Carmen Lodge
13 Bushwood, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AY
Residential care home · 11 beds · Forest Residential Care Homes

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2023
- Beds
- 11
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical live-in carer near Waltham Forest, set by the carer
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
About Carmen Lodge
Carmen Lodge is a residential care home in London, in the Waltham Forest council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 11 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Forest Residential Care Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2014.
At its latest inspection, published September 2023, the CQC rated Carmen Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Carmen Lodge has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Waltham Forest. 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 46 registered care homes in Waltham Forest. The nearest to Carmen Lodge include Lyncroft, Lotus Lodge and Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- August 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2023)
- Council area
- Waltham Forest
- Town
- London
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with all five areas rated Good.
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
Carmen Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,040 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Carmen Lodge
How much does Carmen Lodge cost?
Carmen Lodge 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 Carmen Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Carmen Lodge Good in September 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Carmen Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Carmen Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Carmen Lodge offer dementia care?
Carmen Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Waltham Forest listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Carmen Lodge have?
Carmen Lodge is registered for up to 11 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Waltham Forest
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 £1,200 a week. 77 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
“Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures”
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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