Pineapple Lodge
Residential Care
24 January 2018
Pineapple Care Services Limited
6 beds
About Pineapple Lodge
Pineapple Lodge is a small residential home situated on Mollands Lane in South Ockendon, within the Thurrock area of Essex. The home accommodates six residents and is operated by Pineapple Care Services Limited.
The service caters to older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities, offering personalised residential care within an intimate setting. The home's most recent CQC inspection in January 2018 resulted in a Good rating across its assessed areas.
As a six-bed home, Pineapple Lodge maintains a smaller scale of operation compared to larger care facilities, which may offer a more family-like environment for its residents. The South Ockendon location provides access to local amenities while remaining within commuting distance of wider Thurrock services and facilities.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Pineapple 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 Pineapple 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Pineapple 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
117-119 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6DJ
Pineapple Lodge
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 24 January 2018
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