Ward Green Lodge

High Ridge, Ward Green, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5HL
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Ward Green Lodge are the proud winners of the "Regional Care Home of the Year - North 2018" Caring Awards UK

Ward Green Lodge has a relaxing environment, highly-suited to those with care needs who can benefit from provision that is tailored to them as individuals.

Staff are well-trained and committed to quality, supporting a stimulating lifestyle alongside the care itself and enabling residents to feel like an active part of the community.

En-suite rooms add to the comfort and privacy of the home, while care workers are also skilled in the complications of dementia care.

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Care Provided by Ward Green Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 66 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • 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

  • Owner
  • Ward Green Lodge Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Wendy Waddington (Registered Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (62)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2014
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Ward Green 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 £1,090 – £1,090
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,090 – £1,090
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,090 – £1,090
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,090 – £1,090
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Ward Green Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

  • Visit anytime of the day, please refrain visiting at meal times, these hours are as follows:


    Breakfast - 08:30-09:30
    Lunch - 12:30-13:30
    Tea Time - 16:30-17:30


  • Parking

  • Parking for at least 20 cars


Ward Green Lodge Reviews (69)

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9.6

Ward Green Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ward Green Lodge has 69 reviews.

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Review from Hazel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Not had anything to do with care home before and they were so helpful and kind to my mother, also all of us as a family.
The management does an excellent job and knows every resident.
I would definitely recommend Ward Green Lodge to anyone needing somewhere for their loved one, They are treated with
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Review from G S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nice home, nice atmosphere, staff approachable.

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Review from Carole Ann M (Resident) published on 15 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very good care home. Staff are kind, caring and couldn't be better. The management are both lovely and friendly. I feel and know I can confide in them about anything I wish to discuss. My son is very happy that I am safe, cared for and very very happy here, couldn't be better.

Reply from Darryl Britto, Director at Ward Green Lodge

Thank you.


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Review from Cathryn T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A first class care home with first class staff. A very approachable caring manager and a helpful knowledgeable business manager. Our mum was cared for, loved and treated with dignity. Nothing was too much, even at difficult times, they never took the smiles off their faces. They (everyone) not only
looked after mum but supported our family too.


Many thanks to them all.


Reply from Darryl Britto, Director at Ward Green Lodge

Thank you.


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Review from Terry M (Cousin of Resident) published on 14 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Always find the home clean and tidy. Staff are very friendly, pleasant and attentive.

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Review from Denise S (Partner of Resident) published on 14 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find that the staff on the dementia side very good. The care that my partner received is very reassuring. All staff are very friendly and helpful and all do a good job.

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Review from C A R (Niece of Resident) published on 19 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt was unable to care for herself due to health issues and age (96). The care received has been exceptional, particularly during the last few weeks with 'end of life' care. All of the team became friends. They are beautiful people and so very dedicated, We can't thank them enough.

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Review from Jill H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum spent only a few weeks at Ward Green Lodge in and out of hospital I know her short time here was happy, she settled in very quickly due to the care and the homely surroundings. I made sure she was in the home in her last days. As I was unfortunately away at the time but my two daughters were
there in her last days. They couldn't praise the staff enough for the care mum got, and for the support, they got at this difficult time. I will be forever grateful keep up the good work.

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Review from Brian L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 4 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given to my father-in-law has been exceptional. the staff are thoroughly professional and caring. The care is extended to family and friends of the resident during difficult times. The rooms are suitably furnished and always clean and the home provides a comfortable and welcoming environment.
The food is also of a very high standard. I have no reservations about recommending this home in a time when we frequently hear about poor standards in care homes. I believe that Ward Green Lodge sets the standard of excellence.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ward Green Lodge Barnsley have looked after my father brilliantly, all the staff are caring and treat their residents like they were their own. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you very much for all of your care and attention.

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Review from Julie R (Relative of Resident) published on 9 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting Ward Green Lodge unannounced to view a room for my uncle I knew I had found the right place for him. The care that Ward Green Lodge has given to him is amazing. He was on end of life care and nothing was more important to the team than providing the best care possible, including the management
team. The care home is every bit a "home" for residents as well as their relatives.

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Review from Gillian S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was admitted to Ward Green Lodge in March 2016 and in August 2016 discharged to live independently at home. The care provided by the whole staff team was excellent. They enabled mum to make choices about her care, listening and speaking with respect at all times. Provided a choice of nutritious
and appetising meals, offering personal choice if nothing was suitable, reviewed medication. Respected peoples privacy in personal care supported our family too. Excellent provider of dignity.

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Review from J M (Cousin of Resident) published on 25 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise the staff enough at Ward Green Lodge, they are all very friendly, professional and caring and took excellent care of my elderly cousin when he was at the end of his life, going above and beyond what was expected. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who ensured we were all well
looked after.


The facilities at the home are second to none with beautiful gardens, TV rooms, lounges, and well specified en suite rooms. The meals provided looked very good and the home in general was kept clean and tidy.


I would like to pass on my personal thanks to everyone who looked after my cousin so well and for looking after the family in his last hours.


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Review from Denise L (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum was very happy in Ward Green until flaws started to show so mum was moved. Not once did the owner contact me as to the reason why. Not good management. Mum is now very happy and well cared for and loved. This review is based on why I moved mum.

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Review from Helen O (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was admitted following a stroke - We were made welcome by staff at our initial visit and had no hesitation moving mum in. Dad was in another care home which was more local to family but after our experience with mum, dad decided he wanted to move to Ward Green. The staff are very accommodating
and they now have rooms opposite and are very happy. The fees charged are also very reasonable. We have met the owners and been made to feel part of the family ethos.

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Review from Sandra C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mom was resident at this care home for nearly a year before she sadly passed away. This care home is a lovely, friendly and happy place, mom was really happy here. The staff are all very caring and thoughtful it is an all round exceptional place to be. The meals are very good and the home is very clean.
We would like to pass on our thanks to everyone who looked after mom so well and for looking after my sister and myself in moms last hours.

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Review from Angela B (Niece of Resident) published on 26 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunty was at the end of her life, we were made welcome straight away. All staff at the home were friendly, professional and very caring, from the receptionist to the manager, all day and night staff. Nothing was too much trouble any small thing my aunty needed was provided with a smile and genuine
care. You should be very proud of this care home, the atmosphere, it comes from the manager and all her staff, people from other homes should visit and learn how to provide excellent care, they should take inspiration from Ward Green Lodge.

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Review from Sue D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother, has very good care in looking after her daily needs, medical care and having a well balanced diet. She enjoys taking part in the activities that the home provides. She has made some good friends. My only concern is the hygiene, the homes procedure is 1 shower a week, which I don't think is
enough as she is incontinent. Therefore I give her extra showers. My mother has a lovely en suite room, which has her personal things in it to make it feel homely. The staff are kind and we have a good relationship with them.

Reply from Wendy Lovely, Home Manager at Ward Green Lodge

If a resident chooses to have a bath/shower every day then this will be carried out. Baths/showers are offered regularly throughout the day, residents will often refuse and staff have to act in their best interest.


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Review from S S (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 11 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My relative has been in Ward Green Lodge for over twelve months from the very first day, the staff including cooks, domestic,carers and management have been extremely kind and supportive to family members and to my relative extremely patient, kind and understanding. We don't leave after a visit concerned
about any aspect of her care. The staff all feel to us like an extended family. I would recommend Ward Green Lodge to anyone that is looking for a first class care home. Thank you to all Ward Green Lodge staff.

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Review from I L (Wife of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 2 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All rooms and quality of furnishings are nice but my husband is pestered with other wandering residents (in his bedroom) which leads to family members searching for his personal items on a regular basis. On a couple of occasions we have walked in on other residents using his bathroom and his products
on one occasion in his bed. Even though his clothing tagged he does not always receive his own laundry. Staff inform us that they showered my husband regularly but we often see him in the same clothes all week and unshaven. Therefore the quality of care is in my opinion only satisfactory but does not warrant the now unaffordable top up fees.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.627)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10 for Ward Green Lodge 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.627 for Ward Green Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (171 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.627

  • 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 Ward Green Lodge is based on 15 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 15 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: 27 Nov 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 (3)

Darryl

Darryl Britto

Job Title: Managing Director

Joined: 2014

Dr Darryl Britto is the Managing Director of Britto Healthcare. He entered the care sector and has had a long career within healthcare seeing synergies between his experiences and the ability to deliver high-quality social care within a state-of-the-art facility at Ward Green Lodge.


Britto Healthcare aims to deliver care tailored to the needs of the individual within a stimulating environment.


Wendy

Wendy Waddington

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2014

Wendy has worked in the care industry for over 34 years working primarily in the Barnsley area and gaining a reputation for high-quality care and approachability.


She has achieved her level 5 diploma in health and social care and was a National Finalist at the 2011 Great British Care Awards.


Wendy has recently gained her qualification in “Education and Training”, Staff development is key.


She is passionate about providing personalised care and has recruited a high-quality team to deliver this at Ward Green Lodge.


Lucy

Lucy Crossley

Job Title: Business & Compliance Manager

Joined: 2014

Lucy has worked in the care industry for over 22 years working primarily in the Barnsley area since she was 16


She has achieved her level 5 diploma in leadership for health and social care and was a National Finalist at the 2022 Great British Care Awards.


Lucy is dedicated to providing personalised care and has worked at Ward Green Lodge from the day that it opened