Suffolk Lodge

Suffolk Lodge is a residential care home in Reading, Wokingham (RG40 1DH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Suffolk Lodge

Suffolk Lodge is a residential care home near Reading, in Wokingham, providing a permanent home for older people who need help with the practical side of everyday life. We try to keep the place domestic, with the ordinary rhythms of meals, company, fresh air and rest. Our support covers personal care, medication, eating well, moving about safely and having somebody about who notices when a resident is not quite themselves. We support people living with dementia, and we rely on continuity: staff who know a person's history and habits, a routine that does not keep changing and reassurance given as often as it is needed. We also care for residents with physical disabilities, adjusting how we help with mobility so that independence is kept wherever it can be, and we bring in community health professionals whenever something more clinical is required. Respite stays are available too, giving family carers a proper rest and letting a prospective resident get the feel of the home before any permanent decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we treat that as a standard to hold rather than a badge to display. Please visit during an ordinary day, meet the people who live here and make up your own mind.

Care provided at Suffolk Lodge

Older person care
Dementia care
Physical disability support
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 22 September 2018

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Suffolk Lodge

Where is Suffolk Lodge located?

Suffolk Lodge is a residential care home in Reading, Wokingham, RG40 1DH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Suffolk Lodge provide?

Suffolk Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Suffolk Lodge's CQC rating?

Suffolk Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Suffolk Lodge provide dementia care?

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

Does Suffolk Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Suffolk Lodge

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

Yes. Suffolk 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. Suffolk 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. Suffolk 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?

No. Suffolk Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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 East

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

Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range

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