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They specialise in caring for older adults, including those living with dementia, offering 24/7 support from their dedicated and professionally trained care team. The home features a warm and homely...
Care Provided by Astral Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Astral Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Astral Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Aunjali Johar
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jane Zinhu(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (14)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Parking
- There is parking available at the care home
Astral Lodge Reviews (10)
Astral Lodge has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.071) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Astral Lodge has 10 reviews.
For several years Mum was a resident at Astral Lodge Care Home. During the last two and a half years of her life , she was bedridden and required much care and attention. The staff at Astral Lodge were marvellous and looked after her wonderfully. They were very caring and attentive and they always did their very best to make her comfortable and care for all her needs. All the staff ( management and care staff) were very friendly and approachable and they always made me very welcome when I visited Mum. I always left Astral Lodge knowing that Mum was in very safe hands.
We wish you well for the future.
My dad stayed at Astral Lodge for a month after his stroke. The staff were very kind and friendly and looked after him well. I was happy with the care he received whilst he was there. My dad was eventually moved to a care home that specialised in stroke rehabilitation which is what he needed.
Thankyou for your kind comments, we are very grateful and try our upmost to ensure the best possible care for your family member. It is very important to us to get your feedback and we wish you and our family well in the future.
After a few months, Mum became bedbound & remained so for over 2 years until the date of her death.
The Manager & Staff did everything possible to keep her clean, fed & comfortable during that time.
Our whole family were extremely grateful to them all.
They showed care & compassion throughout & Mums dignity was respected at all times.
Thankyou for your kind comments, we are very grateful and try our upmost to ensure the best possible care for your family member. It is very important to us to get your feedback and we wish you and our family well in the future.
The staff and manager are very approachable and will help with any queries, they listen to any requests and do their utmost to deliver.
I have nothing negative to say and would recommend Astral Lodge to anyone looking for a caring, professional and family orientated place for their loved one.
Thankyou for your kind comments, we are very grateful and try our upmost to ensure the best possible care for your family member. It is very important to us to get your feedback and appreciate the constant support.
My mum is a resident and has been for the past five years. She has always been looked after well and the staff and manager are friendly and efficient. She likes it there and enjoys the entertainment they have for the residents.
Our mum has recently come to stay at Astral Lodge, and so far, we as a family have found the home itself has a nice feel to it, and the staff are very welcoming. The manager has corresponded with us on how our mum has been settling in; she also asked about our mum's hobbies and present interests, which is nice as it shows that they want to know about her likes and dislikes to help her whilst she settles.
Astral Lodge looked after our lovely relative for nearly 2 years until he sadly passed away. The staff were always so friendly and helpful with anything we asked. He always looked well cared for, was always clean and was always happy to be in the company of the staff. We were always welcomed when visiting and were invited to events they held and, if we were unable to attend, would be sent pictures of Uncle enjoying himself at them. We will be forever grateful for everyone's care and patience with him at the home. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who has a loved one with dementia needing great care.
We have been very lucky to find Astral Lodge for our mum. The staff are caring and friendly, providing a calm and relaxed atmosphere which is very welcoming. The manager is always approachable and sets the excellent tone of care, which I feel is second to none. We are so pleased with the care that my mother-in-law has now moved into the home too. Would highly recommend it to others.
My father was admitted to Astral Lodge after suffering a bad fall at home, his dementia had worsened severely, and was unable to live on his own. Dad was in Astral Lodge for about 3 months and the care and compassion he was shown by the Manager and her team was first-rate and made a very difficult time for me and my family a lot easier to bear. All the staff at Astral Lodge were professional and incredibly patient with dad right up to his passing in May and the end-of-life care he was given will never be forgotten by us. Thank you all.
Although unable to walk my mother is of reasonably sound mind. She is very happy there and has told me so. She would say if she wanted to move from there.
The lady in charge goes out of her way to make sure residents are happy and comfortable and that her staff are doing their job well. The staff look after my mother well and tell me if they have any concerns. They also organise little things for the residents to participate in every so often. Obviously, this year has been difficult with the pandemic.
If my mother is unwell they contact a doctor or nurse to see her and let me know also. She is always warm and well-fed.
I am very happy for my mother to stay in Astral Lodge because of the excellent care she has received over the time she has been there.
Thank you for your kind words. Always a pleasure to make sure our residents are comfortable and happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 November 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (1)

Jane has been the Registered Manager at Astral Lodge since 2016 but has worked here since 2003. She has over 20 years’ experience working in care and specialising with residents with Dementia. Jane also holds an NVQ 3 & 4 in Health & Social care, PTLLS Qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions about Astral Lodge
What types of Care is Astral Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Astral Lodge have?
There are 14 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Astral Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Astral Lodge to the centre of Westcliff-on-Sea?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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