Northam Lodge

Northam Lodge is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon (EX39 3QB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Northam Lodge

Northam Lodge is a residential care home near Bideford in Devon, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with physical disabilities, and people living with sight or hearing loss. Most of those living here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. This is somebody's home first and a care setting second, and that shows in ordinary decisions rather than in anything we could claim here. People choose how their rooms look, what goes on the shopping list, when they get up and how the weekend goes. Where somebody can do something themselves, we support them to keep doing it even when stepping in would be faster. Communication is where we start rather than where we arrive. Where a person communicates differently, whether because of a sensory impairment or for any other reason, we sort that out properly before anything else, because the rest of our work depends on it. Being in a small coastal town helps, because people become known in the shops and cafes they use, and being recognised locally does more for confidence than arranged activity. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We would rather you formed your view from an hour in the lounge than from anything here.

Care provided at Northam Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Northam Lodge

Where is Northam Lodge located?

Northam Lodge is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon, EX39 3QB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Northam Lodge provide?

Northam Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Northam Lodge's CQC rating?

Northam Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 April 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Northam Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Northam Lodge

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

No. Northam Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Northam 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. Northam 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?

Yes. Yes. Northam Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 South West

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

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

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