The Lodge
The Lodge is three-bed residential home for men or women, aged 18 and over with a learning disability, or those who have autism and associated complex needs.
Service Overview
The Lodge is a warm and welcoming three-bedroom residential service offering support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Located in a safe and supportive environment, The Lodge is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care that respects each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and goals.
The team focus on empowering residents to live as independently as possible, while ensuring they receive the right level of support. This includes assistance with daily living, personal care, medication management, and positive behaviour support, all tailored to each person’s specific needs.
Residents are encouraged to take an active role in their own care and in engaging with the wider community, helping to build confidence, social connections, and life skills. Each individual benefits from a personalised support plan, developed with them and delivered by a team of qualified and compassionate staff.
Family involvement is highly valued, and close collaboration with loved ones is key to achieving positive, person-led outcomes. At The Lodge, every effort is made to ensure that individuals feel respected, included, and supported to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Placement Criteria
- Men or women aged 18 and over
- Primary diagnosis of a learning disability
- Individuals likely to have additional needs and/or display behaviours seen as challenging
- We are unable to accept emergency admissions
What we do
At The Lodge, the philosophy of care is rooted in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. The team embraces a person-centred approach, recognising and celebrating the unique strengths, abilities, and preferences of each individual.
The support offered focuses on the development of essential life skills, the promotion of social inclusion, and the creation of a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where every person feels valued. The team is dedicated to open communication, building collaborative partnerships with families and professionals, and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement to ensure the highest quality of care is consistently delivered.
The Lodge also proudly delivers the Active Offer, providing services in the Welsh language for those who prefer to communicate in Welsh. This inclusive approach promotes cultural connection, enhances communication, and reflects a strong commitment to linguistic diversity and the cultural heritage of Wales.
Through this approach, The Lodge ensures that each individual is supported to thrive within their home and their community.
How we do it
At The Lodge, care begins with a strong commitment to understanding each individual’s needs. This is achieved using thorough assessments that help identify each person’s unique strengths, preferences, and areas where support is required. From this, the team develops personalised, person-centred support plans that are flexible, responsive, and designed to promote meaningful progress toward individual goals.
A key priority is promoting independence, using person-centred planning and positive behaviour support strategies to help individuals build essential life skills and lead more independent lives. The Lodge is also committed to continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and evaluating services to ensure they remain effective, efficient, and tailored to meet the evolving needs of those they support.
To maintain high standards of care, The Lodge invests in the ongoing professional development of its staff. This ensures that the team is equipped with the latest skills and knowledge needed to deliver outstanding, person-centred support.
Collaboration is at the heart of the service, with staff working closely with individuals, their families, and a wide network of professionals to ensure all aspects of care are coordinated and effective.
The staff at The Lodge uphold a strong commitment to ethical practice, adhering to established guidelines and best practices to provide care that is respectful, inclusive, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for every individual.
Residents are supported to access a full range of primary healthcare services within the community, including GP visits, dental care, opticians, and other services.
Facilities
- Three bedrooms each with own wash basins
- A modern kitchen for house meal preparation and cooking
- Personalisation to rooms welcomed
- A shared bathroom
- Outside seating area
- Extensive landscaped grounds
- A bus stop within 300 yards
- Access to ‘Cedar’, an on-site centre for activities, skills and opportunities
- Access to ‘The Woodlands’, an outdoor learning area
Surrounding Area
The Lodge is set within 30 acres of outstanding natural beauty on the Highfield Park estate in Llandyrnog. On the park, there is a spacious activity hub where individuals can choose to take part in a variety of activities, including sport, arts, crafts, music, and other enriching experiences. The Lodge offers individuals the tranquillity of countryside living while being conveniently located near local amenities and areas of interest in North Wales and the North West of England.
Both regions provide access to a wide range of colleges, libraries, leisure centres, cinemas, cafés, and shopping facilities. One key local resource is HWB Denbigh, a centre that offers educational, employment, and wellbeing opportunities. HWB Denbigh features teaching rooms, a music studio, workshop space, IT suite, and a fully equipped teaching kitchen, and hosts a variety of activities including fitness classes. Denbigh also has a public library, small shops, and supermarkets.
Further afield, but easily accessible via one of MHC’s vehicles or public transport, are the historic market towns of Ruthin and Mold, the seaside town of Rhyl, the city of Chester, and the popular coastal resort of Llandudno, all set within the stunning North Wales countryside.
Registered Manager
Registered Manager, Rachel Dumville
Rachel brings over 16 years of experience in the health and social care sector. Having spent the last ten years with MHC, Rachel has developed a deep understanding of person-centred care through a hands-on career journey, from Support Worker to Registered Manager.
Rachel holds a BSc in Psychology, which enhances her ability to understand individual needs and apply effective, evidence-based support strategies. Her approach is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for improving lives.
“It is incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact we have on people’s lives,” says Rachel. “I’m dedicated to ensuring that every individual at The Lodge receives the best possible support and has the opportunity to thrive.”
Rachel leads the The Lodge team with a strong focus on quality, compassion, and personal growth, ensuring a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for all who live there.