Nelson Lodge

Nelson Lodge is a residential care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire (PE19 8AB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Nelson Lodge

Nelson Lodge is a residential care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, for older people who need care, company and a settled place to live. We would like the people here to feel that this is their home and not somewhere they have been placed. We provide residential care, which covers help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and company, with community health professionals brought in when something clinical is needed. Many of our residents live with dementia, and we rely on the quiet things that genuinely help: familiar staff who know a person's history, a routine that stays where it is, food that is recognisable and reassurance repeated as often as it is wanted rather than once. Respite stays are available too, giving family carers a genuine rest and letting a prospective resident spend time here before anything permanent is decided. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. That is a standard we mean to hold rather than a badge to point at, and we are more interested in what families tell us week by week than in anything we could write about ourselves. If you are considering Nelson Lodge for a relative, please come during an ordinary day, meet the people who live here and make up your own mind.

Care provided at Nelson Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Nelson Lodge

Where is Nelson Lodge located?

Nelson Lodge is a residential care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8AB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Nelson Lodge provide?

Nelson Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Nelson Lodge's CQC rating?

Nelson Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 March 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Nelson Lodge provide dementia care?

Yes. Nelson Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Nelson Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Nelson Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Nelson Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Nelson Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Nelson Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Nelson Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Nelson Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Nelson Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Nelson Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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