Afton Lodge

9/15 St Catherine's Road, Bootle L20 7AL
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Afton Lodge is registered to accept 27 Service Users for Personal/Residential Care.

Accommodation comprises: 17 single rooms and 5 double rooms, for couples or those wishing to share. The layout is on 3 floors, all served by a passenger lift. All rooms have TV points, emergency nurse call points, their own vanity sink, nightlights and of course central heating.

Types of Care Services Offered at Afton Lodge: The home provides the following types of Personal/Residential care: Long Term Care, Short Term Respite Care, Intermediate Care, Continuing Health Care, Re-ablement & Rehabilitation care Services, End of Life Care and Day Care.

Services User Categories: Registered with CQC and can accept the following service user categories: Older People, LD, PD.

Afton Lodge is a Bootle residential care home that offers a comfortable living environment for a range of personal care needs, in a location that supports the continuation of an independent lifestyle being close to amenities and transport routes.

The accommodation is excellent for people with mobility issues, being spacious and with good wheelchair access, while offering highly-trained carers available throughout the day and night.

Home-cooked food and a flexible programme activities are pleasing additions to a professional care service, with modern care technology, such as assisted bathing, incorporated where they may be of advantage to users.
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Care Provided by Afton Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 27 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • 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
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £825 – £825
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £899 – £899
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £825 – £825
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £899 – £899

No Top-up for LA Service Users/Placements

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Afton Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Afton 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)

Contact Afton Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Julie Dry (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (17)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Parking

  • On-site Parking available

Afton Lodge Reviews (52)

9.5

Afton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.529) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Afton Lodge has 52 reviews.

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Review from Paula O (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At the time of doing this review we are on lockdown, the staff at Afton Lodge are amazing with the care that the residents are getting. All guidelines are followed at all times so at the moment I can't see my dad but call him and video call all the time. His papers are delivered daily by the friendly
handyman, his hair is cut by staff members with his shaver so he looks clean and tidy at all times. The staff never stop, the place is so clean and they are on top of the care and give respect to residents while always looking for any kind of symptoms that might get shown by either staff or resident. I can't thank them enough, right down to the cooks who prepare all meals fresh from a full English breakfast right down to either a roast or fish n chips (that my dad loves). My dad is so lucky to have the staff taking care of him, thank you Afton Lodge.
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Review from M T (Resident) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Food - little choice, options few, sometimes no choice. I purchase some foods for the days I do not have a choice.
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Review from Martin O (Grandson of Resident) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Afton Lodge, thank you. It's a time in our lives when we want to be with our loved ones, the staff here are angels. My mum can sleep at night knowing my grandad is happy and safe, she speaks to grandad on the phone as we are all in lockdown but it makes both of them feel better hearing a voice. Nothing
is a problem here, from when you arrive it's a friendly hello while the staff are either cleaning or doing puzzles and cheering residents up. A cup of tea or coffee is made, so I just sit with grandad and chat away, now we can't see him, but the staff do, as they still carry out the fantastic work under these stressful times. These carers don't get enough recognition for the work they do, don't forget we are isolated the staff are not, if it wasn't for them where would my grandad be and other vulnerable older people. So thank you to all staff at Afton Lodge, wonderful, caring, and very professional staff indeed. Hope to see you all soon after lockdown.
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Review from E C (Sister of Resident) published on 7 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with the care my sister has received since she has been in Afton Lodge. They are very supportive is she is feeling upset and have helped her to settle in well. They encourage her to take part in the activities. The staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Nicola J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is exactly what it says it is, my dad moved in in April this year and needs constant mobility support. The staff are amazing, you feel how happy it is when you come through the door, dads room is set out as he wants it, brought his own personal things but everything else he needs was there.
I was really apprehensive about him going anywhere and I felt as soon as we got here that it was the right place for him. Every room has an emergency button and staff are there in seconds, my dad falls a lot so this was majorly important to us. He is safe and happy here, he loves the banter with the staff and his other fellow home users.
The home have literally taken all my worries and cares and made mine and dads life so much more enjoyable, I'm not his carer anymore I'm his daughter and can sit for as long as I want without having to worry about his meds, appointments, meals, showers, washing etc. I love visiting dad and sitting talking.
Well done Afton Lodge.
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Review from Jenni A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault this place ... the staff are fantastic with my nan. No problems, she absolutely loves it. Chef caters for her by preparing exactly what she likes. The nursing staff have great care and patience with her. I have no concerns about her care and happiness there. She is very comfortable and
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Review from Irene A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. The rooms are kept so clean and fresh and all the patients are treated kindly and with patience, even though it must be challenging at times.
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Review from Helen J (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Mum comes to Afton Lodge twice a week as part of their Day Care Centre. She has also stayed for a couple of nights as part of their respite. We find the management and staff here at Afton Lodge excellent and very helpful and caring, as my Mum can be a handful at times.
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Review from Irene D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think this home is extremely brilliant as whenever any member of the family comes in, we are greeted with a smile, asked who wants a cup of tea. It is very very friendly indeed. My Father in Law has been very well looked after here. I think he will be very sad to leave as he has worked up a very good
relationship with all the staff. I wish he could stay here.
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Review from R T (Resident) published on 2 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
More than satisfied.
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Review from Beverley D (Friend of Resident) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are highly professional and pleasant. It is a lovely home with a lovely atmosphere.
Staff are always happy and also willing to help at all times.
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Review from Leonard J (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very friendly, professional and always willing to help. I love being a resident here. I feel safe and secure. The food is beautiful and plenty of it, there is a different activity every day if you wish to join in. This is the best move I ever made since leaving sheltered accommodation.
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Review from Claire J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Afton Lodge is a beautiful and friendly home. I was devastated when my nan had to go into a home but the staff are truly amazing, so caring and loving, so welcoming too. I couldn't fault them at all, they are all angels in disguise!


Afton Lodge staff truly gives me especially my parents huge peace

of mind that my nan is so loved and so well looked after by your staff.
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Review from Eileen R (Wife of Resident) published on 4 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found carers very caring and friendly and helpful.
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Review from Patricia A (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother (who is 101 years old) is treated with much tenderness and respect, nothing is too much trouble for the staff.


Whenever I visit the staff are so friendly and my mother couldn't be happier (it's like one big family). Royalty couldn't be treated better than she is.

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Review from Ian P (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good caring staff, some of the activities are good. The staff that I have seen are a credit to the caring community. More staff would make this care home excellent.
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Review from Ann J (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been a resident at this home for three years now. Mum has a lot of care and support of the staff and management. She is extremely happy and well looked after.
But, not only Mum gets support of the staff and management, so do my family and me.
This is the best residential care home for my
Mum. It feels like our home too.
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Review from Helen G (Cousin of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just gone through a very difficult time after my uncle died in Afton Lodge but the care they gave him was excellent and looked after us as a family.


I will just say thank you again to the excellent staff.

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Review from Jim B (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at Afton Lodge was second to none. Although the physical building is "tired", the staff are wonderful. I would fully recommend Afton Lodge and have no hesitation in offering them my sincere thanks for their care and dedication.
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Review from S J (Friend of Resident) published on 21 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care staff are superb. Very welcoming and homely. Always helpful, cheerful and polite.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.529)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.529) out of 10 for Afton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.729 for Afton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (110 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.729
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Afton Lodge is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 Dec 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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