The Lodge
- Care home
- 7 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2010
- Lower Wellhouse, Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
8 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
89 of 119
rated care homes in Kirklees are rated Good, like this one.
The Lodge: inspection record
Rated Good in January 2019, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 27 July 2021. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The Lodge is a care home for up to seven adults with a learning disability. At the time of this inspection, there were seven people living at the home. The Lodge consists of one building with two floors; one floor for three people and the other for four people.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We found the following examples of good practice.
The home was clean, tidy and communal areas were spacious, allowing for social distancing. The service was well ventilated and patio doors enabled garden access.
There were cleaning schedules in place, which identified high touch areas for enhanced cleaning. The registered manager checked these daily.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was being utilised in line with Government guidance, to keep people safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Easy read guides and pictures were made available to explain to people about the vaccination process. This information was also translated into the first language of one person using the service.
Risks to people regarding COVID-19 were thoroughly assessed and managed. Risk assessments were in place for staff, who may be at increased risk from COVID-19.
The five questions we ask about services and what we found
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 8 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
- Janice Dixon
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Mental Health
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)8 inspection reports, latest 27 July 2021. 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
- Provider
- Valeo LimitedBrand: CareTech Community Services
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 04099715 (opens Companies House)
Valeo Limited runs 9 services, all in Yorkshire and the Humber. 7 are rated Good or Outstanding and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Valeo Limited
- G Cragside Good. Care home, Kirklees
- G Hascott House Good. Care home, Sheffield
- G The Old School House Good. Care home, Sheffield
- G Trabel Good. Care home, Kirklees
Getting help from Kirklees Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Kirklees Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 304 5555, Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 4.45pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Kirklees Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Lodge provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Lodge as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Lodge have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 7 beds at The Lodge.
- When was The Lodge last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Lodge was published on 24 January 2019.
- Who runs The Lodge?
- The Lodge is run by Valeo Limited. It runs 9 services, all in Yorkshire and the Humber.
- What is The Lodge's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 24 January 2019.
Contact
- Phone
- 01484 647816
- Address
- 207 Scar Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4PZ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Cragside Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Crimson Manor Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Botham Hall Good, 0.1 miles away
- G Carlton Autistic Care Centre Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Carlton Specialist Care Centre Good, 0.2 miles away