Latest Reviews for Sydmar Lodge
26 January 2026
Sydmar Lodge is a wonderful place.
The care is absolutely phenomenal. Every time I go there it's clean it's brilliantly run and my mum is in great hands.
The food is delicious, the entertainment is great.
29 December 2025
Mum stayed at Sydmar Lodge for 6 weeks during September/October this year while she recovered from a broken wrist. She is 100 years old and was treated so well by everyone. The care and support she got was incredible. The staff and management are so helpful and make staying a wonderful experience
with a great atmosphere. Mum loved being there and felt absolutely at home there.
There is always so much for the residents to join in with which is all organised by Graham who is amazing and also does lots of activities every day. He always manages to get an extremely good response from everyone and the lovely staff even got my mum up dancing. Entertainers also come in to Sydmar Lodge so there is no shortage of singers and dancers and musicians several days a week.
Sydmar Lodge and everyone working there are so kind and thoughtful and make it very easy for its residents and families or friends visiting.
24 December 2025
My mother who is 100 years old was a resident of Sydmar Lodge for a 5 week period recovering from a broken wrist. The care she received could not have been better. The carers were absolutely lovely and they made my mother feel special. Visiting was always easy and encouraged. The entertainment
was non stop and kept all residents and guests involved. I would have no hesitation in reccomending Sydmar Lodge. Thank you again for everything you did for us and I know my mum enjoyed her time with you, in fact there were tears when she left.
05 November 2025
The management is fantastic. They are always approachable and very helpful. We couldn't ask for better all-around care they provide for our mother. The staff throughout are warm and caring and tend to all our mothers needs. Sydmar has a family environment and mum is calm and content. We always feel
very welcome whenever we visit and we are constantly provided with updates on how mum is doing.
Sydmar go over and above to tend to everyone 's individual needs. I whole heartedly recommend Sydmar Lodge for your loved ones.
25 September 2025
Always a happy place to visit, really caring staff. Informed, like a real home well done!
04 September 2025
My mum has been extremely happy in Sydmar Lodge. She was always smiling and happy to join in with all the activities. I honestly don't think that I could have chosen better for her.
12 August 2025
My mother entered the care home in the last 12 months of her life. The staff were really caring towards her and as her life ended they could not be more caring and did not leave her side even staying to be with her when they should have gone home.
03 June 2025
My dearest mum was a resident at Sydmar Lodge for 30 months before her recent passing. During her time there, she experienced much care, empathy & understanding from staff who worked well together under the leadership of the first-rate manager. Mum's emotional, physical & mental health difficulties
were considered at all times with staff going out of their way to ensure that her needs were met. She often commented on how tasty the food was & that there was always plenty to eat. The activities were varied & stimulating, with much music played & Jewish traditions enjoyed. She loved joining day trips when she could. Although medical staff are not present on site, staff were able to call them whenever needed; it was helpful that the GP who visited weekly knew her well. I feel that the staff cared for us as a family too. Mum told me not long ago that she was happy there & how lovely everyone is. Our experience is that it is a home away from home if such a level of care is required.
28 March 2025
My lovely grandmother was a resident at Sydmar Lodge for the last year of her life. It was a wonderful experience for her and our family. The level of care she received was exceptional. The carers were attentive, friendly and kind helping her to feel welcome and very well supported. They went above
and beyond for her and we will not forgot their love, support and compassion in her final weeks.
The entertainment was also exceptional. She was well cared for physically, emotionally and mentally. On a regular basis, music fills the rooms, stimulating quizzes are provided and residents have the opportunity to partake in hands on food preparation and crafting. There is also weekly bingo. Additionally, the home is clean, organized and professionally run.
I highly recommend Sydmar Lodge to residents and family members looking for a loving and professional care home that goes above and beyond, treating residents with dignity and aiming to ensure that they enjoy a high quality of life.
15 October 2024
My mother spent 2 weeks in respite care while my husband and I went on holiday. She is partially sighted. The staff looked after her very well. She enjoyed the food and the daily entertainment.
The staff always made her very welcome and made every effort to integrate her into the community.
20 September 2024
My mother has now been at Sydmar Lodge for 19 months and the quality of her everyday life has exceeded our expectations. The management team are very approachable and have been so constructive and helpful with guiding us to help mum be in a much better position (than she was at home) throughout her
time at Sydmar. The staff are hard working, friendly and dedicated. They treat residents with kindness and respect and we are always greeted with a smile and support when we visit. The Head of Wellbeing is brilliant, providing a super activities program every week and there have been lovely trips to the seaside and outings out for afternoon tea, to name a couple. There is music and joy in the home which really make a positive difference. Mum is now eating great meals and is clean and tidy everyday. As a family we couldn't ask for more and we are very grateful to every member of the Sydmar team for giving mum the best care possible. Thank you.
19 September 2024
My mother has been at Sydmar Lodge for almost 6 years, during this time she has been cared for by the most dedicated team of carers. I could not ask for any better care at Sydmar Lodge. They have many activities that all the residents take part in plus lots of entertainment.
17 September 2024
The entertainment is absolutely fantastic here. There are regular visitors who come and play instruments, sing, or perform alongside the in house entertainment, which is amazing. It's a wonderful atmosphere and very well organised.
19 July 2024
My dad has been a resident since January 2021, my mum became a resident April 2023. Dad has Alzheimer's and has been well cared for over the past three years. He has been nursed through COVID, pneumonia, a stroke... and he's still smiling. Mum's needs are different to Dad's and she has capacity, she
has settled in well and has built confidence over the past year towards staff and care home life. This is not the life she wants, but she also realises she cannot look after herself anymore. Sydmar Lodge is a really warm, caring, homely environment. The majority of the staff are great and work really hard in a very challenging environment. The manager and deputy are great, their door is always open... allowing you to discuss any concerns or even suggestions with them, which is reassuring. I never envisaged both my parents living in a care home, however I am really pleased that they are receiving the care they deserve and my mind is very much at rest knowing they are looked after 24 hours each day.
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11 July 2024
Very impressed with the professional care and service at Sydmar Lodge from the senior managers, nurses, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners, administrators and activity coordinator. There is a wonderful and warm atmosphere at Sydmar Lodge.
During musical afternoons, the staff put their heart and soul
into all the dancing and singing to include all the residents and bring out the best in all of them.
It's always a pleasure to see that local schools visit and the community play an important role.
The range of activities are amazing. Ranging from bingo to baking afternoons. There is something to cater for everyone's needs.
There is excellent communication and I have great confidence in leaving my mum in Sydmar Lodge. Always a joy seeing all the activities on Facebook and receiving an email on all upcoming activities.
My mum is treated with dignity and staff are reassuring and supportive.
10 July 2024
My mother has been at Sydmar Lodge since February 2023, and the quality of care she has received since then has been consistently excellent. The team at Sydmar are extraordinary - conscientious, personable, good-humoured and kind. I have noticed how staff work hard to build a rapport with residents.
The Managers also deserve credit for ensuring that everything runs smoothly - they clearly take the welfare and wellbeing of their residents very seriously. They have always been very helpful when I have contacted them. Also worthy of praise is the Head of Wellbeing, who puts on a nicely varied programme of activities including musical entertainment, crafts, keep fit, quizzes, bingo and baking. He also organises outings, including cream tea at a hotel in Elstree and fish 'n' chips at Southend on Sea.
27 April 2023
I am very happy with how my husband is being looked after and couldn't be anywhere nicer. Staff seem happy in their duties and are excellent with their care. The Registered Manager does an outstanding job.
27 April 2023
Moving my mother to Sydmar Lodge now feels like a tremendous stroke of good luck after my initial trepidation. The regular activities have helped my mother to come out of her shell. She thoroughly enjoys flower-arranging sessions and musical entertainment. She taps her feet and smiles when she hears
the music.
This is a remarkable change from my mother's last few years living at home, where she had stopped leaving the house, and had become sullen, lonely and isolated. There is a family atmosphere at Sydmar, a culture generated by the cheerful and kind staff, led by first-rate management.
27 April 2023
One of our main concerns when our mother moved into Sydmar is she would refuse to eat the food served. She has always been very particular about what she eats.
But after an initial reluctance, our mother now heartily enjoys the meals. The food and the service provided by Sydmar are exceptional. We
have been impressed by how the team gently and kindly persuades Mum to eat, which is better than we could ever manage at home. The meals are nutritious and very tasty, and Mum now has a good balanced diet.
17 April 2023
Generally, the home is nice, although a bit dated. It is clean overall. The food is ok - could be better, could be worse. The activities have unfortunately been lacking since the amazing activities coordinator left. They used to be really engaging and unique. Also, the Jewish aspect could improve,
especially as it's supposed to be a Jewish care home. A Rabbi visits weekly but not for very long. Perhaps they could look at volunteers or have a permanent Jewish staff member to facilitate Jewish activities and festivals.
The management can be a bit defensive and should take comments in a constructive manner that they are given. They should act a bit more professionally.
Overall it could be better, but certainly not bad. There are far worse homes.
Latest Reviews for Sydmar Lodge
26 January 2026
Sydmar Lodge is a wonderful place.
The care is absolutely phenomenal. Every time I go there it's clean it's brilliantly run and my mum is in great hands.
The food is delicious, the entertainment is great.
29 December 2025
Mum stayed at Sydmar Lodge for 6 weeks during September/October this year while she recovered from a broken wrist. She is 100 years old and was treated so well by everyone. The care and support she got was incredible. The staff and management are so helpful and make staying a wonderful experience
with a great atmosphere. Mum loved being there and felt absolutely at home there.
There is always so much for the residents to join in with which is all organised by Graham who is amazing and also does lots of activities every day. He always manages to get an extremely good response from everyone and the lovely staff even got my mum up dancing. Entertainers also come in to Sydmar Lodge so there is no shortage of singers and dancers and musicians several days a week.
Sydmar Lodge and everyone working there are so kind and thoughtful and make it very easy for its residents and families or friends visiting.
24 December 2025
My mother who is 100 years old was a resident of Sydmar Lodge for a 5 week period recovering from a broken wrist. The care she received could not have been better. The carers were absolutely lovely and they made my mother feel special. Visiting was always easy and encouraged. The entertainment
was non stop and kept all residents and guests involved. I would have no hesitation in reccomending Sydmar Lodge. Thank you again for everything you did for us and I know my mum enjoyed her time with you, in fact there were tears when she left.
05 November 2025
The management is fantastic. They are always approachable and very helpful. We couldn't ask for better all-around care they provide for our mother. The staff throughout are warm and caring and tend to all our mothers needs. Sydmar has a family environment and mum is calm and content. We always feel
very welcome whenever we visit and we are constantly provided with updates on how mum is doing.
Sydmar go over and above to tend to everyone 's individual needs. I whole heartedly recommend Sydmar Lodge for your loved ones.
25 September 2025
Always a happy place to visit, really caring staff. Informed, like a real home well done!
04 September 2025
My mum has been extremely happy in Sydmar Lodge. She was always smiling and happy to join in with all the activities. I honestly don't think that I could have chosen better for her.
12 August 2025
My mother entered the care home in the last 12 months of her life. The staff were really caring towards her and as her life ended they could not be more caring and did not leave her side even staying to be with her when they should have gone home.
03 June 2025
My dearest mum was a resident at Sydmar Lodge for 30 months before her recent passing. During her time there, she experienced much care, empathy & understanding from staff who worked well together under the leadership of the first-rate manager. Mum's emotional, physical & mental health difficulties
were considered at all times with staff going out of their way to ensure that her needs were met. She often commented on how tasty the food was & that there was always plenty to eat. The activities were varied & stimulating, with much music played & Jewish traditions enjoyed. She loved joining day trips when she could. Although medical staff are not present on site, staff were able to call them whenever needed; it was helpful that the GP who visited weekly knew her well. I feel that the staff cared for us as a family too. Mum told me not long ago that she was happy there & how lovely everyone is. Our experience is that it is a home away from home if such a level of care is required.
28 March 2025
My lovely grandmother was a resident at Sydmar Lodge for the last year of her life. It was a wonderful experience for her and our family. The level of care she received was exceptional. The carers were attentive, friendly and kind helping her to feel welcome and very well supported. They went above
and beyond for her and we will not forgot their love, support and compassion in her final weeks.
The entertainment was also exceptional. She was well cared for physically, emotionally and mentally. On a regular basis, music fills the rooms, stimulating quizzes are provided and residents have the opportunity to partake in hands on food preparation and crafting. There is also weekly bingo. Additionally, the home is clean, organized and professionally run.
I highly recommend Sydmar Lodge to residents and family members looking for a loving and professional care home that goes above and beyond, treating residents with dignity and aiming to ensure that they enjoy a high quality of life.
15 October 2024
My mother spent 2 weeks in respite care while my husband and I went on holiday. She is partially sighted. The staff looked after her very well. She enjoyed the food and the daily entertainment.
The staff always made her very welcome and made every effort to integrate her into the community.
20 September 2024
My mother has now been at Sydmar Lodge for 19 months and the quality of her everyday life has exceeded our expectations. The management team are very approachable and have been so constructive and helpful with guiding us to help mum be in a much better position (than she was at home) throughout her
time at Sydmar. The staff are hard working, friendly and dedicated. They treat residents with kindness and respect and we are always greeted with a smile and support when we visit. The Head of Wellbeing is brilliant, providing a super activities program every week and there have been lovely trips to the seaside and outings out for afternoon tea, to name a couple. There is music and joy in the home which really make a positive difference. Mum is now eating great meals and is clean and tidy everyday. As a family we couldn't ask for more and we are very grateful to every member of the Sydmar team for giving mum the best care possible. Thank you.
19 September 2024
My mother has been at Sydmar Lodge for almost 6 years, during this time she has been cared for by the most dedicated team of carers. I could not ask for any better care at Sydmar Lodge. They have many activities that all the residents take part in plus lots of entertainment.
17 September 2024
The entertainment is absolutely fantastic here. There are regular visitors who come and play instruments, sing, or perform alongside the in house entertainment, which is amazing. It's a wonderful atmosphere and very well organised.
19 July 2024
My dad has been a resident since January 2021, my mum became a resident April 2023. Dad has Alzheimer's and has been well cared for over the past three years. He has been nursed through COVID, pneumonia, a stroke... and he's still smiling. Mum's needs are different to Dad's and she has capacity, she
has settled in well and has built confidence over the past year towards staff and care home life. This is not the life she wants, but she also realises she cannot look after herself anymore. Sydmar Lodge is a really warm, caring, homely environment. The majority of the staff are great and work really hard in a very challenging environment. The manager and deputy are great, their door is always open... allowing you to discuss any concerns or even suggestions with them, which is reassuring. I never envisaged both my parents living in a care home, however I am really pleased that they are receiving the care they deserve and my mind is very much at rest knowing they are looked after 24 hours each day.
.
11 July 2024
Very impressed with the professional care and service at Sydmar Lodge from the senior managers, nurses, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners, administrators and activity coordinator. There is a wonderful and warm atmosphere at Sydmar Lodge.
During musical afternoons, the staff put their heart and soul
into all the dancing and singing to include all the residents and bring out the best in all of them.
It's always a pleasure to see that local schools visit and the community play an important role.
The range of activities are amazing. Ranging from bingo to baking afternoons. There is something to cater for everyone's needs.
There is excellent communication and I have great confidence in leaving my mum in Sydmar Lodge. Always a joy seeing all the activities on Facebook and receiving an email on all upcoming activities.
My mum is treated with dignity and staff are reassuring and supportive.
10 July 2024
My mother has been at Sydmar Lodge since February 2023, and the quality of care she has received since then has been consistently excellent. The team at Sydmar are extraordinary - conscientious, personable, good-humoured and kind. I have noticed how staff work hard to build a rapport with residents.
The Managers also deserve credit for ensuring that everything runs smoothly - they clearly take the welfare and wellbeing of their residents very seriously. They have always been very helpful when I have contacted them. Also worthy of praise is the Head of Wellbeing, who puts on a nicely varied programme of activities including musical entertainment, crafts, keep fit, quizzes, bingo and baking. He also organises outings, including cream tea at a hotel in Elstree and fish 'n' chips at Southend on Sea.
27 April 2023
I am very happy with how my husband is being looked after and couldn't be anywhere nicer. Staff seem happy in their duties and are excellent with their care. The Registered Manager does an outstanding job.
27 April 2023
Moving my mother to Sydmar Lodge now feels like a tremendous stroke of good luck after my initial trepidation. The regular activities have helped my mother to come out of her shell. She thoroughly enjoys flower-arranging sessions and musical entertainment. She taps her feet and smiles when she hears
the music.
This is a remarkable change from my mother's last few years living at home, where she had stopped leaving the house, and had become sullen, lonely and isolated. There is a family atmosphere at Sydmar, a culture generated by the cheerful and kind staff, led by first-rate management.
27 April 2023
One of our main concerns when our mother moved into Sydmar is she would refuse to eat the food served. She has always been very particular about what she eats.
But after an initial reluctance, our mother now heartily enjoys the meals. The food and the service provided by Sydmar are exceptional. We
have been impressed by how the team gently and kindly persuades Mum to eat, which is better than we could ever manage at home. The meals are nutritious and very tasty, and Mum now has a good balanced diet.
17 April 2023
Generally, the home is nice, although a bit dated. It is clean overall. The food is ok - could be better, could be worse. The activities have unfortunately been lacking since the amazing activities coordinator left. They used to be really engaging and unique. Also, the Jewish aspect could improve,
especially as it's supposed to be a Jewish care home. A Rabbi visits weekly but not for very long. Perhaps they could look at volunteers or have a permanent Jewish staff member to facilitate Jewish activities and festivals.
The management can be a bit defensive and should take comments in a constructive manner that they are given. They should act a bit more professionally.
Overall it could be better, but certainly not bad. There are far worse homes.