
Mum has been extremely well cared for by all the staffJohn S(Son of Resident/Service User)



Mum has been extremely well cared for by all the staffJohn S(Son of Resident/Service User)



Godden Lodge Care Home, idyllically situated close to the coast in Thundersley, Benfleet, provides high quality residential, nursing and dementia care.
Emphasising person-centred care, the dedicated and professional care team at Godden Lodge spend time getting to know residents. Not only does this allow them to offer the care and support they need, now and in the future, it also ensures they are able to design a lifestyle that all...
Care Provided by Godden Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 133 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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 Godden Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Godden Lodge Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lewis Chester(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (133)
Godden Lodge Care Home Reviews (124)
Godden Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.410) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Godden Lodge Care Home has 124 reviews.
my mum has been a resident for almost 4 years, to start it was horrendous watching her scream and shout etc but the staff were so understand, caring and patient not only with my mum but also supporting myself and have continued to do so, everytime i visit regardless what time of day, the house is always spotless and even the cleaning staff know the residents names and ive seen how they interact with them which is lovely, all the staff are happy, they keep me informed and upto date with any issues, if ive had a particular bad visit i get a call later letting me know she has settled and js ok, and i cant put into words how comforting that is, when i leave i always thank the staff, anyway i cant thank you all enough for what you do.
My wife's mum moved into Godden Lodge a few months ago following a downward trend with her health and general care. As with all families we experienced much sadness with this situation. However from day one the staff at Godden Lodge have made her stay incredibly welcoming and she is now happily settled in to the routine of care home living! We cannot thank enough the team that look after her needs, and are amazed at the everyday efforts that are made to entertain her and fellow residents. She is loving the excellent food (especially deserts) the kindness and the secure feeling of this new home. We too enjoy visiting and on her recent 94th birthday along with some musical friends of ours the Lodge hosted a lovely party that went off superbly! We are so grateful to you all for being so good at your caring and making the residents so comfortable at Godden Lodge. We look forward to a long and happy relationship with you all. Roger & Cheryl
Feel better that he's here. Excellently looked after.
Been at Godden Lodge for 6 years. Very happy with my experience and stay.
Food very good, staff very good and patient but not enough of them, consequently some days he is not out of bed until noon.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We are sorry to hear your experience has not been as expected. Our staffing levels are reviewed using a dependency tool and the home is continuing to recruit to any vacant roles. We also use our...
Godden Lodge have made the transition to residential care amazing for mum. The staff have been amazing at helping mum to settle and feel part of their community. They have also been wonderful for helping our family to know that mum is safe, happy and well looked after.
All the staff, I have contact with, that includes carers, activities and cleaners are wonderful.
Staff have always been polite and helpful, nothing seems to be too much trouble and they keep me informed of any incidents.
She was so happy well cared for in every sense.
I cannot fault the staff from the beginning to Mum's last breath.#
They are all ANGELS.
My dad passed away at home, the staff was amazing to my dad and me. They played his favourite songs when in his last hours. Sat with him till I got there. He was only there couple of months but every one was amazing can't praise them enough big big cuddle My dad loved it thanks xxxx
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home at this difficult time, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you again for your review
My dad well cared for by staff always clean and smart and looks comfortable. The food is well presented and good portions although my dad has puree food. The staff are very friendly and helpful and offer us a cup of tea. The rooms are kept very clean and presentable. My dad has a very good view of the gardens which makes him smile a lot, most of the rooms have this. A lovely care home.
Very happy with the care provided.
Very happy with the home and all staff. Dad cared for very well.
The meals are varied and residents appear to enjoy them.
There are some excellent activities but these don not seem to happen often. The residents could do with more music and stimulation.
The complex and room are clean and tidy.
Since my father arrived he has been welcomed by all the staff into a wonderful family environment. So friendly, helpful, lovely caring people. Dad was pampered and made to feel so very comfortable in the few days he had. Dad told me he was so happy, warm and the cup of coffee he had was beautiful. Dad was grateful to be in such a lovely caring nursing home with amazing wonderful nurses and carers. Thank you all so very much x
My grandad goes here and I have to say, it's an amazing care home! The staff are so so friendly and caring and take such good care of all the people here. Food is lovely, beds and rooms are always made and tided, I have to say, this is just the best carehome!!
My mother was end of life, palliative care when she was transferred to Godden Lodge Cephus ward. Although fairly independent at the time, she became more and more unwell. The team at Cephus and the care home manager couldn't have been more caring. They arranged for an early birthday party for her and went over and beyond in making sure her ending was as comfortable and dignified as is possible. Thank you Cephus.
Mum is very happy at Godden Lodge, she has told us she is comfortable and feels safe. Mum really enjoys the company of the carers and nurses and thinks they are excellent. As a family we feel content and assured that we have put Mum in good hands. Thank you to all who work here.
From the moment my mum was settled into Godden Lodge, myself and the family felt that Mum would be safe and happy there, which was a huge relief. All the staff were caring and kind and Mum told us frequently how happy she was and that the staff really cared for her. We always felt very welcome to visit anytime and Mum loved it when we brought our dog to visit her too! Anytime we had any worries or concerns the staff always were happy to discuss things and take any necessary action. I often thought if I ever needed 24-hour care I could be so happy there, as Mum was until she peacefully passed away.
It was my mum's birthday and the staff gave my mum a cake with candles on it, sang happy birthday and took some pictures. One of the pictures is on the notice board, that was brilliant. I didn't ask them to do it, so that made it even more special, not only for Mum but for me as well. A massive thank you to all the staff. Mum has favourites but they change each time I see her, so to me, that shows how brilliant each one is with my mum. Thank you.
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News (37) & Events (0)
- 01 Apr 2026
Residents at Godden Lodge Care Home in Benfleet, Essex, are enjoying a little extra relaxation and self-care thanks to the home’s popular monthly Pamper Afternoon, designed to boost wellbeing and...
- 23 Mar 2026
Residents at Godden Lodge Care Home in Benfleet, Essex, are enjoying a new sensory-rich activity that combines creativity, purpose, and a connection to the natural world: making bird feeders. As...
- 19 Mar 2026
Residents at Godden Lodge in Benfleet were delighted to welcome back Together in Musical Expression (T.I.M.E), an Essex-based charity dedicated to making music accessible to everyone. This was the charity’s...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Godden Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Godden Lodge Care Home 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 Godden Lodge Care Home have?
There are 133 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Godden Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Godden Lodge Care Home to the centre of Benfleet?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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