The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing
Nursing home · Chorley
Buckshaw Retirement Village, Oakbridge Drive, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7EP
Run by Oakbridge Retirement Villages LLP
- GoodCQC · Oct 2025
- 7.4Our score
- Beds112
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01772 625000
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 October 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125679188
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing
Specialist nursing care for people living with dementia is the central service at The Lodge, a 16-bed residential care community within Buckshaw Retirement Village. The Lodge is designed for people who need nursing support alongside a structured setting, with specialist dementia nurses, general nurses, team leaders and care workers supporting each community.
Its care model combines 24-hour clinical support with individualised care pathways and dementia-focused design. The wider village setting provides shared facilities and community connections, while HICA at Home can deliver planned care packages, daily medication administration and support that changes as needs develop. Visitors should avoid entering if they have symptoms of a transmissible illness.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chorley
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Gate EuxtonChorley | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Jah-Jireh Charity Homes LeylandLeyland | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Teamcare Limited t/a Highcliffe Residential HomeChorley | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Astley View Care HomeChorley | 1.2 miles | |||
| Willowbank Rest HomeLeyland | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist dementia nursing community
- 16-bed residential setting
- 24-hour onsite care and support
Ask about
- Visitors should not enter when feeling unwell or showing respiratory infection symptoms
Suits: People living with dementia who need nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Buckshaw Retirement Village, Oakbridge Drive, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7EP
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Questions families ask
Is care and support available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Care and support teams are available 24 hours a day for daily support, emergencies and planned care packages.
Is The Lodge suitable for people living with dementia?
Yes. The Lodge is a specialist nursing-with-care home designed to support people living with dementia and the challenges they face.
Can care support change as a resident’s needs change?
Yes. Planned care packages can be increased or decreased as residents’ needs change.
Are specialist dementia nurses available?
Yes. Each community is supported by specialist dementia and general nurses, team leaders and care workers who receive in-house dementia training.
How much does The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Lodge - Dementia Care with Nursing for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,131 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.