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The Lodge Residential Care Home
Heslington
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 5DX
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,000.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Beth Mill is Acting Manager at The Lodge.
Beth Mill is the manager at The Lodge.
Our quiet village location in Heslington on the outskirts of the historic city of York is the perfect place for your loved one to be cared for, creating a safe and secure environment for them to spend their time. Heslington possesses great walking routes, a nearby duck pond and other local village amenities for residents to enjoy.
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| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We've taken the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents, such as staff being tested twice, weekly and ensuring masks are worn within the home |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Our quiet village location in Heslington on the outskirts of the historic city of York is the perfect place for your loved one to be cared for, creating a safe and secure environment for them to spend their time |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Bar / Pub, Coffee Shop / Café. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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All of our rooms are comfortable and well equipped, whilst also acting as a blank canvas for our residents to put their own individual stamp on them when they move in. We actively encourage people to bring their own personal items to ensure their new room feels like their new home and reflects them and their personality. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 30 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | York |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
A critical component for good health.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents have access to Dining Room.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We understand that every resident is different and has their own individual needs and wants, which is why we always look to offer a tailored service according to their own preferences – from activities to food choices and everything in between! |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Card Games, Cooking, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Park. |
The Lodge Residential Care Home
Heslington
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 5DX
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 27th January 2023 |
| Last rated | 25th February 2023 |
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| Registration Date | 20th December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Colourscape Investments Limited, YO10 5DX |
25th February 2023 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Church, Golf Club, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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