Bow Lodge

339 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HU

01162433806

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 February 2023

Provider

Baba Sawan Lodge Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Baba Sawan Lodge Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Bow Lodge

Bow Lodge is a small residential care home in Leicester, providing personal care to people with mental health support needs. The findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Bow Lodge provides personal care to up to 4 people with mental health support needs. At the time of inspection, 3 people were using the service. Risk assessments are in place to manage risks within people's lives, and staff demonstrate understanding of how to manage risk.

Staff recruitment procedures ensure appropriate pre-employment checks are carried out, and medicines are stored and administered safely with staff receiving relevant training. The staffing support matches the level of assessed needs within the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 March 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE5 2HU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 9 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 February 2023.

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

Read Bow 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 Bow 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 Bow 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 Bow 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