The Lodge

The Lodge is a residential care home in Highbridge, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published September 2019, the CQC rated The Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,563 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to The Lodge include Frith House, Fernery House and Park View. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.