Melody Lodge

West Keal Hall, Hall Lane, West Keal, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4BJ

01790752700

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 April 2021

Provider

Skitini Care Homes Limited

Beds

11 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
InadequateApr 2019
InadequateAug 2020
Requires ImprovementOct 2020
GoodMay 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Skitini Care Homes Limited runs in England.

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 Melody Lodge

Melody Lodge is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, providing support for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Melody Lodge accommodates up to 11 people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder, with seven residents living there at the time of inspection. Staff are trained to identify and report safeguarding concerns, and risks have been assessed with actions taken to maintain safety while supporting independence. The service has implemented safe recruitment practices and maintains adequate staffing levels to meet residents' needs and preferences promptly.

Medicines are managed safely, and staff collaborate with health and social care professionals to support residents' wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 May 2021

Specialist Care

Learning 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PE23 4BJ

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 14 May 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 April 2021.

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

Read Melody 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 Melody 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 Melody 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 Melody 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