Jacob's Lodge

Jacob's Gutter Lane, Hounsdown, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT

01329854812

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 March 2020

Provider

Hampshire County Council

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2017
GoodMay 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Hampshire County Council, which runs 19 care homes in England: 18 rated Good and 1 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 Jacob's Lodge

Jacob's Lodge is a residential care home in Hampshire offering short break care for adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, and physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Jacob's Lodge provides short break care for adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, and physical disabilities, supporting approximately 42 people annually. During the inspection, five people were using the service.

The home promotes choice, control, independence, and inclusion for the people it supports. Care is tailored to help individuals live as full a life as possible and achieve the best outcomes, with support focused on enabling people to maintain autonomy and participate in their communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 May 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO40 9FT

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 1 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 March 2020.

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

Read Jacob's 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 Jacob's 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 Jacob's 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 Jacob's 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