A home for people with Arthritis
Patterson lodge was purchased and has been specifically designed and equipped for people with arthritis. The funds were bequeathed for this purpose by the late Mrs Mabel Patterson, who lived in East Devon.

Patterson Lodge is situated on the Salterton Road one mile from the centre of Exmouth and the sea. It is on a bus route to both Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.

A home for independence
The accommodation is comprised of 10 single units. Each unit comprises a good sized bed sitting room with en-suite facilities. All units have a refrigerator and basic kitchen arrangements. The units are situated on both floors with a lift between them. They are let unfurnished apart from carpets and curtains, residents provide their own furnishings in order to make it their "own home". Residents have their own keys and come and go as they wish.

A home with company and convenience
There is a residents lounge and a dining room where lunch and tea are provided each day. On each floor there is a bathroom with special baths for people with disabilities. The whole house is equipped with an alarm system linked to individual rooms. A resident housekeeper looks after the communal arrangements and keeps an eye on the residents well being.

Proven Management
In addition to working in accordance with Mrs Patterson's Will, the house is run in association with the Arthritis Care/Abbeyfield Society and according to their principles which work well in some 900 houses throughout the country. The local joint Arthritis Care/Abbeyfield Committee is an independent registered society regulated by the charity commissioners and is affiliated to Arthritis Care as well as the Abbeyfield Society. A group of voluntary persons, some of whom are members of the Exmouth Branch of Arthritis Care, form a Board of Trustees to support and run the house.

Who can come
The only limitations for residents are

They must have Arthritis.
They must be able to cope for themselves without full time care.
They must provide a sponsor.
They must be able to pay the charges.

What it costs
Charges will be similar to those of the Abbeyfield houses in the area and in appropriate cases Housing Benefit from the local Authority may be available where residents cannot afford the charges. If you or someone you know wish to know more about Patterson Lodge, please contact

Veronica Kingscote, 39 Masey Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4AR.
Tel 01395 222687