Garden Lodge
- Care home
- 8 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2011
- Seaham, County Durham, North East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
4 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
4 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
117 of 136
rated care homes in County Durham are rated Good, like this one.
Garden Lodge: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2022, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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- G Beachcomber Care Home Good, 0.5 miles away
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 29 December 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Garden Lodge is a residential care home providing personal care for to up to 8 people. The service provides support to people living with learning disabilities and/or autism. At the time of our inspection there were 7 people using the service.
What inspectors found
The provider was able to demonstrate how they were meeting the underpinning principles of 'right support, right care, right culture.'
Read the rest of CQC's summary
Right Support People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. Staff focused on people's strengths and promoted what they could do, so people had a fulfilling and meaningful life. People were supported in a safe and clean environment that met their sensory and physical needs. Staff supported people to make decisions following best practice in decision-making. Staff communicated with people in ways that met their needs.
Right Care People received kind and compassionate care. Staff protected and respected people's privacy and dignity. They understood and responded to their individual needs. People received care that supported their needs and aspirations, was focused on their quality of life, and followed best practice. Staff and people co- operated to assess risks people might face. Where appropriate, staff encouraged and enabled people to take positive risks.
Right culture People led inclusive and empowered lives because of the ethos, values, attitudes and behaviours of the management and staff. People were supported by staff who understood best practice in relation to the wide range of strengths, impairments or sensitivities people with a learning disability and/or autistic people may have. This meant people received compassionate and empowering care that was tailored to their needs.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Caroline Ramshaw
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)7 inspection reports, latest 29 December 2022. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02909953 (opens Companies House)
- Charity number
- 1037868
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited runs 17 services, all in the North East. 16 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 has no rating yet.
Other services run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- O Ashleigh Outstanding. Care home, Newcastle upon Tyne
- O Beechwood Outstanding. Care home, Sunderland
- G Burnfoot Court Good. Home care, Newcastle upon Tyne
- G Cedars Lodge Good. Care home, Sunderland
See all 17 services run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
Getting help from Durham County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Durham County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 03000 267 979
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Durham County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Garden Lodge provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Garden Lodge as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Garden Lodge have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 8 beds at Garden Lodge.
- When was Garden Lodge last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Garden Lodge was published on 29 December 2022.
- Who runs Garden Lodge?
- Garden Lodge is run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited. It runs 17 services, all in the North East.
- What is Garden Lodge's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 29 December 2022.
Contact
- Phone
- 0191 513 1185
- Address
- Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Orchard House Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Parklands Nursing Home Good, 0.3 miles away
- G Eastholme Good, 0.4 miles away
- G Lindisfarne Seaham Good, 0.4 miles away
- G Beachcomber Care Home Good, 0.5 miles away