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Wessex Lodge Nursing Home

Newbury Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7DX
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Wessex Lodge Nursing Home, Whitchurch

Wessex Lodge is a purpose built care home with 40 single rooms, all with en-suite. The home provides high quality nursing care around the clock through its team of registered nurses. The majority of a person's care needs can be met at Wessex Lodge, from basic nursing through to end of life care.

The home offers a stimulating activity programme that caters to the residents' individual preferences, all religious and cultural...  

Care Provided by Wessex Lodge Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

Contact Wessex Lodge Nursing 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

Person in charge

  • Sherlyn Rowland(Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2005
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)

Visiting

  • Anytime

Parking

  • Free onsite parking

Wessex Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (57)

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9.2

Wessex Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.243) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wessex Lodge Nursing Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from Neil M (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father was admitted to Wessex Lodge on October 22’ until Oct 23’. The nursing home facilities met the needs of my father who had his own en suite room that had a homely feel which made him settle in quickly. The home also has its own lounge, garden and dining area enabling him to socialise with other residents and they had regular events for the residents. The nurses and carers were on hand 24/7 and showed a lot of love and care for my father as well as all the other residents. I would highly recommend this nursing home.

Reply from Jose Pinto, Home Manager at Wessex Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We’re grateful to have been given the privilege to care for him. His bright and fun personality brought a little ray of sunshine to our day and we thoroughly enjoyed caring for him. We’re sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many.

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Review from Windsor J (Husband of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My wife has received excellent service since she entered the home. The staff are very attentive and nothing is too much trouble. The food is very good. The room is very good and visiting is easy.

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Review from Christne W (Sister of Resident) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother moved into Wessex Lodge Nursing Home for palliative care but because of the care from medical staff and carers he has been there for 8 weeks and he has totally turned around his health issues.

He absolutely loves it there and we all enjoy our visits with him.

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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find Wessex Lodge to be a welcoming place where the staff can not do enough for you and the residents. The food is amazing and very tasty.

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Review from Dawn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Every time I visit, all staff are so welcoming; they take time to speak to us and make sure my dad has everything he needs.

We could not have wished for a better placement.

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Review from Gail W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the day my Father arrived at the home, he has had excellent service. The staff are so kind and caring. He needed to visit a local hospital for a procedure. Door to door this took three hours. This made our experience all the better. Dad has now refused hospital treatment just prior to needing this. We as a family love everything about this home.

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Review from Janet H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wessex Lodge staff are all amazing and caring, exceeded all expectations. Nothing was too much bother, they all went above and beyond to ensure my mother-in-law's last few days were made as comfortable and dignified as possible, caring not only for her but us as a family too. I cannot thank them all enough.

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Review from Linda P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Website
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From the very first enquiry to the last day of my mum's respite stay at Wessex Lodge, the home promoted a very warm, friendly and relaxed environment. Every member of staff not only made my mum feel important they took the time to talk and listen to her. They were very patient and showed compassion during this very anxious unsettling time whilst away from her home and family. We were encouraged to put photos and personal belongs of mums in her room to make it feel more personal and help with her anxiety. Mum's lack of appetite has been a worry lately but during her stay, the food offered looked delicious with a variety of choices. The staff were always polite and made sure my mum's needs were met, seeking medical assistance when needed.

The home is run by an excellent and approachable registered manager who was very helpful with much needed advice on mums return home. I cannot thank all the staff enough for the time mum spent with them.

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Review from Jeni S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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When we were told we had to move our Mum from residential to nursing care we were worried about choosing the right home. We went to view Wessex Lodge and it had a warm friendly atmosphere. The staff were happy and chatty and we felt very welcome. We had not needed to worry as she was cared for better than her previous home. Mum's room was decorated, shelves and pictures put up as we requested making Mum feel at home.
During Mum's last few days she had most of her family around her, 4 generations! We were offered drinks and food as necessary and nothing was too much trouble. Wessex Lodge staff were supportive to us as well as our Mum from day one helping to move her into and then emptying Mum's room. We were particularly very touched with their approach to the latter.

We would highly recommend Wessex Lodge and its staff.

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Review from Chris S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Can't speak highly enough of the care provided for my father-in-law at Wessex Lodge. From the moment they became involved, their care, compassion and professionalism shone through.
Nothing was too much trouble and their approach made a very private man, who had been terrified of ending up in a home, feel at ease, relaxed and "at home".

They extended the same care to my wife after her father's passing.

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Review from Tina C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely, caring staff. Really looked after my nan, making us all feel so welcome at each visit. The way her room was left after her death was so sweet and thoughtful. I will really miss you all, thank you for making nans last year one to remember.

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Review from Alice M (Respite Resident) published on 4 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have enjoyed my time at Wessex Lodge immensely. The staff, in particular, are very helpful, almost always at hand at the end of a bell. In a way, I'm sorry to be leaving but I need to go home before I forget what it looks like. If it is every necessary I wouldn't hesitate to come back for a bit of pampering. Many thanks to everyone, not least the tea person who arrives twice a day.

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Review from T G (Husband of Resident) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife was admitted to Wessex Lodge on 29th December 2017. She had a rapid decline into dementia after suffering a brain injury in July last year. All things considered, it was a very traumatic period.

Wessex Lodge was recommended by many in the community for placement. Having been married for 59 years, the arrangement was a very difficult decision to make. All I can say is Wessex Lodge meets all requirements in the transition.

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Review from Brian D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very high standard of care. All the staff were excellent and cared for dad very well. Dad received personal care right until the end. We would definitely recommend this care home to anyone.

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Review from Jonathan M (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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For six months, my mother was a resident of this home. Throughout her time there, she was treated with compassion and a level of care that I considered to be outstanding. The staff at the home, from most senior to most junior, really took the trouble to get to know her and in her last weeks of life, took particular care to ensure her end of life was comfortable, calm and peaceful.

I commend the home on their outstanding level of care.

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home promotes a very warm, friendly and relaxed environment providing a high level of care service. The staff are always polite and makes sure my mum's needs are met, seeking medical assistance when needed. We as the residents family have enjoyed events arranged by the home which gave us great memories and a lot of fun.

The home is run by an excellent and approachable registered manager. I have had to put my views across sometimes and these have been acted upon to improve the experience of the care provided.

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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has dementia and has been a resident in Wessex Lodge for two years now. It is a happy and welcoming place where the staff are kind and caring. As a daughter I feel that my mother is happy, well looked after and I am kept well informed.
There is a good program of activities with visits from entertainers to encourage movement and singing.

The lounge is comfortable and homely and decorated with many of the crafts the residents have created.

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Review from Norman N (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very pleased with all the friendly staff. I can find nothing wrong with Wessex Lodge.

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Review from M S (Resident / Service User) published on 11 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The matron, deputy matron and nurses oversee the day to day running over the home which is very good. The carers see to our family needs and are also very good. The chef and his team of helpers are also very good. The domestic staff are also very good. The auxiliary staff are very professional. I have always been very well cared for. The food has always been well done and a good variety. There are activities and days out.

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Review from Hannah H (Wife of Resident) published on 11 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The nursing home is comfortable, warm and well staffed. Standards are high as reflected in CQC's inspection this year. Each resident is cared for according to their needs. The meals are well planned and delicious with plenty of choices. Activities and outings are well planned as are the parties and celebrations where families can come together.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 August 2025
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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