L'Arche London Gothic Lodge
Residential care home · London
21 Idmiston Road, London, SE27 9HG
Run by L'Arche
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 8761 8044
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- L'Arche London Gothic Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-124573309
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About L'Arche London Gothic Lodge
L'Arche London Gothic Lodge supports adults with learning disabilities in a community setting in West Norwood, alongside residential care for people with learning or physical disabilities. Its work combines support at home with workshops and shared community life, helping people connect, create and take part in everyday activities.
The wider community includes more than 30 people with learning disabilities and offers opportunities for workshops, volunteering and community-based roles. Practical activities associated with the community include an allotment and garden, candle-making workshops and a Saturday sewing group. The community includes its own allotment and garden as part of a wider setting for participation and connection.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with London
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Residential UnitLondon | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Fairlie HouseLondon | 0.9 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Athol House - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesLondon | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Limetree Care HomeLondon | 1.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| British Home & Hospital for IncurablesLondon | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Also run by L'Arche
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Arche Kent Faith HouseCanterbury | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| L'Arche Bognor Regis ZacchaeusBognor Regis | Good | 8.0 | |
| L'Arche Kent The RainbowCanterbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| L'Arche Bognor Regis BethanyBognor Regis | Good | 8.0 | |
| L'Arche Bognor Regis JerichoBognor Regis | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| L'Arche Preston Moor FoldPreston | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Community-based support
- Own allotment and garden
- Saturday sewing group
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities seeking community support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
21 Idmiston Road, London, SE27 9HG
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Questions families ask
Do they support adults with learning disabilities at home and in workshops?
Yes. The community supports adults with learning disabilities both at home and in its workshops.
How large is the L’Arche London community?
The community includes around a hundred people and is based in West Norwood, south London.
How much does L'Arche London Gothic Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask L'Arche London Gothic Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lambeth council paid on average £1,398 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.