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Oak Lodge
Residential Care
22 October 2023
Linkage Community Trust
9 beds
Rating history
- Jul 2016
- Sept 2018
- Nov 2023
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Linkage Community Trust, which runs 20 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 17 Good and 1 not yet rated.
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About Oak Lodge
Oak Lodge is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, providing care and support for people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.
Oak Lodge accommodates up to nine people with learning disabilities and autism, providing residential care and personal support. At the time of inspection, all nine available places were occupied. Staff demonstrated strong knowledge of residents' individual needs and supported them safely across all aspects of daily life, including medication management and health care.
The home maintained a safe, well-kept environment with facilities that enhanced residents' everyday experiences.
The service actively promoted residents' independence by encouraging them to participate in daily activities with appropriate support. Residents engaged in cooking, managing their own personal care, and cleaning their rooms, developing greater autonomy in their lives. Risk assessments were in place and safety measures were implemented to protect residents from identified hazards.
Source: CQC inspection report, 23 November 2023
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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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
- 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · LN12 1DP
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: .
Rating report published 23 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 October 2023.
- Safe
- EffectivePublished 8 September 2018
- CaringPublished 8 September 2018
- ResponsivePublished 8 September 2018
- Well-led
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 Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak 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.
Location
Stanley Avenue, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1DP

Oak Lodge
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 22 October 2023
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