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.
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From £1,150 a week
Respite 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…
Respite works for all sorts of reasons — here are the ones families most often come to us with.
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You've been caring at home and badly need a rest, or a holiday.
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Mum's coming out of hospital and isn't ready to be home alone.
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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
Taking the first step can feel daunting. It needn't be, here's exactly what happens, from your first call to moving-in day. No pressure at any point.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moving in
When you're ready, we get the room ready, favourite chair, photos, familiar bits. We take moving day gently, at your pace.
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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.
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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.
FAQ's
Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most
We understand you have questions, here are the answers to help you feel confident and informed.
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Life at Tollington Lodge
The little moments make it home.
Real cooking, a garden to potter in, the morning crossword passed round the lounge. This is what a good day looks like here.
