Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

45 Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3LG
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9.6 36 Reviews
  • Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home, Leeds
Nesfield Lodge is a friendly and familiar home located close to Leeds, that is setting standards across the Orchard group.

The home has seen its staff recognised in internal awards and is one of the pioneering homes that are part of the HenPower hen-keeping programme.

HenPower is an inspiring project linking older people with hens to combat social isolation and it is supported by older people’s charity Equal Arts. Combining hen keeping with hen-related arts activities, there has been a positive impact from the hens’ presence, giving additional focus and activity to many of the residents in the home.

The home has en-suite rooms, all decorated to high standards, with modern furnishings and fittings. A bright, communal lounge gives direct access to the garden, while a quiet reminiscence room, decorated in a 1940s theme, allows for more contemplative time.

There is a strong relationship with local schools and community groups, ensuring the residents are as active and engaged as possible, with an activity coordinator in the home who leads a varied and daily changing programme of events and one to one activity.

Care Provided by Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • 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
  • Laura Pickering (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (44)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • People wishing to visit the home can visit at any time of the day this is 24 hour service and a staff member will be happy to support you


  • Parking
  • Free on-site Parking.


Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home Reviews (36)

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9.6

Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.563) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home has 36 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy with the care and attention that my aunt gets in here. She is very happy here and all the staff go above and beyond. They are very helpful and cheerful and treat all residents with the care, respect and attention they deserve. My aunt has been here for over 7 months now and I can't
praise everyone enough.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your for taking the time to review Nesfield and for your kind words and review on your experience of Nesfield lodge. We strive to give those in our care nothing but the best. I will be sharing your feedback with our staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited my mother-in-law today at Nesfield Lodge and joined in the karaoke afternoon. She arrived on Wednesday, so this was a first for both of us. It was a truly joyful experience. Watching the staff engage with the residents was wonderful. Watching the residents engage with the music and sing was
very touching. Every member of staff I spoke to was very kind and made me feel welcome and very confident about her being there.
The staff singing on the karaoke were really good and made a fantastic afternoon's entertainment. Well done team.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind words and taking the time to give a review on your experience of Nesfield Lodge. We strive to give those in our care nothing but the best and always aiming to improve. I will be sharing your feedback with our staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has been a resident here for a few months and I generally visit him weekly for a couple of hours.
No matter what day or time I arrive, I can get parked and receive a very warm welcome with offer of any help.
His room is private, comfortable and spacious.
He compliments the food and looks
well nourished with a healthy look.
He is always dressed well and very clean, and most importantly he is happy.
There is lots of entertainment on offer and fun things taking place.
Everyone is well seen to and have all they need.
The place is spotless, fresh smelling and good atmosphere.
As for all the staff - brilliant! friendly, available, attentive, professional and very helpful !! Nothing is ever too much.
It's run like clockwork and everyone is busy in a silent, seamless, stressless way - things just get done with little noise and disruption.
I hope I receive this level of care if and whenever I may need it.
Thanks for looking after my friend and all the others!!

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your kind words and review on your experience of Nesfield lodge. We strive to give those in our care nothing but the best, and it great to hear that you visit at different times of the day and still witness the same standards of care being provided. I will be sharing your feedback with our staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nesfield Lodge has caring staff from the manager, care workers, and kitchen staff. Everyone seems to just fit into the one big family that is Nesfield. My family member who is a resident found it hard to adjust, but everyone was very kind and supportive. I feel I can relax and know they are safe and
well cared for.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Myself and the staff team at Nesfield lodge would like to thank you for your kind words. We are always happy to help and will try are upmost to make any transition into Nesfield as smooth as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Whilst visiting Mum today, I noticed all the Olympic stuff around the home, and I just have to say how wonderful the staff are and how inclusive they are with everything going on in the world. I know the manager is only with us temporarily, but she has been a brilliant asset to the home, and I wish
she could stay permanently.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Emma, can I just take this opportunity to thank you for the kind words you have written about Nesfield Lodge. The home strives to keep up to the times with activities and to include our people in events that take part across the country and around the world.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My mum has been at Nesfield Lodge since 2017 and, although she is declining, is still well looked after by the staff. I would like to add that the manager has been a fantastic addition to the home and has been a brilliant manager with other staff in full support of her. It will be a great shame when
the manager's time at Nesfield comes to an end in August. I wish her luck for the future - Orchard - make sure you don't lose her, she is a great asset. The home is looking a little bit 'tired' but there does appear to be some sprucing up going on.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Thank you Beverley for your kind words about the time I have been at Nesfield Lodge. The home has had some decorating completed and the staff will continue to look after your mum in the years to come.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted to this home 4 years ago just at the beginning of covid. It was difficult at times but the staff went above and beyond to make it a more pleasurable visit. I have great admiration for all the staff as they do a wonderful caring job which at times can be difficult. Thank you doesn't
always seem enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband enjoyed his time in the home.
I felt he was well cared for and safe. The staff were brilliant with him, always made a fuss of him, and kept him smiling.
Thank you Nesfield for caring for him and making him feel so cared for and welcome.
I felt at ease knowing he would be well looked after
while I was away.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review for Nesfield Lodge. We take great pride at Nesfield Lodge to ensure that everyone is well cared for and safe. To read your review around the way that you feel that this is been completed is great to hear. As a home, we enjoy the time that we have on each visit with your husband and he is part of the home's family. I will pass on your words to the team here at Nesfield.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very friendly atmosphere. Very welcoming.
The staff are amazing. Very professional friendly and supportive and accommodating. I felt relieved that Mum was staying in a safe place and she was getting well looked after. I was always kept informed of Mum's being.
Very happy that Mum was in good hands.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Thank you for your kind words about the care that you felt your mum received at Nesfield Lodge and that you feel that the atmosphere in the home is friendly and welcoming. Nesfield take pride in the care that is delivered to the people in the home and your kind words about feeling relieved that your mum was safe in the home is good to hear. I will pass this review on to the whole team so that they are made aware your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Nesfield Lodge for nearly three years. I feel she has always received outstanding care. I can’t praise the staff enough; I feel that they go above and beyond to look after all the residents. They treat my mum with care and dignity, and she seems very happy. I always receive a friendly
and warm welcome when I am visiting my mum.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for completing the review on carehomes.co.uk. Reading your comments, I am happy to see that from the day Mum came to the home you feel that she is happy and receiving outstanding care. I will be personally passing your comments over to the full staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff always helpful. A job that is not easy sometimes but the staff do incredibly well. A relaxed atmosphere and very welcoming. A range of activities is provided by the staff. Staff try to cater for residents' needs in somewhat difficult circumstances sometimes. Helping people with dementia is not
easy. Everything they do for my mum is very much appreciated.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Hello Linda thank you for taking the time to complete the review about our home Nesfield Lodge. It was nice to read that your experience was positive and that you found the staff team in the home always helpful, and that the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. It has been passed to the home's activity coordinator that you found the activities that take place in the home cater to all individuals' needs. I will pass this review to the whole team so that they are aware of your positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all very friendly and obviously my mother is very happy with the care she receives. She likes the music sessions and loves singing along with the other residents. The food is good quality and coffee, tea and biscuits are supplied regularly.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Can I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to complete the review on Nesfield Lodge. Your kind words about the very friendly staff are great to hear and I will pass these on to them. Myself and Nesfield are happy to hear that your mother is happy with the care that she is receiving and I will inform the kitchen of your views on the good quality of the food that they are cooking in the home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a lovely welcome from all members of staff. Any queries or concerns are swiftly dealt with. Mum always seems happy, clean and well cared for. Mum recently had a short stay in hospital and I was kept fully informed at all times day and night and can only extend my gratitude for this. Residents
are treated as family and this shines through at every visit. Would highly recommend Nesfield.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Thank you Sandra for your kind words about Nesfield Lodge and the way that you see the home and how the staff are welcoming and attentive to keeping you informed. I will pass this on to all the staff in the home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found all members of the staff team at Nesfield Lodge to be friendly and caring. They are approachable and happy to listen to suggestions. Excellent relationships have been built with all staff. They are attentive to residents' needs and arrange activities to support and stimulate residents.

Reply from Nesfield Lodge, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Thank you for the time you have taken to review our care home and the lovely words that you have expressed around the friendly caring staff team. I will surely pass this on to them. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Where do I start - Our mam was put on a safeguarding ring due to neglect from this home. We've had 2 meetings with all professionals due to lies, neglect and the state of the place. Day 1 staff made it unpleasant for our mothers 1st day and family. Week 1 interim manager and deputy manager informed
family and social workers our mam had attacked someone. Turned out to be a lie.
Food - undercooked food after 12 weeks still not right and the manager had to take pictures from family on how to cook our mam's 'go to meal' as kitchen staff sent out shocking food.
The place was filthy and we recorded wiping her room out and I presented the filth at the 2nd meeting at the council offices.
Mam dressed in wrong clothes and then back to front/inside out - witnessed by intensive team.
Loads more and pictures/videos to back this up. After 12 weeks we got the dreaded call she had fallen and is now in hospital with a broken hip.
Avoid this place - the investigation is ongoing and papers involved.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After four years of anxiety and confusion at home, I have never seen my dad so peaceful, content and relaxed. He loves it here and doesn't want to leave!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was recommended Nesfield Lodge by my father's social worker. I was in need of a week's respite from my 24/7 caring role and was advised that the home is particularly suited to dementia sufferers. I arranged a visit and found the staff to be very attentive and caring. They genuinely seemed to care
for their residents and my decision was swayed when one of the residents told me that she used to be a carer herself in the home and now lived there - definitely a great recommendation. The home even has a pet chicken in the garden. It is bright and welcoming but its main asset is its staff and management.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Throughout this difficult time during COVID-19 and not being able to see my mother I have been at ease knowing she is getting all the care she needs. They have done so much to keep the residents occupied and safe. I cannot thank them all enough for what must be very hard work and risking their own health
to care for everyone. The staff really deserve a lot of credit. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was at Nesfield Lodge for two and a half years and passed away on the 4th of March 2020. I am writing this last review to pay tribute to the outstanding staff who cared for Mum during her time at Nesfield Lodge.
I can honestly say that in Mum's time at Nesfield, I did not have a single fault
to find with the level of care and compassion shown to Mum and indeed to every resident. The staff at Nesfield treat residents with dignity, and as individuals and their care and happiness is a priority for each and every member of staff.
My mum was my whole world, and she deserved the best of everything - she found it at Nesfield Lodge. There are no words to express the level of gratitude I have for the amazing people who have become dear friends.

Reply from Laura Pickering, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you could never find fault in our teams care and compassion. We very much enjoyed getting to know mum and we would like to once again offer our sincere condolences to you all.
Kind regards Laura Pickering, Home Manager


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home. Friendly, helpful, caring staff. Service outstanding. We consider ourselves fortunate to have found Nesfield Lodge.
My mum could not be happier and she loves the food.

Reply from Laura Pickering, Home Manager at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Nesfield Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you would describe our home as excellent in all areas. It is also pleasing to hear that you would consider yourself fortunate to have found our home.
Kind regards, Laura Pickering, Home Manager


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.563)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.563) out of 10 for Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.563 for Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (136 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 176 Ratings = 4.563

  • 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 Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home is based on 13 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 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 13 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: 1 Jun 2023

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Good

  • 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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Laura Pickering

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2017

My name is Laura Pickering and I am the Home Manager here at Nesfield Lodge Care Home in Leeds. I started working at this Orchard Care Home in 2009 as a Night Care Assistant, I was promoted to a Senior Care Assistant then Deputy Home Manager before becoming Home Manager in 2017.


Frequently Asked Questions about Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

What types of Care is Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Nesfield Lodge Dementia 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 Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home have?

There are 44 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home to the centre of Leeds?

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