South Africa Lodge
Care home in Waterlooville, Hampshire
Operated by Marula Lodge
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
South Africa Lodge is a care home in Waterlooville, Havant, providing care for 100 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home supports people with complex care needs and aims to provide personalised care across its teams. Staff work across care, nursing, hospitality and activities roles with a focus on supporting residents' wellbeing and daily life.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 October 2022 · Last inspected 27 September 2022
Inspectors found that people and relatives were happy with the care and spoke well of staff. Care plans and risk assessments were detailed and consistent, and staffing was sufficient for needs. Health and wellbeing were monitored in line with those plans, and the service worked with other agencies to support people.
- Care plans and risk assessments held consistent, detailed information about people's needs
- Sufficient, well-trained and supervised staff who knew people well
- Activities were tailored to individual interests and care was personalised
- Quality assurance systems were described as effective and robust
- Some medicine care plans and 'as and when required' medicine plans lacked detail, though management acted on this straight away
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
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
190 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
South Africa Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is VINE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Waterlooville
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Emsworth Stroke Club
The relief of persons who have suffered a stroke; by holding regular weekly meetings for members and providing entertainment, therapy (speech, games, art, craft and exercise), social enjoyment,…
Emsworth Good Neighbours
Emsworth Good Neighbours objects are to relieve the needs of elderly residents and those who are affected by frailty or disability in the Emsworth area by providing support including but not…
Age UK Portsmouth
AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…
The Portsmouth Stroke Club
A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
Age Concern Hayling Island
Provide:- luncheon clubs, drop in centres & carers groups.Hire the hall out for various groups.Provide transport to club
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
Part of Marula Lodge
South Africa Lodge is one of 2 homes run by Marula Lodge on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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