South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

307 London Road, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 3ND
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  • South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Leicester
Located just off London Road, connecting Leicester to Market Harborough in the leafy conservation area of Stoneygate, South Lodge enjoys a splendid position with convenient access to shops, churches and the city centre. The home provides residential, respite and dementia care.

South Lodge Care Home in Leicester provides exceptional 24-hour care for individuals and couples, offering outstanding facilities and services within a comfortable, supportive care community. The care home offers 99 private apartments, ranging from studios to one- and two-bedroom suites. Each apartment features a private wet room-style bathroom, with some equipped with kitchenettes, allowing residents to maintain their desired level of independence. Residents can access the home's dedicated therapy suite, hair salon, greenhouse, potting shed, and more.

For those seeking specialised dementia care in Leicester, South Lodge offers a separate dementia care suite comprising 17 dedicated suites, each equipped with an en-suite wet room. These comfortable, open-plan spaces, naturally lit and attended to by specially trained staff, provide unique support tailored to residents requiring specialised dementia care.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 106 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1470
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1470

These prices are only a guideline, please contact South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Donna Bradley (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • All type of residential admissions accepted.
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2010
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (106)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (106)

Visiting

  • no restrictions on visiting times for residents. For enquiries or show arounds please visit between 9am - 5pm

Parking

  • car park available on site, with disabled spaces also available.

South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (95)

9.6

South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.564) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 95 reviews.

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Review from Maldwyn K (Brother of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our invite to the August 2025 "beach party" At south Lodge could not have been any better. The entertainers both did a medley of songs to suit all ages and where thoroughly enjoyed by all, even the children had great fun with the bouncy castle and games.
The food and drink laid on by the management
and served by the hard working staff was wonderful, all under a beautiful warm Sunday afternoon.
Thank you.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our August Beach Party. It was a joy to see residents, families, and visitors coming together to enjoy the entertainment, games, and delicious food in the sunshine. Our team loved hosting the day, and your kind words mean so much to them. We look forward to welcoming you back for more events at South Lodge soon

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Review from Denise C (Respite Resident) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good food was very good and room was very nice.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you Denise. It was our pleasure having you stay here with us and allowing us the opportunity to care for you. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, should there be a need in the future. Best of Luck.

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Review from J W (Respite Resident) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A weeks respite care, lovely apartment, everyone helpful and friendly and helpful. Activities and entertainment very good. Overall a wonderful week.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback. it was our honour to care for you in the week that you stayed with us. We look forward to welcoming you again.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum feels happy and secure at South Lodge. She enjoys planting and gardening and the staff make sure she is well looked after. Customer Service and Management within South Lodge is fantastic and I would definitely recommend it to others.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mum feels happy and secure at South Lodge, and that she enjoys spending time in the garden. It's wonderful to know that our team's care and support have made a positive difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Review from Geraldine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at South Lodge since January 2023. The care she recieves is excellant and staff are wonderful with her. South Lodge is beautifully decorated and maintained to a high standard. It has been wonderful to get mum out into the lovely gardens, particularly during the recent hot
weather.Lots of seating areas, ideal for a coffee and the crossword. Activities are many and varied.
I have every confidence that mum is receiving the best care possible and is very much treated as an individual. It is a joy to visit her, the staff are all so friendly and extremely helpful.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. Were truly grateful that youve taken the time to share your experience of South Lodge. It means a great deal to our entire team to hear that your mum feels cared for and treated as an individual that is always our aim.Were so pleased that youve been able to enjoy the gardens together during the warmer weather. Creating comfortable, welcoming spaces both indoors and outdoors is an important part of life here, and its lovely to hear how much that adds to your visits.Your confidence in our care and kind recognition of our staffs dedication is hugely appreciated. Well be sure to pass your comments on to the team, who will be delighted to hear how much their work is valued.

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Review from M R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and staff members at South Lodge are all wonderful. They all show genuine compassion, respect for the residents and are always professional staff are attentive and pro active, nothing changes in health, mood and responding quickly. Meals are nutrutious, tasty and tailored to the residents dietary
needs. Cleanliness is maintained to a high standard and there is always a full activities calendar!
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.Were truly grateful for your kind words about our team and the care we provide. Its incredibly rewarding to hear that our staffs compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism have stood out during your experience with South Lodge.Were proud to offer a high standard of care in all areasfrom tailored meals and cleanliness to engaging activities that support the well-being of our residents. Your recognition means a great deal to us, and I will be sure to pass on your comments to the whole team.Thank you again for your continued support.

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Review from I Y (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall more than happy with the care home.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.We truly appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Kim G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in South Lodge 18 mths now. She has dementia which has got progressively worse. The staff have been very caring and have strived to make my mums stay at South Lodge as pleasant as possible. The facilities & activities are very good & the staff do encourag residents to join in and management
are very approachable.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.We truly appreciate your feedback and are so pleased to hear that your mum has felt cared for and supported during her time at South Lodge. It means a great deal to our team to know that the efforts we make-whether through our care, activities, or simply being there to talk-are making a positive difference.Supporting residents living with dementia is something we are deeply committed to, and we're glad that you've felt reassured by the approachability of our staff and management. We'll be sure to share your comments with the wider team.Thank you again for your continued trust.

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Review from Chris D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has had two respite stays in this care home after her home flooded twice in 12 months. Both occasions greeted with care and compassion, more so on the second visit which was more devastating for my mum.
Management and carers alike were lovely. The home is clean, welcoming, friendly and meals
are lovely, well presented and requests all catered for.
Carers were kind, response times to buzzers vary dependant upon busy times. But as far as my mum was concerned care was just as Mum wished for.
My only criticism was that water drainage in her en-suite after showering flooded and hopefully sorted for the next resident.
Some amazing activities for the residents and afternoon singers.
Lovely gardens and nice sunny areas to sit in.
Relatives always made welcome and a fully stocked tea bar provides drinks and snacks for residents and relatives.
The price reflects the high standards, however it was only marginally more expensive than a grotty place Mum was unfortunate to stay in prior.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and detailed review. We're so pleased your mum felt cared for during both of her respite stays, especially during what must have been a very difficult time after her home flooded twice.Your lovely comments about our team, meals, activities, and environment mean a great deal and have been shared with everyone at South Lodge. We're also glad you felt welcomed and able to enjoy the tea bar and garden spaces during your visits.Thank you for highlighting the drainage issue in the en-suite-it has since been resolved to prevent this from happening again.We truly value your feedback and are so grateful you chose South Lodge for your mum's care.

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Review from Abbi W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our parents spent the end of their lives at South Lodge, at slightly different times and for different reasons. Our Mum moved there once my Dad could not longer care for her. Although she wasn't able to join in any of the life/activities or communicate by this point, she was calm, smiley and obviously
comfortable. My Dad visited regularly and the staff were always so lovely and welcoming and would pop in for a chat, which really helped his spirits during a time of grieving once he could no longer care for her himself. Latterly, only 8 months after Mum's passing, we took Dad there when he was nearing end of life with cancer and far from it being upsetting, he loved the attention and kindness of all the staff who knew him from being such a regular visitor. He was looked after with such dignity and kindness and we couldn't have wished for a better end in the last few months of illness. If we ever had any concerns, we were heard and the team reacted and we are so very grateful to the
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a moving and heartfelt review. Your words mean a great deal to all of us at South Lodge.We feel truly honoured to have been part of both your Mum and Dad's journeys during such significant and sensitive times. It's incredibly touching to hear that your Mum was calm and comfortable in our care, and that your Dad found support and companionship here. Knowing that we were able to provide him with warmth, kindness, and dignity in his final months brings us both comfort and pride.It's always our aim to create a home where families feel supported and loved, and it's heartening to know that you felt heard and that your concerns were always met with care. Your kind words will be shared with the whole team-they will be deeply appreciated.Please accept our sincerest thanks and warmest wishes. Your family will always hold a special place in our hearts here at South Lodge.

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Review from I L (Friend of Resident) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our friend was well cared for by caring staff
Her room facilities were excellent and she received the required medical support at a difficult time
Great efforts were made to meet her specialist dietary requirements
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased to hear that your friend received the care and support she needed during a difficult time. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and individualised care, and we're glad that her medical needs and dietary requirements were well met.Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. If there's anything else we can do, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Thank you to the staff at South Lodge for looking after my mother during the last 26 months of her life. After losing my father and a hospital stay following pneumonia and a hip fracture she did not want to return home. At SL although anxious at first she felt safe comfortable and well looked after
and ultimately chose to stay.
Continuity of care is important and when staff turnover is low the care on each floor works very well and family members are assured that the staff know their relative and that messages are relayed within the team.
The rooms - mini apartments - are excellent well equipped and furnished and can be made to feel very homely. My mum always loved her room! The staff are kind and caring and the meals good with a choice of dining options. There is a welcoming atmosphere created by staff (including non-carers) investing in residents' wellbeing. There is a very good attempt to offer diverse activities that will appeal. I recommend SL to anyone looking for a care solution.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for sharing such heartfelt feedback about your mother's time at South Lodge. We are truly honored to have been a part of her journey and to have provided her with a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. It means so much to us that she felt at home and well looked after during her time with us.Continuity of care is something we deeply value, and we appreciate your recognition of our dedicated team who strive to build meaningful connections with residents and their families. We are also delighted to hear that she enjoyed her room, the dining experience, and the variety of activities we offer.Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us. Thank you again for trusting us with your mother's care. Thank you for all the support you provide to the home and our residents too.

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Review from David R (Husband of Resident) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visited South Lodge for the first time and were naturally anxious about what this would be like.
The Client Liaison Manager spent a considerable amount of time with us showing us around and making us feel very comfortable. He was very kind and considerate and he is clearly in the right job as he
really cares about what he does.
The home is lovely and it really has a home feeling, with beautiful surroundings inside and out. The staff were all very attentive to residents and it felt like a really nice place to be.
Thanks again to the staff, your kindness and professionalism make you an ambassador for South Lodge.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review of your visit to South Lodge. We understand that choosing the right home can be a big decision, and we're delighted to hear that your experience with myself and the team helped put you at ease. Our goal is always to create a warm, welcoming environment where residents and their families feel comfortable and valued, so it's truly heart-warming to hear that you felt this during your visit. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team they will be so pleased to know their kindness and dedication made a positive impression.

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Review from Vanessa N (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 90-year-old mum was a resident at South Lodge for 6.5 weeks as she was too poorly to go home after discharge from hospital after a fall. All the staff from our first enquiry down to the day-to-day carers were so kind and lovely not just to Mum but also to me and my family and Mum's friends who visited.
Mum just needed some respite care but we would thoroughly recommend South Lodge. They were flexible about this as we weren't sure just what we needed when Mum first arrived. Thank you to everyone who made Mum's enforced stay such a positive and happy one.
The food was excellent and Mum had a wide variety of tasty food as a vegetarian.
The laundry system was amazing. Mum didn't want to engage with the social aspects but there were always lots of residents seated in the reception bistro-style area who seemed very happy.
For anyone looking for respite care, I would thoroughly recommend SL. It is clearly a home that has the residents at the heart of its care. Thank you to one and all.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Customer Service Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure to meet you and your family We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience at South Lodge. We're passionate about providing the best possible care and creating a welcoming atmosphere, so feedback like yours means the world to us. If there's anything more we can do to assist you or your loved ones, please don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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Review from A R (Son of Resident) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The entire team at South Lodge are exceptional. They went out of their way to ensure my 91-year-old dad settled in well. The home is really beautiful and the activities are amazing. Thank you to the whole team.
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Customer Service Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Many thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure getting to know your family and your father. Wishing you all the best for the future.

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Review from Judy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum and sister are both residents at South Lodge, and the standard of care they have received has been exemplary. Everything from the facilities provided, the standard of the accommodation and the catering is to a very high standard; not to mention the carers and staff who go above and beyond to
cater for their every need in terms of daily care. The programme of entertainment and activities is fantastic, and as a family, we feel that our loved ones are safe and happy in such wonderful surroundings. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking to find residential care for loved ones!
Reply from Jamal Sheikh, Customer Service Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home, it is very much appreciated. It has been a pleasure getting to know your family and I will ensure to pass on your kind words to the staff.

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Review from C P (Relative of Resident) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
South Lodge demonstrates admirably the 'care' in 'care home'.
The staff show compassion and understanding, endless patience which enables my relatives to have some period of relaxation knowing that my relative is safe, secure and being looked after as if I was doing it myself.
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Review from Jackie H (Friend of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Due to lack of attention and poor communication skills my loved one was allowed to walk out and wander the streets until he fell, sustained a head injury and was in hospital for a week. Staff didn’t even notice he was missing, very poor standards of care and then not willing to take responsibility for
the incident, care was fragmented and the resident lost weight whilst under their care.
Reply from Philip Whitaker, Senior Regional Director at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

We are very sorry that this incident occurred and we have offered our apologies to the resident and to his family. We reported this incident to the Local Authority's Adult Protection Team and will consider any recommendations they may make. We have since revised our procedures and have increased staffing in our reception area, specifically to monitor the entrance area. However the resident did gain weight whilst staying at the home.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at South Lodge have been great at caring for my mother and helping her to settle in as a resident. Mum feels 'at home' with her own furniture and pictures. She's joining in with activities and enjoying a healthy diet. Everyone has been very supportive of the family, responding to queries and
adjusting Mum's care to suit her needs.
Reply from Kerstin Tolley, Customer Service Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home, it is very much appreciated. It has been a pleasure getting to know your mum and I will ensure to pass on your kind words to the staff.

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Review from Tracey W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has moved to South Lodge from another care home. As a result, she is much less anxious and considerably happier, which is down to the excellent care provided by staff here. Despite being in the more advanced stage of dementia, she has been included in activities and enjoys being taken to church.
In addition, her speech and mobility have improved and she is very fond of the carers.
Reply from Kerstin Tolley, Customer Service Manager at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our care home; your feedback is very much appreciated. We are delighted to hear that your mother has settled in with us so well and will pass on your wonderful feedback to the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.564)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.564) out of 10 for South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 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 4.621 for South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.621
  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 4.943 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 20 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 106 registered maximum number of service users is 21.2. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.2 = 0.943
  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: 4 Mar 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (6)

Donna

Donna Bradley

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

South Lodge is delighted to introduce our Home Manager Donna Bradley.


Donna Bradley is the dedicated Home Manager at South Lodge, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a passion for ensuring the well-being of both residents and staff. With her compassionate leadership, Donna has fostered a warm and welcoming environment where the needs of each resident are always a top priority.


Her commitment to high-quality care, along with her approachable and hands-on management style, has made her an integral part of the South Lodge community. Donna strives to maintain a standard of excellence in all aspects of the home, ensuring that everyone feels valued, safe, and supported.

Jamal

Jamal Sheikh

Job Title: Client Liaison Manager Joined: 2024

Jamal Sheikh is the Customer Service Manager at South Lodge, where he plays a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for residents, families, and staff. With a strong focus on communication and relationship-building, Jamal ensures that every individual feels heard, respected, and cared for.


His proactive approach to managing resident needs, staff concerns, and family queries reflects his dedication to maintaining a high standard of service. Jamal is passionate about fostering a sense of community at South Lodge, continuously seeking new ways to enhance the resident experience through meaningful initiatives, events, and collaborations. His commitment to excellence and his personable nature make him a trusted and respected leader within the home.

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Bethany Thomson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Beth, our dedicated Deputy Manager at South Lodge, brings compassion, leadership, and a deep commitment to resident wellbeing to everything she does. With a strong background in care and a genuine passion for supporting others, Beth works closely alongside the Home Manager and wider team to ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.


Her approachable nature and calm presence make her a trusted figure among residents, families, and staff. Beth is always ready to listen, guide, and support—whether she’s mentoring a team member, helping to plan personalised care, or simply offering a reassuring word.


Driven by a strong sense of purpose and empathy, Beth plays a vital role in creating a warm, respectful, and supportive environment that truly feels like home for our residents.

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Sunny Patel

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2023

Sunny, our talented Head Chef at South Lodge, brings passion, creativity, and years of culinary expertise to every dish he prepares. With a strong focus on nutrition and flavour, Sunny ensures that every meal served is not only delicious but also tailored to the diverse dietary needs of our residents.


His dedication to using fresh, seasonal ingredients and his commitment to listening to residents’ preferences make him a true standout in our team. Whether it’s a comforting classic or an elegant three-course menu, Sunny leads the kitchen with warmth and precision—ensuring mealtimes are a highlight of the day for everyone at South Lodge.


Sunny believes that food is more than nourishment—it’s an experience that brings joy, connection, and comfort. We’re proud to have him leading our kitchen with such skill and heart.

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Joan Owen

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joan is the heart of our housekeeping team at South Lodge, bringing dedication, warmth, and an incredible attention to detail to everything she does. As Head Housekeeper, Joan leads by example—ensuring that our home is always spotless, welcoming, and comfortable for residents, families, and visitors alike.


With a strong sense of pride in her work, Joan goes above and beyond to create a clean, safe, and homely environment where residents can feel truly at ease. Her kind nature and commitment to high standards make her a much-loved member of the South Lodge family.


Whether she’s mentoring her team or adding those thoughtful finishing touches to a resident’s room, Joan plays an essential role in making South Lodge a place our residents are proud to call home.

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Phil Marshall

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Phil is the man behind the scenes who keeps everything running smoothly at South Lodge. As our Maintenance Manager, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to maintaining the safety, functionality, and comfort of our home.


Whether it’s fixing a leaky tap, managing larger renovation projects, or performing daily safety checks, Phil tackles every task with care and efficiency. His calm and friendly manner makes him a familiar and reassuring presence to both residents and staff.


Phil takes great pride in ensuring that South Lodge remains not just well-maintained, but a safe and welcoming place for all who live and work here. He’s always happy to lend a hand, and no job is ever too big or too small.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare

What types of Care is South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare have?

There are 106 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare?

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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare to the centre of Leicester?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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