Ambleside Lodge

Ambleside Lodge is a residential care home in London, Lambeth (SW16 1QE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Ambleside Lodge

Ambleside Lodge is a residential care home in Lambeth, south London, supporting adults who need help with daily living, with much of our work being alongside people managing mental health conditions. Stability looks different for everybody, and we try not to arrive with assumptions about what it should mean for any one person. Some people come to us after a long spell in hospital and want somewhere settled in which to rebuild an ordinary life. Others have found that living alone stopped working and want support without losing control of their own decisions. We begin by asking what the person wants their life to look like, and we build from that answer rather than from a template. In practice that means help with the practical things where it is wanted, from medication and appointments to cooking, budgeting and keeping in touch with the people who matter. It also means staff who will sit and talk, who notice when someone is struggling before it becomes a crisis, and who take a person's own account of how they are seriously. We support younger adults as well as older residents, and we offer respite stays where a planned break with support in place would help. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you would like to see Ambleside Lodge, please get in touch and arrange to visit.

Care provided at Ambleside Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Ambleside Lodge

Where is Ambleside Lodge located?

Ambleside Lodge is a residential care home in London, Lambeth, SW16 1QE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ambleside Lodge provide?

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

What is Ambleside Lodge's CQC rating?

Ambleside Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 October 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ambleside Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Ambleside Lodge

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

No. Ambleside Lodge - London 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. Ambleside Lodge - London 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. Ambleside Lodge - London 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. Ambleside Lodge - London 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

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

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