L'Arche London Gothic Lodge

21 Idmiston Road, London, SE27 9HG

02087618044

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 May 2023

Provider

L'Arche

Beds

6 beds

About L'Arche London Gothic Lodge

Gothic Lodge is a residential care home in Lambeth, run by L'Arche London. It provides personal care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

L'Arche London Gothic Lodge is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 6 people, with 5 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports people with learning disabilities and autism.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 June 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SE27 9HG

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical 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 21 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 February 2018: Good
CaringPublished 10 February 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 February 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read L'Arche London Gothic 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 L'Arche London Gothic 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 L'Arche London Gothic 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 L'Arche London Gothic 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