The Lodge

Description

The Lodge is a care home providing personal care for up to five adults with 

learning disabilities. People using the home’s services may have physical 

disabilities or sensory impairments as secondary conditions. The home is 

situated in a residential area on the outskirts of Farnham town and within 

walking distance of shops and public transport. 

The accommodation is arranged on ground floor level and is domestic in scale 

and character. It comprises of all single occupancy bedrooms, a lounge and 

separate dining room. The kitchen is suitable in design for the use of 

wheelchair and non-wheelchair users. Other facilities include a utility room, 

office, wheelchair accessible shower and toilet, assisted bathroom and mobility 

aids and equipment. There is an enclosed garden with furnished patio. The 

garden is shared with the tenants of a  ‘supported living’ service next door. 

Parking facilities are available and service provision includes a wheelchair 

accessible vehicle. 

Ability Housing Association is registered to manage the home. This is a 

registered charity specialising in housing, care and support for people with 

disabilities. A registered manager is responsible for the home’s day-to day 

management. At the time of this inspection weekly fee charges were £780:00. 

Additional charges are for hairdressing, some social activities, toiletries, 

clothing, holidays and use of the home’s vehicle.