Leonard Lodge
Leonard Lodge is a nursing home in Brentwood, Essex (CM13 1AQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Leonard Lodge
Leonard Lodge is a nursing home in Brentwood, Essex. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, including people living with dementia and people living with mental health conditions. Nursing cover at every hour of the day and night is the practical reason most people come to us. It allows us to manage complex medication, skin and pressure care, continence and nutrition, and to keep close enough watch on somebody's health that changes are picked up early rather than becoming emergencies. Where a person is approaching the end of their life, it means we can keep them comfortable here, among people who know them. Dementia asks for something other than clinical skill. It asks for a familiar rhythm to the day, surroundings that are easy to make sense of, and staff who go where the person is instead of correcting them. We learn about somebody's working life, family and habits, because that is what explains them to us later. Clinical skill alone does not make a home worth living in, so residents here decide when they get up, what they eat, whether they join in and who visits. Respite and short stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Leonard Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Leonard Lodge
Where is Leonard Lodge located?
Leonard Lodge is a nursing home in Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1AQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Leonard Lodge provide?
Leonard Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Leonard Lodge's CQC rating?
Leonard Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Leonard Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Leonard Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Leonard Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Leonard Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Leonard Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Leonard 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?
Yes. Yes. Leonard Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Leonard 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. Leonard 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
Leonard 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Leonard Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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