Abbeyfield Lodge

184-186 Reading Road South, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 6AE

02031950143

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 August 2020

Provider

Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Beds

13 beds

About Abbeyfield Lodge

Abbeyfield Lodge is a residential care home in Hampshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs. Further details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Abbeyfield Lodge accommodates up to 13 people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs. At the time of the inspection, nine people lived in the home, which features twelve single bedrooms and a self-contained flat. Shared spaces include two sitting areas, a dining room, and an enclosed garden with a cabin.

Refurbishment works were underway, including installation of a new wet room.

The provider demonstrated effective business continuity planning, having updated their procedures to manage risks of COVID-19 spikes and establish how their contingency team would maintain support during such events.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 September 2020

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GU52 6AE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 17 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 August 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Abbeyfield Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbeyfield Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbeyfield Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Abbeyfield Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees