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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...
Care Provided by South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Bradley(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (104)
South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.816) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 104 reviews.
Lovely.
As a retired full-time hospital and nursing home Chaplain and visitor of many years, I would like to compliment staff and management of South Lodge for their excellent care of their resident's body, mind and spirit. Of body: individual nursing and personal care and monitoring; of mind: regular visiting of residents and spoken to them in their degree of illness and encouraging residents to join in with the many activities held daily and meet other residents; of spirit: respect of the various faith traditions and offering religious services to the individuals to attend. The Lodge offers an atmosphere of well-being, care and health.
Very pleased with the service. Staff are friendly.
I've been pampered, spoilt and I have enjoyed every minute. The food by the chef and the kitchen staff has been excellent. I can recommend this place easily. All the staff everywhere kitchen, nurses, cleaners were excellent. I could not nominate just one person it wouldn't be fair. The management and staff have been marvellous.
It was our pleasure to have you join the South Lodge family and a return stay could not happen soon enough.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 March 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (8) & Events (2)
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 12 Feb 2025
Although Staff Appreciation Week is traditionally in March, South Lodge Care Home in Leicester, an Avery Healthcare-owned facility, celebrated early to ensure every team member could participate. The care home...
- 10 Jul 2026Organiser: South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare
- 14 Jul 2026Organiser: South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Awards / Recognitions (26)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for South Lodge Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Meet the Team (6)

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.

Lisa is the Client Liaison Manager at South Lodge. With a strong focus on communication and relationship-building, is the first point of contact for all enquiries at the home, bringing extensive experience in customer and client services. She has a genuine passion for working with people and enjoys supporting individuals and families through every stage of their journey. Whether you are calling for initial information, visiting for a show-around, or arranging an admission,

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.

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.

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.

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.
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