Garden Lodge

Maureen Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SN

01915131185

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 October 2022

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Garden Lodge

Garden Lodge is a residential care home in County Durham providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Garden Lodge is a residential care home providing personal care for up to eight people with learning disabilities and autism. At inspection, seven people were using the service. Staff focus on people's strengths and promote what they can do, ensuring fulfilling and meaningful lives.

People are supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff working in the least restrictive way possible and in people's best interests. The home maintains a safe and clean environment that meets residents' sensory and physical needs, and staff communicate with people in ways tailored to their individual requirements. Staff provide kind and compassionate care while protecting and respecting people's privacy and dignity.

The service demonstrates commitment to supporting decision-making following best practice, enabling residents to make informed choices about their care and daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 December 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Sensory RoomGarden

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 · SR7 7SN

Registered care categories

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 29 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 October 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 13 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Garden 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 Garden 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 Garden 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 Garden 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