Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

61 Wharf Road, Islington, London N1 7RY
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Welcome to Bridgeside Lodge Care Home in Islington. Situated by the beautiful Regent’s Canal, the luxurious modern gated property offers 24-hour care for those between the ages of 18 and 65. They provide specialist care for younger people with neurological and spinal conditions, and elderly people with or without Dementia. They are blessed with a long-serving team of carers, and partner therapists who deliver high-quality, person-centred care within a homely environment.

The purpose-built home comprises 64 single bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. They encourage residents to furnish their new surroundings with familiar pieces of furniture and personal possessions to make them feel truly at home. While the bedrooms provide a tranquil area to rest and relax, the bright and attractive communal day rooms offer residents the opportunity to catch up with friends, enjoy one of the home's visiting entertainers or simply recline in front of their favourite films.

At Bridgeside Lodge, they encourage residents to take part in a range of engaging activities based on their lifestyle needs and preferences. Many of their activities take place within the home environment and include arts/crafts, quiz nights and musical evenings. In the summer, they host garden parties and barbecues on their riverside terrace. They empower individuals to enjoy those everyday routines they cherish, whether that’s having a salon blow-dry and manicure or keeping up to date with their favourite football team. All are encouraged and available. Residents enjoy the wider community, with a thriving high street, independent shops and local park all within a short distance.

The home's professional catering team delivers nutritionally balanced meals that are appealing to residents. Their professional food suppliers specialise in delivering high-quality food designed specifically for the healthcare sector.

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Care Provided by Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Fatma Makalo (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (64)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,800
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre Reviews (65)

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Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre has 65 reviews.

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Review from Kay P (Friend of Resident) published on 27 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was delighted to find my old friend to be clean, happy and absorbed by activity - both within the care and the view from their communal spaces. I believe that he is in good hands and with a kindness demonstrated by staff including manager.
Bravo at the good atmosphere and general care!

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Review from N M (Relative of Resident) published on 3 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bridgeside Lodge is a fun place.
The residents/staff have a good rapport.
It is such a family atmosphere.
Relatives communicate with the manager who is approachable and a good listener.
This was the first home we looked at and we have no regrets.

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Review from Deborah, Sandra & Alex (Friend of Resident) published on 6 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our friend spent the last three weeks of his life in Bridgeside Lodge, having been transferred there after three weeks in the hospital. He had been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at the beginning of September and his deterioration was very rapid. However, he was so happy to get a room at Bridgeside
Lodge and although he wasn't really well enough to participate in any activities provided, he really appreciated the care and kindness he received. As his friends, we were really grateful for all the support, both practical and emotional, that the staff gave us as well.

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Review from Juliet C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Besides being situated within a lovely, tranquil location by the canal, Bridgeside Lodge is an extremely well run care home. All the staff that were involved with my father's care were thorough, attentive and considerate. My father, my family and myself were made to feel very welcome and a part of
the home. Nothing was too much trouble and there was always a lovely, positive atmosphere whatever time of the day you visited. I always felt that my father was with a safe pair of hands and couldn't have been in a better place. The whole ethos of professionalism and consistency was not only reassuring but a huge relief and for that, I am extremely grateful to all who were involved with his care.

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Review from Ian U (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic place. Fantastic Staff. Capable. Understanding. Friendly. Very helpful. I fully recommend this home for Dementia care. 10/10. I don't think it could possibly be better that this for circumstances of dementia care - and thanks for your oasis of dignified care for my dad.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.968 for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.968

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Oct 2023

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    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Outstanding

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Top 20 Mid-size Care Home Groups 2025

Recipient: Forest Healthcare

Date: Friday 31 Jan 2025 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Care Home Groups 2024

Recipient: Forest Healthcare

Date: Wednesday 31 Jan 2024 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Care Home Groups 2023

Recipient: Forest Healthcare

Date: Tuesday 28 Feb 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Fatma

Fatma Makalo

Job Title: Centre Manager

As the Manager of Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre I am very proud to work with an amazing team of staff who are caring, dedicated, compassionate and innovative. Seeing a person beyond their illness is my favourite motto. I am a committed and caring person who likes to make a change to our residents, families, friends and staff. I ensure Bridgeside Lodge is part of the community we live in by building close relationships and links with other organisations.