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Within easy reach of local shops and only a short journey from...
Care Provided by Nodens Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- 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 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Residents living at Nodens Manor benefit from our inclusive offering through a single weekly fee structure.
- Private En-Suite (Wet Room) Bedroom
- 24 hour Care and Support
- Medication Management Support
- Lifestyle and Entertainment Activities
- Hairdressing Appointments (fortnightly)
- Chiropody Visits (8 weekly)
- Transport to Lydney Doctors Appointments
- Food and Drinks
- Visitor Refreshments
- Special Occasion Meals for Visitors
The home is packed full of superb amenities that include a cinema, hair salon, quiet rooms, garden rooms, library, and an abundance of communal spaces to enjoy.
We have 61 classic rooms that are in the £1,620 - £1,700 price bracket. These classic rooms benefit from a luxurious 3/4 size profile bed, en-suite wet room bathroom, TV with Internet connection, Mini Fridge, 2 Armchairs, a lockable cupboard, and plenty of storage for your personal belongings.
As an inclusive living Residential and Dementia Care Home, we can can support:
- Residential Residents
- Dementia Residents
- Self Funding Residents
- Residents being supported by the Local Authority with a Deferred Payment Application
- Residents being supported by the Local Authority with Partial Payment alongside a Third Party Top Up.
We have supported residents and their families through Gloucestershire County Council and Monmouthshire County Council.
We're always happy to discuss our fee's further on a tour of Nodens Manor, via email, or telephone.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Nodens Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Nodens Manor 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
- Elmfield Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Naomi D'Andrea(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome to visit the home at any time. All visitors should sign in and out of the building via the digital tablet available in Reception. Fire Alarm tests are conducted every Wednesday morning between 11am and 12pm.
Parking
- Parking is available in the on-site car park. Where possible, please avoid parking on the road in front of the home unless dropping someone off.
Nodens Manor Reviews (49)
Nodens Manor has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nodens Manor has 49 reviews.
My sister and I found all the staff to be kind caring and supportive.
There was always a lovely atmosphere in the home when we visited.
Mum loved the entertainment.
Thank you Jane for your kind feedback. We loved the time your mum stayed with us and we wish her and yourselves the best for the future.
We are so pleased to hear they are starting day care stays, he hopes to be able to go once a week.
We are very lucky to have this right on our doorstep and would definitely recommend.
Hi Laura. Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to your experience of the home, and it's been great to welcome your Father in Law into our Day Care community as well. See you soon.
Our mother was very keen to move to Nodens Manor when she realized that living independently was becoming more difficult and restrictive due to her medical issues and visiting a friend who had moved there.
We took her for a visit/tour and were all very impressed, not only the facilities but also how the staff and residents interacted and the general atmosphere. Mother decided there and then that she was sure it was the right move for her and she moved in a few weeks later.
Due to memory problems she forgot all of the above and was sure that we had "put" her there against her will and was insistent she could go home and manage well on her own.
Over the past 6 months we have seen major improvements in our mothers outlook and general health. The staff have been amazing at making her feel involved and have encouraged her to join in the daily activities, she is spending much more time engaged and happy. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Everything about Nodens is amazing.
Thank you Ian for your kind words. We're so pleased your mum has settled well into the home. Take care and see you soon.
When visiting our friend, we found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. A very safe and secure environment. The area we had to visit was fairly private and very comfortable. We were offered refreshments throughout.
Thank you PJ for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Take care.
Everyone's been nothing but kind, helpful and courteous from the phone call making the initial enquiry to helping my Aunt settle into her new home.
The home and staff are extremely friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and visitors, residents and everyone I have met treat each other with respect.
The home is beautiful, just like a 5 * hotel, beautiful and clean, spacious and I wouldn't look to put myself or anyone I know in any other care home.
There are activities every day for residents to participate if they wish and family and friends of residents are encouraged to visit and participate too.
Thank you D for your kind words about Nodens Manor and the team. We're so pleased your loved one has settled in well, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Since mum became a resident at Nodens, Lydney my family have nothing but praise for the way mum has been cared for. Initially we worried that mum would isolate herself in her room. However. we have been really surprised how well she is mixing with other residents and joining in activities. The decor is lovely, warm, light and comfortable and there is nothing "institutional". Mum really likes her room and bathroom and they are cleaned to a hug standard.The carers are excellent and nothing is too much trouble to help mum. Mum has had a couple of falls and we have been contacted promptly and updated when necessary. Mum loves the food and it's a relief that she is eating so well.
Thank you V your your kind feedback. It's so nice to see how well your mum has settled into Nodens and it's always lovely to see yourself and the family. Take care and see you soon.
in Gloucestershire. Nodens Manor is currently regarded as the Ambassadorial/ Highly regarded Flagship of the Company's newest and latest of two other superb quality homes based in the West of England.
It would be difficult to find a more committed experienced and friendly group of carers driven by the highly experienced management team - all of whom are dedicated to providing the very best for their residents both 24/7 night and day.
It does its very best to create kind and lasting relationships for each of their residents - including high levels of care & support as well as doing their best enabling each resident to feel wanted and cared for. The residents are given quality food throughout each day in warm, bright and very secure surroundings - negating any issues of becoming totally institutionalized or losing the resident's independence.
Gerald L(Brother of Micha)
Hi Gerald. Thank you for your very kind words. We're so pleased to hear your positive feedback, and we're so pleased to see M so settled here. All the best.
Dad has been in Nodens Manor for nearly 10 months now and we are very happy with our choice of home for him. The environment is welcoming, friendly and relaxed and the staff are excellent with the residents, devoting time and care to them. Dad has dementia and Nodens gave him a chance when he first arrived until he settled and was on the right medication. He now feels safe and secure, loves the food and occasional glass of wine, joins in with some of the activities and in the summer, he liked to take his book outside and sit in the garden reading. I am able to have care reviews with the senior team when I request them, which is reassuring. I would definitely recommend Nodens Manor to anyone considering a care facility for those with or without dementia.
Thank you W for your kind words about how your Dad has settled in over the time he has been living with us. It's always so heart warming for us to see how his character has come out over the months, and the way he always manages to find a sun spot with his book! Take care and see you soon.
My mother loved her time at Nodens Manor. The variety of activities available kept her active and stimulated. She enjoyed the food too. Her only problem was being able to switch the TV on and find the channel she wanted and then change the channel later. She needed help to do this every time. The LG system is not user-friendly.
Thank you FS for your feedback on your mum's stay. We're pleased she enjoyed the activities and food. We appreciate your feedback regarding the TV's - we will investigate this matter to understand any way we can turn off the LG Smart TV system to make them more user friendly. Take care.
Caring at home for my husband who has Alzheimer's disease was/is challenging and sad in equal measure. The time came for us to find a team of carers for him. We particularly looked for places that provided a range of activities, had skilled, compassionate staff and pleasant surroundings. Respite care turned into permanent care as the move improved his quality of life.
Thank you R for your kind words. It's been such a pleasure to get to know yourself and your husband. Take care.
A lovely first visit over to Nodens Manor to visit our friend. Wonderful team and environment. She is very lucky to have so many caring people around her. She's been there a month and is happy she made the decision to move in. We enjoyed a tea and cake with her - victoria sponge! Thank you.
Hi M R, Thank you for your kind words. We're pleased your friend is happy living here and you enjoyed your first visit. See you again soon.
We felt assured that she was safe and supported while we were out of the country, which was the best thing for us.
Mum enjoyed the choice of food with varied options each day, and she loved the Tai Chi class she joined in on! Thankyou to the entire team.
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the kind review you left recently. Your feedback means a great deal to me and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
I visited Nodens Manor a number of times to see and support a friend who lived there. She was very happy during her long stay there, and well cared for in her final days. The team appeared caring, thoughtful and kind, supporting us and her with any requests. Nothing felt too much of an ask, and we were always made to feel at home as much as she was. She has a lovely room which opened onto a garden which she thoroughly enjoyed on the sunny days, and she made some wonderful friendships. We wouldn't hesitate to call Nodens Manor if we needed to come into a home one day after seeing how happy our friend was there. Thank you to the whole team for making her so happy in your care.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to hear feedback from our residents family and friends, and we're pleased to hear your kind words. Take care, and all the best.
Lovely friendy staff who are happy to accommodate mums needs.
Mums is always happy and content and raves how lovely the food is.
Always looking forward to going back.
Thank you NC for your kind words. We're so lucky to have many residents who return to us on a repeatable respite basis, including your mother. She is a pleasure to have stay, and the entire team and many of our full time residents love to see her when she returns. Take care.
It's like visiting a hotel.The care staff are amazing, always greeting you with a smile and nothing is to much trouble.
The care for the residents is also outstanding.
I would highly recommend this care home.
Your positive review and endorsement mean a great deal to us, as we always strive to provide the highest standards of care and comfort to our residents.At Nodens Manor, we are committed to creating a warm and supportive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and cared for. Your...
My husband stayed at Nodens Manor for a week's respite care, and I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptionally wonderful care he received! Every detail of his personal needs were thoughtfully taken care of, not only the actual high standard of the accommodation but the excellence and compassion of the staff made him and me feel better for the experience, I'll be happy to leave him again, whenever I need to. A very big thank you to all at Nodens!
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have your husband stay with us. He was a delight and put a smile on the entire teams faces daily. Both of you take care, and we hope to see you again one day.
Nan is now no longer with us, but in the time she stayed at Nodens she was well cared for and ever so happy. She made new friends and was visited by many old friends in the home, who were also made to feel comfortable during their visits.
We can't thank the team enough for all they did for Nan and us through her stay. We'd reccomend Nodens over and over again to anyone considering a place here.
We're pleased to hear of your good experience through the process of finding a home for your nan, and her stay here. We send the best to you and your family, and please take care.
Mum has resided in Nodens Manor now for 6 months as she was no longer able to live safely at home due to her dementia. We are truly thankful that we found such an amazing place for her. It is such a welcoming, friendly home, in fact, it is like one big family. We love that we can visit at any time, the staff always greet us with a smile and the care they give to Mum is outstanding! Her room, en-suite and shared areas are always spotless, the home-cooked food always smells lovely and the unlimited supply of freshly made cakes are a real treat! We cannot recommend Nodens highly enough.
Thank you for leaving us such a kind review following your mum having been with us for 6 months. She is a pleasure to have in the home, and it's been so nice to see her settle in and become a part of the community. Take care and see you soon.
My mother initially came to Nodens Manor for a period of respite care. She was greeted by lovely staff who made her feel welcome. Since then she has become a resident and is so happy, relaxed and contented. She now regards this as her home, where she feels safe and secure. As her son I visit on a regular basis and the improvement in her demeanour is brilliant. I have seen the withdrawn, person she was, become a person who loves to be involved in the many and varied activities in the home. The staff are very approachable and always go the extra mile to make sure she is OK and treated with dignity. Mum has commented that 'all you have to do is ask and it happens'! High standards of care are evident throughout the home. The building, a new build, is an example of how all care homes should be and can be regarded as outstanding in all aspects of care.
Thank you for your kind words. It's been so lovely to see your mum's demeanour change since being in the home, and her enjoyment of the surroundings and people. The right environment can truly bring out the best in some people. As you've said, we set high standards throughout the home and we're so pleased that this is something you and your mum can see. Take care and see you soon.
So pleased we found Nodens Manor for Mum.
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your recent comments regarding the services provided at Nodens Manor. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we constantly strive to improve and ensure that our staff are fully qualified to meet the needs and wishes of our residents. At Nodens...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 April 2025Good
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- 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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News (4) & Events (0)
- 05 Mar 2026
Our residents enjoyed a creative morning crafting with toilet rolls, peanut butter, and bird seed, all in the spirit of supporting our avian friends. While it may seem that our...
- 05 Mar 2026
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- 05 Mar 2026
The afternoon was filled with the excitement of musical bingo, where participants had the chance to guess various sounds. Many joined in the fun, and visitors might have been curious...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Elmfield Care Ltd
- 01 Apr 2024Recipient: Nodens Manor
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Elmfield Care Ltd
Meet the Team (5)

Naomi began working within the care industry in 2005, starting her career as a Care Assistant in the community and eventually moving over to the Nursing sector. Naomi also gained 7 years of experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Soon after, Naomi worked her way up the ladder, going from Team Leader to other Managerial roles and eventually making the decision to return to Dementia Care. Naomi has been working within Elmfield Care since February 2023 and was recently appointed General Manager in November 2025.

Charlotte joins us as our Front of House after working in various customer-focused roles throughout her career. She comes from a varied background, including Administration, Kitchen Design, Arts and Crafts and Marketing. She is excited to work in Nodens Manor as the home grows. “I am always here to answer any questions the team, residents, or visitors have about the home and how we can support them.”

Rosie began working in the care industry in 2009, starting her career as a domiciliary care assistant for 3 years before advancing to different care sectors such as nursing facilities and residential and dementia care homes. Rosie worked as a team leader for 8 years and really enjoyed making a positive difference in people's lives. Rosie is now Deputy Manager here at Nodens Manor and is a great asset to the team. “Every day working in care brings new challenges and new rewards, and that’s why I have decided to progress further in my career from being a team leader for many years to joining Elmfield Care as Deputy Manager. I’m so happy to be a part of this new home, working with a fantastic team”

Elisha started working at Nodens Manor in March 2023 as the Head Housekeeper. She came into Nodens Manor looking for a change in career with a happy-to-help and positive attitude from the very beginning. Elisha has a diverse background in terms of the many forms of jobs, mostly being in hospitality and housekeeping; she considers herself a kind and caring person outside of work, and thought that she could bring those attributes into the workplace and apply them to the care side of the job role perfectly. “I never thought I could see myself in this career, but now I couldn’t see myself doing anything else! It’s so nice to show compassion and make someone’s day that little bit brighter, to support residents and have a big smile on my face while doing so, so that the residents do too!

Hazel is an experienced Activities Coordinator at Nodens Manor, where she enriches the lives of residents through engaging activities. Before joining Nodens Manor, Hazel worked as a residential support worker in children’s homes, demonstrating her dedication to caregiving. She also spent three years in retail, excelling in visual merchandising and winning awards for her festive window displays.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hazel provided support in homecare for Guinness Care and gained valuable experience working night shifts in a nursing home in Blakeney, as well as with County Home Care and Radi’s Home Care.
Trained in hospitality, Hazel grew up in a restaurant environment in St Briavels and ran her own coffee shop. She later managed a pub and restaurant in Cornwall.
Now married with two children, Hazel loves her role at Nodens Manor, enjoying the variety of daily activities and building meaningful relationships with residents, fostering a wonderful sense of community.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nodens Manor
What types of Care is Nodens Manor 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 Nodens Manor have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Nodens Manor?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Nodens Manor to the centre of Lydney?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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