Mendip Lodge

Mendip Lodge is a residential care home in Claverham, North Somerset (BS49 4LJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Mendip Lodge

We are a residential care home in Claverham, providing a home for older people who need support to get comfortably through the day. We try to keep the feel of a household rather than a facility, with people bringing their own furniture and pictures and carrying on with the things they have always enjoyed. We help with personal care, mobility, meals and medication, and we care for people living with dementia. With dementia the things that help are rarely complicated: familiar staff, routines that do not keep changing, and enough time that nothing has to be hurried. A day that is not rushed is usually a day that goes well. Respite stays are available too, whether that gives a family carer a proper rest after a long stretch of managing at home, or lets somebody try the home for a short period before deciding about anything longer. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Keeping it depends on hearing about small problems while they are still small, so we ask residents and relatives often and we do something about what they tell us. Do come and see us if you are looking at homes in this part of North Somerset. A look round, a chat with the people who live here and a cup of tea will tell you more than any brochure.

Care provided at Mendip Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Mendip Lodge

Where is Mendip Lodge located?

Mendip Lodge is a residential care home in Claverham, North Somerset, BS49 4LJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mendip Lodge provide?

Mendip Lodge 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 Mendip Lodge's CQC rating?

Mendip Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mendip Lodge provide dementia care?

Yes. Mendip Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Mendip Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Mendip Lodge

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

Yes. Mendip Lodge 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. Mendip 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. Mendip 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?

No. Mendip Lodge 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 West

Mendip Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Mendip Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

Explore more

Browse all care homes in Claverham.