
What makes a good care home is the staff. Devon Lodge staff are exceptional.Alison B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



What makes a good care home is the staff. Devon Lodge staff are exceptional.Alison B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Devon Lodge Residential Home combines specialist care with security and companionship, looking to enable each resident to enjoy a satisfying and relaxing lifestyle, at the same time as receiving the highest standards of personalised care from the dedicated team.
Long-term and short-term needs are both welcome, including day care and convalescence. Carers are experienced in helping with the transition from hospital to the home.
There are comfortable communal areas, a sun terrace...
Care Provided by Devon Lodge Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All meals, laundry and care are included in the price. The exclusions are discussed during the assessment / admission process. For example, Dry cleaning, Chiropody, Hairdressing and Newspapers are not included in the weekly price.
Please discuss fees with the manager as they are dependent on the type of room and care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Devon Lodge Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Devon Lodge Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Safequarter Private Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stacey Pym(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- Devon Lodge Residential Home currently uses an advanced booking system for safe visiting. Visitors are requested to telephone 5-10 minutes before entry. The home advises anyone with cold/flu symptoms to not enter the home due to the risk of infection. Visitors have their temperature checked and masks can be provided when visiting Devon Lodge. Garden Visits and indoor visits available, please speak to (Registered Manager).
Parking
- Visitor's car park and unrestricted parking in the street.
Devon Lodge Residential Home Reviews (32)
Devon Lodge Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Devon Lodge Residential Home has 32 reviews.
Lovely, caring staff with low staff turnover. High-quality provision, highly recommended. People are treated with dignity and there are always activities for residents to get involved with. Very safe and secure.
Hello, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure the Devon Lodge Team see your review, thank you for your ongoing support.
What makes a good care home is the staff. Devon Lodge staff are exceptional. They are compassionate considerate and caring. We realise Mum is in safe hands, very comfortable and happy to be living at Devon Lodge.
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your ongoing support. We are happy you feel Mum is safe and comfortable with us, thank you.
Devon Lodge is a very cosy home for my mum - friendly, helpful and caring staff. Mum loves the food, quizzes and company of her fellow residents
Hello, thank you for your positive feedback. Your mum said she really enjoyed the Disco Bingo the other day with myself and the staff on duty. Thank you for your support, we really appreciate it, take care.
Devon Lodge's care for my late mother was exemplary in her last days, as it had been throughout her eight years in this happy home.
You, mum and your family will be remembered. You are always welcome to pop by and say hello, take care and keep safe.
My mother is very happy and content at Devon Lodge. She is treated with kindness and dignity. The food is good, the garden and flowers are always lovely. Covid was well managed. The staff are always so caring and kind. Everyone is good at communicating with the family. She just loves everyone at Devon Lodge.
Thank you for your review. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your family for being so supportive throughout the toughest time Devon Lodge has ever faced, Covid-19. Your mother is a delight to care for, we appreciate your comments, thank you.
The overall experience in Devon Lodge Retirement Home is very good and has a family feel about it. The adaptation of the old building works well and makes it feel less like an institution!
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback.
My mother has been a resident at Devon Lodge for eleven years. I was so fortunate to find this home which has become Mother's home. She is treated with care, dignity and very much love. As her daughter, I am very grateful for everything that is done for her.
I am very happy with this residential home and feel very at ease.
Feeling at ease is so important. We would like to thank you for your support throughout the years, especially during the pandemic! Thank you for your review.
As a family, we have been extremely impressed with Devon Lodge Retirement Home. They were able to admit our mother during Covid-19, an extremely challenging time. Since our mother has been at the home, the care and support have been excellent. The staff are courteous, caring and always have time for us. The care for our mother is second to none and the staff all go the extra mile. It feels like a home from home.
Thank you for your kind words; we cannot believe that your family member has been a part of our Devon Lodge family for nearly a year already. She has settled in very well and enjoys socialising with the other residents. She participates in activities on a daily basis and tells us how much she loves...
My stepmother has lived at Devon Lodge quite contently for several years now. She is quite a private person and preferred to spend time in her room, rather than mix with the other residents, but happily chatted with the carers, who are very fond of her. She is now 102 and very frail and has to have a lot of personal care and attention. I visited her recently in her room with the necessary PPE, and she looked so cared for, and her room was fresh and clean, it was very reassuring. I have never had any doubts about Devon Lodge.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We believe that your (Step) mother really enjoyed the ten years she lived at Devon Lodge. Thank you for being such great support to your family member and the staff. You always made sure we had everything needed, from her background/history to toiletries and...
A small, well run and friendly retirement home where residents individual needs are taken into consideration and all are treated with great care and dignity (relatives too). The home has a family atmosphere and visitors always made welcome. My 92-year-old mum frequently comments 'I can't believe we've found such a wonderful place, and the food is so good'.
I feel my mother is safe in good hands - which is so important.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 March 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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