Avondale Lodge Care Home
Avondale Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire (SO40 4WT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Avondale Lodge Care Home
Avondale Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Southampton, providing a settled home for older people who need support with everyday living. People come to us for different reasons. Sometimes managing a house had become too much. Sometimes a fall or an illness changed what was realistic. Whatever brought somebody here, our aim is that they come to think of this as home. Residents bring their own belongings, keep their own routines and decide how their days go, while our staff look after what has become difficult, from personal care and medication to meals and laundry. A number of the people living with us have dementia, and we also support residents managing mental health conditions. In both cases the work depends on patience, familiar faces and time. A member of staff who knows what someone did for a living, what they find unsettling and what reassures them can steady a difficult afternoon far better than any procedure. Respite stays are available too, whether a family carer needs a planned break or someone needs support for a few weeks after being unwell. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are pleased with it, though what matters more to us is what residents and their relatives tell us week by week. If you would like to see Avondale Lodge, please ring and arrange a visit. Come and look round properly and ask us whatever you want to ask.
Care provided at Avondale Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Avondale Lodge Care Home
Where is Avondale Lodge Care Home located?
Avondale Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Avondale Lodge Care Home provide?
Avondale Lodge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Avondale Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Avondale Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Avondale Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Avondale Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Avondale Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Avondale Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Avondale Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Avondale Lodge Care Home 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. Avondale Lodge Care Home 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. Avondale Lodge Care Home 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. Avondale Lodge Care Home 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 East
Avondale Lodge Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Avondale Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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