Portchester Lodge
Portchester Lodge is a residential care home in Gosport, Hampshire (PO13 0AG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Portchester Lodge
Portchester Lodge is a residential care home in Gosport, Hampshire, supporting adults living with a mental health condition. Many of the people who live here are younger adults, and we also offer respite care for planned short stays. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they are treated. Residents have their own room and their own things, decide how they want to spend the day, and are supported to do more for themselves as and when they feel able. Recovery does not run to a timetable, and we would far rather move at somebody's pace than push them along to suit ours. What that looks like in practice varies a great deal. For one person it is a settled routine, regular meals and a quiet house. For another it is support with medication and appointments, help with money and shopping, and encouragement to get back into work, study or seeing people again. We agree the plan with the resident, write it plainly and revisit it honestly rather than leaving it to drift. The atmosphere here matters as much as the plan. Our team is consistent, unhurried and straightforward with people, and difficult days are met calmly rather than treated as a crisis. We work closely with community mental health teams, GPs and social workers, and we keep families involved as far as the resident wants them to be. If you are looking into a placement or a short stay in the Gosport area, please contact us and we will talk it through with you openly.
Care provided at Portchester Lodge
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 July 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Portchester Lodge
Where is Portchester Lodge located?
Portchester Lodge is a residential care home in Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0AG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Portchester Lodge provide?
Portchester Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Portchester Lodge's CQC rating?
Portchester Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Portchester Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Portchester Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Portchester Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Portchester 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. Portchester 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. Portchester 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. Portchester 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 East
Portchester Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Portchester Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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