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A modern and spacious interior includes numerous homely comforts, the option to personalised bedrooms, a multi-sensory snoezelen room and an activity room, while outside is a secure garden.
Specialist beds, hoists and baths help those with mobility issues and all staff have ongoing training to keep standards high. Different backgrounds are respected and regular assessments are made.
Care Provided by Sovereign Lodge Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- 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 Sovereign Lodge Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sovereign Lodge Care Centre 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Margaret Coscolluela(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
Sovereign Lodge Care Centre Reviews (245)
Sovereign Lodge Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sovereign Lodge Care Centre has 245 reviews.
My husband has been a resident at Sovereign Lodge for over a year and I get great comfort from knowing he is extremely well cared for by excellent staff who always have time for him and me. He particularly enjoys the variety of great food. The management team are very welcoming and there is always something interesting arranged for the residents. We both enjoyed the Easter fete.
Thank you very much and as always it is a joy to care for Alex and see you in the home so often. See you soon.
Regards
Home Manager
Friendly, welcoming, helpful, kind and considerate.
The last week of mum's life was obviously hard for the family but we had lots of care and support from all the staff.
They kept us well informed.
Kind regards, Home Manager.
It was so good I would consider going in there myself as I am getting on in years.
What more can I say?
Excellent.
Please do come and see us anytime you are in the area. Thank you for your kind words and look after your self. Kind regards, Home Manager.
I work in a care home and have worked in care for 15 years. I know what I wanted for my dad and Sovereign Lodge ticks all the boxes.
Dear Sue, thank you so much for your review, it is lovely to read and I will be sharing it with the team. Kind regards, Home Manager.
A most welcoming, well-sustained care home. Close liaison between staff and myself over all care issues for the resident. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone is extremely caring, thoughtful and very helpful.
Thank you, Nina, for your feedback, it is lovely to read and I agree nothing is too much when you need support within the home. Kind regards, Home Manager.
I was greeted by the manager who came out to undertake the assessment. Approachable manager and despite the fact that my Mother-in-law has a diagnosis of Dementia and expressive dysphasia, she included her in discussions, taking on board my assertion of her good understanding despite limited speech. Greeted by welcoming staff / secure but not intimidating entry system. The manager's relationship with staff -clearly one of mutual respect. Staff were person-centred and attentive to residents. Communication was good between ourselves and the home and responsive to residents. Social activities varied and coordinators were engaging. My Mother-in-laws consent sort when necessary /staff respected her dignity. Clean, well maintained, residents encouraged to eat at tables support provided. Rooms spacious, clean, containing appropriate furniture. Staff could support with day centres to ensure routines maintained. I struggle to think of improvements necessary but perhaps the ability to book respite in advance. Thank you all so much.
Thank you so much for the feedback on the home and so lovely to get such detail, I have shared this in my daily meeting with the staff and gave a copy to the floor your mother-in-law was on during her stay with us. We look forward to working with you in the future and do call into our planned days with activities any time.
Kind regards
Home Manager
Every time I walked into Sovereign Lodge I was greeted warmly by all the staff. Most days you could hear the residents laughing. A very happy and caring place to be.
Hope to see you in the home soon.
Kind regards, Home Manager.
From the moment my aunt arrived at Sovereign Lodge, everyone was very welcoming and supportive. My aunt was looked after in the best possible way and the staff were friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend Sovereign Lodge to anyone.
Dear Lucy
Thank you so much for taking the time to feedback on your experience at the home. It was lovely to meet you and your mother in the short time we supported your Aunty. Please do call into the home anytime you are in the area.Kind regards
Home manager.
My brother, sister and myself were extremely happy with the care that both our parents had in Sovereign Lodge. We were always made welcome and the staff couldn't do enough for our parents. My father at first was in the residential rooms and was very happy. We have recommended this home to several of our friends who have used it.
It was lovely to meet you in the home when you were visiting another resident. I enjoyed sitting and talking to you about the journey you had with both your parents in the home. I am pleased that you were happy with the service you received and it is great that you trusted us with both...
Staff always offered our family a cup of tea and cake.
Nice rooms, nice and clean.
Friendly staff.
Management helpful.
I would recommend this service to others.
Thank you for your review and for giving the home positive feedback.
It is lovely to hear from you.
Kind regards
Home Manager.
From the moment we walked into Sovereign Lodge to look around (without an appointment) until the day we walked out after she had passed away (1 month), every member of staff we dealt with were kind, compassionate and caring. Even though mum was quite poorly when she went into Sovereign lodge, the staff went out of the way to include her in activities. The nursing care which she required was excellent and so very caring. Not only did they care for mum but the staff were so kind to my Dad when he was visiting mum. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff to do. Thank you for making mum's last few weeks as good as they could be.
Thank you so much for your kind words and it is so lovely to hear that the whole family had a positive experience. It was a pleasure to meet your Mum in the short time she was with us, to also look after your Dad was a joy. I very much enjoyed my chats with him and checking he was alright. I hope to see you all again very soon.
Kindest regards
Home Manager.
Great management.
Spacious.
Genuine people working there.
Dear Pauline
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us some feedback on your new home. I hope that we can continue to give you the space you require for your activities in the home and looking forward to seeing the results.
Kind regardsHome Manager.
I can honestly say it is one of the best homes in Eastbourne and the management and staff are so caring, polite and helpful at all times.
Dear Marie
It is so lovely that you are our longest visitor and you always bring such a big load of happiness when you visit the residents in the home. The service that you offer is so valuable to the residents and as the Manager of the home, I do appreciate that you add value to their lives.Kind regards
Home Manager.
My husband died recently and the palliative care was second to none. The kindness and thoughtfulness of the staff is something I'll never forget. For a person with dementia, I can think of no better care home than Sovereign Lodge.
Dear Jennifer
Thank you for your warm comments of your experience with us here at Sovereign Lodge. It was lovely to see you each day and we will miss you, however, it was our delight to care for your husband and make his time with us special. Please do call in to us if you are in the area anytime for a cuppa.
Kind regardsHome Manager.
My mum arrived at Sovereign Lodge Care Centre this month to a very warm welcome from staff. Her room was already clean and bright. All areas looked cosy and decorated with Christmas trees and decorations with carols playing. I think mum is going to be happy here.
Dear Josie
Thank you so much for your feedback, it is crucial for us, as a service to hear your views. Mum is settling in and doing very well at present and may it continue. Hopefully we will see you in the home soon.Kind regards
Home Manager.
Excellent environment all round.
Dear Pam
Thank you for your kind words about the home as it is so valuable to us as a home to hear this. It was lovely to meet you and get more of a picture of your Brother.I would like to wish you all the best for the future.
Kind regards
Home Manager.
The home displays a very caring culture, both in respect of the residents and relatives. The staff are both professional and caring and the cleanliness cannot be faulted. The activity programme appears regular and varied although my relative has not been well enough to enjoy much of this to date so I can't give first-hand evidence of this!
It was very warming to read your feedback on the home and your experience. It is so important for us as a home to hear this from family members we have supported. Please feel free to always knock on my door if you need any further advice.
Regards
From the manager to reception, to nursing staff and HCA's, I can't fault this lovely team. Everyone my family came in to contact with was professional, honest and caring. The rooms were clean and more like hotel rooms, beautiful, we couldn't have found a better place for my mum to be cared by. We were all made to feel like it was home, which was very important to us as a family.
Kind Regards.
The staff are all very attentive, friendly and pleasant to deal with and always willing to spend time with mum and her care needs. Everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to take part in the activities, of which there are plenty, with the enthusiastic team. The nursing staff are very helpful and knowledgeable which gives you a lot of confidence in the care received.
Thank you so much for the positive words of your experience of the home since Mum arrived. Your Mum has one of the most beautifully personalised bedrooms in the home and that is down to you. I knew how important it was for your Mum to have a beautiful room as this also gave you peace of mind. Look forward to seeing you in the home soon.
The facilities and staff are brilliant at Sovereign Lodge Care Centre, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Since my gran has been here she has been cared for amazingly. My gran is always smiling and having a fun time with the various activities there when we visit. Even though she can’t be at home with us, she is in a safe and loving environment suited to her individual needs. Thank you.
Dear Sophie
It was lovely to read your feedback on the home, your experience of the care staff and Gran's care that she is receiving. Thank you so much and we love looking after your Gran as she does entertain us all. Hopefully see you soon in the home.
Kind regards
Home Manager
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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News (3) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (5)

Our day-to-day can be challenging, but it requires commitment, motivation, and skills to make a vision into reality. I am passionate about delivering person-centred care to our residents and maintaining their independence as much as possible. It is a big adjustment for a resident to leave their own house and be in a nursing home, thus, we as a team help them feel welcomed and ensure a homely environment.
The best part of my working day is knowing that I have made a difference in someone's life and have helped them through a difficult situation. Knowing that a resident is satisfied with the care we provide is the greatest achievement for me at the end of the day."

I wished to be part of this growing company and be able to contribute my knowledge and skills, at the same time learning and growing with the company.
Before I came to Healthcare Homes I was anadministrator/receptionist for a different provider.
I think a person needs to be knowledgeable or must be willing to learn. You must be people orientated, know how to deal with different kinds of people in a friendly but professional manner. Must be well organised and know how to manage time. Stay calm.
The favourite part of my working day is being able to help out with the team. Completing tasks and being ready to accept more. Meeting new people.
The biggest professional challenge in my current role was moving from a corporate company where I had been for 5 years to a smaller but growing company. Luckily enough, after a few weeks of intensive training, I was able to adapt and settle quickly into my new home. Thanks to the most friendly and accommodating staff/residents and relatives of Sovereign Lodge and those at our operations office Apex.
My biggest career highlight to date? I am quite happy to see the progression of my career over the span of six years.
Qualities that make me stand out are;A good home manager must have good leadership and at the same time be caring and have a passionate heart. Time management is also very important.
My interests outside of work are spending time with my little boy, playing in the sand or swimming together. I also like watching movies and shopping.
I look forward to working with my colleagues who are a bunch of happy and energetic people. Meeting and greeting residents and relatives. Being productive at work – being able to accomplish all tasks given

Before joining Healthcare Homes I was a landlady at a local public house. I had always worked in the service industry.
To be good in my role I need to be bubbly, outgoing, motivated and confident. Being able to work as part of a team or take a lead role if necessary. Energetic, enthusiastic and loving the job of making people happy.
The favourite part of my working day is putting a smile on people’s faces and making a difference. Giving residents something to look forward to.
My biggest professional challenge in my current role is being diverse in the role and giving a wide variety in the activity schedule; keeping it fresh and exciting. I am undertaking a Health Care Practitioner trainee role which I am very excited about and looking forward to the outcome.
Although there have been many highlights during my time here, none more important than walking in to the lounge areas and seeing smiling, happy residents
The qualities I have to make me stand out are good leadership qualities, being able to communicate freely with staff. Good problem solving skills
Outside of work I like spending time with my family, dining out, walking and enjoying the fresh air with loved ones, watching movies and shopping
The relationships I have formed with my colleagues and residents; it’s not just a job to me. I can honestly say in my time working here, this is my family as well as my friends

I enjoy working with the staff and being part of a supportive team. I take pride in meeting residents’ expectations and resolving any problems quickly to keep the home running smoothly. I hold a degree in Carpentry and Joinery from Sussex Downs College, which helps me maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

We have a great team here, and I’m passionate about providing good food for our residents.
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