Deer Lodge
Care home in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Deer Lodge is a 14-bed care home in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022 report).
The home provides residential care for older adults in a small-scale setting. Its size allows for individualised attention and close relationships between residents and staff.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 December 2022 · Last inspected 15 November 2022
Inspectors found that Deer Lodge, a home for up to 14 older people, some living with dementia, provides everyday care that is supportive and respectful. Staff were described as understanding people's needs, encouraging independence and helping people keep important relationships. The home has a friendly, home-like atmosphere, and relatives and staff described an open approach with an approachable manager.
- Risks to people were assessed, with guidance on how staff could help people stay safe, and medicines were handled by staff who had relevant training.
- Enough staff were in place, and recruitment processes were described as robust.
- Food was praised, staff helped people who needed extra support with eating and drinking, and alternative meal choices were available.
- Care plans kept on a digital system clearly set out people's support needs, and people were happy with the activities offered.
- Inspectors noted that the provider plans to involve people and their relatives more meaningfully in how the service is run.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
435 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Richmond upon Thames council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,301 |
| 2025 | £1,354 |
What Richmond upon Thames council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Deer Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Kingston Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is HAMPTON WICK SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Teddington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
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Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
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Age UK Sutton
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Wandsworth Carers' Centre
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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