Ambleside Lodge - London

25 Ambleside Avenue, Streatham, London, SW16 1QE

02086779175

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 October 2017

Provider

Basdeo Kaydoo

Beds

7 beds

About Ambleside Lodge - London

Ambleside Lodge is a residential care home in Lambeth, London, providing accommodation and support for people with mental health conditions. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Ambleside Lodge provides accommodation and support for up to seven people with mental health conditions in the London borough of Lambeth. At the time of inspection, six people were using the service. The home protects residents against risk of harm and abuse, with staff receiving ongoing training in safeguarding and equipped to identify, report and escalate any suspected abuse.

The service develops individualised risk management plans to keep people safe from identified risks. These plans are regularly reviewed to incorporate residents' views and reflect their changing needs. People are actively encouraged to participate in their care planning and supported to maintain their independence and wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 October 2017

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SW16 1QE

Registered care categories

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 25 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 October 2017.

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

Read Ambleside Lodge - London'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 Ambleside Lodge - London, 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 Ambleside Lodge - London, 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 Ambleside Lodge - London'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.

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