Victoria Lodge
Victoria Lodge is a residential care home in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 1PL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Victoria Lodge
Victoria Lodge is a residential care home in Southsea, and we support adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults. Respite stays are available as well. We are a household rather than a unit, and that is deliberate. People here have their own rooms and their own belongings, and a real say over how the day goes. What we offer most of is stability: a team people come to know well, a shape to the week that holds, and a house that does not come apart when somebody has a difficult stretch. Recovery is rarely a straight line, and we plan for that rather than being surprised by it. Support is agreed with the person and written in terms they recognise. Some people here need a good deal of practical help with daily living, medication and appointments. Others mainly want somewhere settled to live while they rebuild, with support available when they ask for it rather than imposed. We work alongside community mental health teams, GPs and social workers, and we keep pressing when somebody needs something that is slow to arrive. We take people's own plans seriously. Work, study, hobbies, family, friendships and moving on to something more independent are all things to support rather than manage around. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Anyone considering Victoria Lodge, family or professional, is welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at Victoria Lodge
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 October 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Victoria Lodge
Where is Victoria Lodge located?
Victoria Lodge is a residential care home in Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1PL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Victoria Lodge provide?
Victoria Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Victoria Lodge's CQC rating?
Victoria Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 October 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Victoria Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Victoria Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Victoria Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Victoria 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. Victoria 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. Victoria 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. Victoria 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
Victoria 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 Victoria Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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