Respite care in Weston-super-Mare
A few weeks of looked-after, when you need it.
Short stays from a week: a break for family carers, supported recovery after a hospital stay, or a chance to try Tollington before any long commitment.
- Bedrooms
- 25
- Bedrooms
- From, a week
- £1,150
- From, a week
- On-site carers
- 24/7
- On-site carers
From £1,150 a week
How fees and funding workRespite care in Weston-super-Mare
Tollington Lodge offers short-stay respite care in Weston-super-Mare, on Milton Road, for families across Weston, Worle and the BS22 and BS23 areas.
Whether you need a break from caring, a bridge home after a hospital stay, or a chance to try Tollington before deciding, a respite stay gives the same warm, all-inclusive care as our permanent residents, with no long commitment. We can often arrange a stay at short notice.
Why choose us
Respite might be right if…
You've been caring at home and badly need a rest, or a holiday.
Mum's coming out of hospital and isn't ready to be home alone.
You're weighing up a permanent move and want to see how she settles.
What a respite stay includes:
- A furnished room, ready and welcoming
- All meals, snacks and drinks
- 24-hour personal care and medication
- The full activities programme
- The same care as our permanent residents
- No long commitment: stays from a week
Getting started
How to arrange care
Get in touch
Call us or send a message for a friendly, no-pressure chat about your situation. No forms, no jargon, just a real conversation.
Come and visit
Pop in whenever suits, family too. See the home, meet the team, stay for a tea. Feeling the place is the best way to know.
Getting to know them
We spend time understanding your relative. Their health, routines and what matters to them, to be sure it's a good fit.
Moving in
When you're ready, we get the room ready, favourite chair, photos, familiar bits. We take moving day gently, at your pace.
Settled and supported
Once they're settled you stay part of it: visit any time, regular updates, and a care plan we review with you as things change.
Everyday enjoyment
This is what it's all for. The worry lifted, your relative can just enjoy their days with company, good food and activities.
FAQs
Answers to the questions families ask most
We understand you have questions, here are the answers to help you feel confident and informed.
How quickly can you arrange respite?
Often the same week. We take respite and hospital-discharge enquiries directly, and can usually arrange a stay at short notice. Just give us a call.
How much is respite care?
From £1,150 a week, depending on the level of care needed. Everything's covered: care, room, meals and activities.
What's the shortest stay?
The shortest respite stay is one week. Whether it's a week while you take a break or a few weeks after hospital, we'll fit around what you need.
Can a respite stay become permanent?
Yes. Many families use respite to try Tollington before deciding on a longer stay. There's no pressure either way.
Do you take hospital-discharge referrals?
Yes, directly. Hospital teams and social workers can call the home and ask for Yvette, and we'll move quickly to get a room ready.
Life at Tollington Lodge
The little moments make it home.
Daily life and activities
The morning crossword, a hand of cards, the garden after lunch, days with a bit of shape and plenty of company.
Companionship and conversation
A cup of tea and a proper natter. The friendships here are real, between residents, and with the team who know them by name.
Gentle exercise and walks
Seated exercises, a turn around the garden, a steady arm when it helps. Keeping active, at your own pace.
Memory moments
Familiar songs, old photographs, a favourite story retold, the little things that bring a smile back.
Ready to visit?
Give us a ring and we'll help you, or your loved one, take the next step toward the right care.