The Lodge

82 Kirby Road, Walton on the Naze CO14 8RJ
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9.9 48 Reviews
  • The Lodge, Walton on the Naze
The Lodge provides short term respite care and longer term support for up to 36 Residents, including support for people living with a dementia.

There are 18 bedrooms on the ground floor and 18 on the first floor. Access to the 1st floor can be gained via a lift or via the main staircase. There are lounge, dining room and bathroom facilities on each floor.

The property is a large detached building with a car park and enclosed gardens to the rear. The Home is situated close to the beach of Walton-On-The-Naze and in easy access of local amenities.

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Care Provided by The Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Aleksandra Wilkins (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All admissions are subject to an assessment by the home's management team
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (36)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,000

  • Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • 24 hour visiting welcomed


  • Parking

  • Parking available outside home


The Lodge Reviews (48)

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9.9

The Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Lodge has 48 reviews.

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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I attended a virtual dementia tour organised by The Lodge. It was amazing and made me realise the difficulties people with dementia experience every day. It certainly opened my eyes and I learnt very quickly the best approaches when talking to people with dementia. It was a valuable course and I would
recommend it to everyone. Thanks to the lady for inviting me to attend.

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Review from Ann H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum was made to feel very welcome when she first arrived. The room is very comfortable and well appointed with a view outside. The biggest asset to the home is the staff who are friendly, caring, helpful and have a sense of humour. The manager has a hands-on approach and knows all the residents and
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Review from K D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Brilliant care and caring of both resident and family.

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Review from Anthony James B (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Completely happy with all aspects of my mother's care including management, staff, food, accommodation, medication management, access to my mother (no limits) and entertainment provided. ALL her needs are met!

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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Recently refurbished, bright and cheery decor. Mum's room is small but comfortable with ensuite toilet and sink. Staff are friendly, personable and seem to genuinely have an interest in her care, although attention to her medical needs very occasionally overlooked. For instance, I visited her and discovered
a rash on her back, yet it was said to me that it had not been noticed when she was washed and dressed. The daily programme of quality entertainment provided. A good hairdresser who visits weekly and has an in-house salon. Plenty of food and refreshments available at all times and never too much trouble if requested. Overall, I recommend this establishment. It has a relaxed atmosphere and the staff are very good with the residents.

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Review from Julie L (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting the lodge for a while now and have been so impressed by the recent changes since the new owners took charge. The whole home feels revitalised and staff team are so happy to help. The manager is warm friendly and approachable.

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Review from Doris W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has been a resident in this home for 18 months and since Black Swan took over ownership this year the care and standards have improved immensely. The residents have a choice of menu and the staff are cheerful and very supportive. It is a home from home. The lounge is bright and comfortable
with a large television, the dining room is lovely too. The residents are taken out to events locally which they enjoy. Altogether, a very happy care home.

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Review from Peter W (Brother of Resident) published on 8 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Leaving reviews is not something I normally take the time to do. However, I felt after visiting my sister who has been at the home a number of years, my experience was one of complete adoration to the efforts and changes that have been completed since the new ownership.


They truly care about the

people that live there and nothing is too much trouble. They have worked tirelessly at providing an adaptable environment and one where people have assisted with being given the choices to the small details and the overall decoration. Everything has changed and changed for the better. Everyone is smiling and the staff group are so helpful and caring. Thanks for making me worry less!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.910)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10 for The Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.910 for The Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (298 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.91

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Lodge is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 Nov 2018

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 17 Mar 2025

Single En Suite


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Meet the Team (1)

Aleksandra

Aleksandra Wilkins

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Aleksandra is the dedicated registered manager at The Lodge