Melba Lodge
Melba Lodge is a residential care home in London, Greenwich (SE18 1ND). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Melba Lodge
Melba Lodge is a care home in Greenwich. We provide residential care for adults, mainly younger adults, including people with a learning disability, autistic people, people managing a mental health condition and people affected by alcohol or drug misuse. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather set that out at the start than let a family find it later. The inspection identified things that were not good enough for the people living here, and we have accepted that. Anyone considering us should ask precisely what was found and precisely what has changed since. A fair number of the people who come to us have had a difficult time before they arrive, and have often been moved around more than anyone should be. We do not treat that history as a verdict on somebody. What matters is how the person wants to live now and what support would make that possible. Stability is what we are trying to offer: the same staff, a routine that holds, and a team who will not withdraw when somebody has a bad week. Please visit before deciding anything, read the inspection report and judge us on what you find.
Care provided at Melba Lodge
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 March 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Melba Lodge
Where is Melba Lodge located?
Melba Lodge is a residential care home in London, Greenwich, SE18 1ND. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Melba Lodge provide?
Melba Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Substance misuse support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Melba Lodge's CQC rating?
Melba Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 10 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Melba Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Melba Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Melba Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Melba Lodge Limited 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. Melba Lodge Limited 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. Melba Lodge Limited 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. Melba Lodge Limited 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 London
Melba Lodge Limited 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
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Melba Lodge Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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