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.

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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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Review from M S (Husband of Resident) published on 24 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband went for respite for a couple of times since his diagnosis of dementia in February 2019. The place is clean and staff are so caring. He has been looked after so well, that the next time he goes for respite again, I don't have to worry about him. I would definitely recommend Nesfield Lodge.

Reply from Tom Hoy, Media Assistant 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 recommend our home to anyone.
Kind regards, Laura Pickering, Home Manager


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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After being forced to move my mother to a new care home, we chose Nesfield Lodge which we had seen the first time around but they had no space at that time. Mum's move there was smooth.
The staff were all friendly and kind and very supportive of both my mother, myself and my sister. This continued
throughout her time there and during and after her sad death. I can't thank them enough.

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 found our staff to be friendly, kind and supportive towards you and your mother. We very much enjoyed getting to know mother and we would like to once again offer our sincere condolences to you all.
Kind regards, Laura Pickering, Home Manager.


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Review from D Y (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We found Nesfield Lodge to be one of the best we visited. The staff are friendly, hard-working, caring and treat residents and their families with the respect they deserve. My mum-in-law settled in very quickly because of this and is very happy there.

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 found our home to be one of the best that you have seen. It is also pleasing to hear that your mum settled in quickly and is happy here.
Kind regards, Laura Pickering, Home Manager.


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Review from William A (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Nesfield Lodge since 16th January 2018. I personally chose Nesfield after visits to other homes, as in my opinion, she was more suited to it, due to the overall, warm welcome, the initial appearance, friendly staff and local location.
I feel my mother is content in
Nesfield Lodge. It is, in abundance, happiness and inspiration.

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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Manager and staff are very helpful and easy to get on with.
Always keep you informed of any problems, very quick to inform you in emergencies. I can't fault the home or staff. My father is very happy in the home which makes it very reassuring for me.

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

Many thanks for the lovely review. I’m delighted to hear such glowing feedback and that your father is happy. Many thanks, Laura Pickering, Care Home Manager.


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Review from Anthony J (Brother of Resident) published on 14 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Nesfield Lodge has been nothing less than exceptional! The care given to my sister for the past three years has been excellent. The sign outside the office which reads 'Our residents do not live in our place of work. We work in their home', well said!! My sister considers Nesfield
Lodge as home and she is treated likewise. From the head management down, the staff treat the residents as if they were family. I live 3 thousand miles away and I'm very happy my sister is where she is.

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 feel that the care your sister receives is excellent and that this has given you peace of mind. We very much believe that the residents are part of our family and it is gratifying to hear that you have been able to observe this during your interactions with the staff.
Kind regards.


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Review from Carol K (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dad was in Nesfield Lodge for over two years. We found staff lovely, caring and friendly. They work hard and care for all the residents to a high standard. Dad has dementia and can be challenging but the staff were always great with him. He always looked smart and clean and loved the garden and hens.
He would still be there now if he hadn't of fallen and broke his hip whilst in hospital. We would recommend Nesfield Lodge to anybody needing a care home.

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

Many thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for our home, Nesfield Lodge. All feedback is greatly appreciated and I will be sure to pass your comments onto the team, they will be very pleased. We strive to provide a high standard of care for all of our residents and I am pleased to read that you found this for your dad while he was at our home.


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Review from V P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Nesfield Lodge are caring, compassionate and proactive. They will insist on what is right and necessary for residents from community nursing teams and Gp's. Our relative was safe in their care. However, there were significant constraints when community services were required and when non-prescription
treatments were required as they were unavailable- need urgent review.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review for the care your father received. We are sympathetic to the challenges around care provision from community services and this has been raised further.
We are appreciative of your feedback.
Best wishes


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Review from A B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Each time I visit, usually Thursday, the staff are very polite and I feel welcome.

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

Thank you very much for your review.
I am so pleased that you feel our staff are doing a good job.
We do work hard to do our best and make sure our residents and their relatives are made to feel welcome and at home.
Thank you again.
Kind regards.


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Review from Carol S (Wife of Resident) published on 8 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nesfield is a very caring residential home. The staff treat the residents like family members and go out of their way to keep them happy.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we get. We strive to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents and we are glad this has been your experience.


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Review from Josephine K (Sister of Resident) published on 8 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Whenever I visit the home I receive a friendly welcome from all staff - information given is required regarding residents, staff always helpful and treat all residents equally, unless resident isn't in the right mood. He is always well dressed and looking smart, clean clothes, sometimes wearing a tie,
laundry service is very good - items usually hung in the wardrobe. Food and variety of food really good. Help given again if required, not pushed or forced to eat of they don't want it. Dining and lounge area clean and comfortable - looking very smart after the decorating, individual rooms excellent.

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

Thank you for your honest feedback Josephine. Our team are dedicated to providing the highest possible level of care to all our residents and their families and we are pleased to hear about your experience with us.


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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Nesfield Lodge since August and in our opinion has been very well looked after by all staff here.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us, we really do value the feedback we receive. At Nesfield Lodge, our team of compassionate staff are dedicated to providing the highest possible level of care to our residents and their families and we are pleased to hear your family always felt supported.


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Review from Eric B (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the care provided.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we get. We strive to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents and we are glad this has been your experience.


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Review from M S (Niece of Resident) published on 3 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunty lives in the home, she has dementia. The home has been the best thing for her, she has come out of herself again and the staff are brilliant with her. We as a family are now happy to leave her knowing she is well looked after and treated with dignity and respect and has the best possible care
for her condition.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we get. We strive to provide the highest possible level of person-centred care to our residents and create a relaxed and positive atmosphere within the home. We are pleased this has been your experience.


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Review from Beverley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has dementia. I didn't want to put her in a home, but Nesfield Lodge has really improved my mums quality of life, the staff and management really are good to her and it is the best thing myself and family could have done.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate the feedback. At Nesfield Lodge, our team of compassionate staff aim to create a pleasant and comfortable living experience for our residents and we are pleased to hear that the home has been beneficial for your family.


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Review from Brian G (Son of Resident) published on 30 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wouldn't change a thing. It's all great.

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

Thank you Brian for taking the time to write this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we get. We strive to provide the very best care to our residents across all our homes and we are glad that you regard Nesfield Lodge so highly.


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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

Overall
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.