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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.
During my mother's stay, she was given outstanding care and the whole family were shown great compassion during her last days. We felt the whole staff were very considerate and caring, putting our mother's needs first. The whole family (5 sons and daughters) would have no hesitation in recommending Sovereign Lodge Care Home.
Thank you for the feedback on the home and your experience with us, it was lovely that you trusted us as a home to look after your Mother.
I wish you all the best.
Kind regards
Home Manager
My Mum received the best care from all the staff and nothing was too much trouble when she became a resident there. A very daunting time for both of us, but the staff were a great support to me and my Mum.
I love the 5-star hotel rating very much. It was a pleasure to look after your Mum and to support you also in what can be a very difficult journey into the unknown. I am so pleased to hear that your experience was positive and your participation is just as important as Mum's in activities.
Kind regards
Home Manager
They do a really good job, always make me feel welcome when I visit and my father-in-law is always happy and cheerful when is see him, I always get offered a coffee or sandwich if I want. Would always recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home as your experience will enable others to have an informed choice when looking for a care home.
Kind regards
Home Manager.
A really good care home. It's always clean to the highest standard and the staff are a real credit to the system. Food is fantastic and the gardens are always tidy and safe for the residents. My husband enjoys the safety and care of the home. First-class.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on the home. I appreciate your view of the home and stating first class, the staff will be really happy to hear this review.
Kind regards
Home Manager
It's a fantastic care home in all aspects. They really look after my dad. Staff are very friendly and do what they can for the residents. Upon my visits to the home over the last 18 months the staff are like clock-work working all the time.
It is lovely to hear that your view of Sovereign Lodge is fantastic and that the staff are friendly. We aim to make an atmosphere that generates warm and friendliness all the time.
It has been brilliant to watch your dad grow in so many ways since arriving with us.
Kind regards
Home Manager
All the management, carers, nurses and all connected with Sovereign Lodge Care Centre could not have been more caring and loving to my wife during her stay, day and night and nothing was too much trouble for them with any requests that we had. Truly caring staff.
Thank you for your review of the home, it is lovely to look after your wife and yourself at Sovereign Lodge. I will inform the staff of your feedback in the next meeting.
Kind regards
Home Manager.
Both my husband and myself consider the Sovereign Lodge Manager to be a friend now rather than a service provider, I cannot recommend Sovereign Lodge highly enough.
Thank you so much for a wonderful review of your experience with the home. It is a joy to care for your mother-in-law and I will be sharing this with my staff team.
Kind regards, Home Manager.
The necessary changes in medications make a dramatic improvement in her behaviour and mood which led to more smiles and laughter. I always felt involved in decision making and the only time there was an issue it was dealt with in a timely effective manner.
Thanks to you all at Sovereign Lodge.
It is so lovely to read about your journey to us, that we were able to meet your relative's needs and ensure that she had found a home that understood her. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Kind regards, Home Manager.
I am LPA to a very dear lady of 72 years of age who sadly had both legs amputated at the start of 2020. This unexpected situation along with the angst and turmoil was incredibly hard to deal with. Such a negative, overnight life-changing outcome seemed impossible to make into a positive.
The Manager showed empathy and compassion and helped me through a very tricky time. Being responsible for choosing where someone should live, who is not your blood relative, comes with many barriers. Help from Sovereign Lodge gave me the confidence and belief that everything would be okay and my friend's future would be as bright and colourful as she is herself.
Every visit to Sovereign Lodge has been informative and welcoming by all the staff.
Thank you all for enabling my friend to have the best future possible.
Thank you for taking the time and letting us know how difficult your journey was at the beginning, how we as a home have been able to accommodate that for you and your friend. It has turned out to be really positive, your friend has settled into the home very well and loves the company...
Sovereign Lodge has helped with a miraculous recovery in my mum's mental state and outlook after a tough few weeks for her. My mum came to Sovereign Lodge after two trips to the hospital within two weeks following two falls. A room was found for her at Sovereign Lodge. At first, she was very unhappy and discontented. However over time thanks to the attentive care by all the staff at Sovereign Lodge, she regained her former good nature and optimistic outlook. She now tells me how wonderful the staff are. She is back to being the person I knew before she had those two falls. I believe that, while she would rather she could physically be back in her flat, she now realises that Sovereign Lodge is the best place for her to be to ensure that she is well looked after. Many thanks to all at Sovereign Lodge.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to feedback your experience of supporting your mum into Sovereign Lodge. I do agree at the beginning it was a bit of a tough relationship to build as it was a massive change in her life, however Mum was able to trust us and in doing so...
The home provides a welcoming, relaxed and friendly environment with a really great choice of activities for its residents.
It's lovely to always be greeted by happy care staff when I visit. Most importantly my father has settled in better than I could have wished for. The home has greatly improved his diet and quality of life-giving me peace of mind that I made the right choice for him. I can't thank Sovereign lodge enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review and I am so pleased that we were able to support you at such a difficult time. I will share this with the team as it is so important for them to hear from families. Look forward to seen you in the home very soon.
Kind regards,
Home Manager.
My Nan is extremely happy and content residing at Sovereign Lodge. During the lockdown, my Nan has been kept extremely safe whilst all her needs have been met. All precautions and measures have been put in place to ensure her health and safety and continuing to keep her well-being and mental health needs a priority. When Nan tested positive for coronavirus we were reassured and communication was still very much open, meaning myself and my family felt at ease knowing Nan was being looked after and her condition and progress were monitored. We were always informed of any changes and still able to communicate with Nan. Sovereign Lodge has been invaluable to our family as we know Nan is so well looked after and loved by all the staff there.
Dear Justine, It is so lovely to hear from you and a huge big thank you for your feedback. I will be sharing this with the team as it is so good for us all to hear the positives at this time. I hope to see you soon. Kind regards, Home Manager.
We were recommended Sovereign Lodge over a year ago and visited immediately. It was such a relief to feel the positive and happy atmosphere on day one and to feel confident that this was the right place for my Mother-in-Law who suffers from dementia. The staff seem happy, cheery, cooperative and, knowledgeable. The residents' rooms are a good size, nicely decorated and have an ensuite loo and handbasin. Bath and shower facilities are nearby. The lounge and dining room are gorgeous - to me, it feels like a hotel. We always enjoy our visits, especially in the summer when we can be outside in the garden. The staff put on many activities and events to involve residents with different interests and abilities. Equally, If we want to pass on any information or ask questions, this is always handled with patience and interest. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely, caring place which has at its core, the needs of every individual resident and treats them all so kindly.
Dear Christine, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience and the confidence you have put in choosing the correct home for your Mother-in-law. It is so important for us as a service to create a warm astrosphere, that provides love and care to all individuals in the home. I look forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards, Home manager.
My father was only with Sovereign Lodge for four weeks, having been hospitalised four weeks earlier with a broken leg. He was discharged from hospital to Sovereign Lodge for further rehabilitation and was made very welcome. The staff phoned me on his arrival and gave me a comprehensive account of how they would look after him and named his carers so that I could talk to them at any time. They kept us regularly updated on his progress and also arranged for him to speak to my mother and I on alternate days via social media, which we thought was above and beyond their call of duty but it was very much appreciated, as we were not able to visit due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The staff were faultless and looked after his every need and my father spoke very highly of them all. Unfortunately, my father passed away after being at Sovereign Lodge for just four weeks but it is a comfort to both my mother and myself that he was so well looked after. We would not hesitate to recommend Sovereign Lodge.
Thank you for taking the time to tell your experience of the home and Dad's stay with us. The team have worked so hard to ensure that we kept open communication between the residents and their families, so it is lovely to hear that you found this process valuable. I wish you and your family all the best and you know where we are if you ever need us again.
Kind regards
Home Manager.
Brilliant. I have always had enormous admiration and respect not without affection for the staff and management of Sovereign Lodge. I have been even more impressed by how they have coped during this pandemic and lockdown. Despite the difficulties, they will have inevitably encountered, they have taken the time to allow me to video call my dear friend twice a week and to keep me updated with bulletins about activities and birthdays they have celebrated during lockdown. They are never too busy to ask after my own health and have shown great courage, patience and professionalism. They are a shining example of how to care for our frail and elderly loved ones. Thank you, all at Sovereign Lodge.
Thank you so much for your kind words about the home and staff team. It is always lovely to talk to you and to see how your dear friends is in herself.
I will be sharing this with the team as it is so important for them to hear from relatives.
Kind regards
Home Manager
My family and I would also say a big thank you to everyone at Sovereign Lodge for the care they gave to my brother-in-law, who has since passed away. You all are doing a really magnificent job.
Thank you so much for spending the time to tell us of your experience with the home with such positive words. I will share your feedback with the staff team as it is so good to hear from relatives. It was a pleasure to look after her and you could always have a giggle with her.
Kind regards
Home Manager.
I would like to express my warmest thanks to the manager and her wonderful, caring team at Sovereign Lodge for looking after my Mum in her final weeks. All staff treated Mum with respect and dignity and showed great kindness and support to me. Mum was transferred from hospital to Sovereign Lodge and I couldn't have wished for better care. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sovereign Lodge.
Dear Sharon, it is lovely to have read your feedback and I will read this out to the staff team as it is so important for them to hear your experience of Mum's time with us. It was lovely to have supported you during this difficult time and do call into the home when you are in the area. Kind regards, Home Manager.
Upon visiting Sovereign Lodge, I was pleasantly surprised at the overall care, attention and assistance offered to the residents by the staff. This contributed to a feeling of relaxation and homeliness throughout the home. Well done to all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your view on the home when visiting your friend. It is lovely to hear that we surprised you with the overall care, attention and assistance that we offer our resident's. This is their home and we aim to make it as homely as possibly for...
A warm, friendly atmosphere, always welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble.
Dear Ian, it is lovely to hear your feedback and I will be passing this on to the staff team. I look forward to seeing you at the home soon. Kind regards, Home Manager.
I have been visiting Sovereign House for over a year. The building and staff are always neat, clean and tidy. The staff are approachable, friendly and always willing to help. Most importantly, the residents are well looked after and are made comfortable. The meals are well presented and tasty.
Dear Sandy, thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience of the home. I will pass this on to the staff team and see you in the home when you next visit. Kind regards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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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