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08 December 2025
Mum is well and truly feeling at home at Nazareth Lodge. The staff are all really helpful and kind and, above all, they all seem really cheerful and always smiling.
The staff are always helpful to me, as a visitor, and I know I can pop in at any time, it really does feel like you are visiting a
family home.
There always seems to be an activity going on, lots of in house visiting activities and trips out on the bus.
We are really happy that mum is so settled and we do not have to worry about her.
08 December 2025
My 97 year old mother has been in Nazareth since May 2024. It was a very difficult thing to accept for a very independent, intelligent & strong individual who was very proud of her home with all its 45 years of memory with my Dad. The staff have been amazing. Mum has been very challenging &
depressed at times, but staff have shown kindness, understanding & respect which have gradually helped her to come to terms with losing her independence & home. She is very fond of the staff & has told me she is very happy there - even though she'd obviously still rather not be in care. She's made some close friends there too. I'm always kept informed & consulted about issues. I've grown to completely trust management & the team to act in my mum's best interest. It's a huge relief. It genuinely feels like a home. It's not the most luxurious building, but has a warmth & homely feel to it. The garden is lovely overlooking the church. I really recommend it as a safe and pleasant place.
02 December 2025
My mother moved into Nazareth Lodge in February, has settled in extremely well, and is happy. She has made new friends, and reconnected with many people that she knows from living in the town. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive of my mother, who knows what she wants. Nazareth Lodge is
the perfect size, small enough for it to feel like one big family. It is clean, comfortable and welcoming.
16 October 2024
Our mum has settled in well over the last four months after not being very keen to leave her own home. The staff are very kind and have lots of time for her. They always seem cheerful and interact well. There are so many activities and trips for Mum to join in with which is great. She is making
friends with the other residents and enjoys the garden and conservatory because she likes to sit in the sun. I feel happy that Mum is in a comfortable home and being taken care of well.
08 October 2024
Mum has been a resident at the Nazareth family for two and a half years and our true appreciation for the love and the care for her is un-measurable. Without the dedication of every member of the caring Nazareth staff, dear Mum would not be enjoying her life to the full as she is today.
She is
respected, involved in daily activities, medicated, fed the most gorgeous food, kept warm and snug, and we are truly blessed and for what you all do at Nazareth, thank you all!
17 November 2023
First impression - clean, fresh, not stale smells which often greet you in care homes.
Staff very welcoming and homely. Privacy given for relatives visiting if necessary.
Noticed gardens and activities available for those that are able, facilities also available for those who are less able.
Tea
and biscuits offered to us (visitors).
Only negative, lift needs sorting for wheelchair users, not enough space. I didn't use lift anyway.
17 November 2023
My wife came for day care every weekend over the last 6 months. She was always treated with great dignity, kindness and compassion. She always came away bright and cheerful.
The staff at Nazareth Lodge have been absolutely fantastic and I cannot recommend the care that they gave for my wife as a
day care patient.
30 March 2023
Nazareth Lodge - the place is so homely and very up-to-speed with regard to decor and furnishings without that horrid residential home feel. The biggest plus is the staff who are incredibly helpful and friendly but at the same time are professional. My Mum has been a resident for 18 months and a
daycare visitor for 3 years and has always been so happy there.
My Dad spent a short time there and their care for him in his last days was exceptional he was very happy to be there and so well looked after.
I would thoroughly recommend Nazareth Lodge for your loved ones.
30 March 2023
My mother has been a resident at Nazareth lodge for several years. Whenever I visit my mother always looks comfortable and loved. The staff are welcoming and friendly. There is always a happy atmosphere staff getting on well together, lots of chat with the residents and fun imaginative
entertainment. Nazareth lodge is an exceptional place.
29 March 2023
My mother has been at Nazareth Lodge for over a year now and has been loved and pampered by all. She is very happy and content. There is an amazing number of activities going on every day with many trips out in the minibus when the weather allows. Thank you to one and all.
29 March 2023
Mum moved into Nazareth Lodge on 1st March 2022. Both she and I were so relieved to find such wonderfully caring staff there. In fact, we have been exceedingly impressed by the friendly, caring and professional attitude, which extends throughout the whole team of personnel working there, towards the
residents and their relatives as well as amongst each other.
Mum is now 102 years old and needs a high level of care, and she has been consistently afforded respect and kindness along with an understanding of increasing the care as her condition progresses, physically and mentally. She very quickly “adopted “ the staff as her own family, and I am so grateful to them all for the unconditional love and care they have shown my mother and also to me.
28 March 2023
My dad came into the home due to his short term memory problems. Obviously, this was a huge decision for him and I to make. The staff have supported us with this transition wonderfully.
It has been really hard for me but him too and I thank the staff for their support of us as we work our way
through this difficult transition. My dad is always confident to tell me that the staff are lovely, accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. All the way to rushing out at dinner time to get him some pickled onions to have with his meal.
24 March 2023
My mother has been in Nazareth Lodge for almost four years and in that time we've had nothing but praise for the home. It really is a home and a very happy one, very well managed with friendly respectful staff for whom nothing is too much. Requests, comments, issues if any arise are dealt with
swiftly and efficiently. My mother is well looked after in every respect and I look forward to seeing the staff when I visit. I left a review here three years ago and since then they have had to cope with all the complexities Covid threw at them. They handled everything so well, keeping us fully informed of all developments and managing to keep Covid out for a very long time. Nazareth Lodge really is an exceptional home. My mother could not be in a better place.
27 February 2023
My mother is in her nineties and has spent more than four years at Nazareth Lodge, but being completely bedbound is sadly unable to take part in any of the activities and outings enjoyed by the more mobile residents.
As she is confined to her room, her family naturally has concerns about her
morale; but we are very reassured by the unfailing kindness shown to her by every one of the staff: not just the carers, but the administrator, the cook - and even the cleaners and the maintenance man are always cheerful and chatty. Nazareth Lodge is a happy place: there is a lot of laughter here.
24 February 2023
Nazareth Lodge has been friendly, helpful, efficient and well-organised since Mum moved in last October. The early teething troubles with hearing aids and medication were soon sorted out and there haven’t been any issues since. The atmosphere is one of genuine concern and caring for all the
residents; I couldn’t wish for a better place for Mum to spend her last years.
22 February 2023
Nazareth Lodge offers a home-from-home family atmosphere with the greatest of care and consideration to its residents.
The home is always welcoming and warm, with a dedicated team who treats everyone as their dearest relative.
18 June 2022
Choosing a caring environment for Mum was made incredibly easy after we sat and met with the manager and staff at Nazareth Lodge. The contrasting difference between all the other care homes we had visited and Nazareth Lodge couldn't be greater.
Not only is the home spotless and devoid of any
typical odours one may associate with a care home, but somehow Nazareth Lodge has created a warm, loving and welcoming safe haven for its residents and our Mum.
Mum was incredibly nervous about the move, but 2 weeks on and our Mum has transformed into a younger version of herself, living in the here and now and thinking about the future with much enjoyment to anticipate. This is down to the fun and regular activities they provide including days out site seeing, lunches and other treats.
The staff treat Mum with respect and genuine care and above all engage with her at every opportunity to make her feel at home amongst friends.
Wish we had done this long before!
Thanks a million.
16 June 2022
Sadly my brother, sister and I reached the time in our lives that most of us dread; finding "Nirvana" for our dear mother having just lost her husband - is not possible.
Then we found Nazareth Lodge.
This place is as rare as hen's teeth - a wonderful home, better than outstanding and beyond
comparison. The care, attention and genuine love from everyone at Nazareth Lodge is in complete abundance; from the most amazing team of selfless, generous and thoughtful staff - dedicated to the well-being of all the residents.
Mental stimulation through fun activities four times a day has brought mum back to life; she's not been that happy for years. Home-cooked fantastic food, freshly prepared each day, feeds the happiness in everyone as does the gentle, respectful and polite communication.
An exceptional home with exceptional people that deliver an exceptional residential experience - every minute of every day.
16 February 2022
Mum spent 2.5 years at Nazareth Lodge. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. Mum had vascular dementia but was still able to have a laugh and joke with her carers. When I visited, I could see that the relationship mum had with the staff was very positive. It is very homely and there is a lovely,
family atmosphere. The food is good and mum was very well cared for. In her final few weeks, the love and compassion shown to mum was exceptional and was extended to me when I sat with her. I have no regrets about our choice of Nazareth Lodge.
25 January 2022
Dad is a dementia resident and is often in bed when I visit. He is looked after well and treated with respect. Although dad doesn't know me anymore, I am happy that he is comfortable, clean and encouraged to eat and drink. His room is always warm, clean and tidy. The management team should be
awarded several medals in their response to the Covid situation. They managed to keep it out of the care home from the beginning until after the vaccinations had taken place, and then only one or two residents had mild symptoms. The weekly newsletter is lovely to read and I forward it on to his grandchildren.
Latest Reviews for Nazareth Lodge
08 December 2025
Mum is well and truly feeling at home at Nazareth Lodge. The staff are all really helpful and kind and, above all, they all seem really cheerful and always smiling.
The staff are always helpful to me, as a visitor, and I know I can pop in at any time, it really does feel like you are visiting a
family home.
There always seems to be an activity going on, lots of in house visiting activities and trips out on the bus.
We are really happy that mum is so settled and we do not have to worry about her.
08 December 2025
My 97 year old mother has been in Nazareth since May 2024. It was a very difficult thing to accept for a very independent, intelligent & strong individual who was very proud of her home with all its 45 years of memory with my Dad. The staff have been amazing. Mum has been very challenging &
depressed at times, but staff have shown kindness, understanding & respect which have gradually helped her to come to terms with losing her independence & home. She is very fond of the staff & has told me she is very happy there - even though she'd obviously still rather not be in care. She's made some close friends there too. I'm always kept informed & consulted about issues. I've grown to completely trust management & the team to act in my mum's best interest. It's a huge relief. It genuinely feels like a home. It's not the most luxurious building, but has a warmth & homely feel to it. The garden is lovely overlooking the church. I really recommend it as a safe and pleasant place.
02 December 2025
My mother moved into Nazareth Lodge in February, has settled in extremely well, and is happy. She has made new friends, and reconnected with many people that she knows from living in the town. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive of my mother, who knows what she wants. Nazareth Lodge is
the perfect size, small enough for it to feel like one big family. It is clean, comfortable and welcoming.
16 October 2024
Our mum has settled in well over the last four months after not being very keen to leave her own home. The staff are very kind and have lots of time for her. They always seem cheerful and interact well. There are so many activities and trips for Mum to join in with which is great. She is making
friends with the other residents and enjoys the garden and conservatory because she likes to sit in the sun. I feel happy that Mum is in a comfortable home and being taken care of well.
08 October 2024
Mum has been a resident at the Nazareth family for two and a half years and our true appreciation for the love and the care for her is un-measurable. Without the dedication of every member of the caring Nazareth staff, dear Mum would not be enjoying her life to the full as she is today.
She is
respected, involved in daily activities, medicated, fed the most gorgeous food, kept warm and snug, and we are truly blessed and for what you all do at Nazareth, thank you all!
17 November 2023
First impression - clean, fresh, not stale smells which often greet you in care homes.
Staff very welcoming and homely. Privacy given for relatives visiting if necessary.
Noticed gardens and activities available for those that are able, facilities also available for those who are less able.
Tea
and biscuits offered to us (visitors).
Only negative, lift needs sorting for wheelchair users, not enough space. I didn't use lift anyway.
17 November 2023
My wife came for day care every weekend over the last 6 months. She was always treated with great dignity, kindness and compassion. She always came away bright and cheerful.
The staff at Nazareth Lodge have been absolutely fantastic and I cannot recommend the care that they gave for my wife as a
day care patient.
30 March 2023
Nazareth Lodge - the place is so homely and very up-to-speed with regard to decor and furnishings without that horrid residential home feel. The biggest plus is the staff who are incredibly helpful and friendly but at the same time are professional. My Mum has been a resident for 18 months and a
daycare visitor for 3 years and has always been so happy there.
My Dad spent a short time there and their care for him in his last days was exceptional he was very happy to be there and so well looked after.
I would thoroughly recommend Nazareth Lodge for your loved ones.
30 March 2023
My mother has been a resident at Nazareth lodge for several years. Whenever I visit my mother always looks comfortable and loved. The staff are welcoming and friendly. There is always a happy atmosphere staff getting on well together, lots of chat with the residents and fun imaginative
entertainment. Nazareth lodge is an exceptional place.
29 March 2023
My mother has been at Nazareth Lodge for over a year now and has been loved and pampered by all. She is very happy and content. There is an amazing number of activities going on every day with many trips out in the minibus when the weather allows. Thank you to one and all.
29 March 2023
Mum moved into Nazareth Lodge on 1st March 2022. Both she and I were so relieved to find such wonderfully caring staff there. In fact, we have been exceedingly impressed by the friendly, caring and professional attitude, which extends throughout the whole team of personnel working there, towards the
residents and their relatives as well as amongst each other.
Mum is now 102 years old and needs a high level of care, and she has been consistently afforded respect and kindness along with an understanding of increasing the care as her condition progresses, physically and mentally. She very quickly “adopted “ the staff as her own family, and I am so grateful to them all for the unconditional love and care they have shown my mother and also to me.
28 March 2023
My dad came into the home due to his short term memory problems. Obviously, this was a huge decision for him and I to make. The staff have supported us with this transition wonderfully.
It has been really hard for me but him too and I thank the staff for their support of us as we work our way
through this difficult transition. My dad is always confident to tell me that the staff are lovely, accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. All the way to rushing out at dinner time to get him some pickled onions to have with his meal.
24 March 2023
My mother has been in Nazareth Lodge for almost four years and in that time we've had nothing but praise for the home. It really is a home and a very happy one, very well managed with friendly respectful staff for whom nothing is too much. Requests, comments, issues if any arise are dealt with
swiftly and efficiently. My mother is well looked after in every respect and I look forward to seeing the staff when I visit. I left a review here three years ago and since then they have had to cope with all the complexities Covid threw at them. They handled everything so well, keeping us fully informed of all developments and managing to keep Covid out for a very long time. Nazareth Lodge really is an exceptional home. My mother could not be in a better place.
27 February 2023
My mother is in her nineties and has spent more than four years at Nazareth Lodge, but being completely bedbound is sadly unable to take part in any of the activities and outings enjoyed by the more mobile residents.
As she is confined to her room, her family naturally has concerns about her
morale; but we are very reassured by the unfailing kindness shown to her by every one of the staff: not just the carers, but the administrator, the cook - and even the cleaners and the maintenance man are always cheerful and chatty. Nazareth Lodge is a happy place: there is a lot of laughter here.
24 February 2023
Nazareth Lodge has been friendly, helpful, efficient and well-organised since Mum moved in last October. The early teething troubles with hearing aids and medication were soon sorted out and there haven’t been any issues since. The atmosphere is one of genuine concern and caring for all the
residents; I couldn’t wish for a better place for Mum to spend her last years.
22 February 2023
Nazareth Lodge offers a home-from-home family atmosphere with the greatest of care and consideration to its residents.
The home is always welcoming and warm, with a dedicated team who treats everyone as their dearest relative.
18 June 2022
Choosing a caring environment for Mum was made incredibly easy after we sat and met with the manager and staff at Nazareth Lodge. The contrasting difference between all the other care homes we had visited and Nazareth Lodge couldn't be greater.
Not only is the home spotless and devoid of any
typical odours one may associate with a care home, but somehow Nazareth Lodge has created a warm, loving and welcoming safe haven for its residents and our Mum.
Mum was incredibly nervous about the move, but 2 weeks on and our Mum has transformed into a younger version of herself, living in the here and now and thinking about the future with much enjoyment to anticipate. This is down to the fun and regular activities they provide including days out site seeing, lunches and other treats.
The staff treat Mum with respect and genuine care and above all engage with her at every opportunity to make her feel at home amongst friends.
Wish we had done this long before!
Thanks a million.
16 June 2022
Sadly my brother, sister and I reached the time in our lives that most of us dread; finding "Nirvana" for our dear mother having just lost her husband - is not possible.
Then we found Nazareth Lodge.
This place is as rare as hen's teeth - a wonderful home, better than outstanding and beyond
comparison. The care, attention and genuine love from everyone at Nazareth Lodge is in complete abundance; from the most amazing team of selfless, generous and thoughtful staff - dedicated to the well-being of all the residents.
Mental stimulation through fun activities four times a day has brought mum back to life; she's not been that happy for years. Home-cooked fantastic food, freshly prepared each day, feeds the happiness in everyone as does the gentle, respectful and polite communication.
An exceptional home with exceptional people that deliver an exceptional residential experience - every minute of every day.
16 February 2022
Mum spent 2.5 years at Nazareth Lodge. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. Mum had vascular dementia but was still able to have a laugh and joke with her carers. When I visited, I could see that the relationship mum had with the staff was very positive. It is very homely and there is a lovely,
family atmosphere. The food is good and mum was very well cared for. In her final few weeks, the love and compassion shown to mum was exceptional and was extended to me when I sat with her. I have no regrets about our choice of Nazareth Lodge.
25 January 2022
Dad is a dementia resident and is often in bed when I visit. He is looked after well and treated with respect. Although dad doesn't know me anymore, I am happy that he is comfortable, clean and encouraged to eat and drink. His room is always warm, clean and tidy. The management team should be
awarded several medals in their response to the Covid situation. They managed to keep it out of the care home from the beginning until after the vaccinations had taken place, and then only one or two residents had mild symptoms. The weekly newsletter is lovely to read and I forward it on to his grandchildren.