Worstead Lodge

Worstead Lodge is a residential care home in North Walsham, Norfolk (NR28 0NB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Worstead Lodge

Worstead Lodge is a residential care home in North Walsham, Norfolk. The people living here include older people and younger adults, and people with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. Because the people living here need quite different things from us, support is planned with each person rather than run to one pattern. People have their own rooms, their own belongings and their own routines, and they have a real say in how their days go. We are careful about the difference between helping somebody and doing things for them, because independence is easily worn away by help that arrives in too much of a hurry. We also take the time needed to understand how each person communicates, which is not always through words. We should be straightforward with you about where we stand. Our most recent overall judgement from the Care Quality Commission was that we require improvement. We accepted the findings rather than arguing with them, we have a plan of work in place and we are progressing it alongside colleagues in health and the local authority. Families deserve to hear that from us directly rather than discovering it later. If you are considering Worstead Lodge for yourself or someone in your family, please come and visit, speak to our staff and the people living here, and ask us exactly what the concerns were and what we have changed. We will answer plainly.

Care provided at Worstead Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Worstead Lodge

Where is Worstead Lodge located?

Worstead Lodge is a residential care home in North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0NB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Worstead Lodge provide?

Worstead Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Worstead Lodge's CQC rating?

Worstead 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 23 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Worstead Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Worstead Lodge

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

No. Worstead 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. Worstead 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. Worstead 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. Worstead 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 East

Worstead Lodge 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 Worstead Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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