Lydgate Lodge

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

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.

Very calm and relaxed atmosphere.

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.

The staff and the reception staff also offer so much support to relatives.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The whole family was so touched by everyone's kindness to us all.

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.

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.

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.

My grandma died earlier this month having spent over four years in Lydgate Lodge. Over the years we have seen much change, and the home has recently appointed a new manager who is excellent. He is visible, hands-on, compassionate, and understanding. The care staff are exceptional and are patient, supportive, empathetic, and sensitive. Reception staff are welcoming and laundry staff should be commended. The kitchen staff provide food of the finest quality and go that extra mile for those special occasions, and the hairdresser is a lovely lady too.

Whilst vascular dementia had robbed my grandma of her dignity, staff ensured her final days and death were dignified. When necessary they involved health professionals immediately and were in constant dialogue with the GP surgery and district nurses.

For many families, putting their loved ones in a care home is heartbreaking. For anyone looking around care homes, I would highly recommend you visit Lydgate Lodge.

A big thank you to staff.

There was always a cup of tea and biscuits if needed and on the day mum passed away peacefully in the early morning, the staff voluntarily made several pots of tea, plates of sandwiches, packets of crisps and a plate of biscuits at lunchtime for the seven family members who came to say their goodbyes to mum. I am so pleased that mum was in the care home and not in hospital when she passed away.

I have never met so many genuinely sympathetic and caring people in one place.

My mother-in-law was in Lydgate Lodge for a few years and was happy there. For the last 18-24 months of her life she was in her bed and did not know much about her surroundings, but the carers were always there making her life as comfortable as possible. Everybody in the home was her friend - not just a carer. They also became our friends - from the cleaners, catering staff, carers to management. At the end of her life, everybody was so kind, caring and helpful, nothing was too much trouble and this was all natural for them. A lovely caring home.

I cannot praise the staff at this home highly enough.

Excellent as was his stay last year. Few small issues which staff took on board and addressed straight away.