
Seen lots of home one of the best. Very clean, great activities and day centerKaren M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care in wonderful and safe surroundings and good lunches too. Excellent, very many thanksA B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly and shown a lot of patienceA D(Son of Resident/Service User)

Seen lots of home one of the best. Very clean, great activities and day centerKaren M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care in wonderful and safe surroundings and good lunches too. Excellent, very many thanksA B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly and shown a lot of patienceA D(Son of Resident/Service User)

Windmill Lodge is a modern, purpose-built care setting offering residential, dementia and nursing care in a warm and supportive environment.
Situated in Lytham St Annes, the lodge provides a safe, welcoming place where residents receive personalised care and support, helping them feel comfortable, relaxed, and truly at home.
Windmill Lodge also features a dedicated Day Centre for individuals who are not yet ready for full-time residential care but would benefit from additional...
Care Provided by Windmill Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 205 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are subject to an assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Windmill Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Windmill 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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Louise Dixon (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: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (203)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (203)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Whilst visiting hours are open the home politely ask that visitors do not come at mealtimes unless prior arrangement has been agreed with the Lodge Manager
Parking
- There is onsite parking available for both residents and visitors. Additionally, there is street parking available - so finding a space shouldn't be a problem!
Windmill Lodge Reviews (54)
Windmill Lodge has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.517) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Windmill Lodge has 54 reviews.
Exceptional place, kind, professional staff and most importantly caring. Louise has been utterly amazing with the help and care we have received. Very good communication and quick to respond, she has made a very difficult time much easier. The facilities are very good, large modern rooms and beautiful outside space. I can't recommend this Windmill Lodge enough.
In the last 4 weeks wml has been turned around. Staff seem more happy, relaxed and enjoying their work. The entertainment is more varied and the cove lounge has "come back" to life. The new manager is very approachable, friendly and has an open door. This is very assuring for relatives and residents alike. I look forward to being part of the future for my brother in wml care home
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I am personally delighted to hear that you have noticed positive changes within the Home. Our aim is to create an open, supportive environment for residents, relatives and colleagues alike, and it is rewarding to know that this is being felt throughout the...
I am very grateful for the care and support the staff provided to my sister. Throughout her time there, she was treated with genuine kindness, dignity, warmth and respect. The team worked with a high level of professionalism, while also showing real compassion and humanity in everything they did.
Thank you for your kind words and I am please to learn that your sister's experience was as described above. We strive for high levels of care at Windmill Lodge and I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the team.
Many thanks
After a very difficult start which saw a very high degree of staff turnover and very poor communication from the home things over the past few months have definitely settled down with the current management in place clearly trying to improve communication with family members and the experience of residents overall. In particular we have really noticed a great improvement in the events which are being organised for the residents and Mum has really benefited from being involved particularly with the musical events which she really enjoys and which are so beneficial for her with advanced dementia. It was Mum's birthday in February and the staff really made a huge effort decorating the Tides community lounge with birthday banners and balloons and the kitchen made a fantastic birthday cake for Mum. Please keep up this good work!
Hi Jo-Ann,
Thank you for your kind words about the team and it is great to hear that you can see the improvements taking place. I will be sure to pass the feedback onto the team.
Although she has many needs the patience and respect she receives is excellent. I have every confidence that her needs are being met on a daily basis.
Hi S,
We are truly grateful for your feedback and this is lovely to hear that you feel this way about the staff. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team for their praise. Thank you
Record keeping of the residents needs to be enhanced and monitored much more closely - without the evidence, this can be difficult to support CHC. Food options are excellent, and my Mum is well cared for. Albert the nurse, is excellent and has been super helpful over the last 8 months.
Hi Suzanne,
Thank you for your feedback this is truly appreciated and we will pass on your kind comments to Albert.
I have just received a notification that our fees are going up by what appears to be over 20%. I have written to them a number of times for clarification and to date I have not had a response.
I would be very careful in investing in their services.
Hi Victor
Thank you for your review and we appreciate that receiving notification of any weekly fee increases can be concerning. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you at a suitable time and to be able to provide some clarity on our charges.
Kind regards
I find all the staff very kind and helpful. The entertainment is excellent and very good for the residents, it cheers them up and makes them feel happy. My husband is very happy even though he mentions coming home, he calls it a hotel. My only complaint is he is putting on too much weight.
We are pleased to hear that you thoroughly enjoy the entertainment put on by the lodge and that your husband feels the lodge is like a hotel. We strive to deliver the best care and put on some good entertainment. Thank you for your review
An excellent Christmas Party that Pat was clearly enjoying. The staff put a 100% effort, particularly to include the residents. A very happy occasion for all involved. Pat is very settled at Windmill Lodge and I am happy and content with the high level of care given to her. All the staff are obviously committed to giving the residents as good as quality of life as possible.
Many thanks for this lovely feedback. The team work hard to be able to put on special events like this so that you can enjoy them with your wife. I am glad you got to enjoy the day with your wife and we are so please that your wife is settled with us. Thank you once again
First class all round.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so please you feel this way
My wife was the first 'service user' in 'TIDES' in June 2023. Since starting from scratch I have seen a steady improvement to today's very high standards in all areas. The current management team are very proactive in seeking out and fixing perceived areas of weakness. The care and nursing staff are compassionate, caring and professional. I wouldn't want my wife to be anywhere else!
Good afternoon Nobby,
Thank you so much for a lovely review and I am so please you can see the progress being made by the whole team. We strive on delivering great care to your wife. Your feedback is very much appreciated.
Always a welcoming and clean environment. My aunt is happy here.
Thank you for your lovely review Amanda. We are pleased to hear that your aunt is happy with us and we strive to give everyone a warm welcome. Many thanks again.
My dad is very settled and happy at Windmill Lodge. He really likes his room and location of his room. He resides on the Wave Community. He loves the choice of food and treats such as cake and biscuits and puddings. The staff are fantastic, caring, kind, supportive and patient. If you have any requests or issues and you speak to the staff they sort out ASAP. Assistant Manger Louise is so easy to approach and deals with any concerns you have. Seen lots of home one of the best. Very clean, great activities and day center.
Thank you for your lovely review and it is our absolute pleasure to support your dad. We take great pleasure in providing home-baked meals and treats that your dad enjoys and your kind comments about our teams is most appreciated.
I was very disappointed when you asked me to your office on 17th September 2025 when you realised I was immediately taking my wife away from Windmill Lodge. The first thing you said 'did I realise I had to pay a month's notice' rather than enquiring why. That sums up in my mind exactly what Windmill Lodge's priority is, it is there for profit not for the benefit of the residents or their families. To emphasise this Windmill Lodge kept running out of pads therefore I had to privately purchase a stock of pull ups to preserve my wife's dignity and keep her clear of sores. Most days my wife's pull ups were taken by your staff for use on other residents because you had no stock. The Windmill Lodge building is fine but the management and service leaves a lot to be desired due, in my opinion, to overtight financial constraints imposed by the owners.
My Mum couldn't have spent her final days in the most amazing place with the love and care from all staff. They are amazing people whom clearly are committed to make Windmill Lodge a 5 star care home and clearly deserve the 5 star rating. From the management team to the nursing staff nothing was ever a problem that they couldn't sort out. Bright has been amazing whom nursed Mum mainly and always had time to chat and discuss her medical issues. The Deputy manager has been a rock to me and with her experience of nursing terminally ill people in her past roles to now in a management role she is a definite asset to the future and Windmill Lodge.
Windmill Lodge Residential. This is run as a business to make profit, that is the bottom line. The management is uncaring and unprofessional. When you see behind the facade, it's a different story. The only positive we can mention are the carers who are employed. Would not recommend this place. The Nolan Day Centre. Wonderful place, fantastic staff, would highly recommend.
Overall, very good.
Thank you for your valuable feedback, we truly appreciate the time taken to share your feedback with us. Regards
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Thank you Alan for taking time to share your feedback with us. We truly value your support and are grateful for the time you took to share your feedback. Your kind words mean a lot to us and encourage our team to keep delivering the best care possible.
Lovely room.
Thank you for taking time to share your feedback with us. We truley appriciate your feedback, which helps us in providing high standard of service.
When the resident arrived from hospital he was unable to communicate and feel himself and I was preparing for the worst. After a short time is able to speak again, eat independently and has a renewed vigour. This has been the result lf the dedication and professionalism of the staff, their excellent care and dedication. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very grateful for you kind words. We are happy to hear that our efforts have made a positive impact. Your kind words motivate us to continue to improve more in delivering ha igh standard of care.
Bed Vacancies
41 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026Please contact Windmill Lodge to find out more.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Hannah. I am the admissions nurse based at Windmill Lodge, Lytham St. Anne's.
My role is to support families from their enquiry stage, assessment process, through to admission of their loved ones, whether that is for respite or a more permanent residency. As part of this role, I also work with Professionals who can help relatives through the process and ensure a smooth and stress-free transition.
The rewarding nature of the role allows me to help relatives and loved ones through the most challenging decision they may take in relation to a loved one, and then see their loved one flourish here.
Frequently Asked Questions about Windmill Lodge
What types of Care is Windmill Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Windmill Lodge have?
There are 203 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Windmill Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Windmill Lodge to the centre of Lytham St Annes?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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