Downham Lodge

Address: 29 St Edwards Road, Southsea, PO5 3DH

Telephone: 023 92839816

CQC Care Categories: Dementia, Mental Health, Old Age Only

Downham Lodge is a well-established small family run care home situated in the midst of Southsea. It is a registered care home regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It is registered with Hampshire County Council as a Residential Care Home. The home is also a member of the Registered Care Homes Association.

Accommodation

The home accommodates service users with:

Dementia (DE)
Mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia (MD)
Old age, not falling within any other category (OP)

Downham Lodge is registered for 12 people. It is a happy relaxed home with experienced care staff. It is situated in a quiet residential area yet close to the shops and other amenities. The seafront is within walking distance.

There is a call-bell system in all bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms and communal rooms, and chair-lifts to all floors. The home is well-furnished; all rooms are light and airy with en-suite facilities.

To ensure the residents interests are protected, a contract is issued which covers the terms and conditions of residency. Every effort is made to ensure the residents are comfortable and well cared for, both physically and mentally. They are also encouraged, whenever possible, to pursue their interests.

Downham Lodge is friendly, pleasant and has a homely atmosphere. It has a good reputation with clients and their relatives, friends, other agencies and professionals.

The mission for Downham lodge is to provide a service that would be competitive and offer one of the best choices for both permanent and respite care. The home endeavours to provide training, education and professional development to all staff.

The care plans for service users are tailored according to each individual needs.

Aims and Objectives

At Downham Lodge we aim to provide a caring and supportive environment for the frail and elderly residents.

The home will endeavour to provide a warm, comfortable and safe environment in pleasant surroundings. This will be enhanced by full support from local doctors, social workers, community/district nurses and support specialists e.g. physiotherapist, occupational therapist, etc.

The residents will be cared for in such a way as to retain their maximum level of dignity and independence.

The home will be well-maintained and furnished to provide a bright, cheerful and comfortable atmosphere.

Rules will be kept to a minimum and the residents will have the freedom to lead their lives the way they choose to.

The residents will be encouraged to:

Take pride in their appearance and maintain a high quality of life
Personalise their own room and have their own privacy and independence
Choose and make suggestions for improving the service they receive
Access the available facilities
Express their rights and their views on the care they are receiving
Be involved in their care planning.

Our vision

Our vision is to encourage individuality and provide a supportive environment in which our residents can maintain their independence and dignity and enjoy the highest quality of life.

We are committed to work in line with PCC, DoH and the regulatory bodies in improving care and practices in the service we provide.

Additional information

Narain and Mala Lingaloo are the providers. Mala is the Registered Manager.

Narain and Mala have a wealth of specialist experience in the care of older people. Both have worked in the hospital and community care settings. They are both Registered nurses.

Mala is qualified to Masters level, achieving an MSc in Gerontological Practice in 2008.

Facilities & Services Provided To Service Users

The home provides

Warm, comfortable and safe environment in a pleasant surroundings
Well balanced and nutritious diet (special diets are also catered for)
Meals are home cooked and the emphasis is on the use of fresh food produce providing a varied menu
Snacks and refreshments at regular intervals
Laundry service
Call bell in bedroom, bathroom and communal areas
Chairlifts to all floor
Gas central heating with radiators covers
Bath lift
Temperature control to bathrooms, hot water taps
Television aerial point in bedroom
All bedrooms have en-suite toilet
Two lounges
Library exchange service
Cordless telephone for private call
Personal shopping facilities
Recreational activities
There is a safe keeping facility for personal valuables and money.

In addition, there is an agreed arrangement for the following treatments/activities to take place in the home by appointment:

Chiropodist
Optician
Dentist
Hairdresser
Therapeutic activities
Local clergy
Local library