South Africa Lodge

43 Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville PO7 7LA
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  • South Africa Lodge, Waterlooville
South Africa Lodge focuses solely on caring for people with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurological, physical and mental health needs. The home offers a safe environment and has wheelchair access throughout.

A comfortable and spacious interior includes en-suite bedrooms, colourful decorations and a large garden area. Residents are encouraged to make the most of their surroundings and live an active lifestyle.

A full clinical team develops care packages that maximise the individual potential of residents. Every resident is carefully assessed before any placement and care packages reviewed on a regular basis.

The quality of care at South Africa Lodge is underpinned by strong governance processes and the continual development of staff skills.
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Care Provided by South Africa Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 99 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Bart Kulczycki (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (99)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (99)

Visiting

  • There is an open visitor’s policy but the care home asks that you are respectful of your relative/friend’s routine when choosing a time to visit. Please feel free to discuss this with staff supporting the individual.


    The reception is manned Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. At the front door, there is a doorbell which connects with reception who will let you in to the building. If there is no one at the reception desk, or you are visiting outside of office hours, please use the bell and one of the team will come to the door as soon as they are able to do so.

Parking

  • Adequate on site parking for staff and visitors. The home has designated parking for those who are less able.

South Africa Lodge Reviews (81)

9.6

South Africa Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time South Africa Lodge has 81 reviews.

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Review from D K (Friend of Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
South Africa Lodge is an extremely well run caring place. The staff are fantastic, helpful and friendly providing care and comfort to the residents in spotless surroundings. The facilities offered are second to none both inside and outside in the gardens.
The care of the residents is exemplary.
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Review from Gina R (Sister of Resident) published on 16 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care and attention my brother gets. He is always clean and tidy. The staff are very attentive and show open displays of affection to all residents. He always appears to be happy and that is the most important thing to me. If he is happy I am happy
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Review from Suzanne B (Wife of Resident) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with every aspect of South Africa Lodge. My husband seems very happy. We, as a family, have a great deal to be grateful for with the level of care.
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Review from S J (Wife of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very satisfied with my husband's care at South Africa Lodge. My husband is always clean and tidy.
The food looks very nice and he always enjoys it. Staff are very friendly and approachable. They have a very good relationship with him. I am always advised if he has been ill.
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Review from David B (Brother of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting my brother nearly every Monday and Thursday for some time now. He has always been well cared for. The staff have always been very pleasant to myself. I showed the paper form of this review to my brother, the first thing he said it is very nice here, I like it here. It is always
clean and tidy. I think security is excelent too
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Review from Eva M (Husband of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this home to anyone. My husband loves this home, staff are wonderful. Everyone is friendly and very caring.
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Review from Helen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been staying at South Africa Lodge for three years now. During this time, all staff have been so kind and understanding to my mum and us; her family. Their attention to every detail of her care, her likes and dislikes and her comfort is heartfelt and sincere. The core ethics of the team
is a learning environment.
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Review from Carol M (Wife of Resident) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is settled and happy in Primrose Lodge at South Africa Lodge. He is well looked after by the wonderful staff.
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Review from Sue W (Wife of Resident) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent care home with the best care. Staff very well trained. Meet the requirements of the residents. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly to the visitors. The home is spotless. The activities team are the best.
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Review from Terence W (Friend of Resident) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am an ex-service colleague of the person I visit, four of us go every two weeks and are really impressed with the care and treatment he has been given also the progress he has made since the 18 months we have been visiting him.
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Review from Tony D (Friend of Resident) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The improvement in my friend since he became a resident has been amazing. He is a different person and always cheerful. The staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful and always have "time" they are kind and caring they seem to really enjoy what they are doing and the atmosphere is warm and caring. The
facilities are welcoming.
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Review from Doreen F (Wife of Resident) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been in South Africa Lodge since June 18 and I cannot fault it! Dementia has "robbed" me the ability to care for him at home and the staff look after him so well. I don't stop worrying about him but I truly know he is cared for by nurses, carers, cleaners, activity staff and management.
Thank you.
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Review from Joan F (Wife of Resident) published on 30 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been at South Africa Lodge since last March. First impressions - light, clean, tidy, calm, well run and very hospitable. His room has a lovely view - quite large and with a shower and toilet. Relatives are encouraged to bring in personal items to make the residents feel at home. Staff
without exception are caring, friendly, concerned, knowledgeable and will always go the extra mile to help both relatives and residents. Events are organised - summer fare, musical afternoons, trips out in the minibus and diaries. Relatives can attend a meeting monthly. Food is excellent. I am so grateful to the staff for their care and support.
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Review from J B (Friend of Resident) published on 30 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visit our friend on a fortnightly basis and have seen him in 3 different homes over the last 2 years. Since he has been at South Africa Lodge we have seen great progress in his manner and conversation. He has improved so much which is all due to the care given to him by all the staff. They are a
credit to their profession. I would, if it happened to me, love to be placed under their care and supervision as I know I would be safe and taken good care of.
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Review from Carol (Niece of Resident) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm writing this review because I know how hard it is to find the right home. My aunty has been in good homes, and bad ones. It isn't until they are somewhere decent that you realise that really good homes do exist.
The things that have impressed me at South Africa Lodge are:
Coping with a fussy eater
to make sure dietary needs are met.
Trips out, facilities and decent staffing levels to ensure life is varied and staff have time to talk to residents.
Going the extra mile, such as my relative enjoys cuddling a doll, and thinks it is her baby, so they found her a Moses basket and baby clothes for the doll.
Keeping me informed about any accidents, new medications.
How few falls she has had (previously she was forever going to the hospital after falls).
Keeping my aunty clean and well groomed, maintaining her dignity.
All little things, but that is what makes up life!
I hope this information helps someone to decide whether this home is worth considering for their relative.
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Review from T M (Father of Resident) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been living at South Africa Lodge since December 2016. When we arrived she had several serious health problems. During the time she has bee there we have visited most days and have seen the excellent care and support she has been given by all the staff. Not only do they care for our
daughter, but they have shown us (her parents) kindness and support too, especially during the difficult times we've been through.
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Review from B N (Wife of Resident) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was moved to South Africa Lodge from another nursing home. I am really pleased with his care and improvement. He's so much more settled. The staff are caring, friendly and welcoming. The home is extremely clean and so are the residents. I am kept informed of all his care.
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Review from Marian H (Wife of Resident) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say that my husband is well looked after and cared for at all times. I would tell anyone who asks what it's like there and I say just that it's wonderful there.


I can go home after seeing my husband every day and know that he is safe and well looked after.

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Review from Jean C (Wife of Resident) published on 17 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident of South Africa Lodge, Waterlooville for seven years. He has late stages of Alzheimer's and other illnesses. I am fully satisfied with his care and prompt treatment when ill. The staff at all levels are caring, competent, hard working and adhere to individual care plans.
GP's visit twice weekly and OT's are also in attendance. Cleanliness and hygiene is very good, food delicious too. The home has beautiful well-used gardens, excellent entertainment team, two mini buses used for visits, wheel chairs can be used. It is a pleasure to visit as everyone is friendly and welcoming.
Reply from Victoria Thew, Chief Operating Officer at South Africa Lodge
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these words Jean.
Kind regards, Vicky
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Review from Debora T (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for approx one year, in that time I have found the Lodge staff to be unwavering in their aims to make this a "home" for her.
The nursing care is second to none and the emotional care constant, recently we were asked if anything else could make things better for mum, even
though this involved providing a room with a wet room as mum is in a wheelchair this was organised quickly and efficiently taking on all emotional health and well-being. I can't praise them enough.
Reply from Victoria Thew, Chief Operating Officer at South Africa Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to review South Africa Lodge. The team will be touched by your recognition of the care they deliver. Thank you, Vicky.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.647)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10 for South Africa Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.647 for South Africa Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (308 Excellents x 5) + (110 Goods x 4) + (18 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 439 Ratings = 4.647
  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 South Africa Lodge is based on 37 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 99 registered maximum number of service users is 19.8, which has been reached with 37 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: 25 Oct 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bart Kulczycki

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2025

Bart brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role of General Manager at South Africa Lodge.

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