Chevington Lodge

Logo of Chevington Lodge, a care home in Bungay, Suffolk, offering older person care, dementia care and physical disability support.

Chevington Lodge is a residential care home in Bungay, Suffolk (NR35 1HQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Chevington Lodge

Chevington Lodge is a residential care home in Bungay, Suffolk. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays for families who need a planned break. Days here are as unstructured as people want them. Some residents like something on every afternoon and some like none, and both are easy to accommodate if you ask first. We protect the shape of the day for people with dementia, and we ask relatives for the jobs, the homes and the songs, which are what tend to remain accessible. For residents with physical disabilities we plan the practical side around what somebody can still manage themselves rather than what is quickest for us. Staff here are paid and treated well enough that they stay, which we regard as a condition of good care rather than a separate matter. We involve residents in choosing new staff where they want to be, since they are the ones who will be looked after by them. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. We keep the door open to relatives precisely because it keeps us honest.

Care provided at Chevington Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Chevington Lodge

Where is Chevington Lodge located?

Chevington Lodge is a residential care home in Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1HQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Chevington Lodge provide?

Chevington Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Chevington Lodge's CQC rating?

Chevington Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Chevington Lodge provide dementia care?

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

Does Chevington Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Chevington Lodge

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

Yes. Chevington 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. Chevington 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. Chevington 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. Chevington 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 East

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

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