
I would highly recommend this care home, which is run exceptionally well.Elaine P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



I would highly recommend this care home, which is run exceptionally well.Elaine P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Situated in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, Acacia Lodge provides resident-led residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
Residents at the purpose-built Oxfordshire care home can enjoy quality facilities including a Vintage Pub, hair salon, library and luxurious lounges. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated and has an en-suite bathroom. Outside there is a beautifully kept garden, ideal for socialising...
Care Provided by Acacia 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 55 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Acacia Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Acacia 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
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Thelma Clutson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Acacia Lodge Reviews (116)
Acacia Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acacia Lodge has 116 reviews.
I am very aware of the fact that many men and women are most definitely not in truth aware of the complexities of caring for Dementia patients. It takes a very special individual to take this course and in return give love and understanding to those who in residence miss their homes, families and freedom. God only knows what we would do if such persons were not around. In my unbiased opinion, there is no medal big enough for them. My lovely wife of 62 years has been in Acacia Lodge for a few years so in truth I have drawn very definite conclusions that have made me very grateful to all staff members.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge and your kind words.
My auntie has only been in Acacia Lodge since November after moving from her previous care home. I cannot believe the difference in her, she is so much happier, positive and never says anything negative anymore. Her medical problems have also improved. The staff are all very kind and caring and treat her with respect. They spend time with her and nothing is too much trouble for them. Other members of my family have also noticed the change and improvement in her. This really does put my mind at rest knowing that she is well looked after and cared for. I am just totally amazing at how well she is doing. Thank you all so much.
Cheerful, friendly staff, happy atmosphere.
My father was a resident at the Acacia Lodge Care Home for over a year until his death on 6th December 2019. Do not judge a book by its cover. Acacia Lodge is outstanding in its level of care for residents. There are other more beautiful care homes in term of buildings, but I very much doubt that any equals the level of care and professionalism shown by the manager and her staff. My father was probably not the easiest resident, but they showed consistent care and professionalism throughout his 14-month stay. In addition, the manager was extremely helpful in applying for grants to keep the cost down. 100% positive recommendation.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are so glad to hear that you found our levels of care and professionalism by all staff delivered to a high standard and that we were able to support you and your father. Thank you for your feedback.
His stay was not in any way pre-planned but from the first telephone conversation with the Manager onwards, the level care and kindness shown to him and me was outstanding.
Every member of staff we met was friendly and helpful and huge efforts were made to provide the types of food he wanted to eat and to encourage him.
The nursing staff were diligent and caring and at every visit, each member of staff spent as much time with us as we needed, as well as looking after him thoughtfully and respectfully.
I cannot thank the team at Acacia Lodge enough and would recommend them to anyone.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear that the level of kindness and care to your Father and yourself has been to a high standard. We are glad to hear that staff are helpful and supportive and that your Father was looked after with respect. Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation.
The staff are what made Acacia Lodge outstanding. All the staff treated mum like a member of their family, with such support, friendship, respect and this extended to all her family. It does not come across as a business (which we had experienced in previous home) and this made it all so much more bearable. I was made to feel very welcome and relaxed in a very inviting atmosphere. The manager and her team should be so proud of the service they provide.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear you find our environment welcoming and friendly, and that our team have been supportive to your Mum and family.
My partner arrived very weak and inactive, eating only puree. She now eats well, has put on weight and is much more alert. Very comfortable at night - some difficulty in alerting staff when the toilet is required.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are glad to hear that you feel your partner is comfortable and more alert whilst being at our home.
Very professional, caring staff. Clean and tidy. Parking poor. Food is very good.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear you find our facilities clean and tidy and our team have been professional and caring. Thank you for the feedback regarding parking, we endeavour to have as much available parking for visitors as possible, however, this can sometimes be out of our control.
Having visited a number of care/nursing homes around Reading and Henley, we chose Acacia Lodge for my Father initially for a respite period, but now as a permanent resident. We are so grateful to the Home Manager and her nursing team, care staff, activity coordinators, chefs et al, who regularly go the extra mile to make my Father feel at home. The biggest compliment we could give is that after 85 years, despite my Father's degenerative condition, he is settled, content and safe in the hands of all the Team at Acacia Lodge. Similarly, when we visit we feel welcome and our requests are important and acted upon swiftly and professionally. Thank you so much.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear that you find our whole team helpful and that your Father feels content and safe at our home.
My mum is well cared for and happy at Acacia Lodge. The staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. Mum adores some of the staff and I can tell that she feels comfortable and at ease where she is. Acacia Lodge has a happy atmosphere, there is always someone to go to for help and they have been extremely supportive to my mum and I. Big thank you, everyone, I appreciate all your work.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear you find our staff helpful and supportive and that your Mum feels comfortable in our home.
Some of the staff are really excellent and caring and the others are mostly good.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Acacia Lodge. We appreciate your comments about our team.
My mother chose to move to Acacia Lodge many years ago in order to be with her husband, who was too sick to return home from a spell in hospital. At this time, she was very able, when my father passed away she chose to stay at Acacia Lodge where she was very happy and had made many new friends. She was allowed to bring many items of her furniture to her room, including her pictures, making it into her home. She has continued to be very happy at Acacia Lodge, particularly enjoying the afternoon entertainments and food. The very kind staff have supported her throughout as her dementia progressed. This has been a great relief to her family.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear that your Mother enjoyed her time at Acacia Lodge and that as a family you felt our dedicated team were supportive to you.
We totally agree with this endorsement as the care she received was caring, kind,and thoughtful. The staff were unfailingly cheerful and went out of their way to be as helpful as possible to all members of the family who visited.
Thank you for taking the time to review Acacia Lodge. We are pleased to hear that you felt our team went above and beyond to ensure you and your mother were cared for.
He was in a lot of pain and under medication for it.
The staff coped with this with a lot of sympathy and dedication.
The management are so welcoming to the families of the residents and that is so reassuring to us that we can raise any issues we feel we should without being made to feel bad in doing so. I can't praise this home enough!
My husband received excellent care and attention during his last few months suffering from dementia. He was very ill when admitted after a bout of pneumonia and spent some time being looked after on the nursing floor before transferring to the dementia unit. Acacia Lodge were able to cope with his changing needs and in particular, his inability to cope with a normal diet and the risk of choking.
For my late father, Acacia Lodge provided a new home that suited him and he was very happy there. He enjoyed the company of people and Acacia Lodge provided the environment for this. The staff were wonderful; very attentive to his needs, patient, and genuinely interested in him as a person.
The food is always said to be good/excellent and activities varied.
The only thing lacking is outside space/experiences.
The care given to Dad and the whole family during his last weeks with us was outstanding. The staff are amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. They looked after Mum during her visits and we all felt at home.
My father was cared for at Acacia after becoming too elderly and frail to be looked after at home. I found the staff all very kindly whilst at the same time being professional. I would like to thank them for making his final months as comfortable as possible.
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

In 2015, I became the Registered Manager at Acacia Lodge, and it has been a fulfilling journey ever since.
I love heading up our dedicated team, where each member goes above and beyond daily to deliver outstanding care to our residents. The camaraderie among the staff is truly inspiring, and we work collaboratively to ensure that every resident feels valued and cared for.
The best part of my role is witnessing the joy on our residents’ faces as they engage in activities and enjoy their daily lives. It’s heartwarming to see them smile and feel a sense of belonging in our community. Being part of their lives and the Acacia Lodge family is incredibly rewarding.
Every day presents new opportunities to make a difference, whether through a kind word, a shared laugh, or providing support during challenging moments. I take great pride in fostering an environment where residents feel at home and cherished, and I am grateful to be part of a team that truly cares about making a positive impact.
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