Godden Lodge Care Home

57 Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet SS7 3GL
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  • Godden Lodge Care Home, Benfleet
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 residents can get fulfilment from. Whether it be the varied activities programme, planning visits with family and friends, or taking trips out in the local community, the team promote a positive quality of life for every resident.

Godden Lodge has been designed to offer homely living for residents. Every corner of the home from the cosy living rooms and welcoming dining rooms to the stunning landscaped garden and patio has been carefully planned to ensure there is always a space to relax, socialise or spend time with friends and family.

If you'd like to learn more about Godden Lodge and take a look around the home, please contact the friendly team. They'd be happy to show you around and answer any questions you have.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 133 Service Users

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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1150

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Godden Lodge Care Home 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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lewis Chester (Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (133)

Godden Lodge Care Home Reviews (122)

9.5

Godden Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.494) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Godden Lodge Care Home has 122 reviews.

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Review from Stanley E (Husband of Resident) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but admiration for the home and staff of Godden Lodge Care Home. I and my two sons are very happy with the care that my wife is getting. The home is very clean and the staff are very helpful and caring.
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Review from Sharon L (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our mother moved into Godden Lodge three weeks ago. Since being there our mother has received exceptional care and nothing has been too much. Unfortunately, our mother needs palliative care and the management and staff have been supportive to us, ensuring we had all the right information to help us
make the hard choices we have had to face. They have given us time to decide as a family what is in mum's best interest and then enabled us to gain the support and advice we needed through other healthcare professionals such as GPs and palliative care nurses. Any equipment that our mother has needed has been provided and staff have been attentive and responsive to our mother and ensured she received the dignity, respect and care she required. They have ensured a care plan has been completed which reflects the things that would be important to our mum and enabled our dad to stay with her as long as he needs each day and he leaves with the confidence that she is safe and receiving the care she requires. Thank you.
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Review from Gerald D (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care.
Very attentive staff.
Cannot fault anything.
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Review from Jackie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident at Godden Lodge for nearly four years but this review is for the day of the 24th of January. My dad was on end-of-life care and I received a call to say I should come and spend time with him, I was greeted by a staff member who took me to Dad's room. She checked I was OK
but gave me space to be with my dad alone. I stayed all day, into the evening and cannot thank the staff enough, they made a difficult day easier for me. Checking on Dad and I when needed but respecting our space. They are angels. Dad passed away on the 25th of January.
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Review from L T (Friend of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was my first visit and I was so impressed. Everywhere was so pleasant and my friend was treated so well.
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Review from Caroline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father came to Godden Lodge after a short stay in the hospital and a short stay in another care home. I am thankful we found Godden Lodge as it is like finding a home from home. After our first dealings with the care system, I can now relax knowing that my father is getting the care he now requires
on a daily basis.
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Review from Barbara W (Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent. Only wish there were more activities.
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Review from Liz P (Wife of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The unit where my husband is a resident was locked down over Christmas due to Covid. The residents were unable to celebrate Christmas day so the unit manager organised a Christmas Day for the residents in January.
The decorations and tree were up, a lovely Christmas dinner was provided and the presents
under the tree were unwrapped.
All the staff made sure that every resident had a lovely day, creating a great atmosphere and family were invited to join in the day as well.
I can only praise all the staff for all their efforts from the cleanliness of the unit and rooms to the quality of the meals provided and the care and attention given to the residents.
Thank you.
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Review from M A (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very kind and caring staff. The lady in charge is always willing to put herself out for you. Nothing is too much trouble. Aways concerned that you are happy and prepared to cheer you up if you are down.
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Review from H C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother recently passed away. She was a resident of Godden Lodge for the last 18 months.
We were very pleased with Mum's care.
The staff were friendly, very caring and understanding.
Always ready to answer our queries. Always kept us informed.
They were so kind when Mum passed away.
Thank
you, Godden Lodge.
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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been extremely well cared for by all the staff. She has a very nice room and seems to enjoy the food.
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Review from S D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beautiful, welcoming setting with attractive gardens. I like the fact that everything is on the ground floor and it was fantastic that we were able to sit in the garden with our auntie and remember some of the wonderful times we had together. The staff were exceptional in their care, obvious love for
our friend.
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Review from Margaret O (Wife of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our first time in was very welcoming and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are outstanding, so pleasant and polite. My husband feels so much better. He can be very trying, but they have gone out of their way to make him feel comfortable. Definitely would recommend.
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Review from J M (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very nice.
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Review from Julie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has settled in really well, very happy with his care from staff and his 1-2-1. I am kept informed of any problems. Dad enjoys the home-cooked food and snacks provided. As his family, I'm always given a friendly welcome on arrival and whilst here.
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Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Godden Lodge for a few months now and has settled in wonderfully. The staff are very approachable, and always on hand to assist with any concerns or queries. Mum is well cared for and very much enjoys the Godden Lodge environment.
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Review from Jill F (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care that the staff have shown my mum has been amazing. They are always kind, compassionate and respectful to Mum and her needs. They keep me informed regularly of all Mum's highs and lows and I am always made to feel that I can contact them at any time with any questions. Nothing is too much trouble
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Review from G W (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has only been here for four days, already noticing a change for the better - eating better and seems more active. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
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Review from L L (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with the care and support for our mum. Encouraging our mum to mobilise. Mum settled very well and is happy being here. The staff are always on hand for help.
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Review from Stephen W (Son of Resident) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been very well looked after since his arrival at Godden Lodge. He can be difficult but all the staff display patience and a caring attitude. The interaction I have seen between them and my dad is really positive and it is lovely to see him smile with them. He even told me he liked the home today,
which is something he doesn't say in his own home.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.494)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.494) out of 10 for Godden Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.494 for Godden Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (299 Excellents x 5) + (99 Goods x 4) + (35 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 449 Ratings = 4.494
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Godden Lodge Care Home is based on 34 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 + 0.1 = 4
    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 133 registered maximum number of service users is 26.6, which has been reached with 34 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: 21 May 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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