Devon Lodge
Devon Lodge is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire (SO30 2FL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Devon Lodge
Devon Lodge is a residential care home in Southampton. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who usually live elsewhere. We would rather be straight with you from the start. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us as requires improvement. We are not going to write around that. The findings were taken seriously, there is an improvement plan we are working through, and if you come and see us you should ask directly what has changed and what is still outstanding. You will get a plain answer. What we are trying to do has not changed. This is people's home and it should feel like one. Rooms belong to the people in them. The shopping is decided by the people who will eat it. Weekend plans are made by whoever is going. We ask rather than assume and we accept being turned down. A great deal of our work is about widening what is possible rather than filling the day: cooking, handling money, travelling into town, keeping a course or a friendship going. And we keep working at understanding how each person communicates, writing down what we learn so that everybody responds the same way. Improvement comes from listening and then acting rather than recording, and anybody is welcome to hold us to it.
Care provided at Devon Lodge
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Devon Lodge
Where is Devon Lodge located?
Devon Lodge is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2FL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Devon Lodge provide?
Devon Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Devon Lodge's CQC rating?
Devon 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 2 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Devon Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Devon Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Devon Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Devon 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. Devon 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. Devon 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. Devon 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
Devon 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 Devon Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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