Brownhill Lodge

334 Brownhill Road, Catford, London, SE6 1AY

02086984978

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

5 March 2021

Provider

DSRE Services Limited

Beds

21 beds

About Brownhill Lodge

Brownhill Lodge is a nursing home in Lewisham providing care for older people living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Brownhill Lodge provides residential care for older people with dementia and accommodates up to 21 people. At the time of inspection, 16 people were using the service. The home demonstrated strong infection prevention and control practices, with clear visitor guidance displayed and explained by receptionists.

Staff adhered to personal protective equipment and social distancing requirements, and people were supported to see visitors in the garden or via phone and video calls when indoor visits weren't possible. The service maintained up-to-date infection prevention policies, including isolation rooms for people with COVID-19 or those admitted from hospital. The home was well ventilated with layouts and hygiene practices that promoted safety, and vulnerable staff had risk assessments in place with furlough schemes available where needed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older 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: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SE6 1AY

Registered care categories

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

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 23 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 March 2021.

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

Read Brownhill 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 Brownhill Lodge, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Brownhill Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Brownhill 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