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George Mason LodgeWaltham Forest

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Rated:GoodResidential

George Mason Lodge

Chelmsford Road, London, E11 1BS

02085390218

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 September 2023

Provider

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 70 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 59 are the same and 11 are lower.

22 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJun 2016
GoodOct 2017
GoodOct 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by London Borough of Waltham Forest, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 George Mason Lodge

George Mason Lodge is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, offering accommodation and personal care for people, including those living with dementia and mental health illness. The most recent CQC findings for the home are set out below.

George Mason Lodge provides accommodation and personal care for up to 39 people, including those living with dementia and mental health illness. At inspection, 37 people were residing at the home.

People reported receiving good care and felt treated with dignity and respect by staff. Both residents and relatives spoke positively about staff being kind and caring. Staff demonstrated knowledge of people's individual support needs and knew residents well, enabling them to deliver personalised care.

The service respected people's diversity and individual requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 October 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

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.

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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: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · E11 1BS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 19 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 September 2023.

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

Read George Mason 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 George Mason Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit George Mason Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund George Mason 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