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The Lodge
Exeter · EX1 1SY
- Care type
- Nursing Home
- Indicative weekly fees
- From £1,900/week
- Inspection rating
- OutstandingRating published Nov 2021
- Capacity
- 62 beds
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What the evidence shows
The Lodge is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Nov 2021). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and empathy. 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
- Outstanding inspection rating
- Family feedback highlights staff kindness and empathy
- Nursing care
Points to explore
- Family feedback: cost clarity concerns
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
- Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited
- Provider group
- -
- Local authority
- Devon
- Purpose built
- No
- Ensuite rooms
- 94%
- Opened
- 1959
- Nursing cover
- Registered nurse shown 24/7
Provider network: 8 homes; 100% rated Good or better (3 Outstanding, 5 Good).
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The Lodge Inspection Rating & History
The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. 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
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023
Routine inspection: Sept 2021
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Registered Manager
Deborah Scott Skinner
RightCareHome analysisCare fit
Published care capabilities
Listed support includes nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
- Palliative or end-of-life support
- Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Nursing Home
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Adults aged 65+
Conditions
Can support people living with
Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Palliative Care
Staffing
RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidenceAvailable information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.
Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Deborah Scott Skinner
The Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Indicative weekly fees
From £1,900/week
From ≈ £8,262 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.
Published fee notes
Residential care starting from £1,900 per week. Local Authority + Topup funding accepted.
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
The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.
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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.
Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for The Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
The Lodge is a care home with nursing in Exeter, South West, operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited since 2011. The home has 62 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.
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 analysisNeighbourhood22 Spicer Road, Exeter, EX1 1SY
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Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.0 km
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
396m away
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Dining & Nutrition
2 dining services listed
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Dining Services
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life
RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidenceSocial life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.
4 activities listed
Individual and group options availableArts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
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✓Organised group activities
Facilities & Features
5 feature groups available
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Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds
Rooms
Ensuite
Single Rooms
Safety & Security
Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Chapel
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Minibus
Medical & Therapy
Physiotherapy Room
Provider Records
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Next Steps
Is The Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Lodge
Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.
Can you describe how the team supports families during end-of-life situations?
How long have most staff worked here and how is continuity ensured?
Ask how fees are structured and what is included in the cost.
Ask for a written breakdown of regular fees and optional extras.
Request examples of how staff handle changing care needs.
Also ask about everyday care
What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.
How are families updated when needs change?
How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Common Questions About The Lodge
What does the inspection rating for The Lodge show?
The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.
Is The Lodge a good care home?
The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 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 The Lodge cost per week?
Indicative weekly fees at The Lodge: From £1,900/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.
Does The Lodge accept NHS or local authority funding?
The Lodge accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.
Is The Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?
The Lodge 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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How many beds does The Lodge have?
The Lodge has 62 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.
What do care home reviews say about The Lodge?
Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 out of 5.
Are The Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?
The Lodge'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 The Lodge safe?
The published inspection Safety rating for The Lodge is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.
Who operates The Lodge?
The Lodge is operated by ELIZABETH FINN HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 05225008). Ownership type: independent.
Has The Lodge had enforcement actions?
There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Lodge in the inspection history.
What do public company records show about The Lodge's provider?
The Lodge'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 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.
What continuity questions should families ask The Lodge?
Ask The Lodge 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 The Lodge?
Before choosing The Lodge, 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 Exeter to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.
Is The Lodge's inspection rating improving or declining?
The inspection history for The Lodge looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.
What is The Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 2 December 2025.
What questions should I ask when visiting The Lodge?
When visiting The Lodge, 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 The Lodge?
Our visit checklist for The Lodge 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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Topics to take into your visit
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
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