Maldon Lodge
Maldon Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO3 3AX).
About Maldon Lodge
Maldon Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex. We support older people who need help with daily life and adults with mental health needs, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need residential care for a short period. Bringing together people at different stages of life and with different needs works because we plan with each person individually. Somebody rebuilding after a difficult period needs something quite different from an older resident who can no longer manage alone, and both should be able to live here on their own terms. Everyone decides their own basics. When to get up, what to eat, whether they want company or their own room and their own company. Personal care, where it is needed, is given quietly and at the person's own pace, and rooms are furnished with people's own belongings. Where someone has mental health needs, we agree in advance what a difficult patch looks like for them and what they would like us to do about it, so nobody is improvising at the worst moment. We would far rather step in early and lightly than late and heavily. Health needs are managed alongside local GPs and community teams. We do not yet hold an overall rating from the Care Quality Commission. We are registered with them and work to their standards. Please come and visit us in Colchester.
Care provided at Maldon Lodge
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Maldon Lodge
Where is Maldon Lodge located?
Maldon Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Maldon Lodge provide?
Maldon Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Maldon Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Maldon Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Maldon Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Maldon 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. Maldon 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. Maldon 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. Maldon 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 East
Maldon 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Maldon Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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