The Lodge

22 Spicer Road, Exeter EX1 1SY
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  • The Lodge, Exeter
Originally designed as a home for a successful Exeter family in the late 1880s, The Lodge is an impressive Victorian villa with extensions added throughout the years, with the latest completed in 2018. The whole home provides an excellent standard of accommodation to suit everyone, including suites for couples and it is still very much a home today, providing the highest standards of nursing and residential care to people who appreciate the sense of refinement with a homely ambience.

The Lodge's philosophy is to provide 'exceptional care for the individual' and it is evident in everyday life at The Lodge, from the fine dining experience, to the varied activities in the social calendar that cater for a wide range of hobbies and interests. Located in the heart of Exeter, The Lodge is a beautifully designed care home offering tailored residential, nursing, and respite care. With 50 thoughtfully furnished rooms, it provides a tranquil yet engaging environment for its residents. Surrounded by mature gardens and scenic views, The Lodge offers the perfect balance of serenity and accessibility. A lively activities programme encourages residents to explore their interests, with opportunities including music therapy, arts and crafts, and regular outings. Dining is a highlight, with delicious, chef-prepared meals served in a welcoming atmosphere that fosters community and conversation. The Lodge is a home where care, comfort, and connection come together seamlessly.
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Care Provided by The Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 62 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild 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
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1900
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2299

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

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

Contact The Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Deborah Skinner (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (58)

Parking

  • 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 Reviews (86)

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The Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lodge has 86 reviews.

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Review from Mary S (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 4 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home has always demonstrated courtesy, kindness and approachability and efficiency. The latter was displayed when on visiting my friend, another resident with mild dementia wandered into the room and told us her skirt was wet. Clearly she has been slightly incontinent. I went to find a nurse
and reported it. I had hardly returned to my friends room when a nurse arrived to take care of the situation and the resident re-appeared a few minutes later washed with changed clothing and ready to chat again. There is exceptional team work and a very high standard of care in The Lodge.
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Review from P G (Friend of Resident) published on 28 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend always talks about the staff with the high regard. One of the carers in the night shift sewed some buttons on my friends blouse in her tea break. This really helped my friend and made her feel loved. All staff are friendly, polite and welcoming. As a friend visiting The Lodge I find it a very
pleasant place with family attitudes/friendliness.
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Review from J. David R (Son of Resident) published on 22 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
By the time my mother decided that it was time for her to move into a care home, through her voluntary work for Exeter Cathedral, she had spent many years visiting people in care homes and hospitals in the area. She had done her research and knew exactly where she wanted to go to in order to get the
best possible care, in beautiful surroundings and enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere while at the same time having a very well laid out en-suite room of her own.

The food is excellent (I can vouch for that!) and there are so many outings and activities, including music, poetry, theatre, yoga - plenty to occupy the mind and body, indeed never a dull moment ... especially for the staff who work so hard and are so imaginative and creative! The staff deserve a special mention. When you meet a member of staff at The Lodge, it becomes obvious that they are not just doing a job, it is a vocation. It is very reassuring to know that my mother is so happy and well cared for.
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Review from Briony B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother needed emergency respite care, and I did not want to separate my parents, my mother is 86 with cancer and my father is forgetful and 93. I called the home on a Saturday, and they went over and above the call of duty to help me, by Monday they had finished decorating two rooms and we moved
them both in. My mother is getting the most fantastic nursing and care, and my father is having a ball. They are both very happy, I do not live near Devon and my brother lives abroad, and The Lodge have been amazing. I really do not have any problems that I can think of. I am now in talks with both my parents about possibly staying at The Lodge for their future care, and they both are very happy to do so.
Thank you to the Manager for all your help.
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Review from Marion M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't praise the management & staff enough. I've worked for Social Services caring for the elderly and vulnerable adults, for over 20 years the quality of care, meals are second to none, As a family member if you want peace of mind knowing your loved one is safe & secure, being cared for The Lodge is
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Review from Chris T (Resident) published on 21 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Please provide more of same service.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for The Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.952 for The Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (258 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 270 Ratings = 4.952
  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 The Lodge is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 23 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: 18 Nov 2021

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

Deborah

Deborah Skinner

Job Title: General Manager

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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