Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited

Coventry · CV3 1FP

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£950/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Apr 2022
Capacity
30 beds
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What the evidence shows

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Apr 2022). This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

Confirm individual care needs, today’s fees and availability with the home. Positive findings do not guarantee a personal fit.

What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: reports of neglect and poor hygiene
  • Well-Led rating below Good (2022)

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited
Provider group
BRAND Blu Bell Healthcare
Local authority
Coventry
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
0%
Floors
2
Opened
2011
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
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Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Apr 2022
Registered Manager
Dean Peter Marsden
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, learning disability support, sight or hearing impairment support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Learning disability support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Learning disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Substance misuse
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Epilepsy
Diabetes
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Palliative Care
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Staff-to-Resident Ratio
1:5 day / 1:10 night
Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Registered Manager
Dean Peter Marsden

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£950/week

≈ £4,131 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Self-Funded Residential Care starts from £950 per week.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Coventry, nursing with dementia care): £1,109/wk

Nursing care
From £950/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Fountain Lodge is a care home in Coventry providing residential and nursing care for older people, including those with dementia and physical disabilities. It is a two-storey building with gardens and communal lounges.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

33 Stoke Green, Stoke Green, Coventry, CV3 1FP

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Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

161m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2024)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Emergency Lighting
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask how staff ensure residents are not left unattended or unwashed.

  2. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  3. Request details on daily activities and stimulation provided.

  4. Observe staff interaction with residents and visitors.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited

What does the inspection rating for Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 6 April 2022.

Is Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 6 April 2022. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited: £950/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited accept NHS or local authority funding?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited a nursing home or a residential care home?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited provide dementia care?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited have?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited has 30 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 out of 5.

Are Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's reviews enough to make a decision?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited is operated by FOUNTAIN LODGE CARE HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 06667558). Ownership type: independent.

Has Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's provider?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 October 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited?

Ask Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited?

Before choosing Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Coventry to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 6 April 2022.

What is Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited's food hygiene rating?

Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 12 December 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited?

When visiting Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited?

Our visit checklist for Fountain Lodge Care Home Limited starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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