Acorn Lodge
Acorn Lodge is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon (CR8 5JH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Acorn Lodge
Acorn Lodge is a residential care home in Purley supporting older people, including those living with dementia. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A good day here looks unremarkable from the outside, and that is deliberate. Somebody gets up at the hour that suits them and is helped to wash and dress the way they have always done it. Breakfast is something they actually wanted. There is a newspaper, or the radio, or a conversation, depending on who they are. Somebody notices that a resident is quieter than usual and sits down with them rather than walking past. For people living with dementia, the constants do most of the good. Familiar faces, a predictable shape to the day, meals at the times the body expects, and staff who neither hurry nor correct. We build around what a person can still do rather than keeping a tally of what has gone. Families usually know the thing that turns a hard week around, so we ask and we listen. Respite stays give a family carer a break that is genuinely a break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit us on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Acorn Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Acorn Lodge
Where is Acorn Lodge located?
Acorn Lodge is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon, CR8 5JH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Acorn Lodge provide?
Acorn 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 Acorn Lodge's CQC rating?
Acorn Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Acorn Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Acorn Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Acorn Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Acorn Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Acorn Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Acorn Lodge - Croydon 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. Acorn Lodge - Croydon 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. Acorn Lodge - Croydon 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. Acorn Lodge - Croydon 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 London
Acorn Lodge - Croydon has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,250 to £1,650 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Acorn Lodge - Croydon. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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