
The home has a lovely atmosphere - I think the main reason for this is the lovely regular staffJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care my mother received from the staff at Nelson Lodge St Neots was outstanding.Peter H(Son of Resident/Service User)

From the time you walk through the door, your greeted with smiles and friendly faces.Helen H(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The home has a lovely atmosphere - I think the main reason for this is the lovely regular staffJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care my mother received from the staff at Nelson Lodge St Neots was outstanding.Peter H(Son of Resident/Service User)

From the time you walk through the door, your greeted with smiles and friendly faces.Helen H(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Nelson Lodge is located in the heart of Eaton Socon, St Neots, and provides contemporary residential care and accommodation in modern, friendly surroundings.
The home welcomes new residents on a permanent or shorter-term basis for both residential and dementia care. The team aim to provide a range of engaging activities, both on a group and individual basis, arranged with residents' input.
Nelson Lodge is purpose-built and finished to a high...
Care Provided by Nelson Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs, size or location of room and other factors. Colleagues at Nelson Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Nelson Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Nelson 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Shelley Sidhu (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Nelson Lodge.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Nelson Lodge Reviews (62)
Nelson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nelson Lodge has 62 reviews.
Overall excellent treatment of my sister-in-law and she has her last few years in loving caring company. The treatment was so good that I am looking forward to coming in myself.
Fantastic home. Residents are well cared for and treated with love, respect and dignity. This home is so warm and welcoming. Mum had dementia and spent her final year here at Nelson Lodge and was extremely happy. Mum loved the range of activities organised for residents especially the singing and dancing and the laugh she could have with the carers. I would highly recommend this home to anyone.
My mum passed away sadly on 22 November at Nelson Lodge. The care and love my mum was given in her last few days was above and beyond I cannot thank everyone at Nelson Lodge enough. The care my mum was given in the two years she was there was amazing. They made her last two years the happiest and as a family knowing she was happy and safe meant the world to her family.
The home has a lovely atmosphere - I think the main reason for this is the lovely regular staff. It's clear that they really care for the residents, and it makes such a difference to them. I would like to say thank you to them. Fay is especially good with my mum, as well as Nathan, who is brilliant with her & other residents, as well as the other staff (I'm sorry but I don't know their names).
The care my mother received from the staff at Nelson Lodge St Neots was outstanding. They were professional, and compassionate throughout her 2 years at the home. My mother had vascular dementia which became problematic toward the end but the staff showed real empathy and understanding, I cannot thank them enough
This care home is/was brilliant when my nan was here, I cant thank the manager and staff enough for what they did for my nan from when she arrived to the day she passed.
Im ever so grateful and let the good work and compassion to all you staff continue.
Thankyou again
I couldn't fault the staff that she had looking after her whilst she was there.
Your team leaders on days and nights explained everything that would be happening and answered any questions big or small.
The care staff treated her with the utmost respect.
They went above and beyond for her.
From the time you walk through the door, your greeted with smiles and friendly faces.
Was made to feel very welcome and supported by all of the staff and residents.
Our Mum had to move into Nelson Lodge following the sudden death of our Dad about 6 months ago. She has dementia and needs 24 hour care now. I am so pleased with the care she is getting and the communication to me and my brothers. This care home is so warm and welcoming and mum has been involved in so many activities. She has settled really well and the staff really know Mum and recent care, concerning seizures, has been exemplary.
Nelson Lodge staff are all amazing, approachable, great with residents and very caring. Plenty of things to do for residents that can.
Dad is well looked after by friendly, caring staff. He always seems happy, clean, etc. There are a range of activities going on.
Thank you for taking the time to review Nelson Lodge and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. We're pleased you are happy with the care and activities your Dad experiences at Nelson Lodge, where I'm always happy to discuss feedback to ensure that care and all aspects of day to day life are to the satisfaction of our residents and their loved ones.
The food is generally good, with a good choice. Also, snacks and drinks throughout the day. I would like to see my mother join in more when activities are available.
What really helped were the number of Nelsons Lodge care staff who attended.
It was clear to us all that, just by their attendance, my mum, our Nan and great nan, was indeed very much loved, and that realisation brought much needed warmth in our hearts, on what was such a cold day.
Some years ago, when we selected Nelson's Lodge for my mother's care, we really had no concept of the quality of care she would receive.
We have often reflected on this, and whilst I doubt we would see kindness as a criteria on a CV, it is clear to us that you and your staff went the extra mile in making the final years of my mother's life as good as it could ever be.
For this, we are most grateful.
My aunt spent the final year and a half of her life at Nelson Lodge. With the onset of dementia, her last few years, through no fault of her own, were not an easy time for her. When it became clear that she could no longer continue to live in her own home finding a suitable alternative became an urgent necessity. Her family were very pleased to find in Nelson Lodge a safe haven for her where she was well cared for and looked after. On my very last visit to see her, I was impressed and, indeed, moved to find the manager of the home herself doing her best, in the most caring way, to persuade my aunt to get out of bed and have a shower. Whilst she was not, regrettably, successful, this confirmed in my mind that any organisation is only as good as its leadership and that Nelson Lodge is exceptionally well-led. I am happy to recommend Nelson Lodge.
The staff were relaxed and friendly and there to facilitate whatever my mother wanted to do or help her to be where she wanted to be.
Although Nelson Lodge is a large facility, it is zoned so that each area feels small enough to feel like home and the same familiar faces were seen each day. Her room had a door onto an outside space which is essential for someone who loves to be outside whenever possible.
Made my mother's experience very welcome and feel part of the Nelson Lodge family.
I have also been well informed about her progress including ups and downs.
The staff learn your name so quickly and this makes a big difference, a bit like a large family.
The attention to detail regarding meds, medical care, doctors and district nurses is superb. This is particularly useful to me as I care for my Mum and feel totally confident I can trust this great team to look after my Dad.
Now my mother-in-law is here and nothing has changed, the staff are still excellent.
They make the resident's stay here a safe, enjoyable and friendly experience.
I would highly recommend Nelson Lodge to anyone wanting care for their relative.
My mum has been at Nelson Lodge for three years and has sometimes been difficult but the staff have been amazing and all very caring with my mum. Everyone is welcoming and very helpful with any questions that I may have and they will always let me know how Mum is, with calls and emails.
We can't thank Nelson Lodge enough for the care and attention the team have given Dad. The building itself and rooms and decor are in desperate need of refurbishment but that is quickly forgotten due to the amazing team they have. Dad isn't an easy person to please and he has high praise for the team. Decor is secondary when it comes to care standards. The team are very natural with the residents, befriending them, which we feel goes a long way to reassuring residents who have anxiety needs that arise from Dementia and Alzheimer's. Thank you everyone.
Thank you for posting this review following your dad's stay at Nelson Lodge, it is great to see that the staff were able to support Dad during his time with us and we hope that he will return in the near future. Thank you for your feedback on the rooms and decor of the building. This has been...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 March 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Nelson Lodge directly for further details.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
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- 12 Dec 2024
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- 09 Oct 2024
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in both the charity and care sectors for over 30 years. My experience includes 15 years with MENCAP as a Registered Home Manager. I then joined Leonard Cheshire as a Quality Manager.
I love the care sector, and I am very passionate about care and its delivery. I have lived in St Neots for over 20 years, and I see strengthening the relationships Nelson Lodge has with their local community as a vital part of my new role. I’m keen to support our residents’ connections with our local community. I’m passionate about introducing students and young people into the care profession, where I started a programme for Health and Social Care undergraduates at a local college.
In my spare time, I enjoy touring the UK with my much-loved caravan and spending time with my family and my gorgeous Granddaughter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Lodge
What types of Care is Nelson Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Nelson Lodge have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Nelson Lodge?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Nelson Lodge to the centre of St Neots?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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