
The staff are extremely patient, kind and respectful towards her and all other residentsDebbie I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff and facilities are of the highest standard.Alison H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The staff are extremely patient, kind and respectful towards her and all other residentsDebbie I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff and facilities are of the highest standard.Alison H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


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.
Care Provided by Charles Lodge
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 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
- 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
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Charles Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Charles 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
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Perin Varkey Prasad(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (44)
Charles Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.565) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Charles Lodge has 44 reviews.
I have found our experience of Charles Lodge excellent. The staff have been so patient & understanding especially as mum took a while to settle in. She is always treated with respect & dignity. She enjoys the activities & outings & I haven't seen her this happy for years. I couldn't have chosen a better place for her to live.
We have complete confidence that they are safe, comfortable and well looked after at all times. The environment is clean and calm and staff are always attentive. Any questions or concerns we have had been listened to and acted on quickly. We always feel heard.
We choose Charles Lodge because we were impressed by all the carers, staff and management and by the more homely feel that it had compared to other places we viewed. All the staff have been caring to our father, showed great awareness when an issue has arisen and the management have been keen to help in an approachable way. The care received at Charles Lodge, and the kindness of activities, staff, carers, cleaners, maintenance and management has been a comfort through a difficult time. Outstanding care with a human touch. Thank you all!
I have visited a few care homes and by far Charles Lodge is way friendlier, as more staff who are all caring, chatty, considerate and a joy to meet. The chef goes out of her way to cater individual resident needs. I chat to all the staff on my weekly visits and comment happy, Ellie and Holly on their positive & caring attitude. Charles Lodge is always clean. Overall like one big family.
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!
Charles Lodge is a homely, relaxing, environment and the best we viewed for our father's needs.
I would recommend Charles Lodge without hesitation.
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.
The staff seem to genuinely care about the residents as individuals and are very hands on.
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.
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.
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.
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 burns.
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.
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.
Highly recommend!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 January 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Charles Lodge.
Meet the Team (1)

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 Couples/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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