Down Lodge Residential Care Home

11 Sturges Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2HG

01189786484

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 October 2018

Provider

Down Lodge Residential Care Limited

Beds

16 beds

About Down Lodge Residential Care Home

Down Lodge Residential Care Home brings a warm and homely feel to residential care in Wokingham, offering older people a comfortable place to call home. With a CQC rating of Good, families can take comfort in knowing that the standard of care here has been recognised and valued by independent inspectors. Whether you are just beginning to explore care options or are ready to make a decision, Down Lodge offers a reassuring and welcoming environment worth considering.

Down Lodge Residential Care Home accommodates up to 16 older people, some living with dementia, in one adapted building. At the time of inspection, 15 people were residing at the service. The home has a registered manager in place responsible for its operation.

The service was rated good at its last inspection, and evidence continues to support this rating. Inspectors found no serious risks or concerns during their visit, with the service demonstrating continued compliance with health and social care requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 November 2018

Specialist Care

Older people

Practical details from the provider

Residents can reach a south-facing garden through the conservatory. There is also a separate lounge and dining room.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG40 2HG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 1 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 October 2018.

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

Read Down Lodge Residential Care Home'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 Down Lodge Residential Care Home, 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 Down Lodge Residential Care Home, 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 Down Lodge Residential Care Home'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