Whitehaven Lodge

Here is some general information about Whitehaven Lodge in Millbrook which is in the west of Southampton. The current registered manager is Lorraine Tew - a very kind lady.

In gereral the Southampton City Council provides care facilities for older citizens in six homes across the city. Whitehaven Lodge is the biggest one and was purpose built in 1981. It offers care facilities for 55 persons who are in need of special care. Either because they are frail (gebrechlich) or they have mild dementia. Costs for one person come up to £ 380 a week. All together there are 45 employees. The staff group have developed close working relationships with local General Practitioners, District Nurses and other health professionals including dentists and opticians.

On the ground floor there is the kitchen and one large dining room, which was beautifully refurbished recently (see picture), four smaller lounges, a smoking area and 23 bedrooms. The bathrooms and toilets have to be used by all people together. On the first floor there are three seperate living areas, each with their own kitchen and dining facilities, so the residents are able to prepare drinks and snacks on their own if they wish so.

On the rear side of the building there is a nice garden where the residents can enjoy the warmer months outside. The residents also have the posibility to go shopping and buy drinks, toiletries and sweets. Additionally, there is a library area on the first floor and hairdressing facilities.