Lydgate Lodge

Soothill Lane, Batley WF17 6EZ
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9.7 125 Reviews
  • Lydgate Lodge, Batley
Lydgate Lodge offers 24 hours of residential and dementia care in luxury surroundings which create a great place to live.

Staff at Lydgate Lodge pride themselves on making a real difference to the lives of the residents and this is reflected in the personalised care and active lifestyle choices.

All 64 bedrooms are en-suite wet rooms and your room will have a flat screen TV, DVD player, mini fridge and Wi-Fi.

Lydgate Lodge is proud to be rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (July 2019).

Lydgate Lodge is part of the Ideal Carehomes group, winners of the Large Residential Care Provider at the Laing Buisson Awards in November 2022.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1380

Our all inclusive fee gives peace of mind and allows residents to enjoy our facilities and services without having to worry about extra costs. It includes a monthly appointment at our onsite hair salon, regular chiropody appointments, a full and varied activity program, annual eye tests, annual dental check ups and transport and accompaniment to medical appointments where necessary.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Lydgate Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Anna Owsicka (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)

Visiting

  • The well-being of residents is a priority, and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with their family and friends in any way possible. Lydgate Lodge are pleased to welcome visitors into their home, with no limit on the number of visitors for each resident. The home pride themselves on having an open-door policy.

Parking

  • Lydgate Lodge has plenty of onsite parking for visitors.

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Lydgate Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.747) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lydgate Lodge has 125 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This home would be my choice if or when my wife requires permanent care. All care was observed with regards to the virus situation. She settled in very well, and I felt that she was in good care until our walk-in shower was installed. I cannot fault the staff or conditions. My 99-year-old sister spent
some timer in Lydgate and was happy.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our home and staff. Feedback is extremely important to us and it is encouraging for our staff to receive such positive feedback. We will ensure that your comments are passed to the whole team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad moved into Lydgate Lodge on 24th July 2020. The staff at the home were so welcoming and put me at ease at what was a very worrying time. We had liaised with the front of house manager prior to coming in and she was extremely friendly, professional and helpful. The manager and some lovely care
staff were there to greet us on arrival and put my mind at ease straight away, after some minor worries. The manager moved Dad into a lovely room and my family and I think his care has been exceptional since then. Communication is brilliant and all the staff are wonderful.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Lydgate Lodge and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live and it is encouraging for our staff to receive such positive feedback. We will ensure that your comments are passed to the whole team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Lydgate Lodge to be excellent and very caring in looking after my mother in what has been a difficult transition to the home after a fall meaning she had to be in hospital before going to the home. With her deteriorating dementia meaning she has had other falls in the home they have demonstrated
that they are prepared to go over and above to take care of her and keep the family informed of her well being at all times. They are highly recommended.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Lydgate Lodge, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We aim to make our homes a secure and safe place for our residents to live whilst making a real difference to the lives of our residents. We will ensure the team receive your message.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mother moved into Lydgate Lodge last April, my wife and I have nothing but praise for the management and staff. Throughout these trying times, they have kept us updated on her health and well-being and on the rare times we have seen her, she has been always clean and smart. The carer with her
has shown her respect and kindness. Through FaceBook we have followed many activities that are provided for residents.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your review of Lydgate Lodge. We are so pleased to hear that your mum's move has been a positive experience for you all. We are very proud of our staff team, many of whom have been with us since our home opened, and we see lots of examples of them going above and beyond for their residents. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been in this home for just over a year. What a year, but through it all, she has been looked after superbly. She has been kept entertained, looked after and kept safe through this pandemic. The staff are doing an outstanding job. I would highly recommend this care home. Thank you!

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Lydgate Lodge and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live. We are proud to deliver person-centred care by taking the time to get to know the resident and their likes and dislikes enabling our team to build valuable relationships between our care team and the resident. We will ensure the team receive your message.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are in the unfortunate position of having to make this difficult decision, I would have no hesitation of recommending Lydgate Lodge.
The facilities at Lydgate Lodge are good. But it's great strength are its staff who are without fail helpful, caring, kind, polite and very approachable.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Lydgate Lodge and for the comments. We are so pleased to hear you would recommend us and these reviews also go some way to help other families in a similar position of looking for a care home. We are sure they will find your comments very valuable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Caring, considerate staff and comfortable accommodation with an excellent choice of well-prepared food. There are plenty of activities.

Reply from Rebecca Selkirk, PR Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for your review of Lydgate Lodge. We pride ourselves on creating a community within our homes with an abundance of social activities and I am so pleased to hear that this is what you have found at Lydgate Lodge. The staff team will be delighted to hear your positive feedback which I shall be sure to pass on.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Lydgate Lodge are wonderful. They have looked after my dad in his last weeks of life as if he was their own dad. They have made it so much easier for my sister and me to cope with a very difficult time. Nothing is too much trouble for any of them. The Lodge itself is lovely and has lovely
views. There are activities for the residents every day and the food is excellent. I would recommend Lydgate Lodge to anyone who needs care for a loved one.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your lovely words of kindness at what must be a difficult time for you and your family. It was an honour to have your father be part of our Lydgate family and he will be fondly remembered. We are very proud of our team and all they do at Lydgate Lodge and we will be sure to pass on this message, please feel welcome to come back and join us for a cup of tea. Thank you again for your lovely comments.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff and the manager have been so kind, professional and helpful in every aspect of my mum's care. It was a difficult decision for us to take the step of finding a care home for mum but it has been much easier thanks to the staff.
The niceness of the home and the surroundings.
Very calm and
relaxed atmosphere.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of our home. We understand that moving can be a worrying time. We are so pleased to hear we were able to support you and your mum during this process. Our staff team care deeply about the well-being and experience of our residents. It is always great to hear such fantastic praise for the team and Home Manager which I shall be sure to pass on.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been in quite a few care homes recently and I would feel quite confident to recommend this one, as one of the best as a visitor. I have found the staff pleasant and the care wonderful and also, excellent food.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Lydgate Lodge and for the comments. We are so pleased to hear you would recommend us and these reviews also go some way to help other families in a similar position of looking for a care home and we are sure they will find your comments very valuable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lydgate Lodge is an amazing facility the home is furnished to a high standard and the reception staff are always helpful the carers are compassionate and nothing is too much trouble. The activity team are innovative, everybody works hard to ensure the home and the gardens are well maintained.
The staff
and the reception staff also offer so much support to relatives.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our home and staff. Feedback is extremely important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand that moving can be a worrying time and we are sure that your review will go some way to help other families in a similar position. Thank you again, we will be sure to pass your kind words to our whole staff team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff do a very good job, very helpful in explaining things and helping both families and residents.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. I shall ensure that your kind comments are passed on to the whole staff team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Lydgate approx one year, she will be 95 this year. I am confident she gets excellent care, companionship, diet and respect. Staff are also friendly to visitors. Mum is happy at Lydgate, she takes part in some of the activities and enjoys the entertainment, she loves having her hair done
every week. I would recommend this home to others, as all our experiences have been fantastic. So glad this is the home we chose for her and we did look at others. I visit regularly and see all getting friendly respectful care.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely review about our home and the Lydgate Lodge Team. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy and enjoys the activities, entertainment and the on site hair salon. Our inclusive offering is a real hit with residents and visitors alike. The staff team will be delighted to hear your kind words which I shall be sure to pass on.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home. Good to be greeted at a reception desk when entering. Staff always acknowledge you. Home is lovely and clean.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. Feedback is extremely important to us and we will ensure that your kind words are shared with the whole staff team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don't need to mention names as all staff are brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is of the highest standard. Cleanliness 1st rate. Clean clothes all the time. Such a caring place.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review of Lydgate Lodge and for the lovely way you have described our home. We will ensure that your comments are passed to the whole team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Making the decision to firstly, place my Dad into full-time residential care and secondly, choosing such a care home, is one of the most stressful and hardest things we have done as a family. There is so much to consider and we viewed around 10 different homes, more than once and at different times
of day and night. The staff were knowledgeable, approachable and clearly understand the needs of their residents. That’s how I know we got this right with Lydgate.


The surroundings are beautiful. Spacious, yet homely. The staff are so caring, not just towards the residents but to the relatives too. On the difficult days with Dad, I’ve had carers take time to talk to me about him and to just generally let me pour my heart out, when the fact that he is living with Dementia becomes too much. They’ve gotten to know him and he’s settling in well. My Dad is quite young and they tailor to his needs well, with a wide range of activities and outings. It doesn’t feel like your typical care home.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience from your initial enquiry, through to Dad moving in with us, has been extremely positive, and it is great that Dad is enjoying the daily activities and trips out of the home. Feedback is extremely important to us and we will be sure to pass your kind words to the whole staff team. These reviews also go some way to help other families in a similar position of looking for a care home and we are sure they will find your comments very valuable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After working hard and caring for his family and others all his life, we dearly wanted to find a fitting home where my father could be cared for with the dignity he deserved. After visiting quite a few other homes my mother instantly had a gut feeling about Lydgate, with the friendly welcoming staff
and management and pleasant clean surroundings.
Dad enjoyed the modern purpose built spaciousness of the home and was able to use his electric wheelchair to access the cafeteria, dining area, lounge and corridor to his room with access onto the garden.
The family and extended family enjoyed a celebration in the cafe which we will never forget.
Unfortunately after being ill in hospital, Dad went on to receive palliative care at Lydgate. The management and staff was very kind to Dad, along with ongoing support from the district nurses and Admiral nurse dad was well cared for until he passed away in early June 2019.
The whole family was so touched by everyone's kindness to us all.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your review of Lydgate Lodge. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review at what must be a difficult time for you and your family. We are so pleased to hear that your father was happy at Lydgate Lodge and would like to ensure you and your family always feel welcome to come back and join us for a cup of tea. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall pass on to the whole staff team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum-in-law moved into Lydgate Lodge in March 2019 from another care home where she was not happy. She immediately settled in and described it as “like living in a hotel”. The staff were always kind, supportive and caring and always available. She enjoyed the activities and joined in regularly. She
also said the food was lovely and that there was always something for her to choose. Unfortunately, her health deteriorated and, after spending some time in hospital, returned to Lydgate for her final days and she passed away peacefully. Throughout this very stressful time for the family, the staff were excellent, caring and looking after both mum in law and the family. I cannot speak highly enough of the lovely people at this care home and if you are looking for a care home for a loved one, then I would highly recommend Lydgate Lodge. My only regret is that we didn’t move mum-in-law to Lydgate Lodge sooner.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Lydgate Lodge. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such lovely words at what must be a difficult time for you and your family. We are so pleased to hear that your mum-in-law was happy at Lydgate Lodge and would like to ensure you and your family always feel welcome to come back and join us for a cup of tea. Thank you again for the kind words which I shall pass on to the whole staff team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very helpful and make sure all the residents are looked after. There are a number of options available throughout the month to entertain the residents which also involve trips out.

Reply from Samantha Blair, Customer Care Advisor at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. Feedback is extremely important to us and we will ensure that your kind words are shared with the whole staff team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My in-laws moved to Lydgate Lodge in November 2018. The team organised and facilitated the move smoothly and with a high level of compassion at a difficult time.
They took time to get to know my in-laws to make it a home from home, noting their likes and dislikes. High level of care delivered with
real professionalism and in detail with general interest not perfunctory. Lots of activities and a genuine desire to help and engage starting with the manager, taking time to discuss politics with my father-in-law right through the team enabling my mother-in-law to carry out little chores because she believes she helps out as a visitor who is staying there temporarily and not a resident. Food is good, in plentiful supply and lots of choice. Would definitely recommend them.

Reply from Kristyna Hunt, Communications Executive at Lydgate Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. Feedback is extremely important to us and we will ensure that your kind words are shared with the whole staff team.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.747)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.747) out of 10 for Lydgate Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.747 for Lydgate Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (307 Excellents x 5) + (67 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 387 Ratings = 4.747

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lydgate Lodge is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Jul 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Anna

Anna Chan

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Anna joined the Ideal Care Homes team in 2022. She has worked in the care industry for over 17 years having various roles from Care Assistant to now Home Manager. She has achieved a Level 5 in Adult Social Care and has also spent some time working for the Red Cross in Poland.


Anna has a great understanding and appreciation for all roles within the care sector and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.


Anna enjoys getting to know each resident and their families, building meaningful relationships and really making a difference in people's lives.

Nicola

Nicola Sutton

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Joined: 2017

"My passion has always been people and I’m privileged to be able to support the families and their loved ones into our Home"

Rachel

Rachel Stephenson

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2024

Rachel is the Care Manager at Lydgate Lodge.

Verity

Verity Taylor

Job Title: Regional Director

Joined: 2019

Verity Taylor is the Regional Director of Lydgate Lodge, as well as our other Homes in the West Yorkshire region.

Zoe

Zoe Mortimer

Job Title: Lifestyle Manager

Joined: 2022

Zoe Mortimer is the Lifestyle Manager at Lydgate Lodge.

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