The Lodge
Dykes Chase, Maldon, CM9 6HW · View on map
The Lodge
The Lodge
Overview
The Lodge is a residential care home located in Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HW. It serves adults over and under the age of 65, including those with dementia.
The home provides Residential Care services. Specialisms include caring for adults over 65 years, caring for adults under 65 years, and dementia care.
Key facts
The inspection record
Overall
Good
Report published 11 June 2026
“Date of assessment: 21 April 2026 to 21 May 2026.”
“The Lodge is a residential care home providing accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care with capacity for up to 25 people.There were 24 people living at The Lodge at the time of our assessment. The service provides care to older people. Since the last inspection, the provider has changed. This was a fully comprehensive assessment and we looked at all 5 key questions.”
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“We identified 1 breach of the legal regulations in relation to safe care and treatment.”
“We found that some care plans and risk assessments had not been completed or did not always contain sufficient information with regards to people’s needs and the potential risks associated to their medical conditions. We identified some concerns around the risk assessments for shared equipment in the home.”
“Staff told us they were supported by management and felt comfortable with raising any concerns or complaints. Staff told us they liked working at The Lodge and spoke positively about supporting people with their care needs. People were supported by a consistent staff team. People’s communication needs were assessed. Staff worked well with healthcare professionals.”
“The provider and the registered manager were responsive to our feedback and actioned concerns immediately.”
“We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this assessment.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
The Lodge entered the official register.
Rated Good overall
Report published 11 June 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 1 February 2024, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 22 February 2022, not rated
Inspected 4 April 2019, rated Good
Inspected 6 August 2016, rated Good
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is The Lodge registered for?
The Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Caring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs and Dementia.
How many Rooms does The Lodge have?
There are 25 Single Rooms.
What is The Lodge's CQC rating?
The Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 11 June 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-18928422722.
How many beds does The Lodge have?
The Lodge is registered for 25 beds.
Who is the registered manager at The Lodge?
The registered manager is Clare Susan Hatcher.
When was The Lodge last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on The Lodge on 11 June 2026.
Where is The Lodge located?
The Lodge is located in Maldon, United Kingdom.
When did The Lodge register with CQC?
The Lodge first registered on 2 May 2024.
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