Daffodil Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds32
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-11-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutritional support. Daffodil Lodge lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether training and care practices reflected that specialism. No specific examples of care plan content, training programmes, or GP access arrangements are recorded in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied that staff treated residents with genuine care and respect on the day of the visit. No direct observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony are recorded in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to changing needs, and end-of-life care. The home lists dementia as a specialism, so responsiveness to dementia-specific needs would have been considered. No detail on the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or end-of-life planning is recorded in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers management quality, governance, staff culture, and accountability. A nominated individual is recorded as Mr Muhammad Danial Zahid, and the home is run by Prime Care (GB) Limited. No specific observations about the manager's visibility, staff relationships, or governance systems are recorded in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Daffodil Lodge specialises in dementia care for people over 65. The home provides residential care with staff trained to support the specific needs that come with memory loss. As a specialist dementia service, the team here understands the importance of creating a supportive environment for people living with memory loss. When you visit, ask about their approach to managing the daily challenges of dementia and how they help residents feel secure. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Daffodil Lodge received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in October 2022, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the direct observations, quotes, or examples that would push them higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Daffodil Lodge, at 7-9 Albany Road in Southport, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2022. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, with 32 beds. A Good rating across every domain is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors found no significant failings in safety, care practice, staffing, leadership, or responsiveness at the time of the visit. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings themselves. There are no inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no named examples of what good practice looked like on the day. That means there is genuine uncertainty about what day-to-day life is actually like for your parent. The inspection was also conducted in October 2022, which is now more than two years ago. Before visiting, contact the home and ask whether there has been a more recent inspection, whether the registered manager is still in post, and whether staffing levels and ownership have remained stable. On the visit itself, spend time watching how staff interact with residents in communal areas, and ask directly about night staffing ratios and dementia training content.
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In Their Own Words
How Daffodil Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding the right dementia care home in Southport
Daffodil Lodge – Expert Care in Southport
Choosing dementia care for someone you love feels overwhelming, especially when you're looking for somewhere that truly understands. Daffodil Lodge in Southport cares for people over 65 living with dementia, offering specialist support in a residential setting. Like many families, you'll want to visit and get a feel for whether this could be the right place.
Who they care for
Daffodil Lodge specialises in dementia care for people over 65. The home provides residential care with staff trained to support the specific needs that come with memory loss.
As a specialist dementia service, the team here understands the importance of creating a supportive environment for people living with memory loss. When you visit, ask about their approach to managing the daily challenges of dementia and how they help residents feel secure.
“Every family's journey with dementia is different, and finding the right care home takes time and careful thought.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Daffodil Lodge received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in October 2022, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the direct observations, quotes, or examples that would push them higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Daffodil Lodge, at 7-9 Albany Road in Southport, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2022. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, with 32 beds. A Good rating across every domain is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors found no significant failings in safety, care practice, staffing, leadership, or responsiveness at the time of the visit. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings themselves. There are no inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no named examples of what good practice looked like on the day. That means there is genuine uncertainty about what day-to-day life is actually like for your parent. The inspection was also conducted in October 2022, which is now more than two years ago. Before visiting, contact the home and ask whether there has been a more recent inspection, whether the registered manager is still in post, and whether staffing levels and ownership have remained stable. On the visit itself, spend time watching how staff interact with residents in communal areas, and ask directly about night staffing ratios and dementia training content.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Daffodil Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Daffodil Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding the right dementia care home in Southport
Daffodil Lodge – Expert Care in Southport
Choosing dementia care for someone you love feels overwhelming, especially when you're looking for somewhere that truly understands. Daffodil Lodge in Southport cares for people over 65 living with dementia, offering specialist support in a residential setting. Like many families, you'll want to visit and get a feel for whether this could be the right place.
Who they care for
Daffodil Lodge specialises in dementia care for people over 65. The home provides residential care with staff trained to support the specific needs that come with memory loss.
As a specialist dementia service, the team here understands the importance of creating a supportive environment for people living with memory loss. When you visit, ask about their approach to managing the daily challenges of dementia and how they help residents feel secure.
Management & ethos
Staff here have been described as capable, though experiences seem to vary between residents. It's always worth spending time during a visit to observe how the team interacts with residents and handles daily routines.
The home & environment
The home keeps its facilities clean and well-maintained, which matters when you're thinking about comfort and dignity. While there's been some positive feedback about the food, it's worth asking about meal choices and how they cater to different dietary needs when you visit.
“Every family's journey with dementia is different, and finding the right care home takes time and careful thought.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
