Dale Lodge

Dale Road, Southfleet, Gravesend DA13 9NX
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9.8 65 Reviews
  • Dale Lodge, Gravesend
Located in the rural setting of Southfleet Village, with its local shops and public houses, Dale Lodge has extensive surrounding grounds providing a spacious setting. Within these grounds are secure gardens for service users and families to enjoy at any time.

Easily accessible is the A2 road London and Coast Bound which runs close by. Other nearby amenities are Ebbsfleet Station and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Service users requiring Dementia care have their needs met within the home through a Person Centred Care approach. Dale Lodge is a specialist care home for Dementia with a good reputation gained over the years.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1700

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dale Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Kerry Johnson (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 1999

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (12)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Dale Lodge Reviews (65)

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Dale Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dale Lodge has 65 reviews.

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Review from Janet R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The look of a care home doesn't always mean bad care. This home has excellent staff who are very caring and have been with the home a long time. They are gentle in the way they talk and deal with the residents. The food is extremely good and generous. The cleanliness is super and my mother's room is
kept beautifully clean and tidy. It is extremely good value for money and I would thoroughly recommend it to other people.

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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my dad receives. He is very well looked after and treated with dignity at all times. The staff are friendly, approachable and welcoming. Activities are organised, music played and television available. The atmosphere is always calm and I am very confident leaving my
dad.

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Review from Dawn H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Living in Australia, it's even more important to me to know my dad is well cared for when I am away and unable to be there. Through my sister, who is local, I get to see and hear of my dad's care and seeing it first hand during my current visit, I can see he is treated with respect and his care is
good. I am confident he is in a good place and have no doubts about the quality of his care.

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Review from Judith M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been at Dale Lodge since July 2016, her care to date has been excellent.
I cannot praise her carers highly enough.
They all show immense patience with all the residents.
Mum is always clean and tidy and is very happy living at Dale Lodge.

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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Dale Lodge for some 5/6 years. They are always friendly, my mother always looked well dressed and cared for. I am not sure what else to say, dementia and Alzheimer's must be the worst care placement to be in and they do it well at Dale Lodge.

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Review from J G (Brother of Resident) published on 5 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When I visit my sister she always looks clean and smart. The staff are warm and caring. The food is good as my sister has gained weight since living there. On 6th August my wife and I attended a BBQ in the gardens with all the other residents and their families. Lives music, good food and sunshine,
a lovely afternoon. Overall I am glad my sister is a resident at Dale Lodge.

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Review from Linda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the majority of carers very good. Mum is as happy here as she would be anywhere. I would recommend Dale Lodge as it is more personal and friendly very much a family atmosphere.
Any queries I might have had are dealt with straight away.
Lots of stimulation for the patients with different things
going on through the year.

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Review from John G (Nephew of Resident) published on 31 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After much concern, so pleased with the way the staff have settled her into the home.
The communication from staff and management has been extremely good.
Visiting regularly have never noticed any difference in the care for staff for residents.

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Review from Louise B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are fantastic. They know the residents really well and are aware of individuals needs. Nan is very happy here, the care she receives is first class. Any concerns we have are dealt with and we are updated regularly. Home is clean and tidy in all areas and the food always smells good! As a family
we are very happy with nan's care. Thank you for your support.

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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident at the home for five months. Sadly she died at the end of January this year. The manager and all the care staff enlisted the support of the local hospice who helped them provide for mum's every need during her period of palliative care. They were, attentive, supportive showed
their love and devotion to my mum up to the very end. She passed away with her family and carers around her in her room which had become her home. It was warm, peaceful and I couldn't have asked for a better place to be during the end. I would highly recommend Dale Lodge to anyone.

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Review from Jill (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything about Dale Lodge is very satisfactory and i have no complaints whatsoever.

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Review from Sharon M (Friend of Resident) published on 8 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has been at Dale Lodge about four years now. We have visited often during that time and seen many improvements in decoration inside and out. The care and encouragement given to residents and their families has always been excellent but especially so at present. The staff are very compassionate
and caring and I wouldn't hesitate to put a member of my family in their care. Every effort is made to enrich life, the activities and arrangements made (like at Christmas) have been really lovely and bought much pleasure.

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Review from Joan (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've only been here half dozen times and find everybody extremely kind and caring. My own mother was in a home and so I would say your home has much higher standardisation as required, staff and facilities.

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Review from F+S (Friend of Resident) published on 21 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting my friend for approximately 4 years now at Dale Lodge. The staff are fantastic and really care about the residents. The manager and her team are kind, compassionate and do their very best to ensure all the residents are well cared for. Entertainment is regularly arranged. They go
the extra mile. The re-decoration over the past couple of years including new furniture has been a great improvement. The public areas are very comfortable and cosy. I would not hesitate to place a loved one in Dale Lodge. The care they receive is wonderful and the staff are really caring. They do their very best for the residents.

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Review from B S (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This home has greatly improved over the last two years. The staff and management have made lots of improvements e.g. new flooring and furniture, help with entertainment e.g. fates and acts like dancing and singing.

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Review from Julia M (Niece of Resident) published on 14 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We visit my Aunt as often as possible and think my Auntie is very well looked after and happy within the home. She loves the staff, who are also very friendly and kind to us. Thank you!

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Review from Phil (Son of Resident) published on 12 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find all the staff are very helpful, and act like one big family, and since the manager took over. There has been a fast improvement in décor, entertainment, Christmas etc. Dale Lodge provides a warm kind and friendly environment delivering the highest standards of care and effortlessly meeting the
needs of all. Welcoming to all the staff.

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Review from Kathleen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find mum is being well looked after and cared for.

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Review from Valmai H (Wife of Resident) published on 8 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the home to be clean and caring, well fed. I find the staff to be helpful and friendly and enjoy my visits to see my husband. Only brief visits so I do not see activities take place.

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Review from Debbie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all the staff for their excellent care and support. They have also helped me with dealing with my dads dementia. I love the large activities that have recently taken place. Thank You

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.791)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10 for Dale Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.791 for Dale Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (142 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.791

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dale Lodge is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 Jan 2024

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

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  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Awards / Recognitions (7)

Meet the Team (3)

Kerry

Kerry Johnson

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2000

I joined Nicholas James Care Home in June 2000 as a part-time care assistant. The company was supportive, and I enjoyed working in such a friendly environment. In 2007, my career progressed to deputy manager. This supporting role gave me everything I needed to further my career, and in 2014, I became the registered manager for Dale Lodge & Dale Mount! I am a very dedicated and loyal person when it comes to both family and work. I always look for team members who are honest, accountable, have integrity and good principles.


Together, we enable residents to be who they are as individuals and provide peace of mind to families by ensuring everyone is treated with the utmost respect and dignity. I am extremely honoured and privileged to be a part of this established company.

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Shannon Burton

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

I began working at Dale Lodge/Mount Care Home in 2017 as a Health Care Assistant. Through dedication, continuous learning, and a passion for delivering high-quality care, I progressed to the role of Team Leader. My commitment to supporting both residents and staff led to my promotion to Deputy Manager, where I took on greater responsibilities. My journey at Dale Lodge/Mount has provided me with valuable experience in leadership, team coordination, and person-centred care.

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Claire Dodds

Job Title: Activity Co-ordinator

Joined: 2014

I have been an activity provider at Dale Lodge and Dale Mount for over 10 years, providing a wide range of activities that not only bring diversity but also enhance an individuals mental health and wellbeing giving them a sense of inclusivity and a purpose to their day. I strive to ensure that all my Clients feel Happy, Safe and understood going above and beyond to ensure their days are enriching, full of fun, laughter and Love. I am absolutely delighted to have not only won the Regional's for the The Great British Care Awards but also the Finals in Birmingham for Activity Organiser this not only represents my journey but the journey of those i have the pleasure of working with everyday.

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