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Soothill Lane, Batley, WF17 6EZ
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08 June 2026
I cannot praise this place highly enough. After just a few weeks my husband is more settled and happier than her has been for a long time. The range of activities is excellent and have already made a significant improvement in his mobility. All the staff are amazing and consistently go above and
beyond for the residents.
05 June 2026
Mum has been a resident since November 2025 we have been very impressed with the care provided at Lydgate Lodge, nothing is too much for the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure all mums needs are met. The surroundings and furnishings are very comfortable and good quality but most important of
all, mum is very happy living there. Another important thing to mention is the entertainment there is an excellent entertainment itinerary, Zoe works very hard to ensure there is a varied itinerary.
02 June 2026
The entire staff at Lydage Lodge has been excellent. The patience and sympathetic nature of all staff cannot be higher. The dining, entertainment likewise. But above all it is the staff who deserve all the praise (the business end of elderly care) from both of us- many thanks to all. My wife Pauline
has loved every minute of her stay.
22 May 2026
Lydgate Lodge had really nice 'feel' about it from my first visit. The staff are great and always had time for a chat it I ever needed to ask anything. A big positive was the consistency of carers I got to know them on first name terms which made it so much easier on some pretty tough visits.
Nothing is ever perfect but the manahement were always open to listening to any concerns, although it was only a few months of care we couldn't wish for a better final few months for our loved family member.
20 May 2026
On my first visit to Lydgate to look around I was very impressed by the home and friendliness of all the staff. Offered a drink and biscuits on arrival. The whole building back inside and out is immaculate. Everything shown online and in the brochure is true unlike some homes. Did not hesitate to
allow my ex along with his sister to go into Lydgate to be cared for. He is settled and very happy.
08 May 2026
Overall standard of the home excellent, in particular I found staff be caring and professional right from Stewart (the maintenance man) to management.
07 May 2026
The home is a lovely place the staff are nice and friendly they help you in anyway. My dad is been cared for there and loves it.
07 May 2026
My father was in an emergency respite and needed a permanent care home. We looked at Lydgate Lodge and was greeted by the lovely staff member who talked to us showed us where my dad would be if stayed here. Wow was our reply. Just how clean and the way the staff interacted with people. My dad was on
first floor when he moved in and was not has bad has most people of first floor so said would move in to ground floor and love it.
28 April 2026
I cannot praise the staff at Lydgate Care Home Soothill enough. They are always so friendly when we visit my daughters Gran every week & they've been totally professional when dealing with "sensitive" issues, making the right choice We love that they've made the home look so lovely this Easter,
with decorations making it look so inviting and fun. It's lovely knowing that when we go every week, the staff esp Ben, Lisel, Stacey & Jodie are so very kind, caring & understanding and always welcoming, that we definitely know that my daughters Gran is been cared for brilliantly & well looked after, just how she should be. This brings great comfort. To all the staff thank you, each one of you are angels. Happy Easter all of you. #thosethatcare #brilliantcarers
15 April 2026
My sister recently went into the home for a trial period. She was so undecided whether it was for her. However she has really enjoyed her stay, and hopes to return in the near future. Everything about the home, staff, room, food etc cannot be praised too highly and I have felt confident in the care
and support both her and myself have received. Nothing was too much trouble, lovely relaxed atmosphere 20/10 for care.
13 April 2026
Come to visit my aunty, the coffee morning was wonderful, staff so helpful and friendly, cakes, tea and coffee, amazing. Well done to everyone. Thank you.
10 March 2026
Lydgate was recommended to us for our mum after her Alzheimer's and vascular dementia diagnosis.
We had become increasingly worried about mums safety in her own home. After several hospital stays primarily due to falls we made the difficult decision to move mum to residential care.
From our first
visit in July 2025 to mum's peaceful passing in February this year we have felt confident and reassured by the care given to mum at Lydgate.
The team are supportive, caring and expert in dementia care. They have endless patience and kindness, treating residents as individuals with unique needs ( important with dementia patients).
Mum was much loved by the team, they kept her safe and well and accommodated her needs and quirks very well.
If we had feedback or concerns they were met positively and responded to.
We are hugely grateful to Lydgate for their care of mum and would wholeheartedly recommend them to others
02 March 2026
Zoe has helped with care for moth my grandparents, Doughie and Jean.
Zoe is caring, kind, patient and goes beyond to help with any needs.
She listens and spends time.
This helps us to know our loved ones are happy. :)
Thank you.
05 February 2026
Since Christmas I feel that the care given by the staff has deteriorated. My mother is much more settled and happier when certain (regular) staff are working than staff we don't see as often. I haven't seen any interaction between staff and residents since Christmas. I know I'm not there all the
time but I visit my mother regularly . The regular staff my mother reacts with a smile whereas I've noticed the ones she's not used to she may shout and swear at them
22 January 2026
We have been to the home to look into a home for my mother. The home was clean tide all staff were welcoming and Liesel, the front of house manager was very helpful and supportive. We were also introduced to Ben and arranged an assessment to ensure mum is suitable and can be added to the waiting
list.
05 January 2026
Lydgate Lodge looked after my dad during his final weeks. The staff went above and beyond to care for him with compassion. Nothing was too much trouble to make his stay comfortable. Additionally, they cared for my mum and my when we visited during this difficult time. I was overwhelmed by their
kindness throughout.
03 October 2025
Visited my grandma this morning and the entertainment was fabulous! Zoe was so gentle kind and caring with the karaoke and dancing with the residents. Everyone was singing along and was really friendly. Keep it up!
01 September 2025
Mum initially went to Lydgate for 2 weeks respite in June. Due to her ongoing safety needs we decided to make her stay permanent. This was a very emotional decision for me to make, but the managers and staff supported me enormously through the process. They are always warm, friendly and genuinely
care for residents and their families. I really appreciate their open door policy and always feel welcomed by all staff members whatever their role. They are quick to respond to any questions/queries and keep me informed regarding all aspects of mums needs.
Mum has settled so well and is much calmer, less lonely, at ease, happier and above all, safe in their care.
I am absolutely sure that I made the right decision for mum, and me. I feel confident she is in safe hands and trust Lydgate 100% with my dear, precious mum. Thank you to you all from the bottom of my heart. You've allowed me to be a daughter again instead of her carer. X
27 August 2025
Clean and friendly home from home. Ideal respite care following surgery. Staff and management couldn't be more helpful.
27 August 2025
Third week of respite - the staff are marvelous always cheerful the room is kept clean and tidy all times. Towels changed regularly - I would say it has been an experience and one I was not looking forward to. However after my operation I had no alternative. It has pleasantly surprised, staff great,
management. No complaints what so ever.
The food is good home cooking and a nice variety over the weeks.
Latest Reviews for Lydgate Lodge
08 June 2026
I cannot praise this place highly enough. After just a few weeks my husband is more settled and happier than her has been for a long time. The range of activities is excellent and have already made a significant improvement in his mobility. All the staff are amazing and consistently go above and
beyond for the residents.
05 June 2026
Mum has been a resident since November 2025 we have been very impressed with the care provided at Lydgate Lodge, nothing is too much for the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure all mums needs are met. The surroundings and furnishings are very comfortable and good quality but most important of
all, mum is very happy living there. Another important thing to mention is the entertainment there is an excellent entertainment itinerary, Zoe works very hard to ensure there is a varied itinerary.
02 June 2026
The entire staff at Lydage Lodge has been excellent. The patience and sympathetic nature of all staff cannot be higher. The dining, entertainment likewise. But above all it is the staff who deserve all the praise (the business end of elderly care) from both of us- many thanks to all. My wife Pauline
has loved every minute of her stay.
22 May 2026
Lydgate Lodge had really nice 'feel' about it from my first visit. The staff are great and always had time for a chat it I ever needed to ask anything. A big positive was the consistency of carers I got to know them on first name terms which made it so much easier on some pretty tough visits.
Nothing is ever perfect but the manahement were always open to listening to any concerns, although it was only a few months of care we couldn't wish for a better final few months for our loved family member.
20 May 2026
On my first visit to Lydgate to look around I was very impressed by the home and friendliness of all the staff. Offered a drink and biscuits on arrival. The whole building back inside and out is immaculate. Everything shown online and in the brochure is true unlike some homes. Did not hesitate to
allow my ex along with his sister to go into Lydgate to be cared for. He is settled and very happy.
08 May 2026
Overall standard of the home excellent, in particular I found staff be caring and professional right from Stewart (the maintenance man) to management.
07 May 2026
The home is a lovely place the staff are nice and friendly they help you in anyway. My dad is been cared for there and loves it.
07 May 2026
My father was in an emergency respite and needed a permanent care home. We looked at Lydgate Lodge and was greeted by the lovely staff member who talked to us showed us where my dad would be if stayed here. Wow was our reply. Just how clean and the way the staff interacted with people. My dad was on
first floor when he moved in and was not has bad has most people of first floor so said would move in to ground floor and love it.
28 April 2026
I cannot praise the staff at Lydgate Care Home Soothill enough. They are always so friendly when we visit my daughters Gran every week & they've been totally professional when dealing with "sensitive" issues, making the right choice We love that they've made the home look so lovely this Easter,
with decorations making it look so inviting and fun. It's lovely knowing that when we go every week, the staff esp Ben, Lisel, Stacey & Jodie are so very kind, caring & understanding and always welcoming, that we definitely know that my daughters Gran is been cared for brilliantly & well looked after, just how she should be. This brings great comfort. To all the staff thank you, each one of you are angels. Happy Easter all of you. #thosethatcare #brilliantcarers
15 April 2026
My sister recently went into the home for a trial period. She was so undecided whether it was for her. However she has really enjoyed her stay, and hopes to return in the near future. Everything about the home, staff, room, food etc cannot be praised too highly and I have felt confident in the care
and support both her and myself have received. Nothing was too much trouble, lovely relaxed atmosphere 20/10 for care.
13 April 2026
Come to visit my aunty, the coffee morning was wonderful, staff so helpful and friendly, cakes, tea and coffee, amazing. Well done to everyone. Thank you.
10 March 2026
Lydgate was recommended to us for our mum after her Alzheimer's and vascular dementia diagnosis.
We had become increasingly worried about mums safety in her own home. After several hospital stays primarily due to falls we made the difficult decision to move mum to residential care.
From our first
visit in July 2025 to mum's peaceful passing in February this year we have felt confident and reassured by the care given to mum at Lydgate.
The team are supportive, caring and expert in dementia care. They have endless patience and kindness, treating residents as individuals with unique needs ( important with dementia patients).
Mum was much loved by the team, they kept her safe and well and accommodated her needs and quirks very well.
If we had feedback or concerns they were met positively and responded to.
We are hugely grateful to Lydgate for their care of mum and would wholeheartedly recommend them to others
02 March 2026
Zoe has helped with care for moth my grandparents, Doughie and Jean.
Zoe is caring, kind, patient and goes beyond to help with any needs.
She listens and spends time.
This helps us to know our loved ones are happy. :)
Thank you.
05 February 2026
Since Christmas I feel that the care given by the staff has deteriorated. My mother is much more settled and happier when certain (regular) staff are working than staff we don't see as often. I haven't seen any interaction between staff and residents since Christmas. I know I'm not there all the
time but I visit my mother regularly . The regular staff my mother reacts with a smile whereas I've noticed the ones she's not used to she may shout and swear at them
22 January 2026
We have been to the home to look into a home for my mother. The home was clean tide all staff were welcoming and Liesel, the front of house manager was very helpful and supportive. We were also introduced to Ben and arranged an assessment to ensure mum is suitable and can be added to the waiting
list.
05 January 2026
Lydgate Lodge looked after my dad during his final weeks. The staff went above and beyond to care for him with compassion. Nothing was too much trouble to make his stay comfortable. Additionally, they cared for my mum and my when we visited during this difficult time. I was overwhelmed by their
kindness throughout.
03 October 2025
Visited my grandma this morning and the entertainment was fabulous! Zoe was so gentle kind and caring with the karaoke and dancing with the residents. Everyone was singing along and was really friendly. Keep it up!
01 September 2025
Mum initially went to Lydgate for 2 weeks respite in June. Due to her ongoing safety needs we decided to make her stay permanent. This was a very emotional decision for me to make, but the managers and staff supported me enormously through the process. They are always warm, friendly and genuinely
care for residents and their families. I really appreciate their open door policy and always feel welcomed by all staff members whatever their role. They are quick to respond to any questions/queries and keep me informed regarding all aspects of mums needs.
Mum has settled so well and is much calmer, less lonely, at ease, happier and above all, safe in their care.
I am absolutely sure that I made the right decision for mum, and me. I feel confident she is in safe hands and trust Lydgate 100% with my dear, precious mum. Thank you to you all from the bottom of my heart. You've allowed me to be a daughter again instead of her carer. X
27 August 2025
Clean and friendly home from home. Ideal respite care following surgery. Staff and management couldn't be more helpful.
27 August 2025
Third week of respite - the staff are marvelous always cheerful the room is kept clean and tidy all times. Towels changed regularly - I would say it has been an experience and one I was not looking forward to. However after my operation I had no alternative. It has pleasantly surprised, staff great,
management. No complaints what so ever.
The food is good home cooking and a nice variety over the weeks.