Manor Lodge

Manor Road, Chelmsford CM2 0EP
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9.9 133 Reviews
  • Manor Lodge, Chelmsford
Manor Lodge is a modern and welcoming care home in Chelmsford that delivers permanent and respite nursing, residential and dementia care.

The purpose-built home has fantastic facilities, including a café, cinema, hair salon and a little shop. It also has an in-house physiotherapy room. Through a combination of nursing care and support from a physiotherapist, the team has supported many residents in regaining their mobility and independence, improving their quality of life.

The team takes the time to get to know each resident well so they can create personalised care and lifestyle plans that are tailored to their needs and preferences. They also support residents to enjoy meaningful activities and experiences every day.

Manor Lodge is proud to be accredited with the Gold Standards Framework Care Homes Programme. This demonstrates the team's skill and commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents at the end of their life.

Care Provided by Manor Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 120 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maggie Ziemianska (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (120)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (118)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Manor Lodge

  • 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 £1,713
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,787
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,953
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,923
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,997
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,163
  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Manor Lodge 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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Manor Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Manor Lodge has 133 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the staff at Manor Lodge to be sensitive to the needs of my father and our family. They are so caring and thoughtful and keep me informed of everything. The care home provides a calm environment with lots of activities for the residents.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Hi Sharon, thank you for your kind words; we really appreciate it. We are delighted to hear you are happy with the care and activities at Manor Lodge.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Manor Lodge has truly been a blessing for our mum, especially after a challenging year. Our first interaction with Karla set the tone for the exceptional care and dedication we've experienced throughout our journey. Karla's extraordinary efforts to secure a room for our mother as a matter of urgency,
understanding that independent living was no longer safe, left a lasting impression.


The entire staff has been exceptional in addressing our mother's needs, and their swift adjustment of her medication led to a remarkable transformation in just days. What distinguishes Manor Lodge is the unwavering commitment of their staff, who radiate happiness, friendliness, and approachability.


Knowing that our mum is in the hands of such a dedicated and compassionate team provides us with priceless peace of mind. Manor Lodge's positive impact on our family and, most importantly, on our Mum is immeasurable. Words cannot adequately express our profound gratitude.


Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Hi Jane, thank you so much for your kind words, it really does mean a lot to the full team at Manor Lodge.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepfather has settled very well at Manor Lodge, thanks to the care and attention of all the staff. We would like to pay particular thanks to the care team who have worked hard to ensure that my stepfather is comfortable and welcomed.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Hi Richard, we are so pleased to hear your stepfather has settled very well at Manor Lodge. Thank you so much for your lovely words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Manor Lodge is a wonderful home with lovely, caring, helpful staff and great food. I am so pleased that my Mum is there, she’s been made so welcome by everyone from the moment she arrived and she’s so pleased to be there. I have complete peace of mind that she is so well looked after.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Hi Linda, thank you very much for your glowing review, it really does mean the world to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident in Manor Lodge seven years ago. Now my 102 year old aunt is a resident - some staff still working there from seven years ago!
Excellent care from the staff.
Lots of activities and interaction from the activity staff (2 of which were working when Mum was a resident).
Highly
recommend this care home to others.

Reply from Karla Smith, Karla Smith at Manor Lodge

Hi Linda thank you very much for your lovely words.


At Manor Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Manor Lodge is lovely with friendly and wonderful staff. We feel very happy with the care Nanny receives here.

Reply from Hannah Atherley, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Manor Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff, pleasant surroundings. Lots of activities for residents and their families. Clean, tidy and welcoming.
A couple of ladies are exceptional and stand our from the rest.

Reply from Hannah Atherley, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Hi Rachael, thank you for rating us 5 stars and for the lovely feedback on our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Manor Lodge (Chelmsford) for a few months now, initially in the care section and recently in the nursing care section. The staff are very attentive, friendly, informative and always looking out for the residents in a genuinely kind and caring manner. Our family's frequent visits
are always welcomed and we always have immediate access to my Mother. The staff are very proactive in encouraging social interaction with other residents. The nursing care which we recently experienced has been exceptionally professional. All staff were very helpful in my Mother's transition from care to nursed sections and proactively kept us informed of all steps and our many concerns. Staff in both sections are very regular in checking in on my Mother to make sure all is well and all her needs are being met. The building is pleasant and functional. I would thoroughly recommend this care home and its wonderful staff. I sleep much easier knowing that she is being so well cared for.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Manor Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about the home and the staff, it really does mean a lot to us. We are so glad you are happy with the level of care your mother receives at Manor Lodge.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been in Manor Lodge for just over a year and I can honestly say he loves it. He is extremely well cared for in all aspects of his care. He especially likes the activities and joins in all those he can. A really big thing for us as a family is we know dad is happy and well cared for so
we have no worries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care in every aspect.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Right from the first phone call to the home, I felt as if I was understood. The manager showed us around the home felt welcoming and homely. My mum was only there a short time but was really looked after. Nothing was too much trouble. When Mum passed away I was treated with care and dignity by the amazing
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Mum has been here nearly two months. We were apprehensive and extremely emotional having made the decision to place her in a care home. We really needn't have worried. Manor Lodge is just wonderful, clean, modern and perfect for Mum's needs. The staff, each and every one of them, are truly wonderful.
Caring and compassionate. We have absolutely no concerns about having chosen this wonderful home for Mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Manor Lodge in the first instance due to the CQC grading of outstanding. Following a joint visit, we grilled the staff about all of our concerns. Our questions were answered fully and we found the staff to be very friendly, even those who were just met in passing. Many of the staff have been
here for some years, which is reassuring. The venue is clean and tidy. The food is good and they have a good activity regime. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. Staff regularly pop in to check on Mum during our visits, again very reassuring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone was so friendly and happy. Lovely environment. I'm very happy that my mum is staying in Manor Lodge.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find this to be an excellent home. Having been to several care homes, I can honestly say I find this to be the best. Staff seem to be very attentive to their residents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home and staff provide a friendly and welcoming environment.
Any issues are responded to quickly and efficiently.
Overall, my father is very happy with the care he receives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding ++


My mum has challenging medical and mental needs. 2 previous homes have failed badly to meet these and have caused Mum to go into hospital 7 times in 12 months.


Manor Lodge simply have things under control through outstanding nursing and care staff, plus very professional and dedicated

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We couldn't ask for more! Thank you!!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt was at Manor Lodge for respite care; she loved her time here. The staff was really attentive to all her needs. It's always clean.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan loves it here, the staff are all very friendly and welcoming. The receptionists are always bubbly and talkative and her room is always cleaned to a good standard.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm surprised at the high level of care and support that Mum gets and with the genuine interest that the staff have towards her (and caring). The food is excellent.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10 for Manor Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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 4.874 for Manor Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (497 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 563 Ratings = 4.874

  • 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 Manor Lodge is based on 48 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 120 registered maximum number of service users is 24, which has been reached with 48 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: 6 Sep 2024

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Outstanding
  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Maggie

Maggie Ziemianska

Job Title: Home Manager

I joined Care UK and Manor Lodge because Care UK has an excellent reputation nationwide, and I love the way they promote personal and professional growth of colleagues. Care UK’s values align with my person values, I love leading my team to work cohesively and help develop them to deliver outstanding and person-centred care.


As a Home manager, I believe it’s important to be honest, have integrity, empathy and being able to self-reflect and use every opportunity to learn, improve and develop. It’s also important to have great communication and listening skills and be a team player. Since being with Care UK my proudest achievement has been retaining our Outstanding quality rating, critiqued by the Care Quality Commission, with the inspector quoting “We found a care home with a strong commitment to delivering person-centred care that often exceeds the needs of the people they support.”


My favourite part of my working day is getting to chat to the residents, relatives, and colleagues; it’s great to see how well colleagues are doing and get great feedback of our home.


In my free time I enjoy being a mum and looking after my cat and dog. I love to cook for my family and friends, watch my son play football on the weekend and spend time with my family. I love visiting all my family back in Poland and I’d never say no to a cheesy rom com!