Fees are based on individual requirements and room choice
Croft Lodge operates an open visitors policy - there are no set times or days for visiting loved ones.
There is parking available at the front of the building.
Croft Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Croft Lodge has 38 reviews.
Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Reply from Sharon Jerwood, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. It means the world to us that you feel so reassured and welcomed whenever you visit Croft Lodge. We're honoured that your dad thinks of us as family - that truly reflects the atmosphere we strive to create. Knowing that we've helped put your mind at ease, especially when living so far away, is incredibly rewarding. Your comments about our staff's passion and dedication to personalised care are deeply appreciated and will be shared with the whole team. Thank you again for your lovely review - we're so pleased to have you as part of the Croft Lodge family.
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Review from Philippa S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2024
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Reply from Sharon Jerwood, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review, the staff and I felt very privileged that you chose Croft Lodge as your mother's forever home. We strive to provide care with dignity and respect, especially during such difficult times. Your kind words about our team's efforts during her final weeks are deeply appreciated. Much love to you and your family.
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Review from Chris H (Son of Resident) published on 3 October 2024
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Reply from Sharon Jerwood, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Centrum Care Homes, thank you for choosing Croft Lodge. The staff and myself felt privileged and honored to be able to take care of your mother and give her the loving care she deserved. We strive to provide care with dignity and respect, especially during such difficult times Your kind words about my team's efforts during her final weeks are deeply appreciated. Much love and thanks from all of us at Croft Lodge.
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Review from G R (Partner of Resident) published on 30 August 2024
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Reply from Mehul Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure looking after your partner and were glad we were able to help her with her recovery.
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Review from H C (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2024
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Reply from Sharon Jerwood, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Centrum Care Homes, we are pleased that your mother enjoyed her stay at Croft Lodge and enjoyed all the activities on offer. We are glad that she made friends with the other residents and enjoyed the trips out in the minibus, it is always nice to see a resident being able to return home with her family. Remember we are only a phone call away should you need us. At Croft Lodge, we endeavour to give the best care possible for all our residents. Thank you for choosing us to take care of your mother.
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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2024
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Reply from The Croft Lodge Team, Director at Croft Lodge
Thank you for your heartfelt, five-star review. We are honoured you chose Croft Lodge for your mum's care. Knowing that you felt confident and that she was happy here means a lot to us. We strive to provide care with dignity and respect, especially during such difficult times. Your kind words about our team's efforts during her final weeks are deeply appreciated. Much love and thanks from all of us at Croft Lodge. Warm regards.
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Review from S A (Respite Resident) published on 16 April 2024
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Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that we were able to help you recover from your sciatica and get back on track with your eating habits. It was a pleasure having you as our guest at Centrum Care Homes and we are sorry to see you go. We appreciate your feedback regarding the mattresses and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We wish you all the best in your continued journey towards wellness!
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Review from S M (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024
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Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Centrum Care Homes. We are glad to hear that your stepmother received appropriate care and support during her stay with us. Our team takes great pride in providing personalised care and support to all of our residents, so it's wonderful to hear that she thrived in our care. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can assist with. Best wishes from the Centrum Care Homes team.
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Review from Claire W (Friend of Resident) published on 22 March 2024
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Reply from Sharon Jerwood, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Hi, thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, it was a real pleasure and privilege to look after your friend and we are all pleased to have provided him with excellent care, he was very much part of our family here at Croft Lodge. As a team we will all strive to continue in providing excellent care and love to all our residents treating them with dignity and respect.
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Review from Pearl S (Niece of Resident) published on 10 January 2024
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Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Hi Pearl, thank you for your kind words about our communication and customer service. Our team at Centrum Care Homes always aims to be attentive and friendly towards all of our clients. We are glad that we were able to listen to your concerns and offer you a hot drink - small gestures can go a long way in making someone feel comfortable. Thank you for choosing us as your care home providers, we appreciate your support!
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Review from Jean B (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 5 December 2023
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Reply from Mehul Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Thank you for the glowing feedback! We are so delighted your sister-in-law feels at home. Our caring staff are our best assets to ensure residents have the best possible experience. We appreciate you trusting Croft Lodge to care for your sister-in-law.
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Review from Caroline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2023
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Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Caroline. We are delighted to hear that your mother is happy and well cared for at Croft Lodge. Our staff truly have a passion for providing exceptional care and we are glad that it shows in their interactions with your mother. As for exercise and activity, we understand the importance of keeping our residents active and engaged, so we will definitely look into ways to incorporate more opportunities into their daily routines. As always, we strive to provide delicious and nutritious meals tailored to each resident's needs. Thank you again for choosing Croft Lodge - it means a lot to us!
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Review from Amanda P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023
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Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Hi Amanda, thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are pleased to have been able to provide your mum with excellent care and make her feel like part of our family at Croft Lodge. It means a lot that you would recommend us - we will continue to strive for excellence in our services and make sure every resident is treated with the utmost care and respect. Thank you again for choosing Croft Lodge!
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Review from Tony S (Respite Resident) published on 17 October 2023
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Dear Tony, thank you for your lovely review and feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please do pop in for a cuppa, as you are always welcome.
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Review from Edward M (Husband of Resident) published on 14 June 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear that your wife is improving and that you are pleased with the care she has received at Croft Lodge. We will do our best to continue providing excellent care and attention in order to help her recover and return home soon. Thank you again for your kind words they mean a lot to us!
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Review from Malcolm D (Son of Resident) published on 13 May 2023
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Reply from Demelza Lamport, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Malcolm, your lovely words are so gratefully received by all at Croft Lodge. It was our absolute pleasure to have that time with your mum and so glad she felt at home with us. Please do feel free to stop by if ever you are in the area. The manager and the team.
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Review from Catherine P (Friend of Resident) published on 13 February 2023
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Reply from Demelza Lamport, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Thank you, Catherine, for such a wonderful review. We are so overjoyed that your friend is happy with her home and we look forward to many more years with her. Look forward to seeing you again.
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Review from A M (Resident) published on 31 January 2023
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Reply from Demelza Lamport, Registered Manager at Croft Lodge
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We loved having you stay with us, and we are so glad we could help you achieve your goal of returning home. We love that we keep in touch, and can't wait for you to visit again for a coffee and natter!
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Review from Ruth H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2022
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Reply from Mehul Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recognition of the amazing team we have. Your mum was a huge part of Croft Lodge in the last few years, and she is missed by all. Do pop in to see us whenever you can as I'm sure the team would love to see you. Thank you for all your support over the years too.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2022
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Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Croft Lodge
Thank you for your lovely kind words, they mean a lot to our staff. We are pleased that you have observed and appreciate our staff's dedication and commitment they have towards the residents.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10 for Croft 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.780 for Croft Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 186 Ratings = 4.78
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 Croft Lodge is based on 16 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 16 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.
Date: 12 Aug 2022
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Job Title: Directors
Joined: 2018
Prior to starting Centrum Care Homes, Mehul and Tushar successfully, and continue, to lead by example in excellence in domiciliary care. Rated outstanding with the CQC and continue to provide outstanding care in the Reading area.
Mehul worked in the City within Investment Banking and Finance, working for leading Global Investment banks. Within a short period of time, Mehul was given the opportunity and responsibility of managing the bank's extensive European Property portfolio as well as advising multinationals on their mergers and acquisitions strategy.
Mehul has a passion for operational excellence, working with the team to ensure that the system and processes are in place to deliver and evidence quality care. Mehul works alongside the team to ensure that the team is meeting CQC standards, and operational sustainability and has a key eye for detail.
Prior to launching Bluebird Care, Tushar worked at Mars Inc, working in a variety of management roles in IT, Commercial, Sales and Marketing. He was responsible for the management of Mars' European Advertising and Media Agency relationships.
Tushar has a passion for bringing creative ideas to fruition to better the quality of life of our residents and team alike. Tushar works alongside the team to support business development. Working in partnership with the councils, CCGs and local charities, Tushar works in identifying challenges and putting in place sustainable and innovative long-term solutions.
Tushar is also passionate about developing a culture of quality and excellence within the workforce.
Job Title: Senior Operations Manager
Joined: 2023
Emma brings with her a wealth of experience in managing and supporting a number of homes, with particular passion and excellence in the standard of care delivery.
Emma started her career as a Care Assistant and worked her way up to become a Registered Manager and then Operations Manager more recently with her previous company. She has an in-depth understanding of the care industry and is well-equipped to guide and support the management team.
Emma oversees all locations under Centrum Care Homes and is committed to working alongside the team to provide outstanding care and meet CQC's fundamental requirements.