| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,300.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Sharon Jerwood is Registered Manager at Croft Lodge.
Sharon is an experienced Registered Manager with over 40 years in the care sector, including nursing homes, dementia care, mental health, learning disabilities, and residential care. She is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting residents during later life and at the end of life with dignity, compassion, and respect.
One of her proudest achievements was when her team were finalists in the Great British Care Awards for End of Life Care, reflecting their dedication and the high standards she fosters. Sharon is committed to creating a supportive team culture and ensuring residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
Outside work, Sharon enjoys music and attending events across the UK. She lives by the beach and loves spending time with her family, including keeping in regular contact with her grandchildren.
Croft Lodge is a residential, dementia and respite care home in Teignmouth, Devon. A warm and friendly environment, it attracts those looking for a home that provides reassurance and comfort.
All the bedrooms at Croft Lodge are furnished and residents have the opportunity to bring some of their own personal items to make it feel even more like home.
The aim of the home is to fulfil the lives of the residents it supports in the later stages of their life. The trained staff are there to make a difference and they welcome the opportunity to discuss how they can support all your loved ones' needs.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Electronic Medication Management. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, 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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Out staff have been trained on infection control and are using all resources available to minimise any risk to residents and fellow colleagues. We have robust contingency plans in place to ensure the needs of our residents are met, and this is reviewed daily. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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) No, our care does not have WiFi in residents’ rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) No, our care does not have mobile phone signal in residents’ rooms. Telephone for external calling No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. |
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| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Croft Lodge is a warm and welcoming home full of character, designed to provide comfort, safety and independence in a homely environment. The building retains many charming features while offering modern facilities to support residents’ day-to-day living. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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23 of the 24 bedrooms at Croft Lodge have ensuite facilities. All the bedrooms are furnished however, residents are encouraged to bring some of their own personal items to make the room feel like a home from home. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 24 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,300.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,300.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,300.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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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 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).
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Room Service
A critical component for good health.

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.
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.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
There is a weekly 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.
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 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.
| Activities Are So Important |
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All our residents can flourish within the sociable environment and activity schedule of the care home. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pilates, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
26 Haldon Avenue
Teignmouth
Devon
TQ14 8LA
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 14th July 2022 |
| Last rated | 12th August 2022 |
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| Registration Date | 9th May 2018 |
| Service Provider | Teignmouth Care Limited, TQ14 8LA |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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