Elgin Lodge

Elgin Lodge is a residential care home in Wallasey, Wirral (CH45 7PP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Elgin Lodge

Elgin Lodge is a residential care home in Wallasey. We support older people and adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside longer term places. Supporting older people and people with mental health needs in the same home is something we have thought about properly. It works when the home is calm, when staff are consistent and when nobody is treated as a category. People here are known as individuals, with their own histories, habits and preferences, and the support is built from that rather than from a label. Day to day we help with personal care, medication, meals, appointments, paperwork and keeping in touch with family. Residents decide how to spend their time. We will encourage someone who has withdrawn to come and join in, and we will just as readily leave a person in peace when that is what they need. For younger adults in particular we look at the skills and confidence that make a more independent life possible later, because for some people this is a stage rather than a final destination. We work closely with community mental health teams and local GPs, and we would rather raise a concern early than wait and see. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Elgin Lodge.

Care provided at Elgin Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Elgin Lodge

Where is Elgin Lodge located?

Elgin Lodge is a residential care home in Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7PP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Elgin Lodge provide?

Elgin Lodge 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 Elgin Lodge's CQC rating?

Elgin 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 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Elgin Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Elgin Lodge

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

No. Elgin Lodge 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. Elgin 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. Elgin 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. Elgin 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 North West

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

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

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