Cherry Lodge

Cherry Lodge is a residential care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR32 4PD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Cherry Lodge

Cherry Lodge is a residential care home in Lowestoft. We look after older people who have reached the point where living alone has become hard work, and we also offer respite stays for people who normally live at home. Our aim is a house that feels ordinary rather than institutional. People get up when they wake, eat food they actually enjoy, and spend their days as they choose, in company or quietly on their own. Families are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would far rather relatives dropped in as part of ordinary life than arranged formal visits. A respite stay might be a fortnight so that a family carer can rest properly, or a few weeks of support after illness or a spell in hospital, and we settle short stay guests in rather than treating them as temporary. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We are not going to dress that up. We know where our work fell short of the standard the people living here deserve, and we are working through those areas with our team rather than waiting for the next inspection. If you are considering us, please ask about it directly and ask to see what has changed. You are welcome to visit on an ordinary day, look round and talk to the people who live here.

Care provided at Cherry Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Cherry Lodge

Where is Cherry Lodge located?

Cherry Lodge is a residential care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cherry Lodge provide?

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

What is Cherry Lodge's CQC rating?

Cherry 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 25 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cherry Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Cherry Lodge

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

No. Cherry 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. Cherry 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. Cherry 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. Cherry 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

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

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