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All of the 56 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The rooms are fully furnished, although residents are encouraged to bring personal items with them,...
Care Provided by Argentum Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 56 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.
We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.
Contact Argentum Lodge Care Home 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
Person in charge
- Jessica Hawker (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
Argentum Lodge Care Home Reviews (81)
Argentum Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.682) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Argentum Lodge Care Home has 81 reviews.
I feel Mum is safe and cared for at Argentum Lodge and the measures they have put in place since COVID are very reassuring. The COVID-safe visitor room has been a wonderful addition.
I mentioned her bungalow this morning when I went to see her (in their special visiting room) and she told me she didn't want to go back there. Well done Argentum Lodge you've made a lovely lady very happy and given her family peace of mind.
The home is always clean and fresh and the staff are friendly, welcoming and dedicated to their jobs, especially in this difficult time.
I have only good things to say about the staff at Argentum Lodge and the great care they have shown in looking after residents. The Covid crisis has been an immense challenge to society, and therefore the challenge to running a dementia care home during a pandemic is multiplied. Relatives are united by their concern for their loved ones' wellbeing. My experience is that this is an exceptional care home, which relatives can have confidence in. My aunt has been in Argentum Lodge since 2013, diagnosed with Lewy body and frontal lobe dementia, but in May celebrated her 90th birthday (witnessed from outside during lockdown) and to date is still in reasonably good health, with the home escaping any Covid cases, a tribute I believe to the high-quality care and attention she receives from wonderful staff as well as her longevity. My aunt is a music lover, a piano player and singer, and I know she enjoys taking part in karaoke activities in the home and other entertainment.
So pleased we chose Argentum Lodge for Mum when we had to make the difficult decision that she could no longer remain in her own home. Argentum Lodge is very clean, bright and homely. All the staff are amazing, so caring, and friendly. Up until Covid-19, I was able to visit every day and I always felt welcomed. It was at these times that I was able to see for myself the care and dedication the staff provide to ensure a safe and happy environment. I would have no hesitation in recommending Argentum Lodge.
My mother moved into Argentum just a few weeks ago, entirely with the help of the staff, as I, of course, was unable to help her to move myself, which felt very strange! In order to enable me to see her new surroundings staff kindly took several sets of photos which were emailed to me, including her lovely room, and her first visits with her partner. All of this made a huge difference to me and I shall always be grateful to them. Certainly, I look forward, as we all do, to the time when I can sit with mum in her new home and finally get to meet the people who have helped mum to settle in her new home.
My Mum spent five and a half very happy years at Argentum, she particularly benefitted from the friendly atmosphere in the spacious newly built care home. The management were very good at amending the care package for Mum as her needs changed over time. All of the staff were always very friendly and receptive to any input from me. We were always kept informed of everything and involved in any decisions concerning Mum. It was a very good joint decision for Mum to move to and spend her remaining quality time at Argentum.
My mother has been a resident at Argentum Lodge for six years. The home has very nice rooms with ensuite facilities. The rooms and the whole home are kept very clean. The staff are friendly, attentive and caring. The food is plentiful, well cooked and of good quality. Mum is very happy residing in Argentum Lodge and has no wish to live anywhere else.
We were, of course, unable to visit any care home to view them but it was on recommendation from two other people I rang Argentum who were very helpful and willing to take Mum and she would have to isolate in her room for two weeks. It was extremely hard not to see her but we rang regularly and with the help from staff were able to speak to Mum on the phone. It was wonderful when we were able to visit in a room with a glass screen accessed from outside and we can have a weekly visit. The staff are always very helpful and doing a great job in keeping our loved ones safe during this very trying time.
My grandpa is happy every time I see him, he's relaxed and calm.
It's been a difficult year for so many people but I know that Argentum Lodge staff have kept my grandpa safe, well and happy, especially as we have not been able to visit him as often as we used to and in the same way. They have been his family.
The new visitors room is fabulous, it means I get to see and hear my grandpa, knowing that I will not pass anything onto him. It's a shame that there aren't more rooms like it in other care homes.
It's such a relief for us that we can confidently leave after each visit and know that the care our relative has is as good as we could want for ourselves.
You can't beat that.
The very skilled staff at Argentum treat the residents like their own family. Mum spent two years there where they also looked after my dad who visited her every day, making him cups of tea and making time to have a chat. The staff ensure the residents keep their dignity and they really do form a bond with everyone. Mum unfortunately passed away in February. Dad and I are looking forward to popping in to see all the lovely carers after lockdown (Hope you're all well).
During the Covid lockdown, no visitors were allowed, I and my family received regular updates about Dads condition from both management and nurses.
I spoke to Dad a lot, and he told me how well he was being looked after.
I cannot thank them enough for making a very hard time easier for me.
If ever I have a need for a care home, I have instructed my family where I must go and be happy, Argentum Lodge is the place to be.
The care home is very comfortable and clean and the staff are wonderful, caring and hard working.
My husband has been in three care homes. Argentum Lodge is by far the best home and I am extremely happy that my daughter found it. My husband's first home asked that he should leave and we only had two weeks to find a care home. The second home seemed good but the care deteriorated after three years and I had to move him to Argentum Lodge.
My husband has been in Argentum Lodge for three years and is very happy and settled. We have received nothing but kindness and caring from the staff.
My husband entered Argentum Lodge in November 2017 and has never asked to be taken home. That to me proves how good the care is in the home. All members of staff speak to him and acknowledge him as a person. He has sadly become aggressive and difficult when receiving his personal care and needs three carers to deal with him sometimes. I feel so sad at his behaviour but the carers explain it's where he is with his long term illness and are so caring. The office staff are helpful and the activities continue to delight myself and family. The purpose-built building is perfect for a home - all rooms the same, the garden is ideal to walk my husband around as he can no longer walk very far. As his wife, I am informed of any problems and if I am away and cannot do my daily visit I can phone and be advised how he is. Such a comfort.
The food is of a good standard and I am generally pleased with the care my dad is receiving there.
My wife of 60 years, showed memory problems in 2000, developed Epilepsy in 2001 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2004. Whilst her condition gradually deteriorated, with the help of family and friends and use of daycare and respite breaks, I was able to keep her at home until 2013. She, unfortunately, as the result of a fit, broke her hip and I had to let her go into full-time care. At the time, Argentum Lodge opened, my wife became their first resident in June 2013. She has been well looked after over the last 6 years by a good group of carers and nurses who now look after 50 residents. Sadly, my wife has declined to the point that she is now immobile, unable to communicate and can do nothing for herself. I spend several hours in with my wife most days and find Argentum to be clean and of a good atmosphere with helpful staff. On the basis of my last six years of experience, I would recommend that any potential residents consider Argentum.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 October 2025Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 23 July 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Argentum Lodge Care Home
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Argentum Lodge Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

The team at Argentum Lodge all have a passion and love for care and are trained in-house to be able to provide a high level of care to residents.
In addition to our committed care team, we have in-house catering, housekeeping, maintenance and laundry teams providing a high level of service to our residents every day.
We also have registered nurses on hand 24 hours a day ensuring that the care needs of all our residents are met.
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