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Marsh Lane, Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse, GL10 3NJ
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16 January 2026
After looking at a few care homes we chose Highborder because of the friendly and homely atmosphere created. We were impressed by the time spent to understand what was important to my father in what can be a difficult time moving into a new setting. All the staff we encountered were caring and
friendly, going out of their way to spend time talking with him, and always professional with the level of care given.
17 October 2025
The staff at Highborder Lodge have been kind, helpful, and genuinely caring throughout the 2 and a half years my mother-in-law has been a resident. She has been as comfortable as possible, right up to the end of her life here.
10 October 2025
My wife was only a resident for 8 days at the end of life. The management and staff were first class in their care and attention to my wife's needs. It was as though she was family. They were attentive and caring in all ways. They put me at ease and kept me informed at all times. I have nothing but
praise for them. Kindness during a difficult time. Thank you one and all.
03 October 2025
On all my visits to Highborder Lodge, I have been welcomed by friendly members of staff.
Out of courtesy, I email when I am going to visit. My mother is always washed and dressed and happy to see me and my youngest daughter and her family who accompany me. Her room is always clean and tidy, the
staff are kind, polite and most attentive. There is a beautiful garden. When the weather permits we take mother outside to enjoy the air. Highborder Lodge has a mini bus, residents are taken out regularly on wonderful excursions. They also arrange musical entertainment - my mother was a beautiful dancer in her day and still lives to sing.
The professional and compassionate care is excellent.
29 September 2025
My Mother in law has been at Highborder Lodge for just over a year. The staff are friendly and helpful, they treat her with respect and dignity, and have a bit of banter with her, which she enjoys! The food is very nice with a good variety. She seems to go on a trip almost every week. They do go out
and about to some lovely places, and have many activities within the home. My mother in law appears to be happy here.
05 September 2025
My Mother gets wonderful caring with compassion. Her room is lovely and so are the facilities. Activities and days trips are well organised. Senior staff liaise with doctor, then to myself.
Sometimes it's difficult for me to accept my Mother is in care, age and having advanced dementia. Highborder
is the best place for her, she is safe and loved there. Ultimately, my Mother is 'happy '. Excellent communications, which are always Reasurring, I couldn't wish for anything else for my Mother. Thank you Highborder.
02 September 2025
Mum has been a resident at Highboarder Lodge since June 2021. I am pleased to say the staff are both caring and friendly. Mum also enjoys the afternoon activities/entertainment. It also gives me peace of mind knowing that not only is Mum being well cared for but she is happy
02 September 2025
My Mum settled into Highborder really well. This I believe to be due to the fact that it is like a "home from home". The staff are always very friendly and obliging and interact with Mum making her feel special.
29 August 2025
My dad has been here for 2 years now and he is receiving good care, seems very settled and in better health than he has been in a long time. He struggled a lot with a difficult diagnosis and transition, without fully understanding what was happening to him, but the care home has become his safe
place and his carers his friends. The staff have to deal with very hard situations with my dad being very tricky at times and I have nothing but respect for them, always professional, friendly and welcoming. Thank you. The grounds of the house are very pleasant too.
25 February 2025
My sister and I find Highborder Lodge a really lovely caring and friendly home.
All the staff are wonderful, always cheerful and our mum is so happy here.
It is peace of mind that Mum is being so well looked after.
20 February 2024
My mother was a resident at Highborder Lodge from 12th Oct 2021 until her death there on 11th Nov 2023. Throughout this time the home gave Mum a very high standard of care, were kind to her, and made her time there as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They kept me well informed of any health
events, such as Covid lockdowns, and periodic resident activities.
10 July 2023
My next of kin has complex needs. He is always clean and dressed smartly. He accepts the care facility as his home and is settled and happy. His diet is of a high standard, nourishing with choice. Medical care needs are of a high standard which helps prevent unnecessary illness. I am kept informed
of any changes. Well done Highborder Lodge. He is happy and settled.
02 June 2023
My mother moved into Highborder Lodge after being diagnosed as end of the pathway she was transferred from out of county with very short notice with the help of the manager. The care support and friendship shown to my mother by all staff members during the last ten days of her life was second to
none. and I would like to thank Highborder Lodge for all of their help and support.
11 May 2021
I find the home welcoming, friendly and very clean. The staff form a friendship with the residents in times when your relative can feel very isolated. Whilst the rooms are not the most luxurious, they are very clean and after all, it's the staff that count. There appears to be a steady process of
maintaining and upgrading facilities, which shows an investment in the future. I feel safe in the care my mother receives at the home.
04 May 2021
My mother has dementia, cancer and at 88, was very frail. We were very lucky in choosing this care home for her because she thrived. She loved her room, sitting in the garden, enjoying the food, and adored the staff. At 91, she started to deteriorate, but we knew she would be well looked after. It
was a worrying time when Covid hit the world, but the care home handled it well. End of February, my mother died surrounded by kindness and love. She was always kept clean, comfortable and pain-free; it was such a comfort to know she was looked after so well. All staff, from top to bottom, looked after her with love and care throughout her stay. We highly recommend it.
30 April 2021
Both my parents lived together at Highborder Lodge. From the outset, we were made most welcome by the staff which made a difficult transition for Mum and Dad much easier. We were continually impressed with the friendly, homely atmosphere which benefitted both residents and visiting family members
alike (including our dog). Pre COVID we were able to join in with numerous well-organized and fun activities. Mum particularly enjoyed singing along with the musical entertainers. When we sadly lost Dad the staff's care and compassion for Mum was outstanding and again helped us through a very difficult time. We have no hesitation in recommending Highborder Lodge.
21 April 2021
Highborder Lodge I think is the ideal size for a care home. It has staff that are dedicated and long-standing. The setting is perfect, a quiet area and the garden is a real asset, beautifully kept. The activities were well planned and appropriate (before restrictions) and were appreciated during
respite care sessions. Our friend was happy to spend time there and as a permanent resident. The staff communicated government restrictions and kept us informed throughout.
21 April 2021
We chose Highborder Loge because it's a lovely, light, airy space of house and gardens. It's large enough to have the capacity for activities and trips to provide stimulation. Small enough to feel homely and caring. Very happy with our choice and the provision.
13 April 2021
Highborder Lodge has a very high standard of care. The staff are very professional and are always helpful and cheerful. Nothing is too much trouble and they treat all the residents with respect and kindness. This is a happy home.
13 April 2021
My mother enjoyed her time here. Pre-Covid, she would go out in the minibus to a pub for lunch, visit a garden centre, take a trip to the canal for coffee and cake etc. This was great for Mum as her previous home never did anything to stimulate their residents. Inside the home, there was
entertainment, quizzes, word games, music afternoons, film afternoons (with Popcorn!), even Bingo with prizes. Entertaining talks were available, I was actually visiting one day and the talk was on bees;- fascinating talk. It's a well run home with fabulous staff. They are caring, hardworking and very loving towards the residents, treating them as family. My mum loved the banter between the more "cheeky" ones, all good fun! The gardens are inviting to sit out on warmer days or the staff take the residents, (some in wheelchairs, some walking) around the surrounding area, past the farm, to the church. All in all, a comfortable 'homely' home for loved ones who need extra care.
Latest Reviews for Highborder Lodge
16 January 2026
After looking at a few care homes we chose Highborder because of the friendly and homely atmosphere created. We were impressed by the time spent to understand what was important to my father in what can be a difficult time moving into a new setting. All the staff we encountered were caring and
friendly, going out of their way to spend time talking with him, and always professional with the level of care given.
17 October 2025
The staff at Highborder Lodge have been kind, helpful, and genuinely caring throughout the 2 and a half years my mother-in-law has been a resident. She has been as comfortable as possible, right up to the end of her life here.
10 October 2025
My wife was only a resident for 8 days at the end of life. The management and staff were first class in their care and attention to my wife's needs. It was as though she was family. They were attentive and caring in all ways. They put me at ease and kept me informed at all times. I have nothing but
praise for them. Kindness during a difficult time. Thank you one and all.
03 October 2025
On all my visits to Highborder Lodge, I have been welcomed by friendly members of staff.
Out of courtesy, I email when I am going to visit. My mother is always washed and dressed and happy to see me and my youngest daughter and her family who accompany me. Her room is always clean and tidy, the
staff are kind, polite and most attentive. There is a beautiful garden. When the weather permits we take mother outside to enjoy the air. Highborder Lodge has a mini bus, residents are taken out regularly on wonderful excursions. They also arrange musical entertainment - my mother was a beautiful dancer in her day and still lives to sing.
The professional and compassionate care is excellent.
29 September 2025
My Mother in law has been at Highborder Lodge for just over a year. The staff are friendly and helpful, they treat her with respect and dignity, and have a bit of banter with her, which she enjoys! The food is very nice with a good variety. She seems to go on a trip almost every week. They do go out
and about to some lovely places, and have many activities within the home. My mother in law appears to be happy here.
05 September 2025
My Mother gets wonderful caring with compassion. Her room is lovely and so are the facilities. Activities and days trips are well organised. Senior staff liaise with doctor, then to myself.
Sometimes it's difficult for me to accept my Mother is in care, age and having advanced dementia. Highborder
is the best place for her, she is safe and loved there. Ultimately, my Mother is 'happy '. Excellent communications, which are always Reasurring, I couldn't wish for anything else for my Mother. Thank you Highborder.
02 September 2025
Mum has been a resident at Highboarder Lodge since June 2021. I am pleased to say the staff are both caring and friendly. Mum also enjoys the afternoon activities/entertainment. It also gives me peace of mind knowing that not only is Mum being well cared for but she is happy
02 September 2025
My Mum settled into Highborder really well. This I believe to be due to the fact that it is like a "home from home". The staff are always very friendly and obliging and interact with Mum making her feel special.
29 August 2025
My dad has been here for 2 years now and he is receiving good care, seems very settled and in better health than he has been in a long time. He struggled a lot with a difficult diagnosis and transition, without fully understanding what was happening to him, but the care home has become his safe
place and his carers his friends. The staff have to deal with very hard situations with my dad being very tricky at times and I have nothing but respect for them, always professional, friendly and welcoming. Thank you. The grounds of the house are very pleasant too.
25 February 2025
My sister and I find Highborder Lodge a really lovely caring and friendly home.
All the staff are wonderful, always cheerful and our mum is so happy here.
It is peace of mind that Mum is being so well looked after.
20 February 2024
My mother was a resident at Highborder Lodge from 12th Oct 2021 until her death there on 11th Nov 2023. Throughout this time the home gave Mum a very high standard of care, were kind to her, and made her time there as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They kept me well informed of any health
events, such as Covid lockdowns, and periodic resident activities.
10 July 2023
My next of kin has complex needs. He is always clean and dressed smartly. He accepts the care facility as his home and is settled and happy. His diet is of a high standard, nourishing with choice. Medical care needs are of a high standard which helps prevent unnecessary illness. I am kept informed
of any changes. Well done Highborder Lodge. He is happy and settled.
02 June 2023
My mother moved into Highborder Lodge after being diagnosed as end of the pathway she was transferred from out of county with very short notice with the help of the manager. The care support and friendship shown to my mother by all staff members during the last ten days of her life was second to
none. and I would like to thank Highborder Lodge for all of their help and support.
11 May 2021
I find the home welcoming, friendly and very clean. The staff form a friendship with the residents in times when your relative can feel very isolated. Whilst the rooms are not the most luxurious, they are very clean and after all, it's the staff that count. There appears to be a steady process of
maintaining and upgrading facilities, which shows an investment in the future. I feel safe in the care my mother receives at the home.
04 May 2021
My mother has dementia, cancer and at 88, was very frail. We were very lucky in choosing this care home for her because she thrived. She loved her room, sitting in the garden, enjoying the food, and adored the staff. At 91, she started to deteriorate, but we knew she would be well looked after. It
was a worrying time when Covid hit the world, but the care home handled it well. End of February, my mother died surrounded by kindness and love. She was always kept clean, comfortable and pain-free; it was such a comfort to know she was looked after so well. All staff, from top to bottom, looked after her with love and care throughout her stay. We highly recommend it.
30 April 2021
Both my parents lived together at Highborder Lodge. From the outset, we were made most welcome by the staff which made a difficult transition for Mum and Dad much easier. We were continually impressed with the friendly, homely atmosphere which benefitted both residents and visiting family members
alike (including our dog). Pre COVID we were able to join in with numerous well-organized and fun activities. Mum particularly enjoyed singing along with the musical entertainers. When we sadly lost Dad the staff's care and compassion for Mum was outstanding and again helped us through a very difficult time. We have no hesitation in recommending Highborder Lodge.
21 April 2021
Highborder Lodge I think is the ideal size for a care home. It has staff that are dedicated and long-standing. The setting is perfect, a quiet area and the garden is a real asset, beautifully kept. The activities were well planned and appropriate (before restrictions) and were appreciated during
respite care sessions. Our friend was happy to spend time there and as a permanent resident. The staff communicated government restrictions and kept us informed throughout.
21 April 2021
We chose Highborder Loge because it's a lovely, light, airy space of house and gardens. It's large enough to have the capacity for activities and trips to provide stimulation. Small enough to feel homely and caring. Very happy with our choice and the provision.
13 April 2021
Highborder Lodge has a very high standard of care. The staff are very professional and are always helpful and cheerful. Nothing is too much trouble and they treat all the residents with respect and kindness. This is a happy home.
13 April 2021
My mother enjoyed her time here. Pre-Covid, she would go out in the minibus to a pub for lunch, visit a garden centre, take a trip to the canal for coffee and cake etc. This was great for Mum as her previous home never did anything to stimulate their residents. Inside the home, there was
entertainment, quizzes, word games, music afternoons, film afternoons (with Popcorn!), even Bingo with prizes. Entertaining talks were available, I was actually visiting one day and the talk was on bees;- fascinating talk. It's a well run home with fabulous staff. They are caring, hardworking and very loving towards the residents, treating them as family. My mum loved the banter between the more "cheeky" ones, all good fun! The gardens are inviting to sit out on warmer days or the staff take the residents, (some in wheelchairs, some walking) around the surrounding area, past the farm, to the church. All in all, a comfortable 'homely' home for loved ones who need extra care.