Linden Lodge Nursing Home

Linden Lane, Warton, Tamworth B79 0JR
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  • Linden Lodge Nursing Home, Tamworth
Linden Lodge care home specialises in providing person-centred nursing and dementia care for the elderly.

The warm and welcoming home is set within 4 acres of landscaped gardens and orchards.

It is close to the village of Polesworth and within easy reach of the M42 and A5. Although the home is set in the rural countryside it is only 20 to 30 minutes drive from Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Birmingham or Nuneaton.

The caring and motivated staff have many years of relevant experience and ensure that all residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Care Provided by Linden Lodge Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 75 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Linda Lowrie & Hayley Nicholls (Registered Managers)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Do not take challenging behaviour
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (69)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (69)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1990
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Linden Lodge Nursing 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 Residential Care £1,230 – £1,230
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,326 – £1,326
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,650 – £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,230 – £1,230
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,326 – £1,326
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,650 – £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,326 – £1,326
  • What is included in your fees?
    The following items and services are included in your weekly fees:
    • Accommodation
    • All meals and refreshments
    • Personal care in accordance with the individual
    Care Plan
    • Cleaning of rooms, personal laundry (excluding
    dry cleaning), bed linen and towels
    • Television licence, including personal use
    • Wi-Fi
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • Electricity, including heating and lighting
    What is not included in your fees?


    The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees, but we can arrange for them to
    be provided to you at a cost. You will be responsible for payment for extra items and services and we shall
    advise you of their cost beforehand.
    • Hairdressing
    • Clothing, shoes and slippers
    The following may also be provided, but shall be charged in addition to the weekly fees:
    • Personal purchases - newspapers, magazines,
    stationery, confectionery and toiletries
    • Dentistry, Chiropody, Physiotherapy
    • Dry cleaning
    • Other privately arranged health care
    • Installation of private telephone line, internet or
    cable TV connections
    • Telephone calls from private lin


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

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Open visiting. Visitors welcome at any time.


  • Parking
  • Large car park on site.


Linden Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (119)

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9.8

Linden Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10, based on 63 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Linden Lodge Nursing Home has 119 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had moved my husband from another care home and frequently wish I had done so much earlier. The care and professionalism shown by the staff were a breath of fresh air. I no longer worried about what was happening to him when I wasn't there, instead, I knew he was in safe hands, with people I could
trust, and for this, I will be eternally grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff at Linden Lodge have always been polite, caring and respectful. They go above and beyond to care for their residents.
My mother went to live there in January 2015. Right from the start, I was impressed with their dedication. Matron was willing to visit Mom in a rehab hospital in Nottingham -
other places would have assessed her over the phone. The transfer was arranged for two days later. The night beforehand, I arrived with some things for her room - her nameplate was done showing an author's books - detail obtained during their assessment. It was a lovely touch.
After her stroke, Matron called to say she could go back there when ready.
During Covid, they looked after everyone so well.
I was called when Mom seemed unwell, and this meant I could visit what turned out to be the night before she died.
Staff were amazing upon her death and told me exactly what would happen, making the next steps easier to cope with at such a sad time.
Thank you all so very much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mam was a resident at Linden Lodge for over four years, where she was loved and cared for. After Mom's unfortunate fall and subsequent stay in the hospital, it was apparent that she was approaching end of life, and she was returned to Linden Lodge. All of the staff could not have been any more kind
and helpful to our family during this period by going above and beyond with sympathy and practical assistance. Some members of our family, who lived two hundred miles away, and ourselves were provided with hot meals and drinks, and overnight facilities were provided for us. A sad occasion was softened by the love and care received.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was admitted into Linden Lodge and the staff were absolutely amazing.
They were brilliant with my father and catered for his every need and he still kept his dignity. They went over and above to keep myself and the family informed about everything concerning my father. We couldn't recommend
them more. They fully deserve all the credit they get.

Reply from Linda Lowrie, Registered Manager at Linden Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to know that you were happy with the care we gave to your father and that we were able to support the family at this difficult time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A bright, clean nursing home in a lovely countryside setting. The staff are friendly and approachable, and there are always plenty of activities on offer for those who wish to participate. Throughout her long stay at Linden Lodge, my mother has received kind and caring support from all those involved
with her changing needs. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mom has been living at Linden Lodge for over 3 years now. She has Alzheimer's and is no longer mobile. She is confined to bed most of the time but is relaxed and happy and will say to me how lovely all the staff are. She is on the Nursing floor and gets excellent 24-hour care.
There is a very
warm and friendly atmosphere at the home. It is kept very clean and tidy throughout. The food is plentiful, good quality and well-cooked. I am welcome to visit when I want, and to discuss with the staff, any concerns etc.
I witnessed the dedication during Covid and the extended "Lock down". There was close adherence to all the rules, to keep the residents safe and was glad that Mom was there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care and support given by all of the staff to the member of our family rooms and warm clean and comfortable as is the day room staff keep the family updated with any changes or information that are necessary always a pleasure to visit.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mom’s care at Linden Lodge was excellent.
Staff great and very friendly and always happy to help, especially the nursing staff.
Food is very good and the room was always clean and tidy.
I would have no problem recommending Linden Lodge to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is such a difficult decision to move into care, but we really could not have found a better 'new home' for my mum. It is never going to be the same as 'at home', but all the staff take the trouble to get to know their residents and spend quality time with them. Everyone is always friendly and pleasant,
which gives a real sense of community. I would highly recommend Linden Lodge to anyone who needs peace of mind that your relative will be well cared for.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been at Linden Lodge since January 2021 which was during the covid days! So we couldn’t visit or even “check out the home!” However, the communication was excellent and we felt Dad was looked after. When we were able to visit the precautions were great and made us feel Dad was safe. The staff
have always made myself and my family feel welcome. They know Dad and talk about him with real affection. From the amazing cleaners to the great carers (two staff members especially) I can’t thank them enough for looking after Dad now that we are unable to.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You read a lot in the comments on here about 'being part of the Linden Lodge family' but that is so true and it has been home for my mum for a number of years now and the level of care provided is and always has been to an extremely high standard.
It takes a huge team effort to deliver that care, and
it is not just the carers and nurses, there is a whole team at all different levels working behind the scenes that are all part of the 'family' that make Linden Lodge stand out because of what everyone at every level does day in day out.
My mum enjoys the entertainment that comes into the home, and that takes many forms, and despite her disability, she enjoys it and the people coming in, engage with her and everyone else to make them feel special.
As a relative I also feel part of that 'Linden Lodge family' and I know my mum is safe and looked after, and that makes a big difference.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It gives me peace of mind to know my wife is in a safe, caring environment. All the staff are warm and welcoming, and the home is always clean.
On my visit, I try to be there to help my wife with her meals; the food is outstanding - lways hot with a good choice.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident of Linden Lodge since January 2022 and I could not recommend highly enough the care that he receives. I always intended for my dad to end his days in his own home and when he became unable to look after himself I tried the private care route with live-in carers in his own
home and this was a disaster with carers who didn't care. I moved him to Linden Lodge and his health immediately picked up due to the care he received and the compassion, friendliness and love that all staff gave him. The accommodation, the meals and the general atmosphere are all perfect. My dad is happy, content and exceptionally well looked after and it is certainly down to all the staff at Linden Lodge.
Thank you for everything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good care is taken of my sister, nice and clean throughout, no nasty smells are ever noticed and I am kept informed about any issues, support and attention to all aspects are greatly appreciated.
Well done Linden Lodge.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and the care home as a whole are amazing. The care my mum has had since going to Linden has been superb.
The staff communicate with us all very well, and also very good to us.
We can rest easy knowing Mum is in great hands and getting the help she needs from caring professionals who really
do care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I thought it was a nice touch to send my father a card for his birthday, he’s not very mobile, he loves his food which is always good and wholesome, the staff are very good with him. l always find the staff helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Linden Lodge since April 23, having to move from a previous care home due to needing 24-hour nursing care. The home is welcoming and exceptionally clean. All the staff are kind and caring, meeting Mum's individual needs, and nothing is too much trouble for them, and there is always someone
willing to listen should I have any worries.
Mum is happy and talks of Linden Lodge as her home. It is reassuring to know that she has such a professional team looking after her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very pleased and happy that my brother is very well cared for since he came up here since last September 2022. All the family see him every week now he’s up here, so very cheerful and always got a smile on his face. All the staff are fantastic with my brother and give him dignity and respect. They
are all very warm and welcoming every time you walk into the nursing home. I’m so grateful to them all, knowing he’s well looked after. A very big thank you to you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly warm and welcoming. The staff treat residents as family and with patience and respect.
Food is excellent and great efforts are made to provide varied entertainment for residents.
Matron and staff are always on hand to listen to any concerns and there is constant communication when necessary.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is clean and appears to be well-run. The staff are friendly and helpful. Mother-in-law likes it here and says the food is lovely.

Reply from Linda Lowrie, Registered Manager at Linden Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments. We do appreciate them.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.762)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10 for Linden Lodge Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 63 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 63 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 4.762 for Linden Lodge Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (577 Excellents x 5) + (148 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 739 Ratings = 4.762

  • 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 Linden Lodge Nursing Home is based on 63 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 75 registered maximum number of service users is 15, which has been reached with 63 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: 19 Jun 2018

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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)

Linda

Linda Lowrie

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 1990

I would like to welcome you to the Linden Lodge Nursing Home. We are a professional caring team whose aim is to deliver the highest standard of care within a homely environment. We want everyone we care for to “live well in the place and manner of their choice”


I joined LLNH in 1990 and have been the Registered Manager here for the last 20 years.


Being a qualified Registered Nurse with an Orthopaedic Nurse Certificate and a Level 4 Registered Managers award, I am passionate about making this home the best it can be, not only for the residents but also for the staff that work here and become part of our large family.


Hayley

Hayley Nicholls

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2019

I have over 14 years of experience working in the healthcare industry. I joined Linden Care Homes in 2019 as a Care Assistant then progressed to a Deputy Manager.


After two years in that role, I am now job-sharing as a Home Manager with our long-standing Registered Manager at Linden Lodge Nursing Home.


I have a real passion for Person-Centred Care, providing the best care and environment for our residents as if they were my own family. Job satisfaction for me is interacting daily with our residents and seeing them happy.


At Linden Care Homes as soon as you walk through the doors, you can feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere.


The whole team are exceptionally kind and caring which gives me a sense of fulfilment unlike anything else I have experienced in my career.


I am an integral member of the senior management team and as such bring my knowledge and enthusiasm to our training program in order to maintain our high standards.


Katie

Katie Albrighton

Job Title: Deputy Manager Business and Finance

Joined: 1990

I came to work at Linden Care Homes from school in 1990 as a temporary summer receptionist before going to college and never left.

Instead after been offered a permanent position I went to college on day release and received mentoring and training which allowed me to work my way up to my current position of Deputy Manager of Business and Finance responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the administration and finance across all 3 homes


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Russel Franceliso

Job Title: Deputy Manager-Nursing

Joined: 2003

Sister Russel is a highly qualified motivated nurse having achieved a degree in nursing, a leadership and management award level 4/5 and is a practice assessor for student nurses.
Having worked at Linden Care homes for 16 years she has extensive knowledge and skills in adult general nursing, palliative care, end of life care and has tissue viability expertise.


She leads by example promoting person-centred values of individuality, rights, privacy, choice, independence, dignity and partnership.


Her leadership inspires others based on core values of empathy and caring, kindness, compassion, respect and integrity.


Maintaining high standards of nursing care at all times within our nursing unit, she and her team of nurses and health care staff uphold evidence base practices to prioritise residents in their care to ensure that their needs are recognised, assessed, responded to and their dignity is preserved.


Molly

Molly Cooke

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2013

I am one of Linden Care Homes Deputy managers.
I have worked for this company since 2013.

Over the years I have gained experience and knowledge and have been able to progress up the career structure from Care Assistant to Deputy Manager.


It is important to me that we maintain our great levels of respect, dignity and kindness towards our residents, their loved ones and each other.


These are the values I use in my management role.


Stacey

Stacey Baker

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2013

I started working at Linden Care Homes in 2013 as a Care Assistant.
With the support and encouragement from Management I have developed my career and progressed to Deputy Manager.


The ethos of caring at Linden Care Homes is, in my opinion, second to none and ensuring our residents are safe and happy is our priority.
It is a home from home for all of us.


My family means everything to me so I make sure we deliver the best possible care to those family members who mean so much to others.


Linda

Linda Smith

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2003

My role is Head of Housekeeping for all three Linden Care Homes.   


Having held this position for 18 years, I have organisational skills to head teams of domestic assistants.   


We are responsible for cleanliness in all areas in the Home ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and safe.


I am very passionate about my work and dedicated to maintaining our high standards of cleanliness for our Residents.


I am married with two daughters and a grandson and am very family orientated.


Claire

Claire Brown

Job Title: Head Of Catering

Joined: 2003

I started my career at Linden Lodge Nursing Home in 2003 as a kitchen assistant weekend job whilst still at school.


Linden Lodge encouraged me to go to catering college where I trained to be a cook.


During my time at Linden Lodge I have steadily improved my skills and am now Head of Catering for all Linden Care Homes Ltd and am responsible for the standard of catering in all three homes. I have been here for 18 years and I love my job.