Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home

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Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS16 5DS). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home

We are Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home, a residential care home in the Bristol area. We are home to older people, including many people living with dementia, and we also welcome people for respite stays when a family carer needs a break or when someone needs care for a short period. Our aim is a home that runs at a human pace. People get up when they wake rather than when a rota says so, eat food they actually like, and spend their days as they choose, whether that is in company or quietly in their own room. Rooms belong to the people living in them, and families are encouraged to bring in furniture and photographs so that a space feels familiar from the first night. Dementia care rests on patience and consistency. Calm surroundings, staff who know a person's history, and an unhurried approach do more good than any timetable, and when somebody is distressed our first question is what is behind it rather than how to stop it. We should be straightforward about our position. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement. We accepted the substance of the findings and we have been working through them with our staff, our residents and their families ever since, in the slow and detailed way that real improvement in a care home actually happens. If you are considering a home in this part of Bristol, come and visit and ask us what has changed.

Care provided at Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home

Where is Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home located?

Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5DS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home provide?

Edgecumbe Lodge 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 Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?

Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 10 November 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?

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

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

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

Questions families ask about Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home

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

Yes. Edgecumbe Lodge 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. Edgecumbe Lodge 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. Edgecumbe Lodge 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. Edgecumbe Lodge 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 South West

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

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