Cleaveland Lodge
Cleaveland Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO2 8EJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Cleaveland Lodge
Cleaveland Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex. We care for older people, including many residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Our work is daily life supported well, with general practitioners, district nurses and other community professionals brought in when they are needed. Families usually come to see us after months of worrying, and the most useful thing we can do at that point is answer their questions straight, including the ones they feel uncomfortable asking. What happens if he will not get up. Can he bring his own chair. What do you do when someone is distressed at night. We would far rather have those conversations plainly at the beginning than paper over them. The daily work is unremarkable and needs doing consistently. Unrushed help with washing and dressing, medication given properly, meals people actually want and staff who notice when a resident is not themselves. For people living with dementia we keep the routine predictable and the faces familiar. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Cleaveland Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Cleaveland Lodge
Where is Cleaveland Lodge located?
Cleaveland Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO2 8EJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Cleaveland Lodge provide?
Cleaveland 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 Cleaveland Lodge's CQC rating?
Cleaveland Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Cleaveland Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Cleaveland Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Cleaveland Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Cleaveland Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Cleaveland Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Cleaveland 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. Cleaveland 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. Cleaveland 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. Cleaveland 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
Cleaveland 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Cleaveland Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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