Knightsbridge Lodge
Knightsbridge Lodge is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL51 9TA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Knightsbridge Lodge
Knightsbridge Lodge is a residential care home in Cheltenham. We are home to older people, both for the longer term and for shorter respite stays when a family carer needs a rest. Our priorities are plain: food worth eating, warm rooms, laundry that comes back with the right name in it, help that arrives without a long wait, and privacy when privacy is what somebody wants. Residents set their own hours rather than fitting ours, and an afternoon with nothing arranged in it is a perfectly good afternoon. We take real trouble over knowing people. The working life, the family, which chair is theirs, how they take their tea, whether they want the news on. Those details are how somebody stays a person here rather than becoming a resident, and none can be learned from paperwork. We also pay attention to the things easy to let slide: clean spectacles, working hearing aids, a favourite cardigan coming back from the wash. Neglect shows up there first. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Families are welcome to arrive unannounced, and relatives who visit often are the best inspectors we have.
Care provided at Knightsbridge Lodge
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 February 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Knightsbridge Lodge
Where is Knightsbridge Lodge located?
Knightsbridge Lodge is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9TA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Knightsbridge Lodge provide?
Knightsbridge Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Knightsbridge Lodge's CQC rating?
Knightsbridge Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 February 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Knightsbridge Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Knightsbridge Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Knightsbridge Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Knightsbridge 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. Knightsbridge 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. Knightsbridge 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. Knightsbridge 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 South West
Knightsbridge 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Knightsbridge Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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