Alpine Lodge RCH Limited

Alpine Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1RB

01803295514

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 October 2022

Provider

Alpine Lodge RCH Limited

Beds

20 beds

About Alpine Lodge RCH Limited

Alpine Lodge is a residential care home in Torbay, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with mental health needs. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Alpine Lodge provides accommodation and personal care for adults with mental health needs, supporting up to 20 people across four floors. At inspection, 14 residents lived there, each with their own bedroom and access to shared bathrooms, garden and patio areas. Residents expressed contentment with their experience, with one saying "I've got friends here, get on with everyone" and another describing it as "the best one I've been to.

The staff, the food, the décor, it's comfy. " People appeared relaxed and happy in their interactions with staff, who demonstrated caring and supportive approaches to residents' daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 December 2022

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: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ1 1RB

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 7 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 October 2022.

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

Read Alpine Lodge RCH Limited'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 Alpine Lodge RCH Limited, 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 Alpine Lodge RCH Limited, 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 Alpine Lodge RCH Limited'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