Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre
61 Wharf Road, Islington, London, N1 7RY
Nursing home · 64 beds · Forest Healthcare

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Outstanding
- October 2023
- Beds
- 64
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is a nursing home in London, in the Islington council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 64 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Forest Healthcare, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2023, the CQC rated Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Islington. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.
There are 18 registered care homes in Islington. The nearest to Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre include St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North Road, Wilton Villas and 4 Orchard Close. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Blackberry Hill Limited
- Brand
- Forest Healthcare
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Outstanding (October 2023)
- Council area
- Islington
- Town
- London
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Outstanding
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Outstanding
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Outstanding
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre was rated Outstanding overall; inspectors found safe care and exceptional leadership.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre
How much does Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre cost?
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has not published its fees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre Outstanding in October 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre have?
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is registered for up to 64 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Islington
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 74 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“The quality of life that she's given my parents has been priceless. The peace of mind she's given my sisters and I, through a very difficult time, has been invaluable.”
“The interaction she gives my mother is incredible, singing, dancing, taking her to groups, on plenty of walks which mum always loves.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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