Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow

Lyonpark Avenue, Off Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4DN

02089023443

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 September 2023

Provider

Residential Care Services Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
Requires ImprovementSept 2017
Requires ImprovementNov 2018
Requires ImprovementOct 2019
GoodOct 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Residential Care Services Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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 Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow

Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow is a residential care home in Brent, providing care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Franklyn Lodge – The Bungalow provides residential care to four people with learning disabilities. During the inspection, staff demonstrated a commitment to supporting residents' independence and involvement in decision-making about their care. Residents were encouraged to participate in activities that reflected their interests and preferences, with support tailored to their individual needs.

The home maintained strong connections with the local community, helping residents access activities and services they valued. Staff showed understanding of residents' communication needs and worked to ensure everyone could express their choices and preferences. Family members spoke positively about the care provided and the welcoming atmosphere at the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 October 2023

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 19 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HA0 4DN

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 24 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 September 2023.

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

Read Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow'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 Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow, 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 Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow, 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 Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow'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