Holly Tree Lodge

122 Spring Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NB

01234975262

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 September 2020

Provider

Mentaur Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodJun 2017
InadequateApr 2020
GoodSept 2020

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Mentaur Limited, which runs 10 care homes in England: 8 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Holly Tree Lodge

Holly Tree Lodge is a 10-bed residential care home located on Spring Road in Kempston, a village near Bedford. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in September 2020.

The service supports a diverse range of residents, including older people, those with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This breadth of specialisms reflects the home's ability to provide tailored care across multiple care needs.

As a smaller care home, Holly Tree Lodge offers a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities. The home is operated by Mentaur Limited and situated within easy access of local amenities and services in the Bedfordshire area.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Holly Tree Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Holly Tree Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Holly Tree Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees