Lodge

Lodge is a residential care home in Marlborough, Wiltshire (SN8 2AN). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Lodge

We are a residential care home in Marlborough supporting older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia, people with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Supporting that range means paying attention to individuals rather than to categories. Some of the people here need a good deal of help with personal care, medication and moving about. Others need much less of that and a great deal more support with everything else: keeping to arrangements, managing anxiety, getting out of the house and having staff who know when to step in and when to leave well alone. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Where somebody is living with dementia we spend time learning their history and habits, because knowing the person is what settles them when they are frightened. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than leave you to find it later. We are working through the points the inspectors raised and are willing to go through the report with anyone considering the home. Please come and see the place as it really is.

Care provided at Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Lodge

Where is Lodge located?

Lodge is a residential care home in Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2AN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lodge provide?

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

What is Lodge's CQC rating?

Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lodge provide dementia care?

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

Does Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Lodge

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

Yes. Marlborough 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. Marlborough 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. Marlborough 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. Marlborough 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

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

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