
The staff and management are excellent in every way, and I could not be happier with the careA T(Wife of Resident/Service User)



The staff and management are excellent in every way, and I could not be happier with the careA T(Wife of Resident/Service User)



Heath Lodge in Holt offers 24-hour residential and dementia care, available on both a permanent and respite basis, along with compassionate end-of-life care.
The experienced and highly trained team are committed to creating a caring, supportive community for residents and their loved ones. Residents can enjoy a range of high-quality facilities, including a café, cinema room, and hair and beauty salon.
Each tastefully decorated bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, while outside, a...
Care Provided by Heath Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Heath Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Heath 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hazel Madden(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at all times, including meal times and special events.
Parking
- Private onsite car park
Heath Lodge Reviews (59)
Heath Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Heath Lodge has 59 reviews.
Its a very pleasant building. I've never been in a care home before. But the home provides everything I need. My family live near can visit me often. I'm very comfortable in my room.
I'm very happy there.
Mum had one negative comment - saying some of the staff did not enjoy their job and didn't like what they had to do in the role - it was noticeable to her, she is very aware despite short term memory loss. But she enjoyed all the activities very much. It was a great help to me to know mum was in safe hands. Thank you.
We are so pleased to read that you feel mum is in safe hands with the team and that she enjoys the activities on offer. The team will appreciate this as they continue their hard work.
We are sorry to read however,...
Right from our first meeting, we knew Heath Lodge was the care home for my wife. The care is 110%, and you will not find a more lovely and professional bunch of management and carers anywhere. My wife did go into two homes for respite, but they cannot hold a candle to Heath Lodge care. To say she is very happy and the family is very happy is an understatement.
My mother is currently being cared for within Heath Lodge. The care she has received ever since moving into the home has been exemplary. They hit high standards across all categories. Focus is very much on the residents, building relationships, understanding their needs and going the extra mile to make them feel special and part of the Heath Lodge family. Highly recommended!
Friendly, patient and always happy to discuss any problems.
The care at Heath Lodge is fantastic, with a lovely team who go above and beyond. Lots of activities for the residents.
The Entertainments Manager always seems to have great ideas, that keep the residents, engaged and proactive, which is so good for their mental health and well-being. The Home is well managed and although there may be a few hiccoughs now and again, as is always in a large community, these are rapidly solved with the meetings that are regularly held with family members and staff.
All in all, a fun place to be. Well done.
As my mother reached the end of her amazing, one-hundred year life, the staff treated her (and myself) with kindness and respect which I'm sure was some comfort to her in her last hours. It was clear how much they all cared for her at that time and again when they came outside to pay their respects as she made her last journey to the crematorium. I am deeply grateful to them all for looking after her for more than two years prior to that too.
My mother has been a resident at Heath Lodge since 1st June 2023. It is an extremely difficult and emotional time when one acknowledges that this is a decision one has to make for a much-loved parent. My mother is as happy as she can be under the circumstances. The whole team are so caring and understanding at Heath Lodge and in my opinion they go the extra mile to do all they can to make their guests feel as much 'at home' as possible.
She requires assistance with nearly all aspects of her daily care. The staff are consistently kind, attentive, and considerate of her needs, especially as she is often only able to communicate non-verbally. They take time to understand her and respond with patience and compassion.
Her 14-page care plan is detailed, regularly updated and reviewed monthly.
Whenever she is moved by hoist, staff carefully explain what is going to happen and carry this out with patience and reassurance. Her personal care is always delivered with dignity and respect.
The carers also make an effort to involve her in activities which she is often happy simply to watch,
This caring and professional approach starts with the manager and is reflected across the entire team. It is something they should all be proud of.
All very good. My Father is being treated with respect and kindness. The activities are extremely good and help to stimulate him. He is very fond of gardening and the outside areas are really well maintained. Food and staff are excellent and he is enjoying his time in the Care Home.
The facilities are great, and he now very much enjoys his nutritious meals and activities provided.
The happy and caring staff always have time to answer any queries and keep me informed of any changes.
In his words, "This is a lovely plave and everyone likes me", which says it all.
Heath Lodge has been such a positive experience for myself and Mum since day 1, but more importantly for my Dad. The whole team are so friendly, loving, caring, kind and professional.
The Heath Lodge team under the leadership of Hazel, and management of Sue (would name everyone!) are great. The team are a credit to Care UK and have a 'great formula'!
The meals provided are of a high standard and are very varied and tasty.
The activities provided are of a high standard and of interest and are very varied.
I've have no complaints. I'm just happy with everything here.
All staff interected with Mum and got to know her well whilst she was there, nothing was ever too much trouble.
I cannot thank the staff enough for their dedication in making this facility a happy home for the residents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us Kate. I will make sure your feedback is shared with the team. Wishing you all the best, Hazel
After 58 years of marriage the prospect of putting my wife into a care home was a terrible experience. But from the first day the professional care and understanding of the staff was second to none .Both my wife and I were treated with care and consideration by the management and ALL the staff. I could not fault anyone from the care home , everyone showed love and care for the residents and their relatives. This caring attitude of all the staff starts with manager and is practiced by all the staff ,something which they can all be proud of.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for us Terry, I will make sure this is shared with the team. Wishing you all the best Hazel.
I was very well looked after. The staff were all very caring.
Thank you so much to taking the time to provide us with your feedback and very kind words. We will certainly ensure our staff are aware of the positive experience you had during your stay in Heath Lodge.
Mum is well cared for, both physically & emotionally. Nothing is too much trouble for staff, from managers & admin, cleaning, carers, caterers & activity staff. Mum gradually joining in with a few activities now.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for your very kind feedback. I am so pleased to hear that your experience of Heath Lodge is positive. I will make sure I share your feedback with the team
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News (72) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I have over 20 years of experience working in healthcare. I started my career in adult mental health before finding my true passion in elderly and dementia care. Once I found my passion, I was determined to become a registered manager of my own home and started taking steps to make this happen. With the support of my colleagues, I began to learn all aspects of becoming a registered manager as well as completing a dementia friends and dementia excellence course.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heath Lodge
What types of Care is Heath Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Heath Lodge have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Heath Lodge ?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Heath Lodge to the centre of Holt?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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