Pine Lodge respite care, Independence Matters
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds3
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-07-11
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership35
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. The home lists dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments as specialisms alongside care for adults over and under 65. No specific detail about care plan quality, GP access arrangements, medication administration, or staff training content is recorded in the available report text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. No specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or examples of dignity and privacy in practice are recorded in the available report text. No resident or relative quotes are included in the published findings.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. The home supports a wide range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, across a very small number of residents. No specific detail about activity provision, individualised engagement, complaints handling, or end-of-life planning is recorded in the available report text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the June 2019 inspection. A registered manager and nominated individual are named. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating, but this does not confirm the concerns have been resolved. No detail about what specifically required improvement is recorded in the available published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports adults of all ages with a range of needs including sensory impairments, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They also provide specialist dementia care. Pine Lodge includes dementia among their specialisms, supporting residents who are living with the condition alongside their other care services. 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
Pine Lodge scored 62 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, which is a positive foundation, but the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection report contains very little specific observational detail to support confident scoring across any theme.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Pine Lodge, in Repps with Bastwick near Great Yarmouth, was inspected in June 2019 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. The home is run by Independence Matters C.I.C. and has a named registered manager. It is a very small home registered for three beds, offering nursing care to adults of all ages across a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The main concern at this inspection was the Well-led domain, which was rated Requires Improvement. That finding is now over five years old, and a monitoring review in July 2023 did not trigger a new full inspection. This means you are making a decision based on limited and dated evidence. The published report contains almost no specific observations, quotes, or detail about day-to-day life at the home. Before visiting, prepare a list of direct questions covering staffing ratios at night, how incidents are reviewed, how families are kept informed, and how meaningful activity is provided to each of the three individuals living there.
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In Their Own Words
How Pine Lodge respite care, Independence Matters describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Trusted respite care that gives families a real break
Compassionate Care in Great Yarmouth at Pine Lodge
When you need a break from caring responsibilities, finding somewhere you genuinely trust can feel impossible. Pine Lodge in Great Yarmouth offers respite care alongside permanent placements, supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Families who use the service talk about finally being able to relax, knowing their loved ones are in good hands.
Who they care for
The home supports adults of all ages with a range of needs including sensory impairments, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They also provide specialist dementia care.
Pine Lodge includes dementia among their specialisms, supporting residents who are living with the condition alongside their other care services.
“If you're looking for respite care or considering longer-term options, Pine Lodge welcomes enquiries about their different support services.”
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
Pine Lodge scored 62 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, which is a positive foundation, but the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection report contains very little specific observational detail to support confident scoring across any theme.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Pine Lodge, in Repps with Bastwick near Great Yarmouth, was inspected in June 2019 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. The home is run by Independence Matters C.I.C. and has a named registered manager. It is a very small home registered for three beds, offering nursing care to adults of all ages across a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The main concern at this inspection was the Well-led domain, which was rated Requires Improvement. That finding is now over five years old, and a monitoring review in July 2023 did not trigger a new full inspection. This means you are making a decision based on limited and dated evidence. The published report contains almost no specific observations, quotes, or detail about day-to-day life at the home. Before visiting, prepare a list of direct questions covering staffing ratios at night, how incidents are reviewed, how families are kept informed, and how meaningful activity is provided to each of the three individuals living there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Pine Lodge respite care, Independence Matters measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Pine Lodge respite care, Independence Matters describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Trusted respite care that gives families a real break
Compassionate Care in Great Yarmouth at Pine Lodge
When you need a break from caring responsibilities, finding somewhere you genuinely trust can feel impossible. Pine Lodge in Great Yarmouth offers respite care alongside permanent placements, supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Families who use the service talk about finally being able to relax, knowing their loved ones are in good hands.
Who they care for
The home supports adults of all ages with a range of needs including sensory impairments, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They also provide specialist dementia care.
Pine Lodge includes dementia among their specialisms, supporting residents who are living with the condition alongside their other care services.
“If you're looking for respite care or considering longer-term options, Pine Lodge welcomes enquiries about their different support services.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
