Redbond Lodge

Chequers Lane, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1EQ

01371873232

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 March 2021

Provider

Runwood Homes Limited

Beds

83 beds

About Redbond Lodge

Redbond Lodge is a residential care home in Essex, providing personal care and accommodation for older people. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Redbond Lodge provides personal care and accommodation for up to 83 older people, with 74 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports residents' wellbeing by facilitating visits from family and friends. A visitors pod has been established, and the home has extended visiting arrangements to enable face-to-face contact.

Additional staff have been made available to support visits and create a welcoming environment for visitors. Staff have received training on infection prevention and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeDining RoomLaundry Service

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: 83 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CM6 1EQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 12 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 March 2021.

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

Read Redbond 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 Redbond Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Redbond Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Redbond 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