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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 father, who was 92, was looked after by all the professional staff at Sovereign Lodge with such kindness and care, we couldn't have asked for more. Sadly my father passed away last month, but right up until the end, everyone treated him and our family with such compassion. My father had dementia and sadly deteriorated with this terrible disease, but the staff kept his spirits up with such care and kept us as a family very well informed. I cannot recommend the care home highly enough. Thank you all so much.
Taking care of Dad was a joy, and especially when he was able to go on a bus ride to Beachy Head and talk about your Mum.
Kind regards.
Very pleased with the care, consideration and empathy being shown with my mum. Any questions I've asked have been answered straight and not sugar-coated up.
Take care.
Kind regards.
My father, who was 92, was taken into the care of Sovereign Lodge in March 2021. This was after having had a few weeks of respite care as my mother, who is 91, very reluctantly had to face the fact that she could no longer care for him due to his worsening dementia. My father was treated with the utmost care, kindness, patience and respect from his arrival at Sovereign Lodge until he sadly died recently. As a family, we cannot thank all of the staff enough for the amazing way they cared for my father and indeed ourselves. We were always kept informed and bearing in mind Covid, which made visits etc more complicated; we couldn't have asked for more.
Take care all of you.
Kind regards
Home Manager
All staff have been pleasant, kind and most helpful in every way. They have cared for my husband with all consideration and kindness. The food has been very good quality, and there have been no complaints. Love was excellent o both him and me, especially in his final days. Very efficient.
Take care.
Kind regards
Home Manager
Management and staff very good.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on our home.
Kind regards
Home Manager
The staff at Sovereign Lodge are totally wonderful and truly professional. My mother was a resident for six years, and my father for the last 14-months. They were both treated with absolute respect and care. My mother sadly passed away at the end of February this year, and my father has now returned home. Members of staff have phoned him to check how he's doing and to say they will keep in touch.
My mother was in very poor health and had severe dementia, and the care she received was faultless.
My sister and I were kept totally up to date with her care and how both my father and mother were coping.
I cannot recommend the care home highly enough.
Kind regards
The home is excellent. It would be hard to fault anything and during the pandemic, we have had total care and dedication in the most difficult circumstances. Incredible all-round. We are very fortunate for our mother to be here.
See you soon.
Kind regards
The manager and staff at Sovereign Lodge provide excellent care to my elderly mother and have continued to do so throughout the pandemic. They always have a smile and keep us positive! Thank you so much!
Kind regards
My elderly mother recently spent a few weeks at Sovereign Lodge as part of a respite care package after she left the Conquest Hospital in Hastings. As she had never been in a care home before our family did not know what to expect but were delighted to find that she received excellent and very professional care at Sovereign Lodge. She had to spend a couple of weeks in isolation, not leaving her room after arriving as per Covid restrictions, which was difficult for her, but the staff were very kind and attentive and really looked after her. We were also pleased to find that at a time when visiting was not possible, communication with the home was very good. Before my mother was admitted I was phoned by the manager and we had a long and detailed conversation about my mother’s medical history and care needs. Subsequently, phone enquiries were always answered rapidly, things were soon followed up on and everyone we spoke to was always knowledgeable about my mother’s progress.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home. It was lovely to have met your Mother and to have talked to you to gain a bigger picture of Mum's care needs. I will gladly share your review with the team as they all enjoyed caring for your Mum. I hope she is well and we are always here to support in any way we can for you both.
Kind regards
Home Manager
All the care that I have received during my stay at Sovereign Lodge Care Centre has been excellent. It is thoroughly to be recommended.
Kind regards
Home Manager
All staff have been very caring for Mum; she is very happy here and settled. Staff and the manager are always very nice and smiling and always happy to help with telephone and video calls. I would really recommend this home. Thank you to the staff and manager; they do a great job.
Kind regards.
The manager and the team have been coping admirably during this extremely difficult time. The provision of the garden hub to ensure that even when social distance has to be observed, and inclement weather, is with us, visits to loved ones are still able to be carried out.
Thank you so much for your feedback and I will be sharing this with the staff team. So pleased you like the pod.
My time at Sovereign Lodge has been one of comfort and happiness. Very friendly carers and residents alike. I am fortunate to be cared for by the people here.
Kind regards
Home Manager
I can not thank Sovereign Lodge enough for caring for my mum. My mum is very happy and content at Sovereign Lodge. She is very well cared for. The home is lovely, the gardens are beautiful, plenty of activities, the food is good, the staff are amazing, caring and kind. The manager is lovely, I can not thank you enough. My mum is happy and a lot more confident while being in Sovereign Lodge. I would highly recommend.
It is so lovely to hear your praise for the home. Mum has settled in very well and really enjoys the company of the other residents. I will pass your review onto the staff.
Sovereign Lodge and its excellent staff have provided a first-rate home for my mother over the last 15 months. The staff are always approachable, smiling and ready to listen and help with any requests. My mum has been looked after excellently and I am glad we found this home for her.
Kind Regards.
I have now become very disabled, but all the staff and helpers could not be more caring and helpful in day to day tasks.
Thank you so much for your feedback, it is lovely to hear and it is a joy to take care of you. Kind regards, Home Manager.
Excellent care received by my Mother in Law. Staff was always helpful and very thoughtful. No matter when I or any family members contacted by phone there was always a polite and efficient staff member who was only too pleased to help. I would recommend Sovereign Lodge as a lovely care facility for any member of my family who needed care. Lovely room and facilities and they treated my Mother in Law with dignity and kindness and were with her when she sadly passed away, which made us as a family very grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback on the home and I will share this with the team. I am pleased to read you would recommend us, thank you. Kind regards, the Home Manager.
Sovereign Lodge is modern with good sized en-suite rooms/social areas for residents. Staff are busy but attentive to residents and instil a cheerful atmosphere. Activities are provided every day for residents to enjoy. Good food with choices. Nursing staff on site.
Management are professional and caring, providing support and maintain good morale with staff and residents; including giving us time to ask questions etc.
The staff are very caring and compassionate with our Mum.
Management and staff team give us feedback and updates on Mum, which we value very much.
The Manager with her nursing and care staff responded quickly to the tragic Covid-19 pandemic showing that good nursing and care protocols are embedded in the team, despite very challenging times. In summary, expensive but safe and high-quality care is provided.
Thank you for such an amazing review of the home, the staff will be happy to hear your views. We try to make the home as warm as we can as it is such a big move for residents and making them comfortable is so important. I hope to see you on your next visit to the home.
Kind regards
Home Manager
My mum was in Sovereign Lodge for about 4 months. The transition from hospital was seamless. The Manager was very approachable and totally "got" my mum within a few days of her stay there. The nursing staff were all very caring, and the majority of care assistants were very good at their jobs. It was a welcoming place, friendly and supportive to both resident and family members. When my mum deteriorated, all the staff showed great compassion and empathy at all times. In her last few days, they couldn't have done enough for her. They were attentive, caring and truly engaged at what they had to do. They always told me the truth about my mum's actions and needs.
So lovely to hear from you and such kind words to us about your journey to the home and when Mum was with us. My aim along with the team is to support all families in a friendly and supportive manner as this can be such a difficult time. I wish you all the best.
Kind regards
Home Manager
My mother in law was in Sovereign Lodge for around 4 months. All the staff treated her with dignity, respect and empathy. The Manager was great and really put my wife's mind at ease about her mum. They always did the best for her. The nursing staff were all very friendly and very capable and remained calm. If my mum or dad needed care I would certainly look here first.
It is such a difficult process for family members and my aim is to make the transition as supportive as I can for all those involved.
Kind regards
Home Manager
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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
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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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