Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

61 Wharf Road, Islington, London N1 7RY
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  • Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, London
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 environment.

The purpose-built home comprises 64 single bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. They encourage residents to furnish their new surroundings with familiar pieces of furniture and personal possessions to make them feel truly at home. While the bedrooms provide a tranquil area to rest and relax, the bright and attractive communal day rooms offer residents the opportunity to catch up with friends, enjoy one of the home's visiting entertainers or simply recline in front of their favourite films.

At Bridgeside Lodge, they encourage residents to take part in a range of engaging activities based on their lifestyle needs and preferences. Many of their activities take place within the home environment and include arts/crafts, quiz nights and musical evenings. In the summer, they host garden parties and barbecues on their riverside terrace. They empower individuals to enjoy those everyday routines they cherish, whether that’s having a salon blow-dry and manicure or keeping up to date with their favourite football team. All are encouraged and available. Residents enjoy the wider community, with a thriving high street, independent shops and local park all within a short distance.

The home's professional catering team delivers nutritionally balanced meals that are appealing to residents. Their professional food suppliers specialise in delivering high-quality food designed specifically for the healthcare sector.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users

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

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1800

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

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Fatma Makalo (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (72)

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Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Jacob A (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home seems to be excellent.
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Review from Alan A (Brother of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and self-hygiene my sister receives are excellent. She is very happy at Bridgeside Lodge.
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Review from Natasha R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan has been at Bridgeside for over a year now. The care she receives is outstanding. She is treated with so much respect and dignity by all staff, and nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend Bridgeside - it is an outstanding care home for your loved ones.
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Review from Anna Maria G (Wife of Resident) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband came from another care home where he lived for 5 years. Since he moved to Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre within a month we as a family noticed a big difference and improvement in his care. The staff treat us with dignity and respect. This is like our second family. The staff's commitment towards
care and people is excellent. We are now able to be a family again. The grandchildren are so happy to see their grandad which did not happen in the previous care home.
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Review from John W (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Management is fantastic, caring and warm. The staff on the second floor are lovely and caring. The events in the garden are brilliant. The musicians are excellent and lovely people. Everyone who works at Bridgeside has been so thoughtful of all my family's needs while we've been here visiting our mum.
I've never visited any other care home, but for me and my family, this is number one! Thank you for all your care and all that you have done
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Review from Robert N (Son of Resident) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre embodies what it means to be resident-centred. For me, this has meant both a clear understanding of my mother's needs as well as a plan on how to address those needs. Above all, this is all done with compassion, kindness and professionalism.
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Review from Jackie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad came here in June. Took him a long time to settle, but now he is very happy here. We come a lot and we are always welcome. They have a lot of BBQs. We love to come and meet with other people. We love the care home.
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Review from Gerard S (Son of Resident) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am writing to thank the Bridgeside team for their incredible attention to detail whilst maintaining a very caring and focused service. My father was very unwell in his last days and all the staff were incredibly supportive, not just of my father, but were also concerned about my mother to ensure she
was looking after herself. My heartfelt thanks to the whole team. My brother and I have been so impressed and would recommend Bridgeside as a wonderful and attentive care home.
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Review from N A (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a pleasure to give this review. My mum moved in mid-June 2022, after a stay in a hospice for symptom control and having received a terminal diagnosis in Jan 2022. She was only at Bridgeside Lodge just shy of three weeks, before passing away. Naturally, the situation was extremely sad and stressful,
but made less so by the Brightside Lodge staff. I had no idea about care/nursing homes, but I consider Brightside Lodge an excellent facility. I first visited in mid-May and immediately had a good impression. The registered manager spent a good amount of time with me discussing my mum's situation and needs. I formed a view of a sufficiently-staffed facility led by a caring and concerned manager. I believe my mum was well cared for. The deputy manager was excellent, as was the nurse on my mum's floor. There were many care-workers (I can't mention all by name). They cared for my mum well - showing great compassion, kindness, understanding and knowledge (even to me, when I ended up staying overnight in my mum's room). Brightside Lodge had a strong family vibe!
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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff. Fabulous location. A place that looks after not only the resident, but welcomes their family and friends with open arms too. Can't recommend this place enough. End-of-life care is exceptional.
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Review from Rachel T (Wife of Resident) published on 5 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and her team are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. They look after not only the client/resident but also the whole family. I can't recommend Brideside Lodge too highly.
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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Residents are very well cared for and the staff are knowledgeable and caring. The room, food and communal areas, are well presented. I feel that my mother receives an excellent level of care.
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Review from Bella W (Wife of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just to say, thank you to the staff and manager, on a well-run care home. The care was excellent. They really looked after my husband. The room had a lovely view. My husband was very happy there. I would highly recommend the care home.
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mother received at Bridgeside, was exceptional. The manager and her team looked after her as if she was family. We never had a moments worry about her safety and security. We were never made to feel unwelcome. Looking after us was also somehow part of their remit. The support they offered
us was incredible. I cannot recommend this team highly enough.
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Review from Kenneth M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law has been a resident at Bridgeside, throughout the Covid crisis that has placed incredible strains on us all, but in particular, care homes. Throughout this time the manager and staff, have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of the residents, visitors and staff. Their level of care
and concern for the residents has been unwavering, for which they will always have my respect and appreciation. Staff are very responsive to the needs of those in their care and will adapt and change the service they provide, depending on the changing needs of the resident, for whom they are caring. Staff are always friendly and there is an open and welcoming atmosphere that has been fostered by the management team. Regular concerts are facilitated and some individual entertainment in the rooms of those residents who are bed-bound. Valentine's day was celebrated with a mass of colourful hearts and decorations throughout the building and Christmas was the same. Bravo and thanks!
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Review from Anne H (Sister of Resident) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very special home for my brother who has dementia. When I visit, I feel he is the only resident, he is so well cared for. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm from the moment of entry and this is led from the top down. It is the same when leaving, there is always a goodbye and sometimes a chat if
needed. Apart from the duty of care, good hygiene, good food etc, the one to one acknowledgement of my brother’s likes and the small things that make him happy and bring a smile to his face, are what makes Bridgeside extra special and helps us, his family, so much emotionally when walking away and leaving him. Thank you, everybody, at Bridgeside Lodge.
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Review from Z N (Sister of Resident) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since moving from a well-known range of nursing homes, my sister's health has improved. Within a week a medication review concluded that two medications needed to stop. The care staff treat her with great care, dignity and are very attentive to her specialist needs. The staff to resident ratio is better
than the last home. The staff are friendly. Live music played individual to residents several times a week. There is a resident cat. It overlooks the Regent canal, calming views out of the windows. Good value for money.
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Review from S W (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bridgeside gave our mother a safe, warm, attentive, and dependable place in which to live in the final days of her life, surrounded by care and indignity. It has meant everything to everyone who loves her to rely on this at the end.
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Review from Diane R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased my mum is in Bridgeside. All the staff have been phenomenal and my mum has settled in so well. This is an excellent care home and I would thoroughly recommend it. All staff are dedicated and caring, understanding and truly professional whilst delivering excellent care.
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Review from Graham B (Brother of Resident) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother is nearing the end of his life and the manager and her team have provided exceptional care. They have always been supportive, understanding and delivered a professional service. The manager has always found time from her busy schedule to talk to my brother's daughter and myself on issues
relating to him and the stages leading up to end-of-life care. Above all my brother has been treated with respect and dignity. A big thank you to the manager and her team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.920 for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.92
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is based on 17 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 17 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: 27 Oct 2023

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Fatma

Fatma Makalo

Job Title: Centre Manager

As the Manager of Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre I am very proud to work with an amazing team of staff who are caring, dedicated, compassionate and innovative. Seeing a person beyond their illness is my favourite motto. I am a committed and caring person who likes to make a change to our residents, families, friends and staff. I ensure Bridgeside Lodge is part of the community we live in by building close relationships and links with other organisations.

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