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CQC: Outstanding

The Lodge

22 Spicer Road, Exeter, EX1 1SY

Nursing home · 62 beds · Elizabeth Finn Homes

Street view · 2022
Street view · 2022 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,600
CQC rating
Outstanding
November 2021
Beds
62
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Devon
£1,600a week

About £83,200 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,200 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £256 a week less, £13,312 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,845 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Exeter
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon

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 The Lodge

The Lodge is a nursing home in Exeter, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Elizabeth Finn Homes, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2021, the CQC rated The Lodge 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.

The Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Devon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,238 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to The Lodge include Woodhayes, Dove Tree House and Oak House, 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

  • Nursing care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Outstanding (November 2021)
Council area
Devon
Town
Exeter
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
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?
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.
Rated Outstanding; inspectors found exceptionally caring, responsive and well-led care, with safe and effective care 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

The Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Devon typically charge about £1,238 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about The Lodge

How much does The Lodge cost?

The Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Devon typically charge about £1,238 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Lodge Outstanding in November 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Lodge provide nursing care?

Yes. The Lodge 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 The Lodge offer dementia care?

The Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Devon listing for homes that are.

How many residents does The Lodge have?

The Lodge is registered for up to 62 residents.

Care at home

17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon

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 £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.

“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
Martin B., about Love B.
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
See live-in carers near DevonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

Woodhayes, Exeter

Woodhayes

Exeter, EX2 · 0.4 km · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Exeter

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Dove Tree House, Exeter

Dove Tree House

Exeter, EX1 · 0.5 km · 35 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaStonehaven (Healthcare)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Oak House, Exeter

Oak House

Exeter, EX2 · 0.5 km · 26 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaOak House (Exeter)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 8 care homes run by Elizabeth Finn Homes