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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.
It sets the standard for how all care homes should be. Residents are treated with dignity and there is a very high standard in all aspects of care. Nothing is too much trouble and all staff are very friendly and approachable.
Thank you for your kind words. As someone who has seen many homes over the course of your career, we are so pleased that you feel we set an outstanding standard. Take care.
My nana has had a very good experience. She says the staff are wonderful, it is always calm, clean and very good. Couldn't wish to stay at a better place.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy to hear your nana is enjoying her stay at Nodens Manor. Take Care, and see you soon.
We often come to visit our friend and each time we have been treated with utmost respect and politeness. Our friend is always at ease and comfortable, there seems to be an overall comfortableness and helpfulness always at hand for the people living here.
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you found Nodens Manor comfortable and found our team respectful and polite. It is a pleasure to see the joy in your friend during your visits to our Front of House and Garden Rooms. We would value your insights regarding the scores you assigned...
We moved Mum up to Nodens Manor from another area after our family moved to the Forest of Dean last spring. Nodens Manor stood out head and shoulders above the other homes that we looked at and we have been delighted with our choice. The staff are fabulous; delightful, caring, competent and such a pleasure to interact with whether by Mum or us, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The facilities are first class and every aspect of Mum's care and needs are being met in the best possible way. Hard to beat and highly recommended!
Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have your mum living with us, and we love welcoming yourself and all the family. See you soon and take care.
From initial contact to the end of my dad's respite stay the whole experience has been amazing. We looked around, filled out paperwork and it was all very calm and professional. The bedrooms (with your own wet room) are beautifully finished, staff are kind, polite and helpful. We never felt rushed, overlooked or disregarded. I've been in an out all times or day and evening and there was always a smile and someone happy to help with even the most minor of queries. My dad was well cared for and treated, his views and preferences were respected throughout his stay. The whole experience was made totally stress free, even though it was short notice. Extremely happy and a huge thank you to everyone there.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your very positive review. Your kind words have truly made my day and I am incredibly grateful for the feedback you have provided. Receiving such positive feedback is truly uplifting and motivating. I am delighted to hear that you had a positive...
When visiting our friend regularly we have been very impressed with the care and attention. The staff on duty show they are respectful and provide opportunities for our friend to join in with which cater to differing personalities and interests. The home has excellent facilities and carers for a variety of disabilities.
Thank you for your feedback. It's always lovely to see you in here. Take care and see you soon.
From initial contact through to viewings, coffee morning as a familiarisation process and admission for respite care, my father received the friendliest of welcomes from all members of the team. Staff quickly got to know his character and tailored interactions and support, engaging with him in a wonderful and positive manner. The environment is delightful and immaculately maintained, resembling a hotel experience for the residents. Communication with families was faultless and responses were swift by email, phone, social media and newsletters. Staff at all levels knew, cared for and interacted effectively with him. My father enjoyed the food and menu choices and was very comfortable in his well-equipped and spotlessly clean room. This was a very positive first experience of respite care and we felt that the team had created a caring, supportive home/hotel-like environment including fabulous enrichment activities and experiences for the residents.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. As a team, we're so happy to hear this feedback and it was a pleasure to have your mum stay with us.
Thank you to the staff at Nodens Manor Care Home for the dignity shown to our dearly loved Uncle in his final days of life. Your care and dedication towards him and his family were impeccable. We truly feel we made the right decision in placing him into the Nodens Manor Family for his final year of life. His days were filled with music, days out and more importantly, the feeling of being in a fantastic homely environment with staff that truly cared. Thank you.
Thank you. It was a pleasure to have your uncle with us for the year. He will always hold a special place in Nodens as the first resident we had move in. Take care and all the best.
My grandparents were well looked after, kept clean and well-fed. They always told me how lovely the staff were, and they liked the food. When Nan died, the staff consoled us, took care of us and treated us with dignity. When Grandads condition deteriorated, the staff acted promptly and appropriately by calling 999, so his final days could be made more comfortable. Thank you, Nodens.
Thank you. It was a pleasure to have both of your grandparents stay with us. We wish you and the family all the best for the future.
My wife spent 2 weeks in respite care at Nodens Manor. Beforehand I was anxious about how she would cope. I need not have worried. All the staff were wonderful throughout her stay. I cannot thank them enough. Knowing she was in such good hands enabled me to get the most out of her stay. A truly wonderful place.
Thank you. It was lovely to have your wife stay with us and we're so happy to hear your kind feedback. Take care.
Tastefully decorated, light and spacious building and bedrooms well equipped. Exceptional care provided by very helpful staff. They try to accommodate every need of residents and their visitors. Information is passed on whenever needed. Regular updates on excellent menus, activities and events. No complaints. Well done Nodens Manor. Would recommend.
Thank you J H for your kind words. It's a pleasure to have your mum with us.
Mum stayed at Nodens for 2 weeks respite care. She found the staff exceptional with their care, friendliness and kindness. The home was beautifully laid out, everything was very comfortable and to a high standard.
Thank you for your kinds words about your mum's stay. It was a pleasure to have her with us.
She was thrilled with everything about her stay. The facilities are modern and spacious. Our evening calls centred around the wonderful food and entertainment during each day.
Thank you Nodens Manor.
Thank you for your kind words. It was lovely to have your mum stay, and we hope to see her again. Take care.
My father moved to Nodens in August 2023 and with the help of all the staff he settled in very well. It is so reassuring that my father has moved into a lovely, caring and most importantly safe place. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's great to have your mum living with us. See you soon!
My mother-in-law initially didn’t want to stay for a ten night respite care, when we arrived to pick her up she didn’t want to leave, absolutely fantastic care, wonderful staff and in impeccable surroundings, many thanks. We won’t hesitate to utilise your care again. Cheers.
We're so glad you're mum enjoyed her stay so much she didn't want to leave. We hope to see her again. Take care until then.
Wow what can I say. Staff friendly and helpful. They were fantastic for what I have seen with all residents. Residents all looked well cared for, and very clean and groomed, which is great. Residents looked comfortable in their surroundings. The home seems to have everything that one would need or want. Very safe for residents and extremely clean and modern.
Thank you for your kind words Linda. We're so pleased to hear about your experiences while visiting us. We hope to see you again soon!
The staff is warm and caring, the facility is absolutely beautiful and my auntie is very well looked after. I am so impressed. It felt like a home and not a sterile hospital. The quality of the food is very high and there are many selections of freshly baked cakes. There are well designed cosy conversation nooks and gathering spaces.
Thank you so much for your review. We're so glad you had a lovely visit with your auntie. Take care.
Mum stayed for just over two weeks in November and she was absolutely delighted with the care and attention she received. The home itself is beautiful and Mum especially loved the food. I have no hesitation in recommending Nodens Manor, in fact we have already booked another stay in March. Thanks again.
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming your mum again in March!
It was sad that he died six weeks after he moved in. But, during the last two weeks I spent a lot of time with him and it was lovely to see this level of care.
My father died with a level of dignity that was outstanding and the staff were like friends at a very difficult time in my life. I would recommend Nodens Manor to anyone.
Thank you for taking time to complete online review. It has been a pleasure supporting your father and the whole family. You are always welcome to pop in to Nodens Manor.
The level of care was second to none. She was very well looked after. When asked about it she says it felt like staying in a 5-star hotel. Everybody was so kind, nothing too much trouble.
Which allowed us to be able to enjoy our holiday knowing mum was safe and cared for.
We as a family would like to thank all the staff for looking after Mum so well.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure to have your mum stay with us for a short holiday. We're always here if you need support from us in the future.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 April 2025Good
- 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
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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
?? ?? ?? ?? ?? For the third year in a row, we're pleased to announce that our Catering Team have received a outstanding 5/5 star rating on their unannounced...
- 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.
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