Charles Lodge

75 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4BB
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9.6 40 Reviews
  • Charles Lodge, Hove
Charles Lodge is situated off an attractive tree lined road in a central but secluded position in Hove. In addition to local shops and amenities invigorating sea breezes can be enjoyed on a visit to the nearby seafront.

The care needs of Residential and Dementia diagnosed service users can be met within the home’s pleasant environment.
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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 27 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public 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: £1200 – £1450
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1450

Fees are dependent on the Room and the person centred care

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Charles 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

  • Perin Varkey Prasad (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (25)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (19)

Visiting

  • Visiting is at anytime

Parking

  • Have own car park at the front of the home

Charles Lodge Reviews (40)

9.6

Charles Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.551) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Charles Lodge has 40 reviews.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been at Charles Lodge for 6 weeks now and it has been the most wonderful beginning of a new chapter in our lives. The whole team from management to all whom work at the care home offer such amazing support care and kindness. The residents are all cared for so well, it really is a home from
home experience. My dad had been very lonely but now he feels so special and a part of a loving community. Communication is very well addressed both with team members residents and family members. It is obvious those working at Charles Lodge absolutely love being there. Thank you to everyone for caring so much about the work you do. To be able to give good care, you have to care about others, this shines through at Charles Lodge. It is very reassuring to know my dad is in very safe hands and being treated respectfully. Thank you again. If I could give more stars I would!
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Review from Gary C (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my Father's arrival in April everyone we have interacted with at Charles Lodge has been helpful, friendly, caring, patient and understanding of the needs of the Resident and also the stress that family members are feeling. Carers, managers and support staff have all been positive, friendly, attentive
and they have all made this difficult period much easier with their calm natures and great caring skills.
Charles Lodge is a homely, relaxing, environment and the best we viewed for our father's needs.
I would recommend Charles Lodge without hesitation.
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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is well cared for by friendly, sociable staff. They look after her health and physical and mental wellbeing. They keep her stimulated with many activities. Walks, quizzes, crafts & gardening. When I visit she is always clean and tidy as are the other residents. She is very happy there.
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Review from M G (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the overall care my mother receives. She always looks well presented and content in her own little world. The staff ensure my mum gets her coffee and special biscuits and that her dietary needs are met.
The staff seem to genuinely care about the residents as individuals and
are very hands on.
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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great home and great carers, my father is really happy in the home. The carers really look after and treat the residents well. The home is well located with fantastic parking. The garden and conservatory are nice.
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Review from terrie M (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the Staff are amazing so kind caring and lovely with the patients the residence are looked well looked after
and i can honestly say on any of my visits to Charles Lodge the moment anyone calls for anything the staff are on hand straight away they sit and talk with them and make them feel safe
and cared for and that's what it is all about towards the end of there life they are treated with dignity and kindness.
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Review from S F (Nephew of Resident) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Uncle has been a resident for some time at Charles Lodge and has always been well looked after. The staff is caring and helpful and the communication is good. I would describe Charles Lodge as a “home from home” with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Review from Debra J (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Management and staff are very helpful and caring. They deal with my mother’s day-to-day incontinence problems as best they can and take good care of her. They ensure she is bathed regularly because of the incontinence and make sure they use the creams given by the doctor to protect her skin from urine
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Review from H B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum has dementia and has been a resident at Charles Lodge for a year. She was very reluctant to be in a home at first but is now very settled. The staff are all amazing and extremely caring plus the food is also really good.
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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Charles Lodge Care Home from July 2018 until her death last month. I have nothing but praise for the care afforded to her by the then-manager and her team. As my mother's dementia progressed, her needs were reassessed and then met in consultation with the family. We were
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For all the challenges that my mother's dementia posed to the staff at times, they continued to treat her with dignity and respect and maintained her identity throughout. The end-of-life care provided was compassionate and supportive of the family who were able to be with her at the end.
Thank you.
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Review from Mark J (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having moved Mum to Charles Lodge Care Home in her early stages of suffering from dementia, we have been absolutely delighted with all aspects. It's a well run and staffed operation and - most important of all - Mum was really happy in her eighteen months stay here. We especially liked the low number
of residents (maximum 26) which enabled a more personal approach to care.
Highly recommend!
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Review from Karen P (Wife of Resident) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum recently had to go to hospital for an emergency following a mini-stroke at Charles Lodge. The home contacted us immediately and informed us of the situation and reassured us. She kept us informed when Jean returned to the home as the hospital did not answer their phones. We were worried as we
couldnt see Jean due to Covid restrictions but were kept up to date with jeans progress. We always feel that nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, especially during this pandemic.Thank you all very much for all your continued hard work and cheerfulness during this difficult time
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Review from F F (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted to have found Charles Lodge to care for my mum. The thoughtful kindness fo staff and their attention to detail is most impressive, often going out of their way to enable mum to be as comfortable and settled as possible. Staff are careful to allow mum to make her own decisions as much
as she is capable of, thereby respecting her choices. Her room is lovely and clean and was decorated with her preferences into consideration. There is a convivial, relaxed atmosphere at Charles Lodge under effective yet unobtrusive management. I am reassured she is in capable hands and that Charles Lodge is the best place for her at this time in her life.
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Review from Ralph B (Son of Resident) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was living a chaotic existence at home as her dementia took hold. Moving to Charles Lodge, over a few weeks the staff gradually assessed her and got her settled into a routine which best suited her. Mum especially enjoys the visiting singers and musicians (having been a musician herself and a big
Elvis fan). When visiting I see her (and all other residents) always treated with respect and dignity. Her hair and nails are neatly cut and she is clean and well dressed. The environment is cheerful and the food always looks healthy and tasty. The Lodge itself always looks clean with no unpleasant smells that characterize some homes. After assessing care homes for Mum, Charles Lodge is definitely a cut above the rest and I can’t praise the staff highly enough.
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Review from Debbie I (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I only have high praise for all the staff at Charles Lodge. My mother has only been there for three months, but already she is feeling at home. As a dementia resident, my mother requires a lot of reassurance and patience. The staff are extremely patient, kind and respectful towards her and all other
residents and a huge reassurance to myself and family thank you.
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Review from Jennifer L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Charles Lodge since January 2018. She is extremely well looked after and seems very content and happy. She eats well and has put on weight since she has been there. The atmosphere is very friendly and the staff are kind and attentive. It is a very lovely atmosphere. All the staff
are very approachable and there is always someone available to answer any queries. We feel reassured that she is being very well looked after and cared for. The place is always spotlessly clean.
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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident of Charles Lodge for over three years. I could not ask for better care and understanding of her multiple problems. Staff and facilities are of the highest standard.
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Review from Cherry H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother has been in Charles Lodge since January 2018 and she has settled in extremely well. The staff appear very caring and there is always someone available to oversee the residents and/or answer any queries I have. I like the fact that there are activities organised most days to engage the residents.
Mum is eating well and seems quite content.
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Review from Jen F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a special place. Super staff, well run and clearly, the residents are well cared for. The rooms are kept clean and tidy.
Looked at a number of places and this one shone head and shoulders above others, I just hoped they would live up to initial expectations - I am pleased to say they didn't disappoint.
The manager and all staff make sure its a welcoming and pleasant 'homely' place. They get to know the relatives quickly and you are welcomed on every visit.
A care home that I would highly recommend.
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Review from David P (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic place, always friendly. Staff are always available and eager to help. My mother's room is always warm and clean, her clothes laundered and she is washed and tidy. They handle her memory issues with patience and tact.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.551)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.551) out of 10 for Charles Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.651 for Charles Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 106 Ratings = 4.651
  2. 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Charles Lodge is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.9
    2. 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 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 18 Jan 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

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Perin Varkey Prasad

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2023

I've proudly worked with Nicholas James Care Homes for nearly three years and recently stepped into the role of Care Home Manager. My Journey in care has been shaped by a deep belief in empathy and a genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives.


I've been actively involved in CQC inspections, contributing to positive outcomes that reflect our team's dedication to high-quality, person-centred care. I'm committed to creating a warm, supportive environment where both residents and staff feel respected, valued, and heard.


"To care is to connect -- with kindness, patience, and heart."

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Lodge

What types of Care is Charles Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Charles Lodge have?

There are 25 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Charles Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Charles Lodge to the centre of Hove?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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