Rated Care Homes

Garden Lodge

G

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

Care home, 8 beds, County Durham

Rated Good in December 2022, up from Requires improvement.

Garden Lodge: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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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

  1. The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. 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.

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  3. G
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  4. G
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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.

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

Address
Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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    Orchard House Good, less than 0.1 miles away
  2. G
    Parklands Nursing Home Good, 0.3 miles away
  3. G
    Eastholme Good, 0.4 miles away
  4. G
    Lindisfarne Seaham Good, 0.4 miles away
  5. G
    Beachcomber Care Home Good, 0.5 miles away

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