The Lodge Care Home

Bridge Street, Killamarsh, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 1AL

01142476678

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

10 November 2023

Provider

Care Plus London Limited

Beds

40 beds

About The Lodge Care Home

The Lodge Care Home is a nursing home with 40 beds located on Bridge Street in Killamarsh, near Sheffield in South Yorkshire. The home specializes in caring for older people and those living with dementia. It is operated by Care Plus London Limited and provides nursing-level care.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in November 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home provides safe care, there are areas where improvements have been identified by regulators. The home remains registered and operational, continuing to offer nursing support to its current residents in the local community.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Lodge Care Home, 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 The Lodge Care Home, 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 The Lodge Care Home'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