
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.
We have been happy with my mother in law's care and feel confident she is looked after properly. The food and drink is of a good standard and variety.
Dad is happy here, and I am happy because I know he is being looked after very well.
Well what can I say about the care my Grandad received from the staff at Godden Lodge, not only were they amazing for the care they gave my grandad they made him feel at home and treated him like family. They went out of their way for him, he even had a few favourites (they will know who they are) but when they go and visit someone on their day off and take their kids as well sometimes that just shows you that it's not always just a job to them, they treat and care for them just the way we do for our loved ones and that's all we ever want. It's hard to make a decision for someone to go in a home let alone find the right one that's best for them but we did and my family cannot thank the staff enough for everything they have done for my grandad. A massive thank you to all staff who helped my grandad when he was in pain - you made his final days for him as painless and comfy as he could. You're all amazing.
Earlier in February Mum had a fall and broke her hip. The staff called the paramedics immediately and contacted me to explain what had happened. Since her return from hospital after surgery her care has been excellent. The staff help her to get up every day. They encourage her to eat even though she is reluctant and she always appears happy and comfortable.
I have taken a while to settle but I have only been here about 6 weeks. The staff all have a good laugh with me. I am not very keen on the food but if you ask for something different they get it for me. The desserts are good. The room needs decorating and furniture is tired and needs update. Everywhere is kept clean.
Thank you for your review, we are glad you are starting to settle in with us here at Godden Lodge. We can arrange for your room to be decorated and have asked the maintenance team to pop in and see you. Our menu changes through the year and a different choice of food will be available when we move...
My mum will be 103 years old on 17/3/2018. She has been resident in Godden Lodge since she was 95 in 2010. Mum suffers from vascular dementia which has got steadily worse along with her mobility which is now non-existent apart from the use of her hands and facial expressions. Mum needs help with all daily tasks and personal care needs and her very limited ability to feed herself. The care team are truly excellent and I can't praise them enough. Mum is in no distress and still enjoys a laugh and the company of her visitors and the staff. I'm pleased she can see out her days in such a lovely and caring environment.
Mum's always clean and tidy, her room always looks nice.
The food is very good, Mum enjoys it all.
The only complaint is lost teeth and wheelchair. The bedroom furniture is tatty, the bed is excellent.
Thank you for your kind review of the Home. We are really sorry to learn of your lost/mislaid items. Please speak with the Unit Manager or Home Manager to discuss further.
I have nothing but praise for the care and support given to my wife by the manager and her team at Murrelle House, Godden Lodge. The staff are always friendly, professional and helpful. The specialist dementia care and nursing are of particular note.
Dad has been a lot more settled since he came here. He has put on weight and is generally a lot happier.
Staff are very friendly and helpful as my mum has been here 3 years. They have got to know how my mum can be good and bad days. They help him as much as possible. I am here most days and I feel part of the furniture. Her bedroom has just been decorated and she is comfortable and my dad is just as happy.
Mum has been a resident of Godden Lodge for over 3 years. She has always been treated well and looked after. The staff always smile and are attentive to her needs. Over the period of her stay, unfortunately, her condition has worsened. However, the care she needs has increased and the staff always ensure she is comfortable.
Certain members of staff are excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, it is appreciated. I am glad that you found certain members of staff to be excellent, our mission is to support all our staff to be excellent.
All the staff are very helpful and caring, food is very good, medical attention always on hand. The only criticism is not enough activities to keep Mum busy. Change of clothing adequate.
Thank you for taking the time to review our Home. I am sorry you feel that the activities provided do not currently meet your Mother’s needs. We strive to ensure that there is plenty for our Residents to do and have a calendar of both daily and monthly activities within the Home for Residents to...
Boyce House is always very welcoming. The staff are very professional and very caring. Dad always seems very cared for and happy.
residents, relatives and staff.
The care my husband has is excellent, the staff are so caring when I visit which is every day, it's like a big family unit. There are always smiles and laughter. Obviously, some residents can be very challenging and they are always treated with dignity. I would recommend this house to everyone. The care and love is boundless.
My husband is extremely well cared for in all aspects in Mirelle House we are a family and as such the overall atmosphere is second to none.
I am very pleased as a residents daughter, the care is of an excellent standard. The Mirelle unit is excellent run by a caring and efficient manager.
Every day I'm so thankful that I found a place for my husband in Godden Lodge. He is very well cared for, the staff are kind and caring and I know he is safe, I visit every day at different times, my grandson loves visiting their grandad and is always made welcome. I take our pet dog which the other residents and staff love. I would not hesitate to recommend Godden Lodge to anyone. It is my second home.
Mum was immediately reassured, she began to settle quickly. After a couple of days, she was mixing with other residents and sitting at the dining table for her meals. With encouragement, she continued to participate in the many fun and well-organised activities.
As her needs increased her level of care was continually reassessed and adjusted. This enabled her to maintain as much independence as was possible.
Unfortunately, she was only there for 9 weeks and her passing was comfortable and dignified. The support we as a family received was exceptional.
If you have a relative who needs nursing/palliative care and you need support from the management through to domestic help you won't find better than these superb, caring, funny, uplifting people.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Thank you for your review. It is so nice to know that the last few weeks of your mum's life were made as happy as possible and that she did manage to take part in things. I'm sure knowing that she was cared for so well gave you peace of mind.
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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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