Approach Lodge

2 Approach Road, London, E2 9LY

02089812210

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 February 2022

Provider

Approach Lodge Rehabilitation LLP

Beds

7 beds

About Approach Lodge

Approach Lodge is a residential care home in Tower Hamlets, providing personal care for adults with mental health needs. Further details on how the service performs can be found in the CQC findings below.

This small residential care home provides personal care for up to seven adults with mental health needs, accommodating them across four floors with individual bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. There is a communal living and dining room, main kitchen, and small outside smoking area. The home has clear procedures to ensure visitor safety, including screening questionnaires and negative COVID-19 tests before entry.

People and their relatives receive information about visiting and are kept updated on any procedural changes. Staff regularly discuss COVID-19 with residents during daily house meetings, encouraging them to understand risks and stay safe when going outside. The service participates in regular COVID-19 testing for both people and staff in line with current guidance, with the provider keeping staff informed of updated testing requirements and reporting procedures.

The home maintains a plentiful supply of personal protective equipment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

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 · E2 9LY

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; 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 13 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 February 2022.

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

Read Approach 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 Approach 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 Approach 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 Approach 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