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The Lodge is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Exeter, Devon. It is operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited.
The Lodge specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a nursing home, The Lodge provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in November 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Lodge as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
The Lodge is located in Exeter, within the Devon local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SY |
| Phone | 01392 271663 |
| Website | www.elizabethfinnhomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 18 November 2021 |
| Provider | Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited |
Is The Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. The 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/1-119255446
What type of care does The Lodge provide?
The Lodge provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Lodge?
You can contact The Lodge by phone on 01392 271663, or visit them at 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SY.
What is The Lodge's CQC rating?
The Lodge has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-119255446
What are The Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Exeter?
There are 58 CQC-registered care homes in Exeter. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/exeter.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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