Doddington Lodge
Doddington Lodge is a residential care home in Kidderminster, Shropshire (DY14 0HJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Doddington Lodge
Doddington Lodge is a residential care home in Shropshire, caring for older people from the surrounding countryside and market towns. We provide permanent residential places and planned respite stays, and we support residents living with dementia, people managing mental ill health, those with physical disabilities and people with visual or hearing impairments. We aim for a home that feels domestic rather than institutional, and mostly that comes down to pace. There is time here to help someone dress without rushing them, time for a proper conversation and time to sit with a resident having a difficult afternoon. Meals matter, and residents keep their own routines as far as they can. Dementia care starts with knowing the person. Their working life, their family, their habits and what has always comforted them guide how we support them far better than any general approach. When someone is distressed we look for the specific reason rather than reaching for a standard response. For residents with sensory impairments we adapt communication and surroundings rather than expecting anyone to adjust to us, and for those with physical disabilities we plan and equip so that reduced mobility does not shrink someone's world. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection, and we keep asking residents and relatives what could be better. You are very welcome to visit on an ordinary day and see how things really run.
Care provided at Doddington Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 April 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Doddington Lodge
Where is Doddington Lodge located?
Doddington Lodge is a residential care home in Kidderminster, Shropshire, DY14 0HJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Doddington Lodge provide?
Doddington Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Doddington Lodge's CQC rating?
Doddington Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 April 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Doddington Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Doddington Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Doddington Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Doddington Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Doddington Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Doddington 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. Doddington 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. Doddington 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. Doddington 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 West Midlands
Doddington Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Doddington Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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