Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

61 Wharf Road, Islington, London, N1 7RY

08444725175

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 September 2023

Provider

Blackberry Hill Limited

Beds

64 beds

About Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is a nursing home in Islington, providing long-term care for elderly people, including those living with dementia, alongside younger adults with acquired neurological conditions such as spinal injuries. Further details on the most recent CQC inspection findings appear below.

Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is a residential care home providing long-term specialist nursing care for up to 64 adults. The home supports elderly people, some with dementia, and younger people aged 18-65 with acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries. At the time of inspection, 61 people were living at the home.

People received exceptionally high-quality, personalised care and support from an extremely well-led service. The atmosphere and premises were exceptionally welcoming, positive and exceptionally well maintained. Feedback from residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and staff was consistently positive throughout.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 October 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N1 7RY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 27 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 September 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 5 December 2017: Outstanding
CaringPublished 5 December 2017: Outstanding
ResponsivePublished 5 December 2017: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre'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 Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre'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