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Hobbies and interests are encouraged, with outings and musical performances often on the calendar, and a visiting chaplain who provides pastoral care.
Care Provided by Horfield Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 75 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Horfield Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Horfield 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Lesley (Griffiths)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (73)
Horfield Lodge Reviews (89)
Horfield Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.607) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Horfield Lodge has 89 reviews.
In general terms the standard of care is satisfactory, though at times let down by the lack of communication exhibited by a large proportion of current staff. This is not helped by what seems to be a system relying on custom and practice, which by it's nature becomes diluted over time. There seems no easy path to voice concerns over issues, such as the food, which arrives on one's plate, likely of reasonable quality to start with. It is often badly cooked, greens for instance, being cooked to extinction, Offering little to nourish any recipients.
Thank you for completing a review. I am sorry that you have some concerns. I will come and discuss these with you and ask the chef to offer support.
Since my admission here a month ago (from hospital after a fall and with Parkinson's) I have been greatly impressed by the high quality of care here. All carers in whatever capacity here have been consistently friendly and helpful. There is a genuinely friendly, personal atmosphere. My room is well furnished and consistently well maintained. I look forward to further development of the various activities when my wife joins me here later this week.
My husband and I were made to feel welcome from the start. The rooms are comfortable and we've been able to add our own personal effects. The food is very good and we enjoy having choice. The staff are friendly and competent.
I only rated the home four stars because we pay over £6k per month and I feel my Aunts belongings do not receive the respect they deserve. Clothes are washed, not ironed, then pushed into drawers and shelves. Not folded into designated drawers or hung nicely as I feel they should be. I have found two skirts with the waist bands hanging off where they have obviously been yanked up instead of carefully elevated onto my Aunt.
I have mentioned this to staff and I understand care is a priority but the price being paid I feel respect for clients property should also be a concern.
The furniture in the bedroom is old and bashed, not homely, luckily my Aunt is in a wheel chair so I feel she will be maneuvered away from any rough areas.
I attend weekly to see my mother who has been a resident for 4 years, the staff are very friendly and always attentive to my mothers needs, any issues with her they contact me and inform me promptly. I cannot thank the staff for the care and compassion they show towards her, in sometimes difficult circumstances. Mum is very happy there and that is what gives my sister and myself peace of mind that she is so well looked after and safe and secure, well done Horfield Lodge.
The team and service is fantastic.
The accommodation is good and kept meticulously clean, so it does not suffer from the odours that can be experienced elsewhere. The downstairs cafe has been a convenient meeting place for family and events, plus having a hairdresser service and clothes labelling opportunity.
The adjoining Horfield common is a great asset, giving good views, opportunities for walks and a cafe to visit as well as a chance to see children (and dogs!) at play.
The communal activities are enjoyable and special "Fine food" events e.g. Christmas Day, are thoughtful and well organised.
I have been receiving excellent care in Horfield Lodge and I am quite happy with the staff and every member of staff who has been looking after me and my safety.
Many thanks.
There is a good range of activities on offer and the food is of a high standard. The cakes are especially amazing.
Mum's carers are kind and thoughtful and never complain about long hours or how busy they are, though I know they do work long hours and are very busy. They always smile, even when it's a tough shift. Staff turnover is low which is great for mum as she really gets a chance to know her carers. It must be a sign of the quality of their working environment.
She loved being there (her words!).
She thrived under the skilled and compassionate care of the staff, wonderful food, her bright, airy room and stimulation.
My mother was transformed - we were relieved that she felt so safe and comfortable.
The right care, from the right people, in the right place.
Thank you all so much, Horfield Lodge.
Excellent respite care for my mother. She was extremely happy with the service, attention to detail and overall excellent accommodation.
It's not just a care home, it's a real home to my mother, so a big thank you to everyone who has made it this way.
We recently attended my mother's 90th birthday celebrations with about 30 family and friends. It was held in the coffee lounge at Horfield Lodge and the staff had gone to a great deal of trouble to make it a special occasion. The lounge was beautifully decorated and the afternoon tea provided was a truly sumptuous spread. A lot of love and effort had clearly gone into the event and the guests really appreciated being looked after so well. Mum enjoyed it all immensely!
Two members of staff in particular could not have been more helpful in the planning of it.
The reception area/dining/lounge area was transformed into a fabulous tea party setting. The decorations were great and the food was fantastic. One particular member of staff made me the most amazing delicacies - and produced the most stunning birthday cake.
Thank you so much.
My mum moved into Horfield Lodge about 18 months ago. We knew she might not have very many months left of life as she was quite unwell and this last month she moved to palliative end-of-life care. While she was still well she enjoyed her time engaging in activities, being given purposeful tasks and little ‘jobs’ to give her value and meaning and to help her make sense of where she was. She has been treated with dignity and respect in all things. In this last month as she has become very unwell the staff have been so incredible. They care so deeply for the residents and their families and have looked after Mum and our family as if we are part of their family. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they always make time to chat and have delivered me endless cups of tea. Seeing life end well and without anxiety was not something I thought would be possible but the team here have made that a reality for my mum and family and their kindness has been extraordinary.
The tables and chairs were decorated so nicely, along with the place settings. The waiting staff were so attentive throughout the evening and worked so hard. The violinist set the tone with in turn background music. Although I was apprehensive, my dad and I had a great few hours together and I his lunch and supper buddies.
Well done, great team work.
We are very pleased to have found such a good care home.
I cannot thank the staff at Horfield Lodge enough for all the care they gave Mum over the last twelve years. When I could not visit her during the Covid epidemic, I was reassured that she was being looked after by such caring people.
My mother has been a resident for over 10 years. The staff have looked after her so well, understanding her needs, giving her support when my father died and being friendly to us when we visit. There are a good variety of activities for residents to enjoy. The facilities are always clean and cared for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 March 2020Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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