Ambleside Lodge - London
Care home, Lambeth, 7 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Ambleside Lodge - London: inspection record
Rated Good in October 2017.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 2 times since 2015. Rated Good in 2015 and October 2017.
It has been rated Good at every inspection since 2015. The latest rating was published this month.
How it compares locally
- One of 24 Good care homes in Lambeth, out of 33 with a rating.
- Smaller than 7 in 10 care homes in Lambeth.
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 4 November 2026 (assessment visit 11 June 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
This assessment of Ambleside Lodge was carried out between 10 June and 3 July 2026. Ambleside Lodge is a residential care home providing accommodation and support for people with mental health needs, including people subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions. At the time of our assessment 7 people were living at the home.This assessment of Ambleside Lodge was carried out between 10 June and 3 July 2026. Ambleside Lodge is a residential care home providing accommodation and support for people with mental health needs, including people subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions. At the time of our assessment, 7 people were living at the home.
We identified concerns regarding the safety and suitability of the environment. Multiple fire doors throughout the home were wedged open, some fire safety features were damaged or not functioning effectively, and hazardous cleaning products were accessible due to an unsecured storeroom. We also found concerns relating to infection prevention and control, maintenance of the premises and environmental risks that required action to ensure people were protected from avoidable harm.
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Care planning and risk management systems were not consistently person centred. Records lacked detailed guidance to support staff in meeting people’s assessed needs and did not consistently describe people’s physical and mental health conditions, early warning signs of deterioration, relapse indicators or actions staff should take in response to increased risks. We found limited evidence of personalised support planning, crisis planning or documentation describing people’s preferences, goals, strengths and aspirations. In addition, records contained inconsistencies and some important documents had not been reviewed for significant periods.
Systems for monitoring quality and safety were not fully effective. Concerns in relation to safety were not addressed, and there was no recorded evidence that care records were monitored on a regular basis. Incidents and accidents were recorded, but there was limited evidence of analysis to identify themes, trends or opportunities for learning and improvement.
Staff were safely recruited and had received regular supervision and training. They told us the registered manager was supportive, and they received the information and training they required to undertake their roles. Staff spoke positively about the people they supported and demonstrated an understanding of their needs. We observed positive interactions between the registered manager, staff and people living at the home.
Overall, improvements were needed to ensure people received safe, personalised and rights-based care, and to strengthen governance and oversight arrangements across the service.
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Safe
No rating
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to requires improvement. This meant some aspects of the service were not always safe and there was limited assurance about safety. There was an increased risk that people could be harmed.
The service was in breach of legal regulation in relation to safe care and treatment.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
No rating
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to requires improvement. This meant the management and leadership was inconsistent. Leaders and the culture they created did not always support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
The service was in breach of legal regulation in relation to good governance.
Questions to ask when you visit
- 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.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 25 Ambleside Avenue, Streatham, London, SW16 1QE |
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| Neighbourhood | Streatham, Lambeth |
| Phone | 020 8677 9175 |
| Registered manager | Danon Kaydoo |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
| What it provides |
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| Inspection reports | 5 inspection reports, latest 25 October 2017 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) Latest assessment published 4 November 2026; CQC's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens 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
| Provider | Basdeo Kaydoo |
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| Ownership type | Individual |
Basdeo Kaydoo runs 2 services in London. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Basdeo Kaydoo
- G Warwick House Care home, CroydonGood
Nearest alternatives
- G St Mary's Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.1 miles awayGood
- G CareTech Community Services Limited - 25 Garrads Road Care home, 0.1 miles awayGood
- RI La Rosa Residential Care Home Care home, 0.2 miles awayRequires improvement
- G Gleneagle House Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- RI La Rosa 2 Care home, 0.3 miles awayRequires improvement
Getting help from London Borough of Lambeth
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Lambeth
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 7926 5555, select Adults
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Lambeth
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Ambleside Lodge - London provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Ambleside Lodge - London as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Ambleside Lodge - London have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 7 beds at Ambleside Lodge - London.
- When was Ambleside Lodge - London last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Ambleside Lodge - London was published on 4 November 2026.
- Who runs Ambleside Lodge - London?
- Ambleside Lodge - London is run by Basdeo Kaydoo. It runs 2 services in London.
- What is Ambleside Lodge - London's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 25 October 2017.