St Lucy Lodge

294 Philip Lane, London, N15 4AB

02088086669

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 July 2019

Provider

Ms Vera Cudjoe

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2017
GoodAug 2019

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 Ms Vera Cudjoe runs in England.

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 St Lucy Lodge

St Lucy Lodge is a residential care home in Haringey, providing support to people living with mental health diagnoses. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

St Lucy Lodge provides 24-hour support and personal care to up to five people living with mental health diagnoses. Residents reported feeling safe at the service, with their relatives confirming this assessment. The home maintains effective safeguarding procedures, with staff trained to recognise and report abuse concerns.

Medicines are administered safely, and risk assessments are in place to address healthcare needs while supporting people to take positive risks and maintain independence.

Staff receive relevant training and management support to deliver compassionate care. Residents have choice and autonomy in daily decisions, including what they eat and drink, with encouragement towards balanced nutrition. The service is characterised by kind and caring staff who enjoy their work, and residents' privacy and dignity are consistently respected.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 August 2019

Specialist Care

Mental health

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; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N15 4AB

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

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 23 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 July 2019.

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

Read St Lucy 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 St Lucy 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 St Lucy 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 St Lucy 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