Clare Lodge Care Home

8 Battlefield Road, St Albans AL1 4DD
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9.8 30 Reviews
  • Clare Lodge Care Home, St Albans
Clare Lodge is ideally situated in a quiet leafy residential road, very close of all major amenities in St Albans City centre and yet still very close to the countryside.

Clare Lodge is a purpose built, mock-Tudor style home, which has been tastefully furnished to a high standard and equipped as one of B&M Care's superior homes. This home opened in Summer 2008 and has been re-born on the same site of the original Clare Lodge, which was B&M Care's first ever home.

This small and friendly home has 24 en-suite bedrooms, 20 with showers, and all of which may be personalised.

Clare Lodge offers a choice of lounges and a stylish dining room, activities room and a large terraced area leading to the garden. The beautifully manicured private gardens at Clare Lodge offer a safe environment, with easy access pathways and terracing.

Clare Lodge offers long term residential care and short stay respite breaks for older people. The home can also offer care to older people whom may be experiencing an early onset dementia.

The home's Activities Organiser arranges a varied social calendar of meaningful, appropriate activities and entertainment, including trips to places of interest.

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Care Provided by Clare Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gina Edwards (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Clare Lodge Care Home

  • 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 £1,450
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,450
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,450
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,450
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Clare Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Clare Lodge Care Home Reviews (30)

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Clare Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Clare Lodge Care Home has 30 reviews.

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Review from Donald W (Husband of Resident) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clare Lodge has provided my wife with safe, efficient care in an environment which is warm and friendly. Indeed, it feels like an extended family. Any developing needs have been managed quickly and effectively, including full consultation with me.
As a relative I have always been made welcome at Clare
Lodge and treated with care, respect and friendship. Indeed, the concern of the management and carers for my own welfare has been an unexpected bonus and hugely supportive.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your review. We pride ourselves in being warm and friendly and it's our pleasure to welcome you to our extended family.


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Review from Katy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father's quality of life has been transformed by being at Clare Lodge. He has become fitter, more mobile more engaged and so much happier since he's been there. I cannot praise the staff enough for their care and kindness.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind review and recognition of the hard work staff are putting in to support residents to achieve their goals.


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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are so caring and helpful, friendly, and totally understand the needs of each resident. Beautiful garden to sit in, so quiet and relaxing. Very good standard of clean, comfortable rooms. My Mother had two weeks respite and asked to go back as she loved being with everyone there, which
totally put my mind at rest. No hesitation sat all about her going back. Full marks to everyone at Clare Lodge.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

The team works hard and your Mum asking to come back, is the greatest compliment that could be given. Many thanks for your kind words.


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Review from Vicky B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home, Mum has been a resident for a number of years now. Lovely, relaxed, family atmosphere, carers are so patient and kind. Residents are taken out in the home's minibus for trips and there is a well-kept garden and plenty of activities to keep them entertained if residents want to join
in, they have their own cinema and hair salon. Regular visits from opticians, chiropodists and the like. The home and residents' rooms are very clean and there is an excellent choice of food. If I had one criticism it would be that the bedrooms could be a little bit bigger but other than that, Mum has been very happy here and I'm so grateful to everyone at the home for their excellent care of her.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for leaving us such a lovely review. It's our pleasure to look after your mum.


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Review from Lesley H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked at eight different care homes in the St Albans area and Clare Lodge stood out, so we decided to put Mum in for respite care and we have not been disappointed. The family atmosphere is perfect for her, the staff are all approachable and the care that is given is excellent, led by a fantastic
management team. I would highly recommend Clare Lodge to anyone - Mum is now a permanent resident and enjoying the company and the activities provided.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely comments, it's our pleasure to be able to look after your mum.


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Review from Betty D (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clare Lodge, the manager and the whole team working there have been absolutely wonderful, not only to my brother but to my daughter and myself, helping us out at an extremely stressful time. My brother's medication has to be altered, at times this has just been taken in its stride by the home. Everyone
has been most welcoming. The care home cat adds to the family feel.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words. The team work really hard and will appreciate your acknowledgement.
Our cat is definitely part of the family and the residents all seem to care about him.


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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

There have been some issues in the last year which I have spoken to the manager about. The manager is very kind and concerned about the issues I had and keen to address them and make sure they were resolved. Very happy with the management.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind review. As a service, we improve by acknowledging and acting upon areas where we can improve.


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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed by the care provided by Clare Lodge Care Home. Initially, I was pleased to have sourced a place for Mum because it was convenient and close to home but I have been delighted with the quality of care. They have provided a clean, safe and welcoming environment. My mum enjoys interacting
with the other residents as well as getting involved in the range of activities provided. She is encouraged to be as independent as possible and is calm, content and happy.
The home is well-led and the quality of care is excellent.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for this lovely review. We appreciate feedback, especially when it is so positive.


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Review from Helen B (Regular Volunteer) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful home where all residents have superb care. Stimulated regularly - always activities happening. Residents are treated with respect and dignity. Our church has now started a knitting group in the home and staff join in also. A wonderful, happy atmosphere prevails. I have visited people here
for many months and the welcome and support is superb. I visit several other care homes in this area, they are not a patch on Clare Lodge Care Home. I would be happy to spend my final days there if necessary.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words. We all work really hard to make Clare Lodge a special place to live.


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Review from C K (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Clare Lodge Care Home for nearly 2 years. In February she celebrated her 100th birthday. She has a nice room. The staff are friendly and welcoming and look after her as well as they can. The manager and staff keep us informed and respond quickly to any questions or concerns we
may have. The home has recently been redecorated and the staff are lovely.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words, it's our pleasure.


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Review from Heather S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clare Lodge came by word of mouth that it had an excellent reputation. I am very impressed by the outstanding dedication of all staff who work there. As a daughter of a resident, my mum has been treated with kindness, care, dignity and respect. Her concerns and worries have been listened to and acted
upon swiftly by all involved in her care. It has been a traumatic 6 months, following a fall in March, admission to hospital, then placed on a discharge to assessment pathway, to another care home and then on to Clare Lodge. Since arriving my mum has a healthy glow back in her cheeks and that is all I need to reassure me that my mum is being well looked after and cared for. Unfortunately, I live some distance away in the North of England, but whenever I have a query or question it has been dealt with swiftly and promptly by staff, either on the phone or by an email response. I can highly recommend Clare Lodge and it certainly lives up to its reputation.

Reply from Clare Lodge Home, Home Manager at Clare Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words. The team here at Clare Lodge work hard to provide reassurance to families, especially at this difficult time, when visiting has had to be more controlled.
We are dedicated to providing a happy, caring home for our residents and appreciate your positive feedback.


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Review from Carol C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family, we have nothing but praise for all the staff here. With Covid-19 it has been a tough time for everyone and Mum had only been in for a relatively short time as lockdown hit. The care and consideration that Mum has been given during her time here has been amazing and we would highly recommend
Clare Lodge to anyone looking for somewhere to provide care for their loved ones.

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Review from Alette A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and her team at Clare Lodge were extremely supportive when I had to arrange residential care for my mother at short notice, despite it being at the height of the second wave of the pandemic. She is very content in the home and her health has improved significantly due to the care and support
that the home has been able to access for her. The staff have facilitated visits for Dad and myself as often as they have been able and communication about what can and cannot be accommodated is swift and clear. I would not hesitate to recommend the home.

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Review from T M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Between both my parents, this is the 4th home I have experienced and is the only one I have been 100% happy with, mainly due to the caring attitude of the staff. They seem to understand my mother well, and when I have visited in the evening I have often found staff sitting next to her chatting with
her. The events coordinator is excellent, very proactive and considerate, ensuring that there are daily activities and events that residents and relatives can enjoy together.

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Review from Karen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love that my mum is in Clare Lodge. It is a lovely home from home. The staff are like family as I am in everyday. I also love talking to the other residents.

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Review from Kate N (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad had a very positive 2-week stay here. Everyone was very friendly from the knowledgable and cheerful deputy manager, through to the care staff ( quite a few of whom were men which were good for my Dad) the cooks, very smiley and helpful cleaning and laundry staff.
It’s a small home so feels
very homely with lovely touches like homemade cakes each day and a cat called Nigel. The food is very good and they were always happy for relatives to eat too.
People are very much treated as individuals with their personalities and abilities respected. My Dad was unfortunately out when it was film afternoon in the cinema room, but we could have watched a film with him as a family which is nice.
My Dad had a nice room and enjoyed watching the world go by. We sat in the pleasant garden quite a bit too. I would recommend this home. It was very reasonably priced and good value for money.

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Review from Sally E (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother in law came to Clare Lodge very frail and had lost confidence after falling. She had early dementia. A full and varied programme was available to choose from which helped make new friends, bring back old lost and happy memories and restore her confidence.
The home has been extremely attentive
to her needs and ours. We live abroad and at first, could phone her and she was able to chat. As her dementia advanced we phoned the home and they explained who we were before passing her the phone so she wasn't confused. Little touches that go a long way. We were always kept up to date and invited to events. One can go anytime, no visiting time and no warning to be welcomed. We could always have a meal which was all freshly cooked to a high standard by exceptionally friendly staff.
She loved the garden and spent a lot of time out watching the birds. She sadly passed away recently and the fantastic team gave respect, dignity and fantastic support through to the end. Highly recommended.

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Review from Susan S (Niece of Resident) published on 24 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, professional, caring staff. Brilliant atmosphere. The staff know and treat residents as individuals. Keyworker particularly knows my Uncle well, cares for him, identifies and encourages his interests and also encourages social activities and fun with a good sense of humour.

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Review from Joan S (Wife of Resident) published on 4 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with the help that my husband is getting, everyone is so caring and kind. He has a lovely room overlooking the garden which is beautifully kept and I am made really welcome when I arrive especially as I am disabled myself. I am amazed that I am getting free meals, so that I don't have
to cook when I come home and I can have a good night's sleep when I know that he is being well looked after. Also, I brought in a DVD with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and watched it in the cinema and had hot popcorn.

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Review from Jane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is very well looked after at Clare Lodge.
He is treated with kindness, care and consideration of all his needs.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.825)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10 for Clare Lodge Care Home 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.825 for Clare Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (100 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.825

  • 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 Clare Lodge Care Home is based on 10 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 10 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: 23 May 2018

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • 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

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 14 Mar 2025

Private Residential and Low Needs Dementia


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Meet the Team (1)

Gina

Gina Edwards

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2021

Gina worked in retail management before starting her career in social care, as a Care Assistant, in 1998. She decided to pursue a career in a field that she felt had a purpose, and was more meaningful, so far as to make a positive difference in the lives of older people. During these years Gina qualified as a trainer, which fast became her primary role within the care home setting; supporting staff to provide best practices and excellence in care standards. This cultivated her promotion to Deputy Manager - a position that she held for 10 years before joining B&M Care in August 2021 as Home Manager of Clare Lodge.


Frequently Asked Questions about Clare Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Clare Lodge Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Clare Lodge Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Clare Lodge Care Home have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Clare Lodge Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Clare Lodge Care Home to the centre of St Albans?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.