The Lodge
Residential care home · Ipswich
Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JD
Run by Gemini Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds44
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01473 730245
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Caring and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-119827616
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Lodge
The Lodge is a residential care home in Ipswich (Babergh), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 44 residents. It is run by Gemini Care Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia and mental health.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asterbury PlaceIpswich | 2.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Asterbury PlaceIpswich | 2.2 miles | |||
| Park View Care HomeIpswich | 2.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Elton Park Care HomeIpswich | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazeldell Residential HomeIpswich | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Gemini Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchley HomeKings Lynn | Inadequate | 2.0 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the safe, caring and well-led key questions (inspection of 10 September 2026).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JD
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Questions families ask
How much does The Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Lodge whether it takes residents funded by Suffolk council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.