The Lodge

The Lodge is a residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP8 3JD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Lodge

The Lodge is a residential care home in Ipswich. We support adults who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people living with mental ill health, and we offer respite stays as well as longer term places. A good deal of our work sits where dementia and mental ill health overlap, which is an area other settings sometimes shy away from. People arriving here may have had difficult experiences elsewhere and may take a while to trust that this will be different. We expect that. Settling in is not a week long process for everybody, and we do not treat slow progress as a failure. Day to day we help with personal care, medication, meals and keeping in touch with family, health services and anyone else who matters to the person. We try to keep the home calm, predictable and unhurried, because that does more for most of our residents than any planned activity. When someone is distressed, we look for the reason. Respite stays give family carers a break and sometimes give the person a useful change of scene. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather be upfront about that than leave you to find it elsewhere. We know what was identified, work is underway, and we are happy to talk any of it through. If you are considering The Lodge, please visit, ask direct questions and see how the home feels when you are standing in it.

Care provided at The Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Lodge

Where is The Lodge located?

The Lodge is a residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3JD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Lodge provide?

The Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Lodge's CQC rating?

The Lodge 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 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Lodge provide dementia care?

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

Does The Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Lodge

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

Yes. The 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. The 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. The 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

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

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