The Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds94
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-08-24
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families often mention how approachable the care team is here. Staff members stay in regular contact, providing updates about any changes in care needs or how residents are settling in.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership68
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. This covers care planning, staff training, access to healthcare, and nutrition. No specific examples of care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or dementia training content are available in the published summary. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good in this domain suggests that previous gaps in practice have been addressed, but the detail of what changed is not available to families.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people who live here, including warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no relative feedback are included in the available published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the culture of care they observed, but families have no specific evidence to draw on from this report alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. This domain covers how well the home responds to individual needs, including activities, meaningful engagement, and end-of-life planning. The published summary contains no detail about the activities programme, how activities are adapted for people with advanced dementia, or how the home handles complaints and feedback. The home's registration as a dementia specialist makes individual responsiveness particularly important for families considering it.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. Mr Deepak Luckhun is the registered manager and Dr Uday Pani Kumar is the nominated individual. The home is operated by Lodge Lane Care Home Limited. No detail about the manager's tenure, visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home learned from its previous Requires Improvement rating is available in the published summary. The move from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains does suggest that leadership made meaningful changes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Lodge specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home provides full-time residential care with trained staff available throughout the day and night. For residents with dementia, the team works to create familiar routines and maintain family connections. Staff receive specific training in dementia care approaches. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Lodge Care Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent assessment in May 2024, which is a positive step forward from its earlier Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection report provides limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement without the granular evidence that would push them higher.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how approachable the care team is here. Staff members stay in regular contact, providing updates about any changes in care needs or how residents are settling in.
What inspectors have recorded
The team focuses on maintaining good communication channels with families. You'll find staff who are responsive when you need to discuss care arrangements or check in on your loved one.
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for any care home takes time, so do arrange a visit to see if The Lodge could be the right place for your family member.
Worth a visit
The Lodge Care Home, on Lodge Lane in Romford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in May 2024, with the full report published in September 2024. This represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and it covers all the areas that matter most: safety, effective care, kindness, responsiveness to individual needs, and leadership. The home is registered to care for up to 94 people, including adults over 65 and people living with dementia, and is run by Lodge Lane Care Home Limited with Mr Deepak Luckhun as the registered manager. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. Ratings confirm the home met the required standard, but there are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no recorded staff observations, and no specific examples of how care is delivered day to day. Before making a decision, visit the home at a quieter time, such as mid-morning or after the lunch service, and watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas. Ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, how often agency staff are used, and what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How The Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming Romford care home focused on personal connections
Dedicated residential home Support in Romford
When you first walk through the doors at The Lodge Care Home in Romford, you'll find staff who take time to really get to know new residents and their families. This established home provides round-the-clock care, with team members who understand the importance of keeping families connected and informed about their loved one's daily life.
Who they care for
The Lodge specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home provides full-time residential care with trained staff available throughout the day and night.
For residents with dementia, the team works to create familiar routines and maintain family connections. Staff receive specific training in dementia care approaches.
“Getting a feel for any care home takes time, so do arrange a visit to see if The Lodge could be the right place for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Lodge Care Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent assessment in May 2024, which is a positive step forward from its earlier Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection report provides limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement without the granular evidence that would push them higher.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how approachable the care team is here. Staff members stay in regular contact, providing updates about any changes in care needs or how residents are settling in.
What inspectors have recorded
The team focuses on maintaining good communication channels with families. You'll find staff who are responsive when you need to discuss care arrangements or check in on your loved one.
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for any care home takes time, so do arrange a visit to see if The Lodge could be the right place for your family member.
Worth a visit
The Lodge Care Home, on Lodge Lane in Romford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in May 2024, with the full report published in September 2024. This represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and it covers all the areas that matter most: safety, effective care, kindness, responsiveness to individual needs, and leadership. The home is registered to care for up to 94 people, including adults over 65 and people living with dementia, and is run by Lodge Lane Care Home Limited with Mr Deepak Luckhun as the registered manager. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. Ratings confirm the home met the required standard, but there are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no recorded staff observations, and no specific examples of how care is delivered day to day. Before making a decision, visit the home at a quieter time, such as mid-morning or after the lunch service, and watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas. Ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, how often agency staff are used, and what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming Romford care home focused on personal connections
Dedicated residential home Support in Romford
When you first walk through the doors at The Lodge Care Home in Romford, you'll find staff who take time to really get to know new residents and their families. This established home provides round-the-clock care, with team members who understand the importance of keeping families connected and informed about their loved one's daily life.
Who they care for
The Lodge specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home provides full-time residential care with trained staff available throughout the day and night.
For residents with dementia, the team works to create familiar routines and maintain family connections. Staff receive specific training in dementia care approaches.
Management & ethos
The team focuses on maintaining good communication channels with families. You'll find staff who are responsive when you need to discuss care arrangements or check in on your loved one.
“Getting a feel for any care home takes time, so do arrange a visit to see if The Lodge could be the right place for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
