Leah Lodge Care Home
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Leah Lodge
Blessington Road
London
SE13 5EB
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Sue Hill is General Manager at Leah Lodge Care Home.
What I do:
I am the General Manager of Leah lodge, as such I have the overall responsibility of the home with the support from my team. My role can vary from day to day and no two days are ever the same .
My experience:
I have been working in the care industry for over 30 years, starting as a care assistant then going back to further education to become a manager first for Suffolk County Council and then into the private sector. I have a passion for Dementia care and hold an advanced Dementia training qualification in addition I have a Dementia mapping qualification which I undertook with Bradford University.
About me:
I am 55 and have been married for over 30 years to Adrian a teacher, I have two sons Tim and Tom both currently studying at university. I am a highly competitive person who likes to succeed. I love to shop and find a bargain!
If you are seeking residential dementia care or non-residential day care for someone with dementia, we have the expertise and luxury facilities here at Leah Lodge in Blackheath, South London to take care of your loved one and ensure they continue to live a happy and fulfilled life.
Our friendly management team has an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience gained from many years’ service in all aspects of high-quality residential care. They dedicate their extensive knowledge and skill to leading and mentoring staff so that, together, we are the difference in the lives of every individual within our care.
Our friendly team of compassionate carers offer real understanding and in-depth professional knowledge, a dignified lifestyle, carefully chosen activities and expert specialist care 24 hours a day, every day.
Following an extensive programme of remodelling and refurbishment, Leah Lodge’s boutique care home opened in October 2015 and today it is home for a small group of 48 residents; this is the perfect number to ensure a close sense of community, whilst allowing the highest standards of personalised care. It is part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, an exclusive group of luxury care homes and retirement villages throughout the country, which is dedicated to great design and outstanding care.
At Leah Lodge you can be certain of a luxurious, safe and happy home environment that goes hand in hand with the reassurance of professional care at all times.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| 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 are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices 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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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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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) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Our care home provides a telephone in some of our residents’ rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 45 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Situated in Blackheath, Leah Lodge is a short walk away from Blackheath Station. Greenwich Park, a Royal Park and one of the largest single green spaces in south-east London, is close by. Our boutique residential care home offers 48 comfortable rooms, each with its own private wet room, coupled with round-the-clock care for people living with dementia. Daily housekeeping and laundry come as standard. So, too, do a feeling of security, friendship and being at home. There are three comfortable lounges where our residents can take part in a range of carefully chosen activities that give the right levels of stimulation while respecting each individual’s need for safety and calm. Popular favourites are our regular Ladies Afternoon and knitting group. Family and friends are invited to come and join us for parties, birthday celebrations and more. In addition to a cheery café, there are three dining rooms where residents can enjoy delicious, home-cooked food with seasonal ingredients, attentive service and an understanding of what each individual resident enjoys. Every meal we serve has to be something we’d be proud to present to our nearest and dearest at a special family gathering. Outside there are three small gardens where residents can enjoy gardening or simply sit and chat in the sun. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Day Centre, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use. |
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| Description |
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Our boutique residential care home offers 48 comfortable rooms, each with its own private wet room, coupled with round-the-clock care for people living with dementia. Daily housekeeping and laundry come as standard. So, too, do a feeling of security, friendship and being at home. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 48 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 48 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Region | London |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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There are three comfortable lounges where our residents can take part in a range of carefully chosen activities that give the right levels of stimulation while respecting each individual’s need for safety and calm. Popular favourites are our regular Ladies Afternoon and knitting group. Family and friends are invited to come and join us for parties, birthday celebrations and more. Having our own transport opens up opportunities for days out to the many local attractions in and around Blackheath. Whether it’s our regular ‘Let’s Go Down The Pub’, a visit to Eltham Palace, a stroll around Greenwich Park or simply the chance to take in the view from the Royal Observatory, every single trip is arranged to keep our residents feeling stimulated, connected and happy. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Do you use solar power? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Subject to General Manager approval |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
Leah Lodge
Blessington Road
London
SE13 5EB
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 26th February 2021 |
| Last rated | 17th April 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 3rd December 2016 |
| Service Provider | Blackheath Care Ltd, TW18 4EP |
Leah Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Leah Lodge Care Home
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