The Lodge Care Home
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Grange Lane
Thurnby
Leicestershire
LE7 9PH
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,150.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Tracey Frisby is Registered Manager at The Lodge Care Home.
Tracey Frisby brings over 18 years of extensive care experience to her role as the manager of The Lodge Residential Care Home. With a passion for ensuring the well-being of residents and a dedication to maintaining high standards of care, Tracey is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all individuals under her supervision. Her wealth of knowledge in the field of care management enables her to effectively lead her team and ensure that residents receive the highest quality of care possible. Through her leadership, The Lodge Residential Care Home continues to uphold its reputation for excellence in elderly care.
Experience the warmth and care of The Lodge Care Home, a premier residential care home set in the village of Thurnby near the City of Leicester. The home offers high-quality residential care, short-term respite care and sensitive end-of-life care. The dedicated team specialise in dementia care and has extensive expertise in understanding and caring for those living with this condition.
While many individuals may initially prefer the familiarity of their own homes, circumstances sometimes necessitate alternative options. The Lodge strives to create a homely environment within the premises, which have been thoughtfully adapted to accommodate the unique needs of our residents.
The Lodge has been designed and furnished in order to make it feel non-institutional and homely together with being well managed, organised, equipped and maintained to the highest standard.
The Lodge understands that high quality care is best achieved with good, reliable and knowledgeable staff. All the staff are employed through a strict recruitment procedure and they provide a high standard of individual care by having on-going training, supervision and development. Care staff are either qualified or working towards a minimum of NVQ level two. A care manager is on duty seven days a week to supervise the team and one manager is dedicated to regular performance reviews and evaluation. The home maintains high levels of staffing all day, every day through our dedicated care team.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, 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. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Staff are provided with appropriate PPE, including masks, gloves, and face shields, to protect themselves and others. Education and Training: Staff receive ongoing education and training on infection control practices and procedures to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Mental Health Support: The Lodge Residential Care Home offers mental health support services for both staff and residents to address the emotional impact of the pandemic |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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. |
| 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) 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 |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Great care is essential but it is also extremely important to us to provide you with a beautiful setting both social and personal. The social accommodation is designed to provide a comfortable, homely, non institutional atmosphere. We have two dining rooms, and three other spacious lounges that are perfect for residents to meet with friends, watch television or listen to music. Alternatively, you can just relax and enjoy beautiful views of the landscaped gardens to unwind. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| 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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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden. |
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| Description |
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The Lodge Residential Home is made up of 32 beautifully furnished ensuite bedrooms. Each room has a direct telephone line and access to free Wi-Fi and a ‘nurse call’ system enabling you to call for assistance at any time of the day or night. We encourage you to bring your own belongings and furniture to enable you to have a personal space where you feel at home. Equipment you require for your care needs can be added to your room such as commodes, toilet risers, perching stool. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 32 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 32 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Bathroom with Bath. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Our Photos |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,150.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,150.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| 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.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
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 (Covid permitting)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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An essential part of The Lodge care system is keeping as active as possible, continuing with activities you already do and also taking part in some activities which you have never tried before. We put together an extensive activities schedule which includes lots of variety. Every month we schedule all the activities for the month and put them on our decorated entertainment board. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
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? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Partial |
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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 have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Partial |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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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 digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Residents are unable to bring their pets |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Grange Lane
Thurnby
Leicestershire
LE7 9PH
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 | 3rd February 2022 |
| Last rated | 16th July 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 17th November 2010 |
| Service Provider | Bliss Family Care Limited, LE7 9PH |
The Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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