Clarendon Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-02-26
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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
Visitors frequently mention how staff take time to be attentive and caring in their approach. The overall atmosphere feels welcoming, with the pleasant surroundings contributing to a positive first impression.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-02-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well staff understand the conditions they are caring for, including dementia. The published summary does not include specific detail about training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food and nutrition provision. Dementia is listed as a formal specialism of the home.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain assesses staff warmth, dignity, respect, independence, and how well residents' emotional needs are met. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, comments from residents or relatives recorded during the inspection, or specific examples of how dignity and privacy are upheld day to day.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, personalised care, and end-of-life care planning. The published summary does not describe specific activity programmes, examples of individual engagement, or how the home supports residents who cannot join group activities. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some level of tailored provision.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The home is operated by Greensleeves Homes Trust and has a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded in the inspection. This domain covers management visibility, staff culture, governance, incident learning, and how families and residents are involved in decisions. The published summary does not detail manager tenure, governance systems, or staff culture beyond the domain rating itself.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside their dementia care services. Clarendon Lodge offers dementia care as one of their core specialisms. The caring approach of staff helps create a supportive environment for residents living with dementia. 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
Clarendon Lodge holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, meaning the scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors frequently mention how staff take time to be attentive and caring in their approach. The overall atmosphere feels welcoming, with the pleasant surroundings contributing to a positive first impression.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Rickmansworth area, visiting Clarendon Lodge will give you a feel for their pleasant surroundings and caring approach.
Worth a visit
Clarendon Lodge in Croxley Green was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2022. The home is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust, has a named registered manager and a nominated individual in post, and holds specialisms covering dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care, no resident or relative quotes, and no breakdown of what inspectors actually saw on the day. A Good rating from 2022 is a reasonable starting point, but it is now over three years old. When you visit, ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week, find out how often care plans are reviewed with families involved, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal spaces. Those observations will tell you more than the rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Clarendon Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Beautiful surroundings and genuinely caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere
Dedicated residential home Support in Rickmansworth
When families visit Clarendon Lodge in Rickmansworth, they often comment on how the attractive grounds and building immediately put them at ease. This care home specialises in supporting residents with sensory impairments, dementia, and physical disabilities, with staff who show genuine care in their daily interactions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside their dementia care services.
Clarendon Lodge offers dementia care as one of their core specialisms. The caring approach of staff helps create a supportive environment for residents living with dementia.
“If you're looking for care in the Rickmansworth area, visiting Clarendon Lodge will give you a feel for their pleasant surroundings and caring approach.”
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
Clarendon Lodge holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, meaning the scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors frequently mention how staff take time to be attentive and caring in their approach. The overall atmosphere feels welcoming, with the pleasant surroundings contributing to a positive first impression.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Rickmansworth area, visiting Clarendon Lodge will give you a feel for their pleasant surroundings and caring approach.
Worth a visit
Clarendon Lodge in Croxley Green was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2022. The home is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust, has a named registered manager and a nominated individual in post, and holds specialisms covering dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care, no resident or relative quotes, and no breakdown of what inspectors actually saw on the day. A Good rating from 2022 is a reasonable starting point, but it is now over three years old. When you visit, ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week, find out how often care plans are reviewed with families involved, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal spaces. Those observations will tell you more than the rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Clarendon Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Clarendon Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Beautiful surroundings and genuinely caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere
Dedicated residential home Support in Rickmansworth
When families visit Clarendon Lodge in Rickmansworth, they often comment on how the attractive grounds and building immediately put them at ease. This care home specialises in supporting residents with sensory impairments, dementia, and physical disabilities, with staff who show genuine care in their daily interactions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside their dementia care services.
Clarendon Lodge offers dementia care as one of their core specialisms. The caring approach of staff helps create a supportive environment for residents living with dementia.
The home & environment
The gardens and grounds receive particular praise from families, who appreciate having attractive outdoor spaces for their loved ones to enjoy. The building itself creates a pleasant environment that helps residents feel comfortable.
“If you're looking for care in the Rickmansworth area, visiting Clarendon Lodge will give you a feel for their pleasant surroundings and caring approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
