Chevington Lodge
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 beds43
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-07-06
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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
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth52
- Compassion & dignity52
- Cleanliness52
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership55
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at its June 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. No specific detail about dementia training content, care plan review frequency, GP access arrangements, or food quality appears in the published text. The rating implies inspectors were broadly satisfied. The July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change this.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for Caring at its June 2019 inspection. This is the domain most closely tied to staff warmth, compassion, dignity, and respect for independence. No inspector observations, no resident quotes, and no relative testimonials appear in the published text. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the absence of specific evidence means this cannot be independently verified from the report alone.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its June 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. No detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or advance care planning appears in the published text. The home supports people with dementia and physical disabilities, which means the responsiveness of activities to different abilities and stages of dementia is particularly important.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at its June 2019 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Ioana Condrea, and a nominated individual, Mr Chike Nwangwu, are both identified, indicating a defined leadership structure. No detail about management culture, staff empowerment, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents appears in the published text. The July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change the rating, but no new inspection has taken place since 2019.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist care for people over 65, including those with dementia and physical disabilities. For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in supporting people through the different stages of the condition. They work to maintain dignity and quality of life as needs change over time. 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
Chevington Lodge holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. The score of 68 reflects that positive rating while being honest that the evidence behind it is thin.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Chevington Lodge, on Flixton Road in Bungay, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2019. That is a positive baseline. The home is registered to support adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities, across 43 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are both identified, which indicates a defined leadership structure. The main limitation of this report is that the published findings contain very little specific detail. No inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimonials are recorded in the text available. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but no new inspection has taken place since 2019. That is now over five years ago. Before you make a decision, visit in person, ask to see the most recent staffing rotas, request the activity timetable for the past fortnight, and speak to relatives of current residents if the manager will facilitate that.
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In Their Own Words
How Chevington Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find the support they need in difficult times
Chevington Lodge – Expert Care in Bungay
When you're looking for care in Bungay, you want to know your loved one will be properly looked after. Chevington Lodge specialises in supporting older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. What stands out here is how the team works closely with families, keeping them informed and involved.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for people over 65, including those with dementia and physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in supporting people through the different stages of the condition. They work to maintain dignity and quality of life as needs change over time.
“Getting a feel for any care home takes time, so do arrange a visit to see if Chevington Lodge could be right for your family.”
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
Chevington Lodge holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. The score of 68 reflects that positive rating while being honest that the evidence behind it is thin.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Chevington Lodge, on Flixton Road in Bungay, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2019. That is a positive baseline. The home is registered to support adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities, across 43 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are both identified, which indicates a defined leadership structure. The main limitation of this report is that the published findings contain very little specific detail. No inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimonials are recorded in the text available. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but no new inspection has taken place since 2019. That is now over five years ago. Before you make a decision, visit in person, ask to see the most recent staffing rotas, request the activity timetable for the past fortnight, and speak to relatives of current residents if the manager will facilitate that.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Chevington Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Chevington Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find the support they need in difficult times
Chevington Lodge – Expert Care in Bungay
When you're looking for care in Bungay, you want to know your loved one will be properly looked after. Chevington Lodge specialises in supporting older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. What stands out here is how the team works closely with families, keeping them informed and involved.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for people over 65, including those with dementia and physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in supporting people through the different stages of the condition. They work to maintain dignity and quality of life as needs change over time.
Management & ethos
Families describe a team that really listens and responds when they have questions or concerns. The staff seem to understand their professional responsibilities well, following proper care protocols while staying tuned in to what each resident needs.
“Getting a feel for any care home takes time, so do arrange a visit to see if Chevington Lodge could be right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
