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Squirrel Lodge is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is operated by Squirrel Lodge Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Squirrel Lodge provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Squirrel Lodge in September 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Squirrel Lodge is located in Lowestoft, within the Suffolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 541 London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0PD |
| Phone | 01502 501642 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 17 September 2019 |
| Provider | Squirrel Lodge Limited |
Is Squirrel Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Squirrel Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120282779
What type of care does Squirrel Lodge provide?
Squirrel Lodge provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Squirrel Lodge?
You can contact Squirrel Lodge by phone on 01502 501642, or visit them at 541 London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0PD.
What is Squirrel Lodge's CQC rating?
Squirrel Lodge has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120282779
What are Squirrel Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Squirrel Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Lowestoft?
There are 35 CQC-registered care homes in Lowestoft. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/lowestoft.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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