The Lodge

The Lodge is a residential care home in Highbridge, Somerset (TA9 3DQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Lodge

The Lodge is a residential care home in Highbridge. We support older people needing help with daily living, including those living with dementia, adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions, people with a physical disability and people whose sight or hearing is impaired. We also support some younger adults. That is a wide range, and what holds it together is planning around the individual rather than a house routine everybody has to fit. We find out how somebody wants their day to run, what tends to help when things are difficult and who we should contact, and we treat that knowledge as the substance of the care. For residents living with dementia we keep routines steady and faces familiar. Where sight or hearing is impaired we keep belongings where they are expected and check we have been understood. For the autistic people we support, notice of change and attention to noise and busyness matter most. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families across Somerset are welcome to visit.

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Common questions about The Lodge

Where is The Lodge located?

The Lodge is a residential care home in Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Lodge provide?

The Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Lodge's CQC rating?

The Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Lodge provide dementia care?

Yes. The Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Lodge

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

Yes. The Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The 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. The 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. The 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 South West

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

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

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