Fee rates are dependent upon the type of stay . Level of care is determined by a full pre admission assessment.
These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.
Limited parking at the front of the building. Telephone for access to the rear of the building. Otherwise short term on street paid parking or a car park some 400 yards away, also paid.
The Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Lodge has 80 reviews.
Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2025
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Thank you for this review and I'm very grateful to have met you all for, as you say just a short time. I will forward on your comments to the whole team, who will be thrilled, proud and delighted to hear your views. Thank you so much again.
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Review from I W (Son of Resident) published on 1 August 2025
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Thank you and yes I agree, it was a short stay however, it was in the control of your mum who made all the decisions she chose, in the way she wanted. I will miss the family contact too. thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
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Review from J H (Respite Resident) published on 29 July 2025
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Hello and thank you for the wonderful recommendation for all of us at The Lodge. We have enjoyed your company and wish you very well with your ongoing recovery. You probably won't require our services again however, if you do, you would be most welcome to return!!
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Review from R S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to do this review. It's very much appreciated and it's always good to hear that the team went that extra mile. Your mother will be very much missed at The Lodge. Thanks again
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Review from Robert H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 April 2025
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Hello and again, thank you so much for this review for us all. The care we give is of utmost importance and really matters to everyone at The Lodge. Thank you again and come in when you can - you are welcome.
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Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2025
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Hello and thank you for this review for The Lodge. We take enormous pride in our service and I know the staff will be thrilled to read that you felt we hit the mark for your Mother's care. We will miss seeing you at The Lodge and you are welcome to pop in at any time.
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Review from Simon G (Son of Resident) published on 2 January 2025
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Thank you for this review and I'm delighted that you have found every area to be worthy of such praise. We strive very hard to meet the needs of each and every resident and that includes families and friends as well. We are proud of the standard of service we offer and to hear it from families, is always wonderful. Thank you again.
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Review from Neil G (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2024
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Thank you very much for a great (and quick) response about your mum's care and your visit to the UK. I really appreciate it and the time you've taken to do it! We look forward to your next visit to The Lodge.
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Review from G R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2024
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Thank you very much for this review and your thoughts on how your father's settled at The Lodge. I appreciate your time in filling out the carehome.co.uk review. Thank you.
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Review from V S (Respite Resident) published on 4 September 2024
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Hello and thank you for your review - I'm delighted you felt reassured by our care and that you have the confidence to go forward with your life at home. It was a pleasure to have met you and in the nicest possible way, I hope you won't need us again!
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Review from Diane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2024
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I hardly know what to say in return apart from thank you so very much for this review. I will always recall your mum from the moment of admission to The Lodge and, the great times we had after that - especially when you were visiting her. You will all be so much missed.
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Review from R P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2024
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Hello and thank you for taking time to complete this review. I was delighted to ensure that your mother's needs were met on all levels and will pass on your thanks to the whole team.
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Review from Sarah L (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2024
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Thank you so much for this review - it was such a roller coaster ride and one that ended well! It has been a pleasure to have known your mum and her family as well. We will miss seeing you here at The Lodge.
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Review from Johnny L (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Thank you so much for this review and your mum's stay was a pleasure and a lovely surprise that she was able to enjoy her life for so long, seeing her grandchildren in particular. We will miss her a lot and her family of course.
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Review from Audrey D (Wife of Resident) published on 20 May 2024
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Thank you so much for this review - it was a pleasure to care for your husband and he was so good at keeping us cheerful as well! In the short time he was with us, he made a difference, as did all of the family. Look after yourselves.
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Review from Justine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2024
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Justine, thank you so much for this review. It has been such a pleasure to have not only your mum (again) but to have you back at The Lodge as well. You really represent what family means. We will miss you.
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Review from Gill K (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your mum was a pleasure to have known and I’m only sorry that she is no longer with us.
I hope all is well with the whole family.
Thank you again.
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Review from Chris M (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am pleased to hear that your friend has settled in well.
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Review from Tina B (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 22 January 2024
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Hello and thank you for this amazing review. It has been a fairly short journey with The Lodge but meaningful even so. I will miss both of you.
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Review from Penny M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024
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Thank you for this lovely review and for your company when you were visiting us. Your mother certainly kept us on our toes and there is nothing wrong with that!
Please pass my regards on to your brother and your family.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for The Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.931 for The Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (283 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 303 Ratings = 4.931
b) 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 The Lodge is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 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
ii) 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 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 18 Nov 2021
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Having trained as a nurse in Plymouth and achieving a BSc Hons degree in psychology a few years later, Deborah has been General Manager at The Lodge since 2006. Under Deborah’s leadership The Lodge attained an ‘Outstanding’ Care Quality Commission rating in March 2020, a reflection of the hard work and dedication of all staff and of the exceptional care provided to our residents.
In spite of working in several specialisms including surgery and paediatrics, elder care was to become a lifelong passion of Deborah, as shown by over 20 years in the care home industry. Remaining passionate about The Lodge residents and staff has never presented a challenge, as the role of General Manager is more than just a job – it becomes part of an extended family for many working there, as our long service records show.
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