I always find the staff welcoming and helpful.Emily L(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Very good communication between the home and the residents' families.S H(Sister of Resident/Service User)
A happy environment is created and this extends for residents and those visiting.S F(Friend of Resident/Service User)
I always find the staff welcoming and helpful.Emily L(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Very good communication between the home and the residents' families.S H(Sister of Resident/Service User)
A happy environment is created and this extends for residents and those visiting.S F(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Soham Lodge Care Centre - Caring for adults. Over and under 65years.
Soham Lodge Care Centre is a care home for people with nursing or residential needs and provides specialist care in a variety of categories.
Soham Lodge Care Centre staff aim to provide residents with a safe, secure, relaxed, and homely environment in which care, well-being, and comfort are of prime importance.
Soham Lodge is located between the historic city of...
Soham Lodge Care Centre - Caring for adults. Over and under 65years.
Soham Lodge Care Centre is a care home for people with nursing or residential needs and provides specialist care in a variety of categories.
Soham Lodge Care Centre staff aim to provide residents with a safe, secure, relaxed, and homely environment in which care, well-being, and comfort are of prime importance.
Soham Lodge is located between the historic city of Ely, the horse racing town of Newmarket, and the University town of Cambridge, half an hour away.
Experienced staff have been trained with the relevant competencies and they offer services for people living with conditions including:
-Acquired Brain Injury
-Motor Neurone Disease
-Multiple Sclerosis and Physical Disabilities
-Huntingdon’s Disease
-Parkinson’s Disease
The team at Soham Lodge Care Centre offers skills in PEG feeding, NG nasogastric feeding, tracheostomy, cough assist, BIPAP, and CPAP.
Soham Lodge Care Centre specialises in bariatric care. Nurses and care staff are trained in the care and management of individuals with higher weight needs. The home has all the necessary equipment in place to provide as much mobility as required and possible.
The home features large rooms that are well equipped with ceiling track hoists, piped oxygen and suction, as well as a bariatric commode and chair. The Vendlet repositioning unit and Turncair mattress system assist with repositioning in bed more effectively and efficiently than manual handling alone.
Soham Lodge has on-site neuro-physiotherapists and access to community occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, provided as required.
The home has been awarded the Gold Standard Framework Care Homes Accreditation Award for the high quality of end-of-life care provided.
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Care Provided by Soham Lodge
Primary Care Categories
Older Person Care
Dementia
Mental Health Condition
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment
Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
Permanent Care
Respite Care
Care Types Provided
Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care
For a maximum of 49 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Moderate Dementia
Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Palliative / End of Life Care
COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Bariatric Care/Obesity
Convalescent Care
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
Own Furniture if required
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
Smoking not permitted
Wheelchair Access
Ground Floor Accommodation only
Gardens
Residents Kitchenette
Phone Point in own room
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Type of care
Permanent
Respite
Residential Care
From £1,500
From £1,500
Residential Dementia Care
From £1,500
From £1,500
Nursing Care
From £1,500
From £1,500
Nursing Dementia Care
From £1,500
From £1,500
Contact Soham Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Soham Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 choose 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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Tours
Onsite Tours of Soham LodgeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)No visits between 13:00 - 14:00 hrs to allow for residents lunch time.
If you need to arrange an appointment for another time or day, please contact the home, and we will do our utmost to facilitate.
Good to Know
Owner
DCSL Ltd
Private Owned
Person in charge
Barrie Taylor (Business & Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
Mixed (no single-gender units)
Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
Purpose Built: Yes
Year Purpose Built: 1990
Last Refurbishment: 2021
Number of floors: 1
Room Information
Single Rooms (45)
Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
Visitors are welcome at any time but would ask that during lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm residents are not disturbed. Late night visits can be made, just let the home know you are coming as the doors are secured at night.
Review from Patrick M (Resident / Service User) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
The accommodation was comfortable and the staff very kind, attentive and professional.
The accommodation was comfortable and the staff very kind, attentive and professional.
↩Reply from Tanya P, Administrator at Soham Lodge
Thank you so much for your time in completing such a positive review.
It was a pleasure to support you during your respite stay and welcome you back any time you should need us.
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Review from Catherine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My dad has been in this lovely home since 13th January 2019. We have been thoroughly impressed by the level of care, he is well looked after and this is all attributable to the wonderful staff. The home is always clean and tidy and staff always welcoming no matter what hour I visit. I would highly...
My dad has been in this lovely home since 13th January 2019. We have been thoroughly impressed by the level of care, he is well looked after and this is all attributable to the wonderful staff. The home is always clean and tidy and staff always welcoming no matter what hour I visit. I would highly recommend this home to others.
↩Reply from Tanya Pover, Administrator at Soham Lodge
Dear Catherine,
It is always a pleasure to see you and your family when visiting. Thank you so much for taking time to share your kind words.
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Review from Vernon P (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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I am happy to review Soham Lodge as I am very pleased with the care that my mother and other patients receive here. I would recommend the standard of care/support highly.
The dignity shown is very good. Staff and management are exceptional and I don't personally know how they do what they...
I am happy to review Soham Lodge as I am very pleased with the care that my mother and other patients receive here. I would recommend the standard of care/support highly. The dignity shown is very good. Staff and management are exceptional and I don't personally know how they do what they do. All staff from top to bottom levels are exceptional and I could not recommend it higher. Mother has been here three years and this is an overall review.
Well done all.
↩Reply from Tanya Pover, Administrator at Soham Lodge
Dear Vernon,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. It is always a pleasure to see you and your family when visiting your dear mother. She is one in a million, so full of character and always makes me smile when we pass in the communal areas.
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Review from Julie W (Wife of Resident) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My husband had a complex neurological condition - the little known progressive supranuclear palsy. He spent the last month of his life in Soham Lodge and received outstanding care from very competent and caring staff. The home manages a homely environment alongside excellent nursing care. I have...
My husband had a complex neurological condition - the little known progressive supranuclear palsy. He spent the last month of his life in Soham Lodge and received outstanding care from very competent and caring staff. The home manages a homely environment alongside excellent nursing care. I have looked at and been involved with several nursing homes over the last twenty years and believe Soham Lodge to be outstandingly good.
↩Reply from Tanya Pover, Administrator at Soham Lodge
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for your very kind words. It was our pleasure to have the opportunity to care for your husband and we wish you well for your future.
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Review from Patricia H (Sister of Resident) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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I have found Soham Lodge certainly strives to keep their standards high in all aspects. Having had experiences with other homes with aged mothers, Soham Lodge is by far the best. My sister has been resident now into the third year with a deteriorating illness and appears content, clean and well...
I have found Soham Lodge certainly strives to keep their standards high in all aspects. Having had experiences with other homes with aged mothers, Soham Lodge is by far the best. My sister has been resident now into the third year with a deteriorating illness and appears content, clean and well cared for. The staff have been particularly helpful and caring over the past 6 months that have been particularly difficult for us as a family.
↩Reply from Tanya Pover, Administrator at Soham Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will share with all the staff. It is always a pleasure to see you when you visit.
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Review from Phil H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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It’s such a hard decision to move someone into a care home, but my mum’s Alzheimer’s meant that it just wasn’t possible to care for her at home any more. She moved into another care home initially but is now at Soham Lodge and the care she receives there is excellent.
The staff are committed,...
It’s such a hard decision to move someone into a care home, but my mum’s Alzheimer’s meant that it just wasn’t possible to care for her at home any more. She moved into another care home initially but is now at Soham Lodge and the care she receives there is excellent.
The staff are committed, thoughtful and efficient and their respect and care for the residents is very evident. Communication is excellent and the home itself is spotlessly clean, comfortable and has much more communal space and nicer rooms than any other home I’ve visited.
My aunt also spent a short time in the care home after a fall left her unable to live independently, she was also full of praise for the home, which she thought was a lovely hotel with wonderful staff.
Huge thanks to all at Soham Lodge, I have such respect for what you all do. I highly recommend the care home and wouldn’t have my mum living anywhere else.
↩Reply from Tanya Pover, Proprietor at Soham Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will cascade your review to all the carers so that they are also aware of how highly they are thought of.
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Review from Sue A (Regular Volunteer) published on 18 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My husband had Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia. He moved into Soham Lodge Nursing Care Home in September 2012. He was a resident there until he passed away on January 1st 2016. The care he received was wonderful. We were made to feel we were part of a big family. Nothing was too much trouble and...
My husband had Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia. He moved into Soham Lodge Nursing Care Home in September 2012. He was a resident there until he passed away on January 1st 2016. The care he received was wonderful. We were made to feel we were part of a big family. Nothing was too much trouble and we, as a family, had that same care and support from all the staff, kitchen staff, laundry, housekeepers, nurses, carers and management. Some days I was in tears when I left my husband and the management never let me drive home until I had a cup of team with them and got myself together again. The last week my husband was there I didn't like going home because it meant so much to me to be with him when he took his last breath. The room next door to him was empty and the owner of the home said I could stay in that room as I wanted. How wonderful and kind. One of my daughters also had another room for her Dad's last two nights. My other daughter has two children and they were welcomed into the home. They loved visiting their Grandad and also joining in with the activities. All residents were included in the daily activities whatever each one was capable of doing. Great stimulation was given to them every day. When my husband passed away I felt lost and not needed so much. I needed to keep myself busy and I wanted to pay something back to the home so I decided to be a volunteer one day a week helping with activities. As bingo caller, making residents drinks and generally chatting to the residents, helping with trips out and special days eg., garden fete, Christmas fayre, coffee mornings and any other fundraising events. Another very important thing I would like to say is the home is always kept spotless and always smells clean and fresh. No horrible aromas. All residents are kept clean and smart too. A shower or bath every day and clean clothes on every day.
If anyone needs a good nursing care home I will always recommend Soham Lodge.
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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My mother is given the kindest expert individual care to keep her comfortable and safe.
All the staff are so friendly and cheerful and take time not only with my mum but also with me.
My mother is given the kindest expert individual care to keep her comfortable and safe.
All the staff are so friendly and cheerful and take time not only with my mum but also with me.
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Review from Richard P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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After a long time searching with my wife for a home for my mother-in-law Soham Lodge is without a doubt the best in this area. The staff are the best ever!
After a long time searching with my wife for a home for my mother-in-law Soham Lodge is without a doubt the best in this area. The staff are the best ever!
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Review from Chris S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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In my opinion, Soham Lodge is a superb nursing/care home. Distraught at the prospect of putting mum in a nursing home, I was wary of Soham Lodge when I first visited. True, I had heard very good things about it by word of mouth (always a good sign), but I wondered how an ex-motel on the edge of one...
In my opinion, Soham Lodge is a superb nursing/care home. Distraught at the prospect of putting mum in a nursing home, I was wary of Soham Lodge when I first visited. True, I had heard very good things about it by word of mouth (always a good sign), but I wondered how an ex-motel on the edge of one of the busiest roads in the area could possibly be the right place for my mum in the final stages of her life.
It was clear to me within 5 minutes of being shown around that Soham Lodge was the right place for mum. Clean, safe, beautifully equipped, homely, fully staffed with a very low staff turnover - which is a huge consideration, and small enough to be truly personal (only 30 beds). The critical thing is the standard of care. Well, mum is now a very happy resident and all I can say is yes, the staff in Soham Lodge really do care and it shows. As a carer remarked: " I love what I do. Carers who do not really enjoy their work are not employed here". Enough said.
↩Reply from Tanya, Administrator at Soham Lodge
Dear Chris, thank you on behalf of all the staff here at Soham Lodge for your extremely kind words and the time you took to post your review. It is a pleasure to have your Mum with us and I can assure that she will be kept as happy and comfortable as possible by all the wonderful staff here.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 March 2023
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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.
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The Team Soham LodgeJob Title The team at Soham Lodge
Our home has recently been awarded the Gold Standard Framework Care Homes Accreditation Award for our high quality of care provided at end of life.
Tanya PoverJob Title AdministratorJoined 2016
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My name is Tanya. I am the administrator at Soham Lodge
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