Brook Lodge

Latchen, Longhope, GL17 0QA

01452830614

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 December 2020

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodDec 2018
GoodJun 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Brook Lodge

Brook Lodge is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing support for people with learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Brook Lodge accommodates eight people with learning disabilities, four of whom have swallowing difficulties. The service has a dysphagia management policy aligned with current national guidance. Staff regularly assess each resident's needs, including eating and drinking support, and complete choking risk assessments for those with swallowing difficulties.

People are referred to speech and language therapists when their needs change or following any choking incident. The registered manager and staff team understand the risks associated with dysphagia and carefully follow individualised eating and drinking support plans that incorporate specialist guidance. Residents with swallowing difficulties are supported to enjoy a balanced diet according to their preferences.

The provider and registered manager remain committed to making improvements in response to specific incidents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 December 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL17 0QA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 27 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 December 2020.

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

Read Brook 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 Brook 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 Brook 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 Brook 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