
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.
Cephas unit cared for my father-in-law. The staff were friendly and caring and really got to know him well. We were always greeted by staff who were always smiling and there were plenty of them each day. Communication was excellent to my wife who visited every day and I have nothing but praise for the care they gave. It was just a shame my father-in-law's time there wasn't longer.
My dad was moved to Godden Lodge for palliative care. He was so happy to be supported in lovely surroundings by wonderful and cheerful staff. There is so much care and compassion and the team supported my dad, myself and my family through a very difficult time. My dad passed away pain-free and with dignity. I will never be able to say thank you enough to the amazing team for all they did and for the happiness they brought to Dad's life.
The staff were very good and helpful. I had lots of tea every day. I had no complaints about the care for my wife, she was well looked after and we will be sorry to leave.
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.
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.
Very attentive staff.
Cannot fault anything.
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.
This was my first visit and I was so impressed. Everywhere was so pleasant and my friend was treated so well.
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.
Excellent. Only wish there were more activities.
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.
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.
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.
Mum has been extremely well cared for by all the staff. She has a very nice room and seems to enjoy the food.
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.
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.
All the staff are very nice.
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.
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.
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 for the team.
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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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