The Lodge

Portway, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0NQ

01458252543

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 March 2021

Provider

N. Notaro Homes Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by N. Notaro Homes Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 10 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 The Lodge

The Lodge is a residential care home in Somerset, near Langport, providing care for people living with a learning disability. It has links to a sister home, Immacolata House. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

The Lodge accommodates up to three people living with a learning disability near Langport, with access to facilities at the sister home, Immacolata House. At inspection, three people were living in separate accommodation at the service. Staff prioritised residents' emotional wellbeing during periods of isolation, supporting them to stay connected with loved ones in meaningful ways.

The service had implemented robust infection control measures including visitor health screening with lateral flow tests and temperature checks. A dedicated infection control lead supported staff to understand the importance of wearing PPE correctly, and regular COVID testing was carried out for both staff and residents. Infection prevention and control audits took place with action plans developed to address any required improvements, ensuring the registered manager had effective oversight of these practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 April 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsGardenSecure GardenCommunal LoungeActivities Programme

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA10 0NQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 14 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 March 2021.

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

Read The 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 The 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 The 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 The 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