
The staff were friendly, kind and professional.Agnes C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff are always cheerful, friendly, it is a very nice environment.John C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Very good and caring staff. Always cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble.Judy S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff were friendly, kind and professional.Agnes C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff are always cheerful, friendly, it is a very nice environment.John C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Very good and caring staff. Always cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble.Judy S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Set in extensive grounds of 50 acres which include attractive gardens and mature woodland the building is an elegant Georgian House believed to be circa 1825.
Harbledown Lodge with a team of experienced Registered Nurses offering 24hr cover can deliver care to meet the needs of those service users diagnosed as requiring a Nursing or Dementia environment.
Care Provided by Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 56 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
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person-centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Harbledown Lodge Nursing 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
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Seerja Saimon (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (96)
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.591) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home has 96 reviews.
I have found the home very friendly and helpful.
Couldn't be more happier as a family with the care provided to my Dad. We moved Dad to Harbledown after poor care from another service. Care provided here far surpasses any care Dad has had in previous years. Thank you.
Overall very happy with this nursing home, and they look after my mother well and with dignity and respect. The staff are courteous and always try and go the extra mile to fulfil my mother's wishes.
All the carers and staff are very friendly and look after me when I visit as well as my husband. We enjoy the activities and fares that are put on too.
My mother hasn't been in the home very long but all the staff seem caring and friendly.
Many staff are helpful, attentive but often overstretched in providing care to residents.
Activities are interesting and there is a good range of indoor pursuits made available on weekdays.
Overall, the resident seems happy and settled. Carers are excellent and very kind and know her needs. It's a shame that some of our favourite carers and managers have left, we felt confident with them. We sometimes feel the carers need more help and more staff as they can be busy with a resident in their room and so we can't always find a carer if we needed one urgently/soon. They work very hard and are dedicated - thank you! Food is adequate but can be cold when Mum gets it. Sometimes, it doesn't look very appetising, but we understand the cooks do as best as they can. Mum walks 'a lot' and we're sometimes concerned she may fall. We are glad that Mum is being cared for here.
A very well run residential home with excellent staff who are very helpful and cheerful. The home is always clean and there are good facilities to make use of. The dining area in first class and the food provided is good. My uncle is always cheerful and well looked after. The nursing/doctor care is always professional and well organised when needed.
Overall, I'm pleased with the service my mother receives. I'm glad to see her care folder in the room which keeps the family somewhat up to date with the care she is receiving. (On social interaction no timings recorded).
My aunt seems happy here and is looked after well no complaints.
I am very happy with the care Mum receives. She is happy at Harbledown and is regularly seen by her doctor. I am informed whenever Mum is unwell and am able to visit her daily. I feel sure that Mum's safe in the home and she has opportunities to take part in various activities during the day as far as she is able. I feel the staff support me as much as my mum.
My husband has been in this nursing home since March 2015, The staff have always been very friendly. When he is ill the nursing staff have been good and always informed me of the situation and my family. They have adjusted to his different needs and always kept a close eye on his symptoms. He is well looked after.
The care is very good and everyone is so helpful. All the staff are very efficient and always in good humour.
My Mother has been in this nursing home for a short while, if the care and nursing continue as at present I would review and upgrade to extremely likely. There are ongoing improvements to the home which can only enhance the care for the residents.
When I visited my uncle in June 2016, he was in very good spirits, laughing and joking with us all - he also seemed really comfortable and relaxed despite his dementia. The staff were very friendly and relaxed but they were also totally professional. I was so happy to see my uncle in such a kind and professionally run place. The atmosphere was open, friendly and have no hesitation in recommending Harbledown Lodge to anyone who is seeking a first class care home for any member of their own family.
From what I have seen the care home is a pleasant environment. Given that it is a care home the residents seem to be as comfortable as they can be. Staff are pleasant and seem to make every attempt to involve the residents.
Generally I am very happy that my mother has found a place she can be looked after with dignity.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (3)

I am a registered nurse and manager, having joined this company in March 2008. My career started as a senior care assistant, and from there, I built up my career. I have completed my management course and also done the exams to achieve my NMC pin as a registered nurse in the UK. My personal experience in caring helped me to care for others, understand their needs and provide support, and make personal connections with families, which makes a positive impact to improve the care. My managerial experience helped me to take on challenges and get opportunities to learn and grow.

I qualified and enrolled as a registered nurse in 1991 in India. Later, on, I moved to the UK 2005 and started my career as a senior carer in a learning disability care home. Then, I moved to Harbledown Lodge as a senior carer. I enrolled as a registered nurse in the UK in 2011 and started as a deputy manager at Haydon Mayer care home. I was runner-up for the Kent Nurse Award in 2017, mainly for making a change in people's lives by enabling them to recover and regain their strength for those who were admitted to assessment beds. In between, I nurtured my clinical experience in stroke care and trained on critically ill patients while working at the stroke units at Kent and Canterbury hospitals.

I am qualified as Head Chef at the Harbledown Nursing Home, where I have proudly worked since 2018. This job marks the first in my experience in the care sector, where previously I worked at a hotel as a chef for 20 years. I take great pride in making nutritious meals tailored to each dietary needs of the elderly residents, ensuring that they all enjoy their food. My passion for cooking is matched by my commitment to delivering high standards of care through food.
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