September Lodge

Wheal Hope, Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9QJ

01637416444

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 September 2017

Provider

Green Light PBS Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodDec 2017

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Green Light PBS Limited, which runs 18 care homes in England: 18 rated Good.

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 September Lodge

September Lodge is a residential care home in Cornwall, providing accommodation and personal care for people with autistic spectrum disorders. It is operated by Greenlight PBS Ltd, which runs a number of services across the county. The most recent CQC findings on this service are set out below.

September Lodge provides accommodation and personal care for five people with autistic spectrum disorders. The service is owned and operated by Greenlight PBS Ltd, which runs multiple services across Cornwall.

During the inspection, staff demonstrated a supportive approach to care. People living at the home were given the opportunity to participate in the inspection process and felt prepared for the visit. The service continued to maintain the standards expected, with inspectors finding it remained a good quality provision that met the needs of the people it supports.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 December 2017

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 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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TR4 9QJ

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 9 December 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 September 2017.

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

Read September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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