Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Martham Lodge Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (NR29 4PA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Here at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home, we provide a warm and homely environment for older people living in the Great Yarmouth area of Norfolk. We believe that moving into a care home should feel like a natural next step, not a difficult one, and we work hard to make sure every person who comes through our doors feels genuinely welcome and at ease from the very start. We offer residential care, dementia care and respite care, so whether someone is joining us on a permanent basis or coming to stay for a short period of rest and recovery, we are well placed to provide the right level of support. Our team takes the time to get to know each resident as an individual, understanding their routines, preferences and the things that matter most to them in daily life. That personal approach shapes everything we do. For those living with dementia, we understand how important consistency, familiarity and calm surroundings can be. We take a considered and thoughtful approach to supporting residents and their families through what can be a challenging journey, making sure communication is always open and honest. Our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is good, and while we are proud of that recognition, we see it as a reflection of the everyday commitment our team brings rather than a reason to stand still. We are always looking at how we can improve and grow. Families are very much part of life here at Martham Lodge. We encourage visitors, welcome involvement in care planning and want relatives to feel confident and reassured about their loved one's wellbeing. If you would like to find out more about what we offer or come and have a look around, please do get in touch. We would be very happy to hear from you.

Care provided at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Where is Martham Lodge Residential Care Home located?

Martham Lodge Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4PA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Martham Lodge Residential Care Home provide?

Martham Lodge Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Martham Lodge Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Martham Lodge Residential 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 30 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Martham Lodge Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Martham Lodge Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Martham Lodge Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Martham Lodge Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Martham Lodge Residential 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. Martham Lodge Residential 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. Martham Lodge Residential 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. Martham Lodge Residential 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 East

Martham Lodge Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Martham Lodge Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Respite Care at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Short stays need booking further ahead than families expect, since rooms freed by holidays and hospital discharges go quickly. Respite care falls within the registration at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home, and a week or two can serve as a trial run for permanent care. Pack familiar clothes, medication in its original packaging and a few photographs that make the room feel known. Ask what the minimum stay is and whether the fee differs from the longer term rate.

Dementia Care at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Familiarity does most of the work in dementia care, which is why the same faces, the same mealtimes and a layout somebody can learn tend to matter more than any brochure. Martham Lodge Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, and its own text describes consistency, calm surroundings and honest communication with families as the approach taken. Testing how that works in practice is the point of a visit. Ask how the home responds when somebody becomes distressed in the evening, and what it does when a resident wants to leave or keeps walking the corridors. Ask also whether a person can stay as dementia advances, or whether a move would eventually be needed. Inspectors rated the home good in July 2019, a judgement now several years old, so current families are the better source on today's standards.

Residential Care at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Residential care means support with everyday living rather than clinical treatment, so meals, laundry, personal care and company through the day sit at the core of it. At Martham Lodge Residential Care Home in Great Yarmouth the registration covers residential care, and the home's own description emphasises a warm and homely setting for older people from the surrounding area. The dividing line with nursing care matters, because a nursing home keeps registered nurses on duty for complex medication or wound care, while a residential home calls in district nurses as needed. Weekly fees across the East typically run between £1000 and £1350, though that is a regional guide rather than this home's price. Ask what the fee actually includes, and what would happen if your relative's needs grew beyond residential care.

Older Person Care at Martham Lodge Residential Care Home

Washing, dressing and taking tablets on time are the tasks that tend to slip first, and they are the reason most families start looking at a care home. Martham Lodge Residential Care Home is registered for older person care, so help with personal care, medication and daily routine falls within what it is set up to offer. Good homes treat companionship as part of that package rather than an extra, because the quiet hours after lunch can be the hardest of the day. Ask who will help your relative in the morning and whether they can still choose their own waking time. Ask too how many staff are awake through the night and how quickly a call bell is answered. Norfolk County Council usually pays around £750 to £900 a week, which is worth raising before paperwork is signed.

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