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South Africa LodgeHampshire

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Rated:GoodNursing

South Africa Lodge

43 Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7LA

02392255556

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

27 September 2022

Provider

South Africa Lodge Limited

Beds

100 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 28 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 7 are lower.

17 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2017
GoodDec 2019
GoodOct 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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 South Africa Lodge Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 South Africa Lodge

South Africa Lodge is a nursing home in Hampshire, providing care for people with complex neurological needs across a number of separate units. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

South Africa Lodge provides personal and nursing care for up to 99 people with complex neurological needs across six separate units. People and relatives spoke positively about the care and staff. Care plans and risk assessments were detailed and consistently implemented, with health needs and wellbeing monitored in line with these assessments.

Environmental risks were identified and addressed appropriately.

Medicine administration followed prescriptions, though some medicine care plans and "as and when required" records initially lacked sufficient detail. The management team took immediate action to rectify this. Infection prevention and control processes were robust, with up to date policies in place and staff adhering to latest government guidance.

Recruitment practices were effective with sufficient staffing levels to meet people's needs safely. People were protected from avoidable harm and abuse.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 October 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 100 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO7 7LA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical 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 25 October 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 September 2022.

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

Read South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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