Abbeymead Lodge

Abbeymead Avenue, Abbeymead, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 5GR

01452617566

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

18 October 2018

Provider

Rehability UK Support Services Ltd

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
OutstandingOct 2018

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Rehability UK Support Services Ltd, which runs 7 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 2 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Abbeymead Lodge

Abbeymead Lodge is a small residential care home in Abbeymead, Gloucester, providing care for up to eight residents. The home is run by Rehability UK Support Services Ltd and supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and older people, including younger adults with complex needs.

The home received an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission following its last inspection in October 2018. Its small size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting within the local community.

The home is situated in the South West region of England, within easy reach of Gloucester's town centre and local amenities. This location offers access to community services while maintaining a quieter residential environment suitable for those requiring specialist care and support.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbeymead 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 Abbeymead 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 Abbeymead 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