
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.
A wonderful care home. Mum went into Heath Lodge in December 2023. When we were looking for a care home for Mum, we were very impressed with the support we got from the manager, she came out to Mum's to see what her needs were and that the home could meet them. She supported us every step of the way in getting Mum a place in the home and is still as supportive now. The staff are very friendly welcoming and supportive, nothing is too much trouble. The resident's care and well-being is always at the forefront in everything they do. All of the staff do an amazing job, it takes special people to do their job, it's hard work but they always have smiles on their faces. Each and every member of staff I have met has been amazing. Thank you all for everything you are doing for Mum.
Thank you for your lovely review, your kind words will be shared with the whole team, they all take pride in delivering person-centred care and providing a warm welcoming environment to all relatives and visitors and your review confirms the fantastic work they all do. Thank you.
The care home is like a small hotel, private yet accessible. Staff extra helpful and I feel confident that my husband is well cared for. Great help for me. I've looked after him 24/7 for 5 years. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful review, the team at Heath Lodge strive to provide outstanding care and your review confirms the fantastic work they do. We will ensure your feedback is shared with the whole team. Thank you.
Very pleasant building with friendly staff and excellent facilities. Food and drink were exceptional. My husband was in respite care for 2 weeks and I would recommend this nursing home to anyone.
Thank you for your great review, we are really pleased you were impressed with Heath Lodge and our fantastic facilities. We will ensure your feedback is shared with the whole team. Thank you.
The community nursing team is very thinly stretched and did not always respond in a timely fashion to requests for help. This was beyond the control of Heath Lodge staff but did contribute to the eventual decision to move my dad to a setting with on-site nursing.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased we were able to care for Dad initially and we really hope he is settling into his new home now. The team at Heath Lodge really pride themselves on delivering person-centred care and your review confirms the fantastic work they do. Thank you
Heath Lodge is nicely appointed, well-equipped and very clean. I would highly recommend it. Thank you to all the team there for 'making a difference'.
Thank you for your kind words, firstly on behalf of everyone at Danforth Care Homes we are sending our condolences to you and your family and thinking of you all at this extremely sad time. We are so pleased we were able to support Mum and you as a family and take some of the stress away. Thank you.
My mum required care, but in an environment, she felt at home in. We visited Heath Lodge and she liked the newness and the fact she could have a 'suite' in due course. In May she moved in. There were definitely teething problems with regard to staffing numbers and the food left something to be desired in the early stages but improved as time went on. The home was beautifully furnished and always clean - very important things for my mum. She did eventually get her larger room and it was stunning with lovely views across fields, and with the extra space Mum started to accept it as her home. She developed some good relationships with the longer-term staff, enjoyed the cinema, having her own bird feeder, the coffee mornings and other various events. I do feel there could have been more activities for those without dementia, as she felt many were a little childish. Unfortunately Mum became poorly, and it is here that I can not praise the management enough - amazing care and concern!
Heath Lodge was beautifully furnished but had no recliner chairs. I was post-op knee replacement and needed one, so had to elevate my leg on the bed. The carers were excellent and very kind and I was impressed with their patience and care for those who were confused or had dementia. I was unable to get to the dining room, so meals were on a tray. My room was at the far end and the food was usually tepid or cold and delivery erratic due to the staff being busy. As a retired RGN of 40 years, I did feel that many dementia patients and their demands rather 'put off' those who were 'compos mentis' and I have heard this said outside in the community, as they can be upsetting and intrusive to those who have not come across this before. I feel they should be separate, with extra staff and different activities.
We really value your feedback. Firstly, I am sorry you didn’t feel able to come along to the dining room for your meals, we have reviewed our meal service to those choosing to eat in their rooms and your feedback has been noted and we...
I have booked to return Feb/March '24 for another stay to give me some rest.
The manager is very caring and understanding.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased both yourself and husband are happy with the care he has received for his 2-week respite stay. We will look forward to seeing you both next year for another stay and for you to have some well-deserved rest. Thank you.
Heath Lodge is a new care home and has been designed to a very good standard with lots of facilities for the residents. Over the last few months with extra staff added the improvement has been very evident. The management and staff go above and beyond the call of duty to look after every one and they appear to have a great knowledge of every resident. Having both my uncle and aunt at the home has been very challenging for our family and the home. My uncle has dementia and lung cancer and they have really taken care of him including recognising when a stay in hospital was needed. They have tried to work with my aunt for many months trying to get her settled but sadly it was agreed that Heath Lodge was not right for her due to her mental capacity problems. After having my aunt assessed at the hospital it was noted by the professionals that they were amazed at how long she had stayed at the home, this only goes to show how empathetic and caring they have been towards my aunt.
A relative went for respite care here and in less than 24 hours sustained 2 unwitnessed falls banging his head and sustaining a deep gash on his hand. We ended up in A and E for 11 hours. Whilst this care home advertises for dementia I would stress that they do not have the trained staff to deal with anything other than mild dementia. This relative should have received more supervision. Also, an assessment was carried out on the telephone without having seen this relative prior to him going there. Heath Lodge looks very nice and is all brand new but I would question the care. In the end, they said they couldn’t meet his needs and refunded the fees.
I am sorry to hear that you are frustrated with the level of service you feel your relative received at Heath Lodge Care home. A detailed preadmission assessment was completed and your relative visited for lunch prior to the admission. Unfortunately, there are times when a person’s needs can change...
This is a relatively new home with very good hotel-quality design and exceptional impact. The staff levels have been increasing as the resident numbers increase and it has a happy and friendly feel to it. Management and staff are willing to go the extra mile to help with additional care when it is needed and enjoy being involved in activities and entertainment. This is very reassuring and much appreciated. This has also improved significantly as more staff have been appointed. Some personal things that we might take for granted as their children - like the ability to have a regular bath, chiropody, nails painted and weekly hairdressing have been particularly appreciated. The Heath Lodge team should feel proud of what they have achieved and what they do for a living. Keep it up!
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review of Heath Lodge. Our passionate, dedicated team work hard every day to ensure our residents and their loved ones feel welcome, comfortable, and truly part of our family. We're thrilled to see that your loved one is enjoying the activities and...
The meals are varied and a choice is offered with wine if the resident wants it, and drinks and snacks are freely available all day.
Important things like hairdressing, chiropody and nail varnishing all help to maintain the dignity of the residents.
There is a wide range of activities, and in addition, there is a cinema for films, some TV programmes and a morning service from the Parish Church is screened on Sunday mornings.
Visitors are free to visit at any time and are welcome to stay for meals at no extra charge, and there are two 'garden rooms' on the ground floor where visits can take place in private if that is wanted.
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback regarding Heath Lodge. We are extremely proud to have such wonderful facilities our residents can access at their leisure. We are thrilled you have been able to experience the activities and delicious homemade meals we provide at Heath Lodge. Our team are...
At the beginning of July, I spent two weeks at Heath Lodge (for respite care for my wife) The home is new, well designed and equipped to a very high standard including facilities for many different activities. Everything was well run and the staff were always helpful and cheerful. The food was varied well cooked and presented attractively. I look forward to another stay at Heath Lodge before too long.
Thank you for your lovely review of Heath Lodge Care Home. We're delighted you enjoyed our new, well-equipped facilities, the activities, and the attentive care from our cheerful staff. We are also thrilled you found the food wonderful. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your wife back to Heath Lodge Care Home.
This home is outstanding in every respect and feels more like a quality hotel. the staff are bright and kind and caring and that refelts on the management.
Thank you so much for taking time to submit this review for us. It is always so nice to get feedback, it means a great deal to all for the team.
Carers have been very quick at picking up the inevitable issues relating to the elderly and dementia-suffering residents. Early days, but overall excellent so far. Thank you.
Your feedback is very important to us. I appreciate you taking the time to feed back on your experience with us so far. Thank you, your comment are great and I know the team will be pleased about you highlighting their approach and quick response to any issues. I will be sure to pass this on.
The facilities on offer and flexibility for all residents is excellent, the staff are very caring always putting the needs of the residents first. All members of our family are made welcome when we visit which highlights the home from home, caring environment that the manager and her team have worked hard to deliver.
It's heartwarming to hear that your family member is now settled with us; and that you can see our residents are at the centre of everything we do.
Heath Lodge is a new care home, I went to visit it before it had opened. Prior to my visit, I was a little concerned that I had no point of reference, this worry was allayed very quickly. It is beautifully set out, with small areas where the residents can sit and feel almost as if they are at home, nothing like our traditional views of a care home. The rooms are well appointed, all en-suite, the corridors are wide and bright and airy, the dining area is set up more like a lovely restaurant but what really put my mind at rest was talking to the general manager and care manager. Every worry and concern of mine were put to rest, and I had a lot of them. Mum has been living with me for five years. She had become increasingly weak and my cottage was not ideal to manage her. She has mobility problems and a ten-year vascular dementia diagnosis. The transition into care has been effortless, she is very happy and I have absolutely no regrets, the staff are really lovely.
We really appreciate your generous feedback. it's fantastic to hear from relatives that you are very happy with the approach and service we provide. Thank you for taking the time to post this for us. We really appreciate it and I will ensure that the team at Heath Lodge get this valuable feedback.
What a fantastic care home! I attended the opening event thinking we might need future respite care for mum, little did I know we needed that care sooner than expected! From the moment I contacted the manager we have been overwhelmed by the level of care, passion and support for Mum from all the staff, they are a real credit to the company! Nothing is too much trouble, their attention to detail and interactions with the residents is second to none! Every resident is truly looked after with all their individual needs met in a beautiful homely setting. The cinema room and popcorn machine are an added bonus. Several friends and family have had very different experiences in other care homes, so we were feeling very apprehensive initially, but those feelings disappeared from the moment we dropped Mum off! I really cannot express enough how happy we are with the care being given to mum and also the great communication and support given to our family, thank you it’s very much appreciated!
Thank you so much for your comments. At Heath Lodge we have an amazing team of dedicated staff, who all support the highest standard of care and create the best quality of life for all our residents. This is at the heart of everything we do, and it is so nice to hear that our efforts and the...
Very impressed with the obvious knowledge of the manager.
Thank you for your review; we really appreciate you taking the time to complete this. All our managers come with a wealth of knowledge. We hope you enjoyed visiting our home and looking forward to welcoming you back soon.
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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.
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