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Dawson Lodge is a purpose built home, circa 1991. It is owned
and maintained by Anchor Trust, England’s largest not-for-profit
provider of support, care and housing for older people. Set in a
quiet location and in its own grounds, Dawson Lodge is close to
the local shops and post office. Most rooms have views of the
well-kept gardens.
At Dawson Lodge we provide residential care for 41 older people
(male and female) who have physical disabilities,
moderate dementia and mental health needs.
Staff are on hand 24-hours a day to provide care and support.
Accommodation
• Single en-suite rooms with WC and washbasin
• Telephone point in each room for your own direct line
• Television point and connections for satellite and digital TV
• Call bells in each room providing 24-hour help
• Rooms decorated to high standard
• We encourage personal items to be brought in to enhance your room
• 1 cosy main lounge with TV and quiet common room for reading and relaxing
• Tea-making facilities are available to make drinks for you and your visitors
• Bathrooms specially equipped so you can relax in comfort
• Lifts to upper floor
Dining
• All meals are served in the dining room
• We offer a wide range of dining at Dawson Lodge. You can choose from
the varied and seasonal menus each day
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special dietary requirements
catered for.
Leisure activities
• We have a visiting mobile library with large print books, audio and video tapes
• Newspapers can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
• Dawson Lodge has very pleasant gardens with an area to sit out in summer
and open fields to the South and North where deer graze
• The Rosebowl, home of Hampshire Cricket is opposite the home
• Games are available such as board games and carpet bowls
• We have a hairdressing salon
• Residents and staff arrange events including quizzes, arts and crafts,
day trips, entertainers and exercise classes
• You are encouraged to play a part in daily living activities, which can
include gardening and light house-keeping
Facilities
• Wheelchair access and car parking are available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry service
• A pay telephone is available
• Religious services and meetings are arranged
Health and personal care
• There is a GP available on request and local surgeries
• Our Hairdresser visits every week
• Our Chiropodist visits every 4-6 weeks or on request
• Dentist & Optician – visiting and local services are available
Local area
• Southampton Town Centre, 10 miles
• Close to excellent bus routes to Southampton
• Southampton Theatre, 10 miles
• Leisure centre & swimming pool, 2 miles
• Nearest Hospital is Southampton General,
18 miles
• Nearest railway station, 3 miles
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves the friendly
environment and quality of care at Dawson Lodge |