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About
The Lodge is a 20-bed care home in Wirral, Merseyside, providing residential care, dementia care and respite care. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Safe and Well-led both assessed as Requires Improvement, while Effective, Caring and Responsive were rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 4 September 2023 · Last inspected 24 July 2023
Inspectors found The Lodge, a home for up to 20 people, still rated requires improvement after three consecutive inspections rated requires improvement or inadequate. Staff were described as kind and caring, people said they felt safe, and staffing levels were considered good. Medicines handling had improved, and fire safety, premises checks and emergency evacuation plans were in place.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, and people and relatives said they felt safe
- Staffing levels were judged good enough to meet needs safely and consistently
- Medicines management had improved, with staff trained and their competence checked
- Fire safety and premises checks were carried out, with personal evacuation plans in place for people who need support to leave
- Governance and oversight systems did not drive the improvements needed, which the report treats as a breach of regulation
- Some risk assessments were out of date or missing, and risks were not always monitored accurately
- Infection prevention and control practices and PPE use in the kitchen raised concerns
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.
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
120 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 Wirral council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £793 |
What Wirral council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Arrowe Park Hospital, 4 miles away. The local GP practice is MARINE LAKE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wirral
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Wirral
We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and…
South Central Community Transport Limited
The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton
Provide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.
Liverpool Community Transport Limited
L.C.T. is a not for profit organisation committed to provide a "Safe, Affordable, Reliable and Accessible transport and repair service to its City Wide Community Groups"
Sefton O.p.e.r.a.
Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to…
Sefton Carers Centre
To support carers in the provision of centre based and outreach services eg.support groups,holistic care,advocacy,information data base,social events and welfare benefits advice.
Part of Ryding Care Services
The Lodge is one of 2 homes run by Ryding Care Services 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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