Dunheved Lodge

Logo of Dunheved Lodge, a care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon, offering learning disability and autism support.

Dunheved Lodge is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon (CR7 6AH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Dunheved Lodge

Dunheved Lodge is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon, supporting adults living with learning disabilities and autism. Our aim is straightforward. The people who live here should have as much ordinary life as they want and as much support as they need, in that order. That means we start from what somebody wants their week to look like rather than from what is easiest to staff. Some people want to be busy, with college, work, sport or regular time out in Croydon and central London. Others want a quiet, predictable rhythm, and that is an equally good way to live. We support people with the practical business of the day, and we work with them on the skills that widen their options, whether that is cooking, handling money, travelling independently or managing their own appointments. Communication is planned around each person, and we take changes at a pace people can manage rather than a pace that suits the diary. Respite stays are available for short periods of support or to give a family carer a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Anyone considering a place is welcome to visit, more than once if that helps them decide.

Care provided at Dunheved Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Dunheved Lodge

Where is Dunheved Lodge located?

Dunheved Lodge is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 6AH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Dunheved Lodge provide?

Dunheved Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Dunheved Lodge's CQC rating?

Dunheved Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Dunheved Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Dunheved Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Dunheved Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Dunheved Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Dunheved Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Dunheved Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the London

Dunheved Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Dunheved Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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