Enter and view: St Lawrence's Lodge Care Home
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Healthwatch Tameside undertook an enter and view visit to St Laurence's Lodge on 27 August 2025. They spoke to 10 people.
St Lawrences Lodge is a 16-bed care home in Denton providing a warm and homely environment for residents. During the visit the home had a calm and relaxed atmosphere, and residents appeared comfortable and content.
Staff were observed interacting with residents in a kind and respectful manner. Residents told us they were happy with the care provided and felt staff knew them well, supported their choices and helped them maintain their independence. Most residents were familiar with the manager and knew how to raise any concerns.
Although there were no activities taking place during the visit, residents reported that they enjoyed those on offer, with singing being particularly valued. There were good examples of residents being supported to continue personal hobbies and engaging with the community, such as attending sports events and local day centres.
The home benefits from an experienced and consistent staff team, with most staff having worked there for several years. This continuity enables staff to build trusting relationships and deliver consistent care. All the staff said they enjoy working at the home. Staff also reported feeling well trained and supported in their roles and gave positive feedback about the manager, noting her visibility and approachable leadership style.
A visiting friend of a resident told us they felt welcome, involved, and confident in the standard of care provided. Residents benefit from regular input from health professionals, including weekly GP visits and district nurse visiting on alternate days, reducing the need to travel to appointments and receiving consistent, timely medical care.
During the visit Healthwatch identified areas of the home requiring attention and observed a number of safety concerns within the building, which were raised with the manager during the visit. These issues have been detailed within the report and actions are included in our recommendations.