
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.
Mum has been looked after well since coming to Godden Lodge. Her health and well being has been looked after extremely well, and she has become more outgoing and content in her physio sessions and rehabilitation. She's eaten more and putting on weight which enables her the strength to recover her mobility. The lovely ladies who look after mum are really happy to help mum in any way she needs with a good sense of humour.
The staff are amazing they are so caring and personable, they really do look after my grandmother. They take the time to get to know me as well when they are so extremely busy. I couldn't ask for a better home for my grandmother to be in.
Mum seems happy enough apart from the dinners. She likes the staff and has made some friends with other residents.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear your Mother is happy at Godden Lodge. However we will ensure our Chefs work closely with your Mother so we get the best outcome for her, please do not hesitate to contact the Home Manager if you have any further comments or suggestions.
The manager of Godden Lodge went beyond more than I could wish for.
I would strongly recommend the home to anyone.
However, I have had cause to wonder if 1 extra staff member during the night would be appropriate. 2 members of staff on the night shift is fine until a resident falls and an ambulance is required.
The quality of bedding and the bedroom furniture needs updating.
The menu needs looking at and reviewing with better quality food and more interesting meals. Some residents clearly struggle with cutlery.
Thank you for your kind words and identifying some areas of improvement for consideration, we value your input and comments. We are constantly reviewing and planning to ensure we are providing a quality service and kind care to our residents at Godden Lodge, we will use your words constructively to...
I have found my father's care to be satisfactory. There have been a few occasions where I feel they could be better staffed (more carers) however, they do their best.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your fathers care delivery at Godden Lodge. We constantly review our staffing levels to ensure that we can consistently meet the needs of all our residents. We welcome all feedback and use such feedback to continuously improve our services.
No real activities take place - but games are available if interested. Rooms are nice but could be slightly bigger. General care is reasonable, Doctors are on call if required. Carers are trained and on the whole, can be trusted to do their best to help you. Senior staff are helpful. I live a reasonably content life and am relaxed about my care.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the care you are receiving at Godden lodge, we have taken your comments on board and will explore the menu choice and the activity timetable with our designated colleagues. We will ensure that staff receive your positive feedback with regards to...
Satisfied with the care and help I've received since last year as I had a head injury from a fall. I came here straight from hospital. The staff were caring and are supporting me in my recovery.
Care staff are always attentive to nan's needs. The place is always clean and homely.
The staff are really nice, very friendly and very helpful to my mum and dad.
There is always a cheery atmosphere on the unit when dealing with residents and their relatives.
Staffing levels could be increased slightly though.
I always get a nice service.
Our relatives arrived four days ago and they say the staff are lovely and they are enjoying the food. Although it is a big adjustment from their own home I believe every member of staff is doing their best to make them feel comfortable and welcome.
All carers are extremely friendly and kind at all times. Always make you feel welcome and always professional.
Well run and all areas kept clean and tidy. Staff happy to assist all of the residents.
A lovely friendly care home. We are very pleased with Dad's care. He loves the food. An activities programme would be nice for the residents.
We are extremely happy with the home. Especially the care all the staff give to the residents.
My husband has been here for 3 months and I can say he has been looked after extremely well, the staff are hard working and very friendly and compassionate, he is very settled and happy here well done all the staff.
Very pleased with how my Mum has improved since coming to the home.
Also another idea, perhaps a laundry basket for unwashed clothes.
Thank you so much for sharing your kind comments of your experience of Godden Lodge. I would like to assure you that whilst we are currently recruiting for a wellbeing co-coordinator we have already appointed an acting wellbeing co-ordinator who has commenced in post. We do have laundry collected...
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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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