Hunter's Lodge Residential Care Home Melton Mowbray
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes, Rehabilitation (illness/injury)
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds36
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment, Substance misuse problems
- Last inspected2019-01-05
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about seeing their relatives genuinely content here, joining in activities and forming friendships with other residents. There's a sense that people feel comfortable and included, regardless of their individual needs.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-01-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Hunter's Lodge received a Good rating for Effective at its January 2022 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, health monitoring, and food. The published summary does not include specific information about how care plans are written or reviewed, what dementia training staff have completed, or how the home manages GP access and health appointments. The Good rating indicates no significant failures were identified in these areas at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
Hunter's Lodge received a Good rating for Caring at its January 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of dignified care practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors did not find significant concerns in these areas. No information about how staff address residents or support personal choices was published.Is the home responsive?
Hunter's Lodge received a Good rating for Responsive at its January 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life care. The published summary does not include detail about the activity programme, whether one-to-one activities are offered, or how end-of-life preferences are recorded. The Good rating indicates no significant failures were identified. The home lists dementia and mental health conditions as specialisms, which suggests some tailored provision, but no specific evidence of this was published.Is the home well-led?
Hunter's Lodge received a Good rating for Well-led at its January 2022 inspection. A registered manager, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Anne Hill, and a nominated individual, Mr Krishan Parmar, are named in the registration record, confirming an accountable leadership structure. The published summary does not include detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to complaints and incidents. The Good rating indicates no significant leadership failures were identified at the time of inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Hunter's Lodge supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and substance misuse challenges. They care for adults both under and over 65, including those whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialist support within their wider community approach. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines and connections while adapting care as needs change. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Hunter's Lodge was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. The score reflects a genuine Good rating tempered by the age of the inspection and the absence of granular evidence that families need to make a confident choice.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about seeing their relatives genuinely content here, joining in activities and forming friendships with other residents. There's a sense that people feel comfortable and included, regardless of their individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem particularly good at spotting what residents need before it becomes an issue. Families describe attentive care that extends to nutrition, health changes, and those difficult times when extra support really matters.
How it sits against good practice
It's the combination of professional expertise and genuine warmth that seems to define Hunter's Lodge — a place where complex care happens alongside everyday kindness.
Worth a visit
Hunter's Lodge in Melton Mowbray was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2022, with that rating reviewed and upheld in July 2023. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, across 36 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are confirmed in the registration record, which indicates an accountable leadership structure. The main limitation for any family reading this is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life at the home. Good ratings are genuinely positive, but they do not tell you whether staff use your dad's preferred name, how many carers are on at night, or whether there is a one-to-one activity programme for residents who cannot join group sessions. The inspection is also now over three years old, which is a long time in a care home. Before you visit, prepare a list of specific questions; the checklist above gives you the exact ones to ask.
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In Their Own Words
How Hunter's Lodge Residential Care Home Melton Mowbray describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where complex care meets genuine friendship and respect
Hunter's Lodge – Your Trusted residential home,rehabilitation (illness/injury)
When families need specialist support for complex conditions, Hunter's Lodge in Melton Mowbray offers something reassuring — staff who notice the small things and residents who've made real friendships. This East Midlands home brings together people facing different challenges, from dementia to mental health conditions, creating a community where everyone belongs.
Who they care for
Hunter's Lodge supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and substance misuse challenges. They care for adults both under and over 65, including those whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialist support within their wider community approach. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines and connections while adapting care as needs change.
“It's the combination of professional expertise and genuine warmth that seems to define Hunter's Lodge — a place where complex care happens alongside everyday kindness.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Hunter's Lodge was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. The score reflects a genuine Good rating tempered by the age of the inspection and the absence of granular evidence that families need to make a confident choice.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about seeing their relatives genuinely content here, joining in activities and forming friendships with other residents. There's a sense that people feel comfortable and included, regardless of their individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem particularly good at spotting what residents need before it becomes an issue. Families describe attentive care that extends to nutrition, health changes, and those difficult times when extra support really matters.
How it sits against good practice
It's the combination of professional expertise and genuine warmth that seems to define Hunter's Lodge — a place where complex care happens alongside everyday kindness.
Worth a visit
Hunter's Lodge in Melton Mowbray was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2022, with that rating reviewed and upheld in July 2023. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, across 36 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are confirmed in the registration record, which indicates an accountable leadership structure. The main limitation for any family reading this is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life at the home. Good ratings are genuinely positive, but they do not tell you whether staff use your dad's preferred name, how many carers are on at night, or whether there is a one-to-one activity programme for residents who cannot join group sessions. The inspection is also now over three years old, which is a long time in a care home. Before you visit, prepare a list of specific questions; the checklist above gives you the exact ones to ask.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Hunter's Lodge Residential Care Home Melton Mowbray measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Hunter's Lodge Residential Care Home Melton Mowbray describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where complex care meets genuine friendship and respect
Hunter's Lodge – Your Trusted residential home,rehabilitation (illness/injury)
When families need specialist support for complex conditions, Hunter's Lodge in Melton Mowbray offers something reassuring — staff who notice the small things and residents who've made real friendships. This East Midlands home brings together people facing different challenges, from dementia to mental health conditions, creating a community where everyone belongs.
Who they care for
Hunter's Lodge supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and substance misuse challenges. They care for adults both under and over 65, including those whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialist support within their wider community approach. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines and connections while adapting care as needs change.
Management & ethos
Staff here seem particularly good at spotting what residents need before it becomes an issue. Families describe attentive care that extends to nutrition, health changes, and those difficult times when extra support really matters.
The home & environment
The home has clearly invested in keeping spaces fresh and comfortable — families mention the cleanliness and how well-maintained everything looks. Food gets proper attention too, with the kitchen adapting to different dietary needs and preferences.
“It's the combination of professional expertise and genuine warmth that seems to define Hunter's Lodge — a place where complex care happens alongside everyday kindness.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
