Martham
Martham Lodge has been family-run since 2001. Set on the village green in Martham, the home provides specialist dementia care in a characterful house with a modern extension and access to peaceful garden spaces.
About this home
A Victorian country house on Martham village green, providing specialist dementia care.
Specialist dementia care in a small village setting
Victorian country house with modern extension
Views towards gardens or the village green
Modern, comfortable rooms
En-suite rooms available
Warm and familiar surroundings
Personal touches welcomed
Peaceful outlooks from many rooms
Photo tour
A closer look at the rooms, shared spaces, gardens and daily details families can see when they visit.
Feel and fit
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Characterful, familiar and village-rooted, with the green close by and garden spaces around the home.
Specialist dementia care with a focus on calm reassurance, activities and meaningful daily moments.
Warm and personal, especially for families who want a smaller setting where people are known.
Speak to the team about availability, suitability, viewing times or a printed brochure. You can start with a few questions.
Meet the team
Led by Carol Preston, the Martham Lodge team supports residents with familiar routines, practical reassurance and a calm daily rhythm.
Carol Preston
Registered Homes Manager
Registered Homes Manager
"Life should be fun, and a home filled with love, warmth and laughter is incredibly important."
Carol has worked in Health and Social Care for more than 46 years. Her first role was as a Healthcare Assistant in a busy Accident and Emergency department, and she went on to build a career across care management, operations, compliance and quality assurance.
Martham Lodge has taken Carol back to her grassroots in care: leading, encouraging and developing a team close to residents every day. She is happiest when she sees team members grow in confidence, embrace change and progress towards senior, deputy or management roles.
One of Carol's proudest achievements was becoming a finalist in the 2023 Great British Care Awards after being nominated by families, residents and staff for Best Registered Care Home Manager of the Year.
What I care about
Helping people living with dementia enjoy meaningful, warm and fulfilling days while families feel listened to and reassured.
Families can ask me about
Dementia routines, activities, therapies, settling in, family involvement and what information helps the team get to know someone.
What Carol focuses on
A little more about Carol
Carol is a holistic therapist trained in Sound Therapy, Reiki and Mindfulness Coaching, and has also qualified as a Yoga Teacher. She loves music and dancing, especially Ballroom and Salsa, and brings her love of animals into the home through regular animal therapy sessions.
Deputy and senior team
Deputy Manager
Cat began her care career at 17 with Hollyman Care Homes and joined Martham Lodge in January 2020. Since then she has worked across housekeeping, cooking, care assistant and senior carer roles before progressing to Deputy Manager, giving her a rounded understanding of daily life in the home.
What I care about
Creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected and truly at home.
Families can ask me about
Daily routines, dementia support, activities, settling in, family relationships and how the team helps residents enjoy meaningful days.
What this means for families
A specialist dementia setting where residents are encouraged to stay active, engaged and fulfilled.
A team Carol and Cat describe as kind, compassionate and dedicated to residents' individual needs.
A home where warmth, laughter, meaningful activities and family reassurance all matter.
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Book a viewingLife at Martham Lodge
Martham Lodge has photos from 2 recent events, including Evie Owls visit. These moments help show the atmosphere families can expect when they visit.
Visiting and local area
A visit can help families see the village-green setting, shared spaces, bedrooms and how dementia care is supported day to day.
Martham Lodge is on Martham village green, close to the Norfolk Broads and east Norfolk coastal routes, giving families a recognisable local setting for visits.
Ample on-site parking is available for visitors, and the home is served by local bus routes. Arrival arrangements can be confirmed when you book, so the team can make the visit as easy as possible.
For dementia enquiries, families may want to bring notes on routines, triggers, communication, personal history, mobility and what helps the person feel safe.
Family questions
Yes. A viewing is often the best way to understand the atmosphere, meet the team and ask questions about daily routines, rooms, safety and availability.
You can start with what has changed. The team can talk through residential care, dementia care, respite or other options without making the conversation feel clinical or rushed.
Martham Lodge encourages familiar items where practical, because photographs, favourite blankets, ornaments and everyday objects can help a room feel more like their own.
Yes. Family knowledge is important, especially around routines, food preferences, communication, interests, worries and what helps someone feel settled.
This depends on availability, assessment and the person's current needs. If the situation is urgent, call so the team can explain the practical next step.
Enquire
You can ask about availability, suitability, care needs, visiting or what to expect from a viewing.
Also nearby
If this home is not quite the right location or care fit, the team can help compare options.
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Quality and regulation
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Ample on-site parking
Served by local bus routes
En-suite rooms available
