The Lodge Care Home
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
We are a residential care home in Hemel Hempstead, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia.
Our aim is an unhurried house. A good deal of care is spoiled simply by being rushed, so we try to give people the time to wash, dress and eat at their own pace, and to sit with somebody who wants to talk rather than moving straight on to the next task. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention when somebody would rather have something different.
Dementia care comes down to knowing the person. We ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits, because that knowledge is what allows a member of staff to reassure somebody who is anxious or cannot place where they are. It is worth a great deal more than any written procedure.
Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. A planned break can be what allows a relative to keep providing care at home for longer.
Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Families are welcome whenever they wish to come. Please come and see the home for yourself.
Common questions about The Lodge Care Home
Where is The Lodge Care Home located?
The Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Lodge Care Home provide?
The Lodge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
The Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact The Lodge Care Home
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about The Lodge Care Home
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Lodge Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Lodge Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. The Lodge Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. The Lodge Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 11 June 2026
- Report published: 11 June 2026
Overall: Good
- Safe: Requires Improvement
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How The Lodge Care Home compares in Dacorum
Measured against the 21 care homes for older people registered in Dacorum. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 45 places. Smaller than 13 of the 21 homes. The local average is 52 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 12 of the 21 homes (57%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Hertfordshire the figure is 65%.
- Latest report
- 11 June 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- May 2011. 10 of the 21 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 21 homes, 17 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 18 of the 18 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dacorum.
The local picture: Dacorum
What the numbers say about care for older people in Dacorum, in Hertfordshire.
What care costs in Hertfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £906 | £1,585 to £1,856 (Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,700.) |
| Nursing care | £1,036 | £1,800 to £2,126 (East of England figure, because too few Hertfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,678 to £1,874 (Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,766.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 (East of England figure, because too few Hertfordshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,700. Rising to 17,300 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,200. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 41%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 23%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 60%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Hertfordshire as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 70. Hertfordshire average is 79.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed
- Care home beds filled across Hertfordshire: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Hertfordshire (estimate): 34% council, 49% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 3.3 miles: Land Between Bank Mill Lane And London Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire. Application for a 75 bed care home. Submitted 23 December 2025. Decision pending.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about The Lodge Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 May 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 17 February 2026.
- Run by
- B & M Investments Limited, which runs 8 adult social care services in England. 5 of the 7 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near The Lodge Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Watford General Hospital, Watford, 7.9 miles away
It is about 7.9 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Fernville Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Everest House Surgery, 0.9 miles away
- Parkwood Surgery, 1.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Health and Wellbeing Centre, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Marlowes Health Centre, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Alexandra Dental Practice, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Fernville Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Medpharm, 0.2 miles away
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Hemel Hempstead Station, 1.3 miles away
- Apsley Station, 1.7 miles away
- Kings Langley Station, 3.7 miles away
Around The Lodge Care Home
- H: The Lodge Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Local care news in Hertfordshire
- CQC register adds a new care home in North Hertfordshire: Monread Lodge (5 November 2026)
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Typical weekly fees in the East
The Lodge Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from The Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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