Retreat Lodge

Retreat Lodge is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon (CR7 8LY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Retreat Lodge

Retreat Lodge is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism and people managing mental health conditions, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays. This is somebody's home before it is anything else, and we try hard to run it that way. People have their own rooms, their own routines and a real say in how their days go. Support here is about making ordinary things possible rather than doing them for people. Cooking a meal you actually want. Doing your own shopping. Managing money and appointments. Getting to a club, a course or a job. Keeping in touch with family and friends. We pay attention to that distinction, because independence is quietly worn away by help that arrives too quickly. Many of the people who come to us have had unsettled periods and a number of moves, so somewhere calm where nothing changes without warning is the first thing we try to offer. Communication matters too, since not everybody here uses many words, and understanding a person properly takes time and a willingness to be corrected. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining our practice around privacy, choice and the way concerns are handled. If you are considering a place or a respite stay with us, please come and visit and meet the people who live here.

Care provided at Retreat Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Retreat Lodge

Where is Retreat Lodge located?

Retreat Lodge is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8LY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Retreat Lodge provide?

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

What is Retreat Lodge's CQC rating?

Retreat Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Retreat Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Retreat Lodge

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

No. Retreat 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. Retreat 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. Retreat 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?

Yes. Yes. Retreat Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

Retreat 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 Retreat Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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