
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.
Their kindness, compassion and sense of humour mean the world to my mother and in turn to me.
The staff are nice to me.
Management is efficient, the food excellent and I would not have chosen anywhere else in town.
My mother has been a resident for over 2 years and has been incredibly happy there. The staff are extremely caring and go out of their way to make all the residents happy, comfortable and entertained. The nursing care is brilliant (when required) and there is close contact with an excellent local GP practice. I would always recommend it to all my friends.
The staff at Acacia Lodge were professionally competent and as importantly, personally showed incredibly high levels of human kindness and caring. My Dad was with them for the last 6 months of his life. He was very happy at Acacia and it was a great comfort to me that he passed away peacefully in comfortable and private surroundings with personal care from lovely people.
I feel I have been getting better since I have arrived.
Every member of staff has been kind to me, they chat to me and are always ready to help.
My room is very comfortable and I enjoy the food.
A particularly enjoyable aspect of life at Acacia Lodge are the many and varied activities provided, and participation is encouraged with great enthusiasm by the activities manager.
I feel part of the family at Acacia Lodge and so do my family.
Thank you, everyone.
mum appeared to be considered as an individual and her unique needs for comfort, security and care, given tailored attention.
All the staff proved dedicated and conscientious when interacting with Mum and she said she was happy there.
Acacia Lodge was the best choice for my mother and became her new home for her remaining years. The staff were amazing - caring, diligent, professional and became her new friends. When her time came, everything was handled with tact and compassion. I cannot thank Acacia Lodge enough for the care they gave my mother and I can fully recommend them for your loved ones.
I find the home welcoming, clean and caring for the residents where information is always available.
My mother aged 88 has been a resident at the above home for over a year. From the admission date to now there has not been a moment of worry. The care home provides superb care in every way which gives me and my three brothers complete peace of mind.
My dear friend and neighbour of 93 years old spent her last days in this truly fabulous care home before she sadly passed away just over a week ago. In the month or so she was there I witnessed so much love and professional care for all the patients at Acacia Lodge Henley. The staff there are led by the simply marvellous manager and all are nothing less than angels. The professional nursing care is second to none - the fabulous lady nurse from South Africa (she knows who I mean ! ha ha) was a huge comfort to the family especially in the hours prior to our loved one's passing. Boundless compassion, care and love is what I associate with this wonderful place
My mother had three weeks respite care at Acacia Lodge following hospitalisation for a fall. Staff were great at encouraging her to get back her mobility and provided great advice for when she returned home. In fact, my mother's mobility was better following her stay than it was before she had the fall. They realised that my mother was not ready for a permanent residency and actively encouraged her to get ready for a move home, supported by a live-in carer.
Staff are exceptionally accommodating and friendly. They met every need my mum had during her brief stay. Their attention to detail makes a big difference and show real care and patience. I will stay in touch with the home and wouldn't hesitate to us it again in the future. Mum felt safe and secure.
My husband, aged 90 was unable to walk, swallow, or speak and paralysed on left side. Only his right arm worked after a massive stroke. He was doubly incontinent and peg fed. The nursing staff and carers all had a sympathetic rapport with him. He could see and understand. They all had a quiet understanding of his situation (difficult moods and pain), spoke softly and he was calmed and comforted. His physical nursing was always gentle and skilled, never impatient. I visited daily and I was struck by the way they all liked one another and worked as a team often in difficult circumstances. He died after 6 months residence with his family present. My son was given a bed during the previous week near him. I cannot speak highly enough of Acacia Lodge and their tender loving care.
I required bathing and dressing on first admission as I had a broken arm. I received very good attention and help throughout my stay, I found all the staff friendly and helpful.
My mother presented with very challenging behavior and physical needs, having been evicted from her previous care home, despite her complex health needs qualifying for NHS Continuing Care. The nursing staff and the management dealt with these challenges with calm, sensitive clarity. When my mother died the conduct of the home was exemplary and her death was managed with the greatest of care and tenderness. I highly recommend this nursing home.
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- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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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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