Loganberry Lodge

79/81 New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PG
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9.8 134 Reviews
  • Loganberry Lodge, Colchester
Situated on the outskirts of Colchester in Stanway, Loganberry Lodge has excellent transport links to both the town and nearby amenities.

The Home surrounds a beautiful courtyard and many rooms lead onto this. Inside it is beautifully furnished with comfortable lounges, quiet visiting areas and a delightful sensory/relaxation room. The Home has been purpose built and all rooms have an en-suite. Meals are freshly prepared by the catering team to ensure a nutritious and balanced diet, which does include tempting cakes.

Care Provided by Loganberry Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 143 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • John Dunea (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (143)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Loganberry 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 £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Loganberry 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
  • Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking
  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


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9.8

Loganberry Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Loganberry Lodge has 134 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my mum and dad were in the care home and loved it. Staff cannot do enough for you and are very helpful and friendly, it did not feel like a care home. Each and every one of the staff loved my mum and dad to bits and even treated me like family. I would 100% recommend the care home to anybody.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother lived at Loganberry Lodge for 2 years until February 2018.
Mum was well looked after supported by caring and person-centred staff. We as a family developed excellent relationships with the management and staff.
I personally feedback my opinions and ideas as I was a registered nurse for 40
years.
It is a difficult and challenging environment to work in a therapeutic manner being presented with a multitude of challenging behaviours.
The staff worked tirelessly to provide a safe and caring home.
The manager's door was always open for anyone to raise issues and feedback constructively.
Mum was well looked after, everyone did their best, you cannot expect more than that.
Well done Loganberry and thank you

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but praise for the care of giving. Lavender wing staff showed compassion to our mother.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister in law was in Huckleberry for five years and two months during which time I found the care and standard of cleanliness excellent.
She could be very awkward at times but the staff knew just how to cope with her. She wouldn't mix and had to have her meals in her room.
Her end of life care
was very good and she was treated with dignity throughout her stay.
Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum first went to Loganberry Lodge on 23rd March as a temporary resident. The was made permanent when it was realised she couldn't cope at home.
At first, she joined in with the activities but started to become weaker. For the last three weeks, she was on bedrest.
Ahe passed away on Thursday 15th
June. I was so pleased with all the care and attention were given to her during her stay.
A huge thank you to all involved in the Lavender Suite.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the excellent staff here they work very hard and always pleasant even though sometimes under pressure when understaffed, however, I did expect something from management expressing their sympathy on my mum's passing. A card or floral tribute would have been appreciated.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister has been at Loganberry Lodge for two years, three months. I have always found the staff helpful and my sister who has dementia settled in very well. They have faced challenges with respect.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been in here since Feb 2016 settling in quickly and is very well looked after ( he does have his favourite members off staff but you can't like/get on with everyone now can you ! ) We have had our up and down with some members off staff but the manager has always been very helpful
and sorted out any problems very quickly .
The food is good in my dad’s world! His room is always very clean and smells fresh, bed always made up after he gets out of it.
The staff are always welcoming and if anything happens they call us asap even if it is just a little slide out of the chair as he often does
(this is due to medical reasons )
Entertainment now that is great!! The person in charge off that really does go out there way to sort that out.
When arriving we are always greeted with a smile and hello.
Laundrette never had a problem with things going missing yet
what can I say Loganberry Lodge is a very good home and they look after the residents Very well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident since March 2016. Our family has always been very happy with every aspect of Dad's care. The staff are so friendly and excellent carers. They inform me of every aspect of Dad's care and if anything is wrong. More than pleased.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Helpful, caring and friendly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given to my father is excellent, he gets quite a few dizzy spells/confusion at times and the care given to him at these times is outstanding. My father is happy at Loganberry Lodge and well looked after, if my dad's happy then my family and I are happy too! Thank you to you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff very kind and considerate. Food good. Room good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very well looked after here, I have a nice bed to sleep in, and my own recliner chair which I brought with me. I have a lovely bath here, which I couldn't have at home. I have good entertainment here, I really enjoy the singing. I can sit outside in my wheelchair weather providing. I have my own
TV which I watch also it is close for my wife to visit everyday.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise the care home enough for all the attention they give my dad. He has deteriorated very fast since his admittance in May. He also had to cope with the loss of my mum within a month of his admittance. The staff are first class to him and is as a family. All the residents look immaculate,
as so much time and effort is spent giving them one to one attention making them feel safe and secure. Dignity is preserved at all times.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.762)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10 for Loganberry Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.762 for Loganberry Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 361 Ratings = 4.762

  • 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 Loganberry Lodge is based on 31 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 143 registered maximum number of service users is 28.6, which has been reached with 31 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: 21 Sep 2022

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (6)

John

John Dunea

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Joined: 2009

Hello, my name is John Dunea, and I am the Loganberry Lodge Care Home Manager. I would like to welcome you to our home. We are a large care home in Colchester with 141 bedrooms, nicely situated over several homely units. We have a café and lounges for residents to relax in with relatives and friends. We deliver quality care to older people, those who live with dementia, and those with more complex needs. Our dedicated carers have accumulated many years of experience, including myself; I have worked in Loganberry Lodge for twelve years, please feel free to visit at any time. Myself and my staff welcome you to Loganberry Lodge.


Ella

Ella Arhip

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2010

My name is Ella Arhip, and I have been with Runwood Homes for over 14 years, spending more than 12 years at Loganberry Lodge. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to explore different roles, develop new skills, and positively impact our residents' lives. I began my journey as a care assistant, was promoted to care team leader, and later took on the exciting challenge of becoming a deputy manager at a sister's home.


Currently, I serve as a temporary Home Administrator at Loganberry Lodge, where I continue to contribute to the welcoming and supportive environment that I enjoy so much. My experience and dedication are focused on ensuring the well-being of both our residents and the team.


Oana

Oana Dunea

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2011

My name is Oana Dunea, and I am the Deputy Manager at Loganberry Lodge.


I have proudly been part of the Loganberry team for over 13 years, during which I’ve experienced a truly rewarding journey. I initially started as a care assistant, working both day and night shifts, before progressing to the role of care team leader. This allowed me to further develop my skills in both care and leadership.


Each day at Loganberry Lodge has brought its unique challenges, but through collaboration and continuous learning, we have always strived as a team to improve and ensure the well-being of our residents. Along this journey, there have been many moments of joy, laughter, and difficult times.


Over the years, I’ve worked with various home and deputy managers, each of whom has provided support and valuable insights. I have also completed numerous specialised training courses, including an NVQ Level 3, which has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth.


In July 2023, I stepped into the role of second deputy manager at Loganberry Lodge. This position has brought new responsibilities and challenges but also great achievements, all made possible by our staff's dedication and hard work.


I am incredibly proud of what Loganberry Lodge represents—a true family that includes our staff, residents, and their families. Together, we continue to create a caring and supportive environment where everyone feels valued.


Ann

Ann White

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2013

My name is Ann White, and I have worked at Loganberry Lodge for over 15 years. I began my journey as an activity coordinator, where I developed a strong connection with residents through various activities and engagement. I later transitioned into the role of Receptionist, where I am now responsible for answering calls, directing visitors, and providing general support to ensure the smooth operation of the front desk. In addition, I assist the administrative and management teams with a variety of tasks whenever needed.


I truly enjoy the daily interactions with residents and their families, and I am committed to creating a welcoming and helpful environment for everyone at Loganberry Lodge.


Alin

Alin Cuciureanu

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

My name is Alin Cuciureanu, and I am the Deputy Manager at Loganberry Lodge. I have been part of the team since 2014, starting as a care assistant and working my way up to my current role. As Deputy Manager, I aim to be visible, approachable, and a supportive mentor to my team. I focus on ensuring that each resident’s care journey is as dignified as possible. I encourage my team to perform at their best while providing opportunities to learn and reflect. Building strong relationships with residents, staff, relatives, and professionals is essential to my approach, and I strive to foster a positive and collaborative environment for all.


Sam

Sam Stocks

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator

Joined: 2019

My name is Sam Stocks, and I am the Lifestyle Coordinator at Loganberry Lodge. I joined the team over 5 years ago as a care assistant, and I have always enjoyed making the lives of our residents count. My passion lies in creating engaging and fulfilling activities that enrich the lives of those we are looking after, ensuring that each resident feels valued, connected, and supported in their daily experiences.