Fenham Lodge

The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2EQ

01245381550

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 January 2020

Provider

Fenham Lodge Residential Care Homes Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Fenham Lodge

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

Fenham Lodge provides personal care for up to seven people with learning disabilities in a large single-story building featuring seven single bedrooms, communal lounge, kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities. The home includes a self-contained two-bedroom extension with its own kitchen and bathroom for those seeking more independent living. Front and rear gardens provide outdoor space for residents.

The service has been developed around principles ensuring people can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. At the time of inspection, seven people were living at the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CM3 2EQ

Registered care categories

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 4 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 January 2020.

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

Read Fenham 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 Fenham 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 Fenham 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 Fenham 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