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Welcome to Bridgeside Lodge Care Home in Islington. Situated by the beautiful Regent’s Canal, the luxurious modern gated property offers 24-hour care for those between the ages of 18 and 65. They provide specialist care for younger people with neurological and spinal conditions, and elderly people with or without Dementia. They are blessed with a long-serving team of carers, and partner therapists who deliver high-quality, person-centred care within a homely...
Care Provided by Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Forest Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anthony Warner(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre Reviews (81)
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has 81 reviews.
Bridgeside Lodge is a warm, welcoming care home. Which begins with humanity and care that Fatma's (Manager) leadership offers. Compassion, kindness and warmth is present everywhere and I could not ask for a more safe, protected place for my partner to live out their final days. The turnover of staff is low, which reflects the strong leadership, training and support. This is very important for continuity of care for the residence at Bridgeside Lodge. I could not recommend Bridgeside Lodge highly enough. Please keep up the good work!
In March 2025 my close friend moved to Bridgeside, after years of being cared for at home; she has dementia and Alzheimers, is bed bound, and is wholly dependent on carers for all her needs. Over the last year she has received excellent care. The management team, led with warmth, imagination and efficiency by Fatma, not only welcomed her, but also allowed her to bring her cat. And now there are also resident Bridgeside cats, who are a great comfort and an important therapy. It has been a joy to have musicians from the Spitz charity playing often in public spaces and in resident's rooms. Unlike other homes we considered, the ratio of carers to residents makes it possible for carers to build a relationship with residents - especially important for dementia. We are indebted to Dee for her kindness and medical skill. Also to Yvette for organising such imaginative activities. And most of all to Fatma.
My dad said to me "if I have to spend the rest of my days here, I'll be happy".
That's the only review or testimonial that matters. Thank you Fatma snd team.
Thank you!
This is a wonderful care home. We were just there for Christmas Day which so inclusive for everyone with lots of food! The staff are very kind and caring. Fatima the manager is a legend. I know my mother is well cared for and safe and she is happy there.
Absolutely charming Christmas celebration in the gorgeous corner room overlooking the canal. We watched the sky change colour over the water and had the accompaniment of three perfect kittens, wonderful companions to the residents. The staff as always were warm and welcoming and the logistics impeccably executed. Everything we would want for our beloved aunt who is part of this special community. Thank you so much!
Fatma is a thoughtful and mindful manager and carer but also incredibly meticulous in her work.
This is an outstanding care home in every way. The turnover of staff is low which really helps continuity of care. Keep up the good work.
Ana has settled in very well at Bridgeside, considering the huge changes to people, scenery and routine. Carers do their best to keep Ana safe and acknowledged. The staff are all polite and professional. Especially Fatima and Hawa! The rooms are comfortable and very clean. The cleaning team do an exceptional job. 'The Spitz' interactions and activities are second to none and the addition of kittens was a brilliant decision. Ana loves Oakley.
A big thank you.
My partner has lived Bridgeside Lodge for almost a year. It is a truly unique and OUTSTANDING Care Home. The Management Team go above and beyond looking after the Residents - they include friends and family members. It has truly become an extended family. I will be forever grateful for Bridgeside Lodge and fought tooth and nail for my partner to stay there now his money has run out. I have been supported throughout this long battle. EXCELLENT and WONDERFUL Care Home. Thank you so much.
Sense of fun & lightness in the home
Brilliant garden events + music + visits by nursery class.
Enjoyable garden with activity on the water
High clenliness.
Thoughtful staff with lots of smiles
Good coffee! Made to feel part of the team always a warm welcome to visitors
The manageress and staff were extremely kind and thoughtful throughout the process of seeing my partner into the home. Their supportive attitude made it possible for him feel welcomed and to settle in smoothly, and helped me although this stressful and difficult period. Despite his condition and lack of awareness he remains cheerful and enjoys some activities especially the musicians visits and jazz style sing a longs.
The care home is very clean. The staff keep me informed of the progress of my mother. There are a lot of social activities and a lot of dignity is given to my mother's condition. The meals are well balanced.
Mum is really blessed to live here. She is always happy & comfortable when we visit. She gets on so well with the staff. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They organised a nice birthday lunch for mum, she was so happy. Mum's room is always fresh & clean & so is the whole home. It is nice to sit in the lovely garden with Mum. She also enjoys the live music events. The management is very friendly & approachable.
My mum has been in BSL for many years in BSL first floor her carers and nurse are absolutely outstanding. Myself and all the my siblings are so relaxed knowing our mums being so well cared for. I highly recommend BSL and can not speak highly enough for all her care. The staff go above and beyond on a daily basis. Mum attends daily activities and garden bbq's for all the family. 10/10 so very grateful.
My dad recently moved into Bridgeside Lodge after a tough few months, if not years, of an Alzheimers diagnosis, long hospitalisation with an infection and then a big move across the country. The comfort, security, belief and happiness we get from his care at Bridgeside is incomparable. He is treated with respect and love, and as result has settled in quickly and happily. We (his family and friends) are also treated and looked after so well. We feel personally we consoled and supported with every interaction. Could not be happier.
The management of Bridgeside Lodge under the manager deserves special mention as she is a real team leader and instills a great sense of teamwork and family into the staff
My mother has been a resident here now for over a year and our family are very pleased with the way in which she has been cared for and made to feel like it is her home and not 'a home'. She arrived here in the worst of circumstances but the professionalism of the staff and the thorough nursing care have transformed her physical ailments so that she is now comfortable and healing and has become very fond of her carers. We feel very lucky to have found a home like Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre and have no hesitation recommending it to anyone who has need of such care.
The management and all staff are outstanding in their dedication to the care of my brother.
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre provides the reassurance one needs when one's loved one requires the additional care.
Thank you Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 October 2023Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Forest Healthcare
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Forest Healthcare
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Forest Healthcare
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre
What types of Care is Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre to the centre of London?
3.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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