Care Homes
Albert Lodge
21 Victoria Road North,Southsea, Southsea PO5 1PL
Overview
Albert Lodge is a residential care facility located in Southsea, Portsmouth, serving older adults and vulnerable individuals who require supported living arrangements. Based on its location on Victoria Road North in this established residential area, the facility provides comfortable accommodation alongside care and support services tailored to residents' needs.
The organisation operates as part of the broader care sector, offering a safe environment where residents can maintain independence while accessing necessary assistance with daily living activities. Staff at Albert Lodge work to ensure residents receive appropriate support with personal care, medication management, and social engagement to promote wellbeing and quality of life.
For practical enquiries about availability, fees, admission procedures, or specific care requirements, prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly. Albert Lodge remains committed to providing dignified, person-centred care within the Southsea community, serving those seeking residential support in their later years or during periods of transitional care needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Albert Lodge in Southsea may provide residential care (help with daily activities like washing, dressing, meals, and companionship), nursing care (24-hour care from registered nurses for complex medical needs), dementia care (specialist support for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia), and respite care (short-term stays to give regular carers a break). Contact 0239 283 7545 to find out exactly which services are available.
Care home fees vary depending on the type of care needed. In the UK, the average cost is approximately £700-1,000 per week for residential care and £900-1,400 per week for nursing care, though this varies by region and provider. Your local council will carry out a financial assessment to determine whether you qualify for council funding. If your assets (including property) are above the capital threshold, you may need to self-fund. NHS Continuing Healthcare funding may be available for those with a primary health need. Contact 0239 283 7545 for current fees at Albert Lodge.
Albert Lodge is inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC rates care homes as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. You can view the full inspection report for Albert Lodge on the CQC website at cqc.org.uk. Ask Albert Lodge about their most recent inspection outcome.
Yes, Albert Lodge welcomes prospective residents and their families to visit and see the home before making a decision. A visit allows you to see the rooms, communal areas, and gardens, meet staff and current residents, ask questions about care, activities, and daily routine, and get a feel for the atmosphere. Call 0239 283 7545 to arrange a visit. It is recommended to visit at different times of day and more than once.
Staff at Albert Lodge hold relevant qualifications including the Care Certificate (minimum standard for new care workers), NVQs/diplomas in Health and Social Care, registered nurse qualifications (for nursing homes), dementia awareness training, safeguarding training, first aid, and moving and handling. The CQC inspects staffing levels and training as part of their assessment. Ask Albert Lodge about their staff-to-resident ratios and training programmes.
Yes, Albert Lodge may offer short-term respite stays, typically from a few days to a few weeks, to give regular carers a well-deserved break. Respite care can be arranged privately or funded by the local authority following a carer's assessment. Contact 0239 283 7545 to check availability, costs, and how to arrange a respite stay.
Before moving into Albert Lodge, you will need a care needs assessment from your local council. Contact your council's adult social care team to request an assessment — they will evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional needs and determine what level of care you require. The council will also carry out a financial assessment. You can also ask your GP, hospital, or social worker to refer you. Albert Lodge will conduct their own pre-admission assessment to ensure they can meet your needs.
Yes, Albert Lodge encourages residents to personalise their rooms with familiar items from home. You can bring photographs, ornaments, a favourite chair, bedding, small pieces of furniture, a radio or TV, and personal toiletries. This helps create a comfortable, homely environment. Large items should be discussed with the care home in advance. Valuables should be kept to a minimum — ask about secure storage.
Albert Lodge provides a programme of activities designed to promote wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment. Activities may include arts and crafts, music and singing, gentle exercise and chair yoga, gardening, games and quizzes, film screenings, outings and trips, visiting entertainers, pet therapy, reminiscence sessions, and celebration of birthdays and cultural events. Activity coordinators tailor programmes to residents' interests and abilities.
Albert Lodge provides three freshly prepared meals daily plus snacks, tea, and coffee. The kitchen caters for dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, diabetic, soft/pureed (for swallowing difficulties), and fortified meals. Residents can choose from a menu, and staff assist those who need help with eating. Mealtimes are social occasions, and residents can eat in the dining room or their own room.
Some care homes allow small pets such as budgies or fish, though this varies. Albert Lodge may also welcome visiting pets and organise pet therapy sessions with animals. Having animals around can boost mood and reduce loneliness. Contact 0239 283 7545 to discuss pet policies.
If you have a concern, raise it with the care home manager at Albert Lodge first. If the issue is not resolved, you can contact the local authority adult social care team, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if you believe care standards are not being met, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for complaints about council-funded care, or an independent advocacy service for support with making a complaint.
Albert Lodge encourages family and friends to visit regularly. Many care homes now offer flexible visiting with no set hours, though some may ask visitors to avoid mealtimes. Contact 0239 283 7545 for current visiting arrangements. Visitors are always welcome and play an important role in residents' wellbeing.
Albert Lodge may have a specialist dementia care unit or provide dementia-friendly care throughout the home. Dementia care includes trained staff who understand the condition, a safe and secure environment to prevent wandering, memory-stimulating activities, person-centred care plans, and close liaison with families. Ask 0239 283 7545 about dementia care provision, staff training, and how they support residents with memory loss.