
Personal touches-especially on birthdays-add warmthLouise P(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

In summary, Dawson Lodge is a lovely, welcoming place to be.David B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

it is by far the most friendly, caring and welcoming placeJennifer P(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Personal touches-especially on birthdays-add warmthLouise P(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

In summary, Dawson Lodge is a lovely, welcoming place to be.David B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

it is by far the most friendly, caring and welcoming placeJennifer P(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Dawson Lodge in Southampton is a purpose-built home supporting up to 43 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing dementia care. It is located in West End, close to road and public transport links.
The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care; respite care; trial stays and long-term care for those who can no longer look after themselves.
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Care Provided by Dawson Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Dawson Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dawson Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dawson Lodge 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsten Tennant (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Visiting
- Welcome visitors at the home.
Parking
- On-site parking including disabled spaces.
Dawson Lodge Reviews (123)
Dawson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dawson Lodge has 123 reviews.
The staff at Dawson Lodge are outstanding and my mum is very well cared for. Thank you to the whole team.
The staff are very supportive and went above and beyond in order for us to have a successful visit as Mum was not in a cooperative mood. The staff are friendly and helpful and provide a lot of stimulation and activities for all the residents.
The care that my mother is given is outstanding. All the staff (including office and reception) are kind, extremely helpful and most importantly always smiling. The fact that many of the staff have been there for many years says it all. The quality of the food (it's homecooked) is outstanding too. I cannot speak highly enough of the home and it's been the best decision for my mother and us, her family.
My husband has always received a high standard of care. He is not the easiest person but the staff are excellent at caring for him.
My dad has gone from laying in bed in a previous care home, to engaging, alive and very happy.
My mum was having one of her difficult days on her Birthday, all the staff gave her a lot of time and patients. Unfortunately, my mum's condition can be very challenging and I know my mum is in very good hands here at Dawson Lodge.
The accommodation is very clean. Friendly staff and always willing to assist in any way they can. Excellent meals are offered at a high standard from main meals to snacks. The only downside is having to provide bed linen.
Although we sadly live too far away to visit regularly, we are constantly bowled over by the incredible range of imaginative, creative activities which relate to what's going on outside eg. Jubilee, Commonwealth Games, keeping everyone in touch with the outside world and keeping fit and healthy. Each person's birthday is also made so special. This really is a truly special place where my children even say they would love to live. Thank you so much for the life-enhancing experiences that take place on a daily basis.
A good experience.
The staff at Dawson Lodge are very kind, helpful, polite and hardworking. In my opinion, one member of staff, in particular, has gone above and beyond to assist me in all aspects of help regarding my father. The main thing my father is happy and content.
On each visit to my sister, I have found the staff to be extremely professional in caring for my sister. She is always clean and tidy and is very content where she is.
My mum has recently moved into Dawson Lodge permanently after having a few weeks' respite. Mum was very apprehensive about moving in but all the staff have been so great, they have all made Mum feel so welcome. There isn't anything we asked for that they haven't sorted for her. Mum is getting quite settled now.
I would like to thank all the staff at Dawson Lodge for the excellent care my mother receives. When she developed Alzheimer’s, she became anxious and suspicious of all but her immediate family. It became difficult to keep her in her own home when she started to wander off. She always preferred being on her own, but since moving into Dawson Lodge she has gradually become relaxed, happy and outgoing. I have never seen her more content! I am very grateful to all the staff who are always professional and happy to help.
Whenever I have had to phone Dawson Lodge they always answered with cheerfulness and never made to feel annoying. My sister always looks clean, tidy and well looked after. That is one thing she is always so clear about, she always says that she is well looked after - so great to hear.
It is clear that the staff care a great deal about the residents and very lovingly gave Mum a hug when she was uncertain. My parents are at a vulnerable stage in their life and I have complete confidence that they are safe and well-cared for.
Due to Covid restrictions, my family and friends have been unable to visit in the 'pre-Covid' way but I have appreciated all that's been done to enable contact with them. During the short time I have been here, I have found every member of your team to be courteous, friendly, helpful and caring in all aspects. I feel safe and well cared for. I enjoy my meals and the variety on the menu. I look forward to my family and friends being able to visit me in my room when circumstances allow.
Since taking up residence in Dawson Lodge, I have been very happy. There are various activities that stimulate the mind, eg, quizzes and spelling games. Staff are very helpful and understanding.
I have lost independence but I am comfortable here. All the assistance is very caring and patient. I am pleased there is a choice of food.
Thank you for taking the time to review Dawson Lodge and we are pleased you rate our staff as excellent. I will pass your kind comments on to our team and it’s our pleasure that you have come to live with us. We aim to support our residents to be as independent as possible, where we welcome residents’ input on all aspects of home life, including our activities and menus.
After researching care homes for my mother and visiting a few of them, I decided to visit Dawson Lodge. I was immediately impressed by the light, open and happy atmosphere. The staff are so welcoming, friendly and caring that I knew it was the right place for her. She has been there two months and says that she cannot think of a nicer place to be and the food is wonderful!
My parents came to Dawson Lodge Care Home after a bad two months at another home. My father was anxious and not happy. After only two weeks he is happier and had all the treatment required. Mum is also settling. They have both loved the morning exercise (chair) class and Mum never did exercise. The staff from the moment of my parents coming to the home were wonderful. I can honestly say the atmosphere and care of the whole team is second to none. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact Dawson Lodge directly for further details.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 23 Jan 2026
Anchor’s Dawson Lodge care home in Southampton has welcomed pupils from Woodlands Community College as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, creating meaningful connections across generations. Over recent months,...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Hampshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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