Humfrey Lodge
Humfrey Lodge is a residential care home in Thaxted, Essex (CM6 2PX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Humfrey Lodge
Humfrey Lodge is a residential care home at Thaxted in Essex. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We support younger adults too, and respite stays are part of what we do. We try to run an ordinary household rather than a rota. People wake when they wake, eat when they are hungry, and an afternoon with nothing arranged in it is a perfectly good afternoon. There is a tendency in this sector to mistake activity for quality and we work at avoiding it. For residents living with dementia we keep the routine steady and the surroundings unchanged, and we ask relatives early for the history, because it gets much harder to gather later. Where a resident communicates differently, whether through sight, hearing or anything else, we settle that properly at the start and everybody uses the same approach. Being in a village means residents who have lived here for decades know the place far better than we do, and that makes for conversation worth having. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Relatives are welcome unannounced, and they often notice what we have stopped seeing.
Care provided at Humfrey Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 January 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Humfrey Lodge
Where is Humfrey Lodge located?
Humfrey Lodge is a residential care home in Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2PX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Humfrey Lodge provide?
Humfrey Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Humfrey Lodge's CQC rating?
Humfrey Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 January 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Humfrey Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Humfrey Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Humfrey Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Humfrey Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Humfrey Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Humfrey Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Humfrey Lodge 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Humfrey Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Humfrey Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Humfrey Lodge 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 Humfrey Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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