Woodthorpe Lodge

54 John Boden Way, Woodthorpe, Loughborough LE11 2ER
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9.3 80 Reviews
  • Woodthorpe Lodge, Loughborough
Woodthorpe Lodge in Loughborough offers dignified care to residents in a welcoming home.

With trained staff and a variety of social activities within the home as well as day trips out, residents can be entertained in different ways.

Nutritious, tasty meals that cater to individual's dietary requirements are available at the home.
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Care Provided by Woodthorpe Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 66 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • 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: from £1555
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1555
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1555
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1555

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

Contact Woodthorpe 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)

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natasha Birkin (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (66)

Visiting

  • The well-being of residents is a priority, and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with their family and friends in any way possible. Woodthorpe Lodge are pleased to welcome visitors into their home, with no limit on the number of visitors for each resident. The home pride themselves on having an open-door policy.

Parking

  • Woodthorpe Lodge has plenty of onsite parking for visitors.

Woodthorpe Lodge Reviews (80)

9.3

Woodthorpe Lodge has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodthorpe Lodge has 80 reviews.

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Review from Peter A (Son of Resident) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Woodthrope Lodge. The staff have all been extremely helpful and supportive of her and her direct family. We have all enjoyed visiting Woodthoorpe Lodge as it's very inviting, very clean and always well-presented. Whenever we have asked for things to be done for
Mum, they have been very quick to oblige. I would recommend Woodthorpe Lodge as a care facility.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Woodthorpe LodgeThank you for sharing such positive feedback about our home. At Woodthorpe Lodge, kindness and communication are at the heart of everything we do, and we are so pleased to hear your mum is happy and settled here. Kind words like these are a testament to the hard work of our colleagues so we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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Review from C W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All I can say is 'I would stay here'!
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Review from S F (Relative of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Since experiencing this care home I find it outrageous the way certain members of staff, in particular, the woman with dark hair and glasses show little or no respect to my wife, the staff are always on their phones instead of doing the basic tasks they are paid to do!
On a recent visit, the aforementioned
member of staff repeated in a very sarcastic way to other members of staff my conversation to my mother-in-law.
Let's get this right this is not a tree service the costs are high you would expect to be treated in a respectful and courteous manner by all staff.
It is not all staff but the ones that are bad are terrible.
And how can this business be allowed to get staff to write reviews surely a conflict of interest.
We have visited and my mother-in-law only had on a dressing gown nothing else and was covered in dried on excrement maybe this home needs investigating.
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Review from R S (Son of Resident) published on 30 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with all aspects of the care home. My dad's room is very well-appointed and is always clean and tidy. The meals are of a high standard and my dad always enjoys them. All staff are polite, professional and exceptionally helpful. The building itself is very well equipped and
kept immaculately.
10 out of 10 any day of the week!
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Review from Mary H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been a resident here since 06/12/2023. On the whole, it is a lovely place and the staff are nice. It is better now I am able to lock my room as I was having trouble with other residents coming in and moving my stuff. It's nice that I can enjoy doing my own thing in my room or join in the activities
if I want to. I love attending the church service. My only worry is that my bin doesn't get emptied every day which is not nice as I am incontinent and use it for my pads.
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Review from Claire S (Niece of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Woodthorpe Lodge is an absolute godsend.
Wonderful, elegant, clean and spacious home.
The staff are so caring, friendly and efficient.
Auntie's room is so beautiful with lovely views into the garden.
The activity program is excellent, something to do every day, morning and afternoon.
Very impressed
all in all.
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Review from Chloe S (Friend of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Woodthorpe Lodge is a wonderful place. My family friend is well looked after by all the fantastic staff. They have truly helped settle her into her new life very well.
The facilities are beautiful, bright, clean and homely.
Thank you all for the work you do.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring and friendly environment. Lovely care staff and approachable management/senior team. Homely feel.
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Review from Terence S (Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found staff good, careful and helpful. Food was acceptable. I wanted for nothing.
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Review from Christine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good care and good facilities. Staff are very caring, kind and considerate.
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Review from K M (Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, everything is satisfactory.
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Review from Betty H (Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I came here from hospital - very late at night and was treated with the greatest care and respect.
All staff work to help/support all who want or need it.
The rooms are ok but could certainly be better/improved.
Activities are varied and related to residents' needs.
Possibly/probably value for money.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum has settled in reasonably quickly, which is down to the excellent care. The staff are all lovely to Mum. The senior carers are all very professional and caring, plus easy to talk to. I do feel though that more domestic staff are needed to help clean the dining room after mealtimes, which would
free up the carers to aid the residents. The home is well maintained and is nice and modern, which Mum loves. The management are all friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. I feel happy knowing Mum is not only safe but happy. The fact that the home is all-inclusive makes it easier to manage.
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Review from R W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad has settled in very well. The staff are really kind and helpful - we are very pleased that he is safe and well.
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Review from Patricia V (Niece of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Woodthorpe Lodge are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble for them.
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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad moved into the home as a result of poor mobility and really struggled with the transition, however, all the staff have been fantastic, so friendly and accommodating. Every accommodation has been made to make him comfortable and fulfil all his needs. Thank you so much to everyone.
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Review from M G (Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Came here on 14.07.22 having had a couple of horrendous weeks at another home. Just wanted to die. Within two weeks of being here feeling so much better. Thanks to the care and attention of all the staff. Have always felt safe and secure here. Not afraid to call for ambulance assistance when it was
needed. Part of my health problem is 'swallowing normal meals'. The staff here have helped over come that by 'blending' all my food into a 'soup-like' consistency. Excellent home.
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Review from Steven P (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Polite and friendly staff. The home is clean and well-maintained. The food is good (I've even eaten there myself!). My Mum has been there just over a year and is very happy. I really don't think you can ask any more.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Woodthorpe LodgeThank you for taking the time to leave a review, it’s great to see your mum is so settled and happy with us. Please know that you are always welcome to come along for a home-cooked meal with your mum, we’ll always have room at the table.
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Review from K M (Respite Resident) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everybody is very nice and friendly, you can improve service.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Woodthorpe LodgeThank you for taking the time to send a review. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the service we offer please just have a chat with our home manager, she would be happy to discuss with you.
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Review from Mary B (Friend of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The change for the better with my friend since being here is remarkable. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help. Her bedroom is cosy whilst being scrupulously clean at all times. The meals are tasty and satisfying with a good variety of choices. I would recommend this care home to everyone, it
is a home-from-home with added extras.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Woodthorpe LodgeThank you for this fabulous review. It is important to us that our home is comfortable, caring and allows our residents to shine and live their best lives in the knowledge that they will have all the care and support they need.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.263)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10 for Woodthorpe Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.263 for Woodthorpe Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (124 Goods x 4) + (32 Satisfactorys x 3) + (8 Poors x 2) + (19 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 391 Ratings = 4.263
  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 Woodthorpe Lodge is based on 29 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 29 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 May 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (7)

Meet the Team (3)

Leah

Leah Parkinson

Job Title: Front Of House Manager Joined: 2025

Kind care is showing compassion, giving time and attention to help others. Kind care is contributing positively to improving the lives of others.

Claire

Claire Paisley

Job Title: Well-being Coordinator Joined: 2024

To me, kind care means slow down listen and really engage. Just remember that the person in front of you is someone's Mum, Dad, or Grandparent. Always have it in the back of your mind that it could be your loved one - or even you!

Michael

Michael Moore

Job Title: Deputy Manager

"Kind care means treating and helping someone with gentleness, compassion, and respect. It is about not only meeting their needs but also showing warmth and understanding. Kind care makes people feel valued, safe, and supported."

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