad passed away on 2 February and again I was blessed enough that the home fought with me and palliative care to return him to the home for his final hours. The staff made such a sad time in our lives into something happy and precious and I'll miss them all so much. For anyone considering Earls Lodge, I cannot recommend this wonderful home enough, because it truly became a beautiful safe home to us all.
My mum really needed some company as she was living alone with early stages of dementia. She isn't the easiest of people to care for as she gets very confused and this affects her mood. The staff here are so good with her helping her to keep busy with a wide range of activities and helping keep things as normal as possible (hair and nails done regularly).
Thankyou for completing the review we appreciate you taking the time to complete it.
My Grandma has been resident at Earls Lodge for nearly 12 months and we couldn't have asked for better care for her. I was unsure if she'd settle in but she's in the best room for having a nosey and been able to see people walking around. She's not the most sociable but she's finally coming round a bit and getting more involved, that's credit to the staff! Not pushy to get her into the day room (that's not her) but gentle encouragement to partake in things such as baking, which she loved to do at home, has brought her out of her shell a bit. I imagine she's a bit of a bossy boots when we're not around! All the staff are attentive and nothing is too much. She has a great relationship with them and she tells me they regularly pop in for a chat. As a family member, it's nice to be able to have a conversation with staff members when we visit. She is showered regularly and has recently taken to having a bath which she loves but couldn't manage before. Thank you to all the staff at Earls.
Thank you for your kind words these will be shared with all staff and thank you for taking the time to review.
All staff go above and beyond for all residents and family members too. Extremely kind and caring, have dignity and respect for all. Nothing you ask ever seems to much, they are extremely approachable and understanding.
Overall experience has been excellent. So much so, that we have requested that my father stay permanently. The home manager came out to meet us before entering. From that very day to today both myself, family members and especially my father feel 100% happy with the care he is receiving at earls lodge. All staff are kind caring attentive and well experienced. They meet his every need. Nothing is to much trouble
The staff are very attentive and caring.
The manager and her assistant are very professional and are approachable in answering any questions, queries or giving advice.
Despite the age of the home, there is an increasing modernisation and modern approach to caring.
It is an ideal size for it to be very homely. I am impressed with the management team who I met.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 September 2025Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 04 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
- 04 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
- 01 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Earls Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

I'm Karen the registered Manager at Earls Lodge please contact me for details and vacancies at the Home.

My Name is Chloe and I am the Home Manager at Earls Lodge alongside Karen Sinclaire
Frequently Asked Questions about Earls Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Earls Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Earls Lodge Care Home have?
There are 52 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Earls Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Earls Lodge Care Home to the centre of Wakefield?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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