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Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

Rated: OutstandingNursing Home · 64 beds
4.8Family-reviewed · Multiple sources
From £7,827/monthVacancies available

Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026

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by Blackberry Hill LimitedPart of BRAND Forest Healthcare
Registered Nov 201024/7 Registered Nurse
Beds64
TypeNursing Home
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Local AuthorityIslington
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite100%
Floors4
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated Oct 2023
No broker feesNo pressure callsFamily-first guidance

At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre.

Quality

Rated Outstanding · last inspected over two years ago

Costs

From £7,827 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

Check travel time for regular visits

Financial Stability

Low financial risk — stable company records

About Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is a care home with nursing in London, London, operated by Blackberry Hill Limited since 2010. The home has 64 beds and is rated Outstanding by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before shortlisting.

Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Officially Registered Services

Registered with the regulator for

Accommodation with nursing
Medical treatment

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+
Adults 18-65
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
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Epilepsy
Brain Injury
Cancer
Palliative Care

Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Hoarding

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum
Speech/Communication
Spinal Injury
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  • How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  • How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist

Nursing Procedures

PEG Tube Feeding
Tracheostomy Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Activities & Social Life

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

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Pet Therapy
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Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

6 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

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

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Hydrotherapy

Safety & Quality

How safe and well-led is this home right now?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

→ Stable trend
Outstanding for 2 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding

This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.

Last Inspection
Last inspected over two years ago
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Registered Manager
No manager registered

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This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check checks the wider pattern, the age of the evidence, and the questions worth taking into your visit.

Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Dec 2024

Financial Stability

Low Risk
Stability Score0/100
Last filed: Dec 2024

Corporate Details

BLACKBERRY HILL LIMITED · ltd
Company #05127085
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 2004

Director Stability

2 active directorsAvg tenure: 2 years
Good

Secured Debt

2 outstanding / 5 satisfied

Ownership

Independent

Costs & Funding

Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?

See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.

Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical weekly care cost

From £1,800 per week

≈ £7,827 per month

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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

Check funding eligibility →

Nursing Care
From £2,500
per week
Dementia Care
From £2,500
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.

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.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

Check Funding Eligibility — £69

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What's Included

Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2,500 per week. Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2,500 per week. Local Authority plus Top up accepted.

Family Feedback

What do families consistently say?

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 12 family reviews.

4.8
Based on 12 family reviews
POSITIVE
Coverage: High

What Families Say

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 4 reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 850 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Food & Drink
4.69
Activities
4.70
Rooms
4.74
Facilities
4.75
Value for Money
4.76
Cleanliness
4.89
Safety
4.91
Care & Support
4.92

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • warm, consistent staff relationships (Medium impact · 34 mentions)
  • resident dignity and respect (Medium impact · 22 mentions)
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  • responsive, supportive management (Medium impact · 19 mentions)
  • inclusive, lively daily activities (Medium impact · 18 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask about staff turnover and how continuity is maintained.
  • Observe how residents are engaged during the day.
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  • Check how individual care plans are reviewed and updated.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • isolated distress and lack of care plan (1 mention)
    High priority

Trends over time

Directional changes detected in family feedback over the past 12–24 months:

staff consistency
Stable

Low staff turnover and continuity of care are consistently praised over time.

Confidence: High

Ask on visit: Can you confirm current staff retention rates and how continuity is supported?

What Families Are Saying

The staff are very friendly and helpful. They organised a nice birthday lunch for mum, she was so happy.

— Family member

The manager is so caring and attentive and knows every single resident.

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 10 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

See full trends — £49

Who this home may suit

  • Families seeking a warm, community feel
  • Residents who value music and social activities
  • Those needing strong management oversight

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • Details on response to resident distress or complaints

    Only one negative review describes unresolved distress; families need to know how issues are handled.

    Request examples of how concerns are addressed and resolved.

  • Clarity on cost changes if funding runs out

    One review mentions fighting for a resident to stay after funds ran out; cost continuity is a key worry.

    Ask for written policies on funding transitions and resident security.

  • Night-time staffing and supervision details

    No reviews mention night care; families may worry about safety and response times overnight.

    Request information on night staffing ratios and protocols.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

exceptional staff kindness · 28 mentions
manager's personal involvement · 17 mentions
engaging music and activities · 15 mentions
welcoming, family like atmosphere · 13 mentions
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high cleanliness standards · 12 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

isolated distress and lack of care plan · 1 mention

In families' own words

The staff are very friendly and helpful. They organised a nice birthday lunch for mum, she was so happy.

Family review

The manager is so caring and attentive and knows every single resident.

Family review

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?

Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.

Independent checks before you decide

Location & Practical

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

Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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61 Wharf Road, Islington, London, N1 7RY

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
8 stops
Nearest Train Station
900m

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
85/100

Nearest green space

129m away

Transport access

10/10

Local amenities

10/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Common Questions About Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre and compare answers across homes.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.

Public signals already visible on this page

Inspection

Is this home financially sound?

We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.

Know before you commit, not after.

What do staff actually experience?

Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.

The inside view families rarely see.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.

Independent checks before you decide

Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Data verified April 2026 — always confirm details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards