
fortunate to have been given a place here at Shipston Lodge.Rebecca E(Niece of Resident/Service User)

My elderly friend really enjoyed her week at Shipston LodgH E(Friend of Resident/Service User)

It is clean, warm, caring and welcomingLouise A(Relative of Resident/Service User)

fortunate to have been given a place here at Shipston Lodge.Rebecca E(Niece of Resident/Service User)

My elderly friend really enjoyed her week at Shipston LodgH E(Friend of Resident/Service User)

It is clean, warm, caring and welcomingLouise A(Relative of Resident/Service User)

Live Fully. Feel Safe. Stay Connected.
Shipston Lodge Nursing Home offers more than care—it provides a lifestyle of dignity, comfort, and peace of mind. Situated in the heart of Shipston-on-Stour, this purpose-built, family-run home combines clinical excellence with the warmth and sophistication of a boutique hotel.
Opened in 2019, Shipston Lodge operates on an All-Inclusive Care model. Every essential service is included in a single transparent fee—24/7 nursing support, expert chiropody, hairdressing,...
Care Provided by Shipston Lodge Nursing Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other 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
Choose Clarity When It Matters Most
At Shipston Lodge Nursing Home, our all?inclusive weekly fee means everything your loved one needs is already covered—so there’s nothing to worry about later.
That includes 24/7 nursing care, chef?prepared dining, housekeeping and laundry, salon and chiropody services, transport to local appointments, and a full programme of daily activities that support connection, routine, and enjoyment—including our much?loved in?house cinema.
No surprise invoices.
Just safe, dignified care delivered by familiar faces, with clear communication every step of the way.
We know choosing a care home is a big decision. That’s why we invite you to come and experience Shipston Lodge for yourself. Take a tour, see the cinema in action, and meet our Home Manager. You’ll leave with clear next steps, timely follow?up, and the reassurance that you’ve found a place where your loved one will be genuinely cared for.
A warm welcome for the whole family.
And peace of mind you can feel from day one.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shipston Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shipston Lodge Nursing 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)
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
- Taylor & Taylor Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gabriella Russell(Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2019
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- At Shipston Lodge, believe that meaningful time with loved ones is essential to wellbeing. That’s why Shipston Lodge don’t place fixed restrictions on when residents can receive visitors. While Shipston do operate protected mealtimes to support high standards of nutrition and care, always take a flexible, person-centred approach—working closely with you to ensure you have quality time together, whenever it matters most.
Parking
- At Shipston Lodge, believe family and connection central to well-being. That’s why Shipston don’t restrict when residents can see loved ones—visits are welcome whenever it suits the resident. Also offer convenient onsite parking for families and friends, along with easy access to local transport links to ensure visits are always stress-free. Whether you’re popping in for a quick hello or staying for a longer visit, make it easy for you to feel at home.
Shipston Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (94)
Shipston Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.713) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shipston Lodge Nursing Home has 94 reviews.
The manager and team have communicated well regarding my mother-in-law's arrival. They have worked hard trying to accommodate her needs, which has not been an easy task. (Handicapped by the surgery, slow response to doctor visits and prescription being delayed regularly).
My mother came to the home on Christmas Day 2020 after having a bad experience in hospital. She was struggling to eat. Nothing seems too much trouble for the staff; they were very kind and caring, and my mother soon picked up and felt very content and much happier. Everything seems to run very smoothly, and the home always looked lovely, clean and very welcoming. I feel very lucky to have found such a lovely, friendly home for her final years.
It is our pleasure to look after your mum and we are happy that you are happy with the care and surroundings provided.
Shipston Lodge was fantastic. The care and compassion that was shown to my friend were outstanding. Lovely rooms, wonderful food, first-class nursing, lots of activities. The end of life care was emotional but extremely caring and loving. Wonderful place.
Thank you for your kind words and great review of our staff and home.
Efficient friendly staff. Very high standard of accommodation. No additional costs. All needs are met e.g. hairdressing and chiropody etc. Social activities including a pub on the top floor. Pleasant gardens. Spacious, comfortable rooms with french windows.
Thank you so much for your lovely review; it remains our pleasure to care for your loved one.
Clearly giving excellent care to my mother. Really valuable feedback from all the staff I’ve spoken with. This has helped enormously to lift a lot of the worry and stress from my shoulders, being stuck, as I am a long way from the home, in a foreign country, unable to travel or visit during the pandemic. Knowing that Mum is in a safe and in a genuinely caring environment - well there is nothing more important. Thank you.
We are so sorry that you have been unable to visit. Thank you for such a lovely review.
Purpose-built. New parking. Everything satisfactory.
Thank you for a great review. We are very happy to be caring for you at Shipston Lodge and will take your rating seriously and look to be improving in the above areas.
Shipston Lodge is next best to being in your own home!
Thank you for such a great review, we will continue to provide a safe and caring environment for you and all our residents.
My dad moved here in February from another care home and within days I saw an immediate positive change. My dad has late-stage vascular dementia and the care he has received from day one has been outstanding. The entire team are amazing, caring and extremely professional. The home is welcoming and there is an air of a relaxed and happy "home" not just for my dad but all the residents. Nothing appears to be too much trouble and I can't thank all of them enough for making my Dad's stay so comfortable (and so cared for) in these last few months.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a lovely review. It is our pleasure to care for your Dad.
My mother could not have been looked after better. We had complete confidence in the care provided she came out well and very happy. Thank you.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It was our pleasure to provide respite care for your mother and I am glad she felt well and happy on her return home.
Helpful and comfortable. The staff was friendly and I enjoyed their company.
It was a great pleasure meeting you, and we are happy that you enjoyed your time with us.
Shipston Lodge Nursing Home has helped us through a difficult time when they themselves were trying to adapt to the COVID pandemic. My Mother in Law had a fall in the first week of lockdown, where she had to attend A&E. We were all upset and a little frightened with the COVID, But, the Lodge provided us with the support and helped my Mother in Law to stay in a safe, luxurious, comfortable environment to recover. The staff was amazing and she now considers them her friends. She really enjoyed their company. her every need was catered for, emotionally and physically too.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do the review. It was our pleasure to help in such a difficult time, and we are so pleased that your mother-in-law was able to recuperate and return home, we would welcome her back any time.
Shipston Lodge which opened in the autumn of 2019 is an excellent Nursing Home with wonderful staff and facilities. My wife has been a resident since November 2019 and the level of care that she has received could not be bettered.
Thank you for your positive feedback. It is always great to hear from our satisfied customers. We will continue to try and live up to the high expectations that have been set so far!
Have visited Shipston Lodge 3 times, it is like a 5-star Hotel. Each time felt so comfortable, spoilt, very friendly.
We have just checked my father in for a 24hour stay, while my mother had to go into hospital for a pacemaker.
We had peace of mind knowing he was safe, couldn't get out and go walkabout. His room is huge, also the bathroom.
The whole of the home is very tastefully decorated. Lovely, beautiful, tastefully made. All the staff from management and your team are so professional, nothing was too much, all very friendly, easy, comfortable.
All that cake, lol..
First Class, hope I can help when you are promoting, definitely recommend. Hope to see you soon. If it was 10 out 10, yes yes yes.
Friendly, efficient and professional staff/nurses. Clean comfortable rooms. Nice friendly atmosphere. Very good facilities. My father celebrated his 90th birthday at Shipston Lodge and the chef organised a very good lunch for 6 of us in a comfortable private dining room and sitting room.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 13 Jul 2026
Strong friendships and meaningful social connections can make a real difference to wellbeing, confidence and happiness in later life. At Shipston Lodge Nursing Home, we create opportunities for residents to...
- 13 Jul 2026
Spending time outdoors can support both physical and mental wellbeing, helping older adults stay active, relaxed and connected with nature. At Shipston Lodge Nursing Home, residents can enjoy our landscaped...
- 13 Jul 2026
Taking part in meaningful activities can have a positive impact on wellbeing, confidence and quality of life as we get older. At Shipston Lodge Nursing Home, we encourage residents to...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 07 Nov 2025Recipient: Taylor & Taylor Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Shipston Lodge Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (5)

Led by Experience, Driven by Excellence
With over 20 years of NHS experience, our Care Home Manager brings deep clinical expertise and values-led leadership to every aspect of our service. Their commitment to safety, dignity, and outstanding care shapes a culture where residents are truly at the heart of everything we do. By empowering staff, promoting best practice, and fostering a strong team ethos, they ensure continuous improvement and uncompromising standards—creating a safe, supportive, and high-performing home for both residents and colleagues.

Compassionate Leadership, Everyday Excellence
As Deputy Manager, I bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to compassionate care. I work closely with the Home Manager to uphold the highest standards, support our team, and ensure that every resident receives safe, person-centred care. I lead by example—fostering a culture of trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement—so our home remains a warm, nurturing, and well-led environment for both residents and colleagues.

Guiding Clinical Excellence with Compassion and Clarity
As Clinical Lead Manager, I am dedicated to championing the highest standards in clinical care. I support and guide our team to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care every day. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaborative leadership, I work to inspire confidence, build clinical capability, and ensure every resident receives the quality of care they deserve in a safe and supportive environment.

Bringing Care to the Table, One Meal at a Time
I lead our kitchen team with passion and precision, ensuring every dish we serve supports the health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our residents. With a strong focus on nutrition, taste, and presentation, I take pride in delivering meals that are both wholesome and beautifully crafted. My attention to detail, culinary experience, and commitment to a luxury dining experience reflect the high standards we uphold across our home.

Creating Moments That Matter, Every Day
I take pride in ensuring every resident enjoys an exceptional experience—where care, dignity, and thoughtful attention to detail shape everything we do. I lead on delivering high standards across hospitality, dining, and events, creating warm and welcoming spaces that feel like home. From daily service to meaningful celebrations, I design and coordinate moments that bring joy, connection, and a strong sense of community to life in our home
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