Holly Lodge

St Catherines Road, Frimley Green, Camberley GU16 9NP
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  • Holly Lodge, Camberley
Holly Lodge is a dementia care home, offering tranquillity, luxury living and security for up to 60 residents living with dementia.

Winner of ‘Nursing Home of the Year’ at the Surrey Care Awards 2022 and featured in Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide for three years running; 2021, 2022 and 2023. It was described as ‘Heartwarming’ by Caring UK Award Judges and praised for their daily goal of making residents and relatives smile and putting the needs of people with dementia at the heart of the home.

Innovatively designed to enhance multi-sensory stimulation and encourage reminiscence, Holly Lodge accommodates people living with different types of dementia at every stage of their journey, offering both residential dementia care and nursing dementia care on a permanent and respite basis.

There are spacious, bright and homely communal areas for entertaining and dining, a dedicated activities room, on-site hair salon, pub, gallery, family room, cinema, and alcove lounges for residents and their loved ones to enjoy. Landscaped gardens provide outdoor spaces for relaxation, complete with a sensory garden.

Compassionate and experienced staff are trained in specialist dementia care, complementary therapies and on-site dedicated dementia care nurses 24-hours a day.

This ensures every resident is happy, secure, and fulfilled in their day-to-day life. The activities team prioritise resident wellbeing by organising a variety of meaningful and joyful group, individual and one-to-one activities and experiences. Activities are multi-sensory, designed to alleviate dementia symptoms; helping to improve concentration and communication, encouraging reminiscence and social interaction.

All-inclusive fees cover physiotherapy, chiropody, hairdressing, days out, and other facilities Holly Lodge has to offer.

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Care Provided by Holly Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alarico Bustamante (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Holly 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 £1,800 – £1,800
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,800 – £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,800 – £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,800 – £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,800 – £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,800 – £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,800 – £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,800 – £1,800

  • Our all-inclusive weekly fees require no deposits and cover all the care residents need, including complimentary physiotherapy, chiropody, hair dressing, days out and much more.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Holly Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Holly Lodge Reviews (85)

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Holly Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holly Lodge has 85 reviews.

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Review from Freda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our experience has been a good one for my mother. She has since passed but was treated with respect and compassion. She was happy here. The home was fantastic when mum passed - helpful, could come in any time. Would have liked more fresh fruit available, it was there for those who could ask but mum
couldn't.

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Review from Gillian A (Wife of Resident) published on 29 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband had a fall and was admitted to the local hospital and after assessment it was recommended that a nursing home with a dementia unit and end of life care was required. My son and I visited approximately seven establishments and then chose Holly Lodge. Fortuitously they had two rooms available
and we were able to pick a room overlooking lawns, trees etc, with bird feeders, all things my husband would appreciate. Whenever I, a friend or family member visits we are given a cheerful welcome. The home is clean and smells fresh, all the residents are treated with kindness and compassion, hugs and cuddles are available on demand. In the circumstances we are sure we have made the right choice, not an easy one as it was the last thing we wanted but circumstances made is necessary.

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Review from Noreen S (Regular Volunteer) published on 16 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I visit an elderly neighbour at Holly Lodge Nursing Home. I usually visited him when he was in his own home but he is now too ill to be on this own. He has always been very independent but he has settled well which is due to the care of the staff. I find them helpful and pleasant and are always attentive
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Review from Nina W (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 12 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating to visitors and extremely caring to their patients. Entry to the home is very accessible at all times and this makes it very convenient for friends and family to visit when they can. All in all the home is very satisfactory, caring and helpful,
what more could we ask for?.

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Review from Annette C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Appears to be a very caring home. Staff with residents are caring and helpful towards visitors. Always someone around. Approachable and genuine.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.974)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10 for Holly Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.974 for Holly Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (151 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.974

  • 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 Holly Lodge 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, 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: 20 Feb 2024

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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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Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

posted 01 Apr 2025

Dementia Care / Dementia Residential Care + Dementia Nursing Care


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Meet the Team (6)

Rico

Rico Bustamante

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2015

Rico finished his degree of Business Administration Major in Management in 2001 in the Philippines. He has always worked in the care industry particularly with Dementia since 2006. Rico has also studied Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 and 4 and participated in various training and workshops related to care and Dementia.
Rico is very passionate about making a difference in the lives of our residents especially with Dementia and likes to be positive in approaching any challenges.
Being a manager, Rico is very approachable. He ensures that the home delivers a compassionate and high quality of care with a homely atmosphere. As a leader, he leads by example and supports the staff in maximising their strengths and potentials.


Ann

Ann Best

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2022

As Administrator, Ann is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functioning of the home and supporting Rico. This involves a variety of tasks such as employment checks, enquiry handling, show rounds and admissions, to reassuring residents and relatives and dealing with their day-to-day requests.


Sandra

Sandra Holmes

Job Title: Weekend Home Administrator

Joined: 2018

Sandra graduated from university in Italy with a language degree, allowing her to secure a position as an International Conference Organiser for UNESCO. 20 years later, Sandra relocated to the UK, working as a freelance Translator in corporate environments, later becoming an Enquiry Officer in the Police Force.


Holly Lodge welcomed Sandra to the team in 2018 as our weekend administrator. Sandra quickly became a great advocate of the care provided at Holly Lodge along with the family atmosphere the home creates.


Beata

Beata Trawczynska

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2015

Bea is our talented Chef at Holly Lodge who ensures residents enjoy a varied menu focusing on the nutritional needs of our residents. Bea has over 10 years of experience working as Head Chef in the care sector.


Having joined the Holly Lodge team in 2015, Bea quickly made an impression on residents, relatives and staff. The food she cooks is appetising, nutritional and commended by all. She also regularly goes above and beyond for resident’s special occasions.


Nursing

Nursing Team

Job Title: Nursing Team

Joined: 2008

Our dedicated and experienced nursing team is responsible for managing the clinical care of our residents at Holly Lodge focusing on their holistic care, which includes their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.


This involves administering medication, working with our home GP and supporting senior carers and carers to ensure residents receive person-centred care in accordance with their assessed needs and plans of care.


Claude

Claude Ballard

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2021

Claude is our Handyman who works very hard fixing things and making sure our home runs smoothly. This involves ensuring that any maintenance/repair works are carried out promptly and efficiently with minimum disturbance.