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Leatherland Lodge
Darenth Lane, South Ockenden, RM15 5LS
Contact this home
Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
Summary
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Good
Regulator's rating
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£900
+ per weekStarting weekly rate
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48 beds
Maximum occupancy
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1994
Date opened
From the owner
Leatherland Lodge is a 48 bed, purpose built home situated in Thurrock, Essex. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia.
We strive to create a homely environment at Leatherland Lodge, and we pr…
Leatherland Lodge is a 48 bed, purpose built home situated in Thurrock, Essex. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia.
We strive to create a homely environment at Leatherland Lodge, and we provide all the comforts of good food, good company and friendly staff, in a calm and restful atmosphere. All of the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, most with en-suite bathroom facilities and the home has excellent amenities, including comfortable lounges in which residents can relax. In addition, we have a dedicated area for dementia care, designed to enable those we care for to maintain their independence in a safe environment.
Our activity programme ensures that residents remain stimulated and engaged and our activity coordinators take into account resident’s hobbies, needs and interests. These activities include;
- Bingo and quizzes
- Exercises
- Pamper days
- Fine dining evenings
- Cooking sessions
The activities at Leatherland Lodge are varied and, alongside enjoying themselves, residents can receive a wide range of health and fitness benefits from taking part.
From the manager
“Welcome to Leatherland Lodge. Our home is not just a residential care home, it is a home full of family. We believe that the care, support and happiness of our residents should always come first. We are surrounded by great amenities, and we are proud of our great community links; receiving regular visits from our local school children, plus our residents enjoy trips to the shops and picnics in the park to name a few.”
— Kerry Cooper
Care provided
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Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Adults under 65 years
- Physical disabilities
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
Features
- 48 beds
- 42 single bedrooms
- 3 beds in double / twin rooms
- 42 en-suite rooms
- Purpose built, opened in 1994
- Grounds / gardens
Prices
From £900 per week
Verified by care provider
The final price will depend on your individual requirements - contact the care provider for more details.
Funding for care in England
If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.
To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.
Read more about how to fund care