Alpine Lodge RCH

Alpine Lodge RCH is a residential care home in Torquay, Torbay (TQ1 1RB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Alpine Lodge RCH

Alpine Lodge is a residential care home in Torquay in Torbay. We support older people and younger adults, including people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for people needing care for a short period. Supporting mental health in a residential setting is largely about steadiness rather than intervention. We keep to arrangements we have made. We notice when somebody seems unlike themselves without turning it into an interrogation. We make it easy to talk without a formal appointment, and we are as reliable on the difficult weeks as on the good ones. Progress is rarely a straight line and our job is not to be surprised by it. This is people's home and we treat it accordingly. Rooms are theirs to arrange. People decide how their days go, who they see, whether they want company or their own space with the door shut. We knock before we come in, we ask rather than assume, and we are quite prepared to be disagreed with. Torquay gives us the sea, the front and plenty of ordinary life close at hand, and we support people to stay part of it, in work, study, groups or friendships. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking the people living here what needs to change.

Care provided at Alpine Lodge RCH

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Alpine Lodge RCH

Where is Alpine Lodge RCH located?

Alpine Lodge RCH is a residential care home in Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 1RB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Alpine Lodge RCH provide?

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

What is Alpine Lodge RCH's CQC rating?

Alpine Lodge RCH is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Alpine Lodge RCH offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Alpine Lodge RCH

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

No. Alpine Lodge RCH Limited 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. Alpine Lodge RCH Limited 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. Alpine Lodge RCH Limited 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. Alpine Lodge RCH Limited 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

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

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