
To see her happy and comfortable is fantastic. I cannot thank the staff enough.Marion D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were always smiling and nothing was any trouble.Corrine L(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)

I want the first class care Washington Lodge provides for people in their care.M K(Wife of Resident/Service User)

To see her happy and comfortable is fantastic. I cannot thank the staff enough.Marion D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were always smiling and nothing was any trouble.Corrine L(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)

I want the first class care Washington Lodge provides for people in their care.M K(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Washington Lodge Care Home, nestled within the charming residential area of Washington Village. The purpose-built home offers a warm and inviting environment where residents receive high standards of compassionate and dignified care.
Washington Lodge specialises in providing 24-hour nursing dementia care for individuals living with dementia or related conditions, as well as nursing and residential care for older adults with diverse health needs. Each resident receives personalised care tailored...
Care Provided by Washington Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- 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 65 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We do have hairdresser, podiatry and dentist who come to the home although this is paid separate to the weekly fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Washington Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Washington Lodge Nursing 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)
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
- Qualia Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lyndsay Martin(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
Visiting
- Encourage visitors as often as possible to see their loved ones. Only ask to avoid meal times as these are protected for the residents. Times can be given for meals upon request.
Parking
- On site parking is available.
Washington Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (99)
Washington Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Washington Lodge Nursing Home has 99 reviews.
I find the home a pleasant place with a happy atmosphere. All the staff work doe the good of the residents. My husband is very happy and contented there and keeps saying how well he is looked after. I marvel at the patience and gentleness of the staff and the dignity with which the residents are treated.
Staff have contributed to my sister-in-law's care in many ways - support, compassion and empathy. The carers' support has been excellent by going the extra mile of communication in sign language. Thank you.
My parents have been at Washington Lodge for the past 3 years. I cannot speak highly enough about the care that they have received from the manager and team. Day and night we are absolutely confident that they are receiving the care and comfort that they need, care that responds to their individual needs. I have no hesitation in recommending Washington Lodge as a safe, caring environment for people who require end-of-life care.
The people in this care home who look after my dad are absolutely amazing. They are so friendly and kind with the patience of a saint. The job they all do in there is so good. Feel welcome every time I visit.
As a carer myself, I understand the situation of the home.
My mother came to Washington Lodge last year and received a great welcome. She settled well and has developed suitable relationships with the staff. The care she receives is great - everyone is friendly, competent and responsive to anything we ask.
I then met with the manager and was again made to feel that my mam would be cared for with compassion she talked about what mattered to Mam, the local church and her friends, she talked about Mam still being a part of her community but with a great care team and nursing support. This fabulous leadership inspires the team to deliver the best care and compassion.
The care staff show my mum compassion and respect her dignity, in fact, her face lights up with a smile when they come to help her. The nurses are responsive to her ever-changing needs, going the extra mile to ensure she has all her medical needs met.
The catering is great, mam once said to me when she was much younger that if I have to go into a home, make sure it has good food, she does have good food.
My mam needed 24 hour nursing care quite suddenly. After much research, we chose Washington Lodge. The manager and her team worked so hard to make Mam feel settled. The staff from the home are absolutely outstanding. Their care, love, compassion and understanding are amazing. They care wonderfully for Mam but also ensure the family and other visitors are welcome. We can't thank each of you for your hard work enough. And you are all making a very difficult time much easier. Thank you.
Special shout out to one staff members who worked so hard decorating the room, planning the menu and music for the female residents, and making sure everyone was having a good time. Thanks to all staff for making this a memorable day for mam and the family.
I am very happy with my mam's care we are very lucky to have care at Washington Lodge.
Massive thank you to the home manager for her continued support and help. Carers are always helpful and caring. Meals are a bit repetitive, could do with more fruit and veg. Generally very pleased with care.
Always happy with the care my father receives.
Amenities are adequate and generally to a good standard.
Rooms could do with an extra mop out each day.
Meal times are organised and food looks good, possibly a little repetitive.
Washing facilities are adequate also.
My experience of Washington Lodge has been a pleasant one, in fact much better than I expected. Everyone there is approachable and helpful and treat you with respect. After every visit, I leave my mother with the confidence that she is in good hands and well looked after.
My mother has been a resident since November 2023. We had the normal heartbreak for all of us to get her settled, however, the staff gave us a lot of confidence she would settle. I can only say they have been so caring towards her and she was quite challenging at first. Some of the girls treat her like their own family and my mam loves the attention. If there is a negative and probably every home in the country is the same, it's the washing situation, not getting Mam's clothes back. I honestly don't know the answer but as far as caring we wouldn't ask for more.
We can visit at any time, it’s just like we were visiting Mam in her home. Mam has made a massive improvement in her health since coming to the home.
My grandad was in the home for 6 years, it became his home. He was as happy as he could be, was always well looked after and kept clean and healthy.
Washington Lodge was Dad's home for the last 6 years of his life. The management and staff treat Dad with love, respect and dignity up to the very end. Sitting with him through the night in his final days. We were able to be with our dad as he passed, I believe this was because of how much attention staff took.
An excellent caring well run home and always a pleasure to go and see my dad. Staff are always friendly and helpful.
I would say Washington Lodge is a very good care home, excellent in most areas. The staff do a great job looking after the residents, many of whom have great problems and are very unwell. The staff do their jobs diligently and in a friendly, communicative manner, from the carers to the doctors, the cleaners, the people who upkeep the nursing home and the managers and administrative staff. I want to say a big thank you to all concerned.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 April 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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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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