Lotus Lodge

47 Blakehall Road, London, E11 2QW

03303203321

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 April 2023

Provider

Venus Healthcare Homes Ltd

Beds

7 beds

About Lotus Lodge

Lotus Lodge is a residential care home in Redbridge, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. The CQC's most recent findings on this service are set out below.

Lotus Lodge provides accommodation and personal care for up to seven adults with learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. At the time of inspection, one person was using the service. Relatives expressed satisfaction with improvements at the home, with one family member stating, "I am very happy with it now.

I haven't been in the past, but it is much improved.

The service operates as an ordinary residential home in a residential street, where staff understand residents' needs and support them to have maximum choice and control over their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 May 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · E11 2QW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 13 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 27 March 2020: Good
CaringPublished 27 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 27 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Lotus 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 Lotus 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 Lotus 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 Lotus 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