Stanley Wilson Lodge

Four Acres, Saffron Walden CB11 3JE
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9.9 68 Reviews
  • Stanley Wilson Lodge, Saffron Walden
Stanley Wilson Lodge is a purpose-built 75 bedded home with en-suite facilities offering high-quality nursing, residential and dementia care.

All services are built around each resident’s individual needs and preferences:
Dementia residential – 22 bedrooms
Residential – 23 bedrooms
Frail nursing – 18 bedrooms
High needs dementia – 12 bedrooms

The home can offer:
•Activities suite
•Day Centre
•Hairdressing salon
•Alternative therapy room
•Fully accessible for disabled residents
•Quiet rooms for visitors and family parties
•Purpose built gardens
•Courtyard garden
•Garden seating areas

Care Provided by Stanley Wilson Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate 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)
  • 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1800 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1800

The nursing costs do not include costs for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) which will be refunded if it is granted by West Essex Continuing Health Care. FNC is currently ÂŁ235.88. Fee may increase with complex cases.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Stanley Wilson Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Stanley Wilson 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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Stanley Wilson Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sue Clayden (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2010
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (80)

Visiting

  • The home have no restrictions on visiting. They do like to have protected meal times from 12.30 - 13.30 if you are not joining your resident to eat. For further information please do not hesitate to ask.

Parking

  • The home has off road parking onsite.

9.9

Stanley Wilson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stanley Wilson Lodge has 68 reviews.

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Review from Bee C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 90-something father is very happy and comfortable at Stanley Wilson Lodge. He's been there for nearly 12 months and throughout this time, his experience, and ours as visitors, has been consistently really good. The dedicated staff are warm, friendly, smiley, helpful, professional, compassionate and
just brilliant - Thanks to you all and Happy New Year!
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you Bee for your positive reply which we all really appreciate - it is a pleasure to care for your father .
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Review from M G (Regular Volunteer) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home - staff kind, place clean and residents seem happy


It's always been a joy to volunteer at Stanley as all the residents seem so well cared for.


The activities that the home put on for the residents are very popular and a lot of care has gone into each event.

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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad is happy! He says it's like living at a 5 star hotel. The staff for supportive common knowledgeable, and friendly. His room is spacious, and the other facilities are top notch. Even likes the food! Stanley Wilson lodges highly recommended by me.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you very much for this positive review - it is a pleasure to care for Dad .
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Review from M A (Wife of Resident) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is very well treated here, everything is really good. Staff are friendly and courteous and helpful. Can ask anything and help if needed. Nothing is too much trouble. Activities for residents are varied in content and well carried out. It is clean and secure and he is certainly well fed. Bright
and welcoming building. Always warm and comfortable.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you for your positive feedback we really appreciate you takin the time to send this in .
I will share your review with the team on reynolds who care for your husband. He is very lucky to have the family support from yourself and others .
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Review from Yvonne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stanley Wilson Lodge have made the process of dad moving to a care home simple. He has totally settled in and frequently mentions that he is well cared for in a way he couldn't manage at home. They are helpful, professional, compassionate and empathetic and I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
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Review from Dawn W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stanley Wilson Care Home is an amazing place. The environment is very welcoming, all the staff are so kind, caring and always happy to help with anything.
They provide some brilliant activities and other varied events to include all the residents.
Thank you all so much x
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Review from S O (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been very well cared for at Stanley Wilson's. She has only been here three weeks. The third floor is a bit bare of Christmas decorations and cheer, but she is very well looked after. Her room is comfortable and clean.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you for this review of our care home - it is a pleasure looking after your parents .
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Review from Susannah R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My parents moved into Stanley Wilson Lodge in February 2025. They have received the best care possible. They have a lovely relationship with the staff members. We count ourselves very lucky they were able to be in the care home together.
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Review from J G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All I can say is that all of the staff I have met at Stanley Wilson are caring, kind and efficient.
They have just had their Xmas party and it was lovely.
I feel my Mother in Law is very happy here.
Well done to all!!
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeWe really appreciate your positive review - we will share with the Team on gains who are happy to care for your mother in law here at Stanley Wilson Lodge
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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stanley Wilson house is a great environment for my mother.
Yez in particular has been a great help and support and also to my Mother.
All of the Staff are caring and kind and take time to explain what is going on with my Mother and her current status.
This is a great environment.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you very much for your positive feedback which I will share with the team on Gainsborough. It is a delight to look after your mother.
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Review from J G (Son of Resident) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After managing to get my father into this home after another one, the experience is night and day. The staff are all very caring and friendly. My father is very well cared for. Management is excellent and have been supportive to us as a family.
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Review from Gillian G (Wife of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having cared for my husband at home for two and a half years, I was anxious about finding a care home where he would be treated as an individual by a team of warm, caring and highly skilled staff. I needn't have worried.
My instinct that this was an extremely well run care home was soon borne out. It
became clear that administrative, care, nursing and "behind the scene" staff had worked successfully together for a long while.
My husband sees familiar faces every day and, should anyone be absent, that place is filled by someone from Stanley Wilson's own staff bank.
I feel we have a real rapport with staff and sense of working together for my husband's health and wellbeing.
Friends and family who have visited always report how they were welcomed in reception and by care and nursing staff.
When my visit is over, I always leave feeling relaxed and with a smile on my face knowing my husband is receiving the best of care.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeHi GillianThank you for your very kind words of appreciation which I will share with the Constable Nursing Suite Team.It is always lovely to receive such a compliment it means a lot to us all !
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Review from Deb M (Niece of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Care Home has been amazing, following a fall that left my uncle unable to continue living independently. It has proven to be a home away from home. Providing excellent care while adapting to his changing needs. It has allowed the family to feel welcome with a warm environment when visiting. It is
spotlessly clean, has a bright friendly reception, and a relaxing garden for one to one time. I have every confidence the nursing care he is receiving is of the highest standard. All the staff are friendly and approachable while continuing to be professional. I am very grateful to have found it, and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you very much for your positive review which is very much appreciated and I will share with the team on Constable Nursing Suite plus other departments you have mentioned. Your support for your Uncle was also very much appreciated by him and us .
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Review from J H (Niece of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care given to my relative. The carers are very attentive and are always cheerful, polite and helpful. The home is kept clean and all staff work together to provide a first class service. The meals are very good and there are always options to choose from. I would definitely
recommend Stanley Wilson Lodge to anyone who is looking for a care home for their loved one. Also the activities program each week has something for everyone.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you very much for your words of appreciation which I will share with all the teams involved - it is lovely to be recognised for all the hard work and support that goes in to supporting our residents to enjoy living here at Stanley Wilson Lodge.
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Review from J E (Wife of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we first visited we have experienced nothing but kindness, care and friendly attention and support.
Any concerns are quickly and efficiently dealt with by staff who are professional but very approachable.
Ideally we would like to see a quieter communal lounge, or at least more seating
for those not wanting to watch TV.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson Lodgethank yo for your positive comments which I will share with the team on Reynolds.Thre are quieter areas of the Home that you are welcome to use either in reception of there is a small room on the ground floor also which we can show you.
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Review from John M (Resident) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been here 12 days. I received an enthusiastic friendly welcoming which has continued. Everyone is so kind and helpful. Several staff I already know and one is related to my family. My visitors to much appreciate the welcome. I appreciated the pre Christmas carol singing and participated in game
and was allowed to spend time with my neighbor and look forward to attending other social activities. I was able to present Stanley Wilson Lodge with an album of photographs I prepared in 2010 of the demolishing of the 1962-2008 building and the building of the present one. I've lived close by since 1972 and visited the lodge many times.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you very much for your most appreciated review of the care and support you have received from the team on Constable Suite here at Stanley Wilson Lodge. We in turn are enjoying your company and sharing your local knowledge with us all!
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Review from R P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my father moved into Stanley Wilson Lodge, I have been delighted with the high standard of care and compassion he has received. This has enabled him to settle in very quickly and adapt to his new surroundings. He very much enjoys the company of other residents and is a regular at their activities.
Overall, the whole family are so pleased we have taken this step and know he will be safe and well looked after 24 hours a day.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you for your review highlighting your Dads move to come and live here at SWL has been a very positive one and that you and your family are very pleased how he has settled in and the standard of care that he is receiving. I will share your review with the team on Gainsborough Suite.
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Review from H O (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum was very poorly in hospital and was worried about going into a care home. She didn't need to be, Stanley Wilson Lodge have been amazing.
She is very happy and is very looked after. The staff are amazing.
She is now eating well and her general and mental health has improved drastically.
I can't
thank the staff enough.
She loves it in her room and said she wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeThank you for your most positive comments in relation to Joyce's time here with the Team on Constable caring for her. It was a pleasure to care for her and I will share your comments with the Constable Team.
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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stanley Wilson Lodge could be used as an example of how care homes should be. From the initial outlook of the reception with its friendly staff to the communal rooms and dining areas serviced by friendly dedicated staff. Individual care and accommodation are excellent with a varied programme and entertainment.
It is highly recommended.
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Review from Judith B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother appears well cared for and is very happy here. All of the staff are lovely and very caring.
Reply from Susan Clayden, Manager at Stanley Wilson LodgeMany thanks, Judith for your review which is very much appreciated and I will share it with the team on Mum's suite. It really makes a difference to hear from relatives that they feel satisfied with the care that their loved one is receiving here at Stanley Wilson Lodge.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.903)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10 for Stanley Wilson Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.903 for Stanley Wilson Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (251 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 278 Ratings = 4.903
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stanley Wilson Lodge is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Aug 2019

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (3)

Sue

Sue Clayden

Job Title: Home Manager

Sue has NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care, together with the Registered Managers Award., Certificates in Dementia Care and Palliative Care.
Sue has worked in the Care Sector for 22 years and has significant home management experience over the last 11 years.

Debby

Debby Jack

Job Title: Day Centre Manager Joined: 1994

I have worked at Stanley Wilson Lodge for 29 years and love my role as the Saffron Club Manager, I am very passionate about the care of the elderly.


I support the staff by ensuring that the club offers a wide range of activities, whilst promoting Independence, choice, Social Interaction and Well-being.


I am a mum of 3 and a Nanna to 8 grandchildren.

Shilpa

Shilpa Eapen

Job Title: Care Manager

Shilpa is a Registered Nurse, a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and The Royal College of Nursing. Shilpa holds a Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science and a Diploma in Mentoring.
Shilpa joined Stanley Wilson Lodge as an RGN in October 2011 and has been an eminent part of the Nursing Team since then. Shilpa has worked in the Health and Social Care sector for over 10 years. Her experience covers Emergency Nursing, Critical Care (ITU) Nursing and Elderly Frail Nursing. Shilpa is a very experienced nurse and has in depth clinical knowledge and skills.
Shilpa is Sue Clayden’s deputy and in charge of the home when the Home Manager is not present.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanley Wilson Lodge

What types of Care is Stanley Wilson Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Stanley Wilson Lodge have?

There are 80 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Stanley Wilson Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Stanley Wilson Lodge to the centre of Saffron Walden?

0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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