





Willow Tree Lodge is a modern home which has the very best facilities available to provide residents with high quality care.
Round the clock care is provided by the warm and friendly staff, who understand the complex needs of their residents.
Outside of the home there is an outside terrace, and balcony and a conservatory for residents to enjoy spending time in. Each bedroom has been decorated and furnished to a high...
Care Provided by Willow Tree Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
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
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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,575 - £1,575
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,575 - £1,575
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,575 - £1,575
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,575 - £1,575
Contact Willow Tree 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)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Mark Cowling
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hannah Dear (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Parking
- On site parking available
Willow Tree Lodge Reviews (98)
Willow Tree Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willow Tree Lodge has 98 reviews.
I cannot recommend this home enough. They provided a caring wonderful home for my mother for two years. The staff are fabulous and take time and are patient with all residents. The atmosphere is always calm and happy and the social areas and residents rooms are light and sunny.
I was so pleased when we found Willow Tree Lodge, what a beautiful home it is. Management and all the staff are so helpful, caring and cheerful, nothing is too much trouble. I cannot fault the care and support they give to my mum she is so well looked after I can't thank them enough. I would highly recommend Willow Tree Lodge.
A lovely, clean, friendly home with a fantastic team of carers. The home is well organised and has all the facilities needed to look after the elderly residents with and without dementia. We are very lucky to have found Willow Tree Lodge for our dear mum. Mum enjoys the entertainment and activities which are on a daily basis, our thanks to all the staff and carers.
A clean, modern home with all the facilities required to look after the elderly residents with and without dementia. Well staffed with warm and friendly carers who are welcoming to residents and visitors alike. Having visited many in the past this home comes out well on top. Well done to all. I hope there's a space for me when the time comes!
Unfortunately Nan passed away 9th March. I have nothing but complete respect and total appreciation for all the lovely staff who made her as comfortable as possible, just how Nan liked. While doing this they supported the whole of our family during this upsetting and tiring time. We were able to spend as much time as we liked with Nan and they ensured we were looked after too.
Thank you so much to all of you, the carers & the cooks too who always made just what she fancied and the house keeping staff who she loved to chat with!
I'm welling up writing this because as far as I'm concerned you're all angels in disguise. It's the care, compassion & commitment you show that makes it more than just a job!
My father in law enjoyed the banter and company of the staff at Willow Tree Lodge during his stay. He chose to remain in his room most of the time and staff were attentive to his needs. My husband and I as family were given support as well. The home staff were always welcoming and attentive to his needs and kept us fully informed of the situation.
Willow Tree Lodge provides a very high standard of care to all residents. Faced with a wide and variable range of needs, the staff respond to individuals in a manner appropriate to their ability understanding and personality. Visitors are always made welcome and management and all staff are professional, totally competent and unfailingly cheerful. It is a care home that genuinely care for all residents. We could not be happier or more reassured that mum is being extremely well looked after.
Dad lived at Willow Tree for four years. I am so glad that we found Willow Tree. I always felt that the management and all the staff really cared about my Dad and that they actually enjoyed spending time with him. There were always frequent activities, including lots of music, which Dad always loved. The home is always very clean and bright. It always felt like Dad's home and we were always warmly welcomed when visiting him. There was regular contact from the Team regarding Dad's care/ health etc. We, as a family, were given support as well as Dad - including meetings about Dad's care plan, wishes for end of life etc. Obviously, because Dad had Alzheimer's, his health was gradually declining during his time at WT. The Team responded brilliantly to Dad's changing needs. The Palliative care given at the end was amazing - both supporting Dad, and us as a family. We owe a huge debt of gratitude.
Thank you all...... you were amazing!
Willow Tree is a lovely care home. The staff are incredibly caring and respectful and take the time to get to know the residents and their relatives. My father was here for a number of years and during that time was happy and settled. The home is very clean and modern and the staff friendly and attentive. Dad enjoyed all the activities the home offered and the food! As relatives, we were always made to feel like it was his home and welcomed at any time. I would recommend without hesitation. Thank you!
All of the current staff at Willow Tree Lodge could not have been better during my fathers time there (3 years) they have been kind, attentive and efficient, they try very hard to preserve the dignity of all residents. Thank you for looking after him.
The staff are brilliant at caring, work really hard to engage residents in activities and always welcome visitors.
The home is modern, light and clean. The catering team provide a variety of excellent meals.
Overall we are very happy to have found Willow Tree Lodge and will certainly recommend it to others.
I am extremely impressed with this care home. Our relative, in fact all residents are happy, alert and very well looked after. The infrastructure is always immaculate and constantly being maintained and improved. The staff are always attentive and friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
I have supplied the care home with memorabilia, wall plates, pictures etc which have great significance to our relative and within a day these have been put up in his room, giving him much pleasure. The gardens are beautifully maintained and accessible for the benefit and enjoyment of residents. A mini bus is often booked to take the residents out for a few hours. I can find no fault with Willow Tree Lodge.
You've seen the other reviews so you know this care home is good. When my father died we had to find professional help for my mother - Alzheimer's and other medical issues. My Aunt and I visited 5 other care homes in the area and Willow Tree Lodge was just the most welcoming and lovely place to see. My mother has been there for a while now and she is the happiest I have seen her for years. Unfortunately she no longer recognises me as her son but it is so great to visit when we can (time and distance are a problem) to have tea and biscuits with a lovely lady in pleasant surroundings. I have considered moving her nearer to us but we would run the risk of seeing her more often in a much worse place. The management and staff are wonderful and worth every penny. My mum is in great hands, while the funds last. This is what I want when the dementia catches up with me as it most likely will.
Willow Tree Lodge has cared for my father-in-law since September 2015. Family members had looked at other care homes before choosing Willow Tree Lodge as the best.
The care he receives is excellent and tailored to his individual needs. He enjoys his meals and is stimulated by the activities provided for residents.
The management and staff of Willow Tree Lodge are skilled, competent and very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble when caring for residents or dealing with family concerns.
Willow Tree Lodge provides high-quality care in an attractive environment.
My mother has very little mobility and needs help with all activities, washing, eating and transfers. Her mental state is extremely delicate, she suffers from hallucinations and voices. The staff show every care and attention to all my mothers needs. They are always very kind and caring, not just with the everyday care needs, but also comforting her and re-assuring her on a daily basis. I could not ask for better care for my mother, and I know that I can talk to any member of staff and management whenever required. It is a great comfort to me and my family to know that my mother is receiving the very best of care.
Staff are very caring and nothing seems too much trouble. Overall I'm very satisfied.
My Mum has been resident at Willow Tree Lodge for two years. The care and understanding she has been given throughout this time has been excellent. Apart from Dementia, Mum also has hearing and sight impairment and therefore has a high falls risk. Everything possible has been put in place to make sure that she stays safe at all times. All of the staff are very welcoming, thoughtful and kind. The home has a lovely happy atmosphere and although it took my mum a little while to settle in, it is wonderful to see how content she has become.
Since my mother arrived at Willow Tree Lodge the care, attention and support has and still is excellent. nothing is too much trouble and we are kept fully informed of events and mother's requirements. There have been a couple of occasions when I have not been able to attend an appointment and the staff have taken Mum for me. I cannot speak highly enough about them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 August 2019- Caring Outstanding
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Mark CowlingDate: Thursday 30 Jun 2022
- Recipient: Mark CowlingDate: Thursday 01 Feb 2018
- Recipient: Willow Tree LodgeDate: Saturday 01 Apr 2017
Meet the Team (4)
Hannah Dear is the Registered Manager and has worked in the care industry for all her adult working life spending 18 years in her previous role. She has worked her way up from a Carer to Home Manager over this period.
During her time in the industry, Hannah has obtained a myriad of care-related qualifications, including her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. She joined us in Willow Tree Lodge in September 2021 and became the Registered Manager a few months later, where we hope she will remain for a long time.
Loved by the residents, Hannah has proved a great asset to the home by working her way up, firstly to a Senior Carer and now the Deputy Manager.
Hannah has decided to further her qualifications by working towards her Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and will hopefully be with us for the next 10 years.
Emma Livings has been working at Willow Tree Lodge for nine years and during this time she has gained her Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. She has now decided to progress further and has started working towards her Level 4.
Emma joined us as a Carer back at the beginning of 2014 and has fulfilled a myriad of roles including a Team Leader, Senior Carer, Medication Lead and now one of the Deputy Managers.
Jodie has worked at Willow Tree Lodge since March 2021, she previously worked at our sister home Kiln Lodge as a Deputy Manager. Jodie has been in the care sector since 2016 but decided she preferred the HR/Admin side of the role.
Jodie has achieved her Level 4 in Adult Social Care and is currently working towards her NVQ 3 in Business Administration.
Jodie is always eager to learn new skills and is not afraid of a challenge. She is a great asset to the team.
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