OSJCT Bemerton Lodge

OSJCT Bemerton Lodge is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP2 7EN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About OSJCT Bemerton Lodge

Bemerton Lodge is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily life, including a good number of people living with dementia. What we offer is residential care rather than nursing. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing, medication and meals, while doctors and district nurses come in when clinical care is needed. For most people that combination works well, and it leaves far more of their independence intact than a clinical setting would. Dementia care is central to what we do, and we approach it by getting to know the person rather than the diagnosis. Somebody who worked nights for thirty years, or who has always needed the wireless on to settle, will tell us more about how to support them than any assessment. We keep the day in a familiar order, keep the staff group as steady as we can, and go with the person rather than correcting them. Salisbury is a good city to grow old in, and we help people get out into it and keep up with the things and the people that matter to them. Respite and short stays are available for planned breaks and for recovery. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. You are welcome to come and look round.

Care provided at OSJCT Bemerton Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about OSJCT Bemerton Lodge

Where is OSJCT Bemerton Lodge located?

OSJCT Bemerton Lodge is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does OSJCT Bemerton Lodge provide?

OSJCT Bemerton Lodge 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 OSJCT Bemerton Lodge's CQC rating?

OSJCT Bemerton Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does OSJCT Bemerton Lodge provide dementia care?

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

Does OSJCT Bemerton Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about OSJCT Bemerton Lodge

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

Yes. OSJCT Bemerton 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. OSJCT Bemerton 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. OSJCT Bemerton 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?

Yes. Yes. OSJCT Bemerton Lodge 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 South West

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

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