Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage

Logo of Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage, a care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, offering older person care, dementia care and younger adults care.

Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage is a residential care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR32 3AA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage

Lilac Lodge and Lavender Cottage sit in Lowestoft, Suffolk. We provide residential care for older people, and for younger adults whose needs are best met in a home of this kind. A good deal of our work is with people living with dementia. Our approach rests on patience and familiarity rather than on keeping people occupied. The day has a shape without being run to a timetable, the surroundings stay recognisable, and we avoid changing things without good reason. We spend time early on learning about somebody's life, work, family and habits, asking relatives for the small details as well as the medical ones, because those are usually what helps most on a difficult afternoon. Otherwise, life here belongs to the people living it. They choose when to get up, what to eat, where to sit and how to spend the day. Care is given discreetly, with proper attention to privacy and dignity, and we support people to carry on doing whatever they still can for themselves. Visitors are welcome whenever suits them, and we keep relatives informed rather than waiting to be asked. Respite stays are available as well, for family carers who need a planned break and for people needing support after illness or a hospital admission. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at homes around Lowestoft, please come and see us.

Care provided at Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage

Where is Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage located?

Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage is a residential care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage provide?

Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage's CQC rating?

Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 October 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage provide dementia care?

Yes. Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage

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

Yes. Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage 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. Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage 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. Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage 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?

Yes. Yes. Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage 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 Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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