Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home

Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland (NE65 9RR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home

Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home sits in Morpeth, Northumberland, and provides a home for adults who need support with daily living. We are a residential home rather than a large institution, and that shapes how the day runs. People get up when they are ready, eat when they are hungry and spend their time as they choose. Our staff look after the things that have become difficult, from personal care and medication to laundry and meals, so that residents can put their energy into the parts of life they still enjoy. We support people living with a physical disability, and we pay attention to the practical details that make a real difference, from how a room is arranged to the equipment somebody needs and the time it takes to do things properly. Being rushed is one of the quickest ways to lose your dignity, and we try hard not to let that happen here. We also offer respite stays. Sometimes a family carer needs a planned break, and sometimes a person needs support for a few weeks after being unwell before returning home. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. We are pleased with that, though what we pay closest attention to is what residents and their relatives tell us week by week. If you would like to see Elpha Lodge, please ring us and arrange a visit. You are welcome to come more than once before you decide anything.

Care provided at Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home

Where is Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home located?

Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9RR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home provide?

Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 October 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home

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

No. Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home 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. Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home 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. Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home 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 North East

Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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