Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home

Roxwell Gardens, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AQ
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9.7 103 Reviews
  • Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home, Brentwood
Leonard Lodge is set in a tranquil area at the back of the Hutton Poplars Estate, yet only half a mile from Shenfield town centre. Care workers provide first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in their Memory Lane Community. They also offer convalescent and intermediate care.

A team of highly qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in their cooking, hospitality, organised activities and regular physiotherapy sessions for residents.

The team believe they're ideally suited to meet your needs now and in the future to ensure you get the most from your retirement years.

Care Provided by Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Fiona Crickmore (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Leonard 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 Nursing Care from £1,700
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home Reviews (103)

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9.7

Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home has 103 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident here for approximately six years and has always been treated with the utmost loving care and attention. I cannot give enough praise on the caring staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

When my mother first entered Leonard Lodge in May 2012. My sister and I chose it because of the activities/entertainment provided and the lack of bad smells on entering the building. All of this has deteriorated over the last months. But over the last two months or so, since the new manager was appointed
the cleanliness and extra staff required has improved. There is still areas that need improving such as staff members and more activities but overall the care has much improved. My mother seems happy and cared for.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my aunt has been at Leonard Lodge she has greatly improved, happy and settled. My aunt's carers are great, always smiling no matter what and work exceptionally hard under challenging conditions, always aware if auntie is having a bad day. The management are equally as good, always willing to make
time to help and answer questions. Overall I would be mortified if I had to move my aunt at any time.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.742)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10 for Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.742 for Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 236 Ratings = 4.742

  • 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 Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home is based on 20 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 20 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: 9 Feb 2019

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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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Meet the Team (8)

Fiona

Fiona Crickmore

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2021

I have worked in the care sector for many years and I have a lot of experience in managing care homes.


I love working for Barchester and leading the team at Leonard Lodge in the care and support of residents to provide a quality service that meets their individual needs. We have a lovely home and a fantastic team.


At Leonard Lodge, we are creating a community that is as homely, happy and active as possible. Striving to make sure the residents are leading interesting fulfilled lives is at the centre of our aims here at Leonard Lodge. We treat every resident with the care that we would want to be shown to our own families.


Please feel free to drop in for a chat and to learn more about life at Leonard Lodge.


June

June Dube

Job Title: Head of Memory Lane Community

Joined: 2001

I started working at Leonard Lodge in 2001 and this year will receive my 20-year Long Service Award. I commenced as a registered nurse and moved into the Unit Managers position in January 2002.


As well as being an RGN I am also a qualified Mental Health Nurse. My keen interest in dementia care means that I work very closely with relatives and health care professionals to ensure that we are providing the very best personalised care for each of our residents.


Zheira

Zheira Decena

Job Title: Nurse

Joined: 2021

hello, My name is Zheira and I am a registered nurse here at Leonard Lodge.


Lynn

Lynn Amiri

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Joined: 2007

My name is Lynn and I lead the Activities Team here at Leonard Lodge.


Since working at Leonard Lodge I have dedicated myself to ensuring that each of our residents can continue to partake in the hobbies that they have enjoyed for years. It is important that all of the residents here have access to life enriching, fun and social activities.


The whole home supports my team and I to organise activities, events and entertainment tailored to every residents preferences, abilities and needs. Each year we have a fantastically full calendar, and we look forward to the future when we can invite the families of residents to join us in the home again.


I am married with two children and two rather annoying rescue cats. I lived in Italy for a number of years and love all Italian food, especially when somebody else cooks it for me! I love to read, especially crime novels. I am a regular theatre goer with a passion for musicals. I like to sing and dance (albeit badly!).


Angela

Angela Rayment

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Joined: 2022

Hello, My name is Angela and I am part of the activities team here at Leonard Lodge.


Sheree

Sheree Wright

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2016

I have worked in the care sector as a Nursing Home Administrator for the past ten years. I very much enjoy working in an environment where we can make a difference - each and every one of us - to our resident's daily life.


I worked in London for the first six years of my career as a Records Clerk with the British Medical Association. I was fortunate enough to meet Prince Charles who was our Honorary President, at a Grand Ball held in his honour. I then progressed to being the Records Officer at Gray’s Inn.


I now have a lovely granddaughter, who takes up a lot of my spare time and I wouldn't have it any other way.


Sheila

Sheila Rogan

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 1999

I have worked at Leonard Lodge since the doors originally opened. I started as a Laundry Assistant and have worked my way up to Head Housekeeper. I pride myself in ensuring a clean, fresh and inviting environment for residents, visitors and staff.


I have also received my 20 year Long Service Award, which was presented at our anniversary party.


Allison

Allison Chilvers

Job Title: Volunteer

Hello, My name is Allison, my mum is a resident here and I decided to become a volunteer so I could spend time with Mum whilst also supporting our residents.


I have have been busy working with the home to ensure the residents can live their best life, I have been instrumental in setting up a Leonard Lodge coffee morning which takes place every Thursday at 10 am. The coffee morning is free to attend and everyone is welcome. There is always free tea, coffee and cakes.