Arundel Park Lodge

22-24 Arundel Drive East, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8SL
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Arundel Park Lodge provides residential and nursing care to up to 30 people with a range of needs.

Located in the seaside village of Saltdean, on the south coast, residents can use direct bus routes to both Brighton and Newhaven. There is a large park opposite with a bowls club and nearby are parades of shops and the promenade.

The home looks not unlike a Spanish villa and its sea views, gardens and sun terrace strengthen that atmosphere. The home also features a dining room and two lounges, one of which has views over the sea, and seating in the garden where residents can enjoy the sea air.

The activities coordinator organises a range of group and one to one activities inside the home as well as regular outings and day trips. Food is nutritionally balanced and homecooked, with residents being supported in eating and drinking.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

Our fees exclude services such as hairdressing, chiropody and personal items such as newspapers.
Fees will include standard client contribution and a 3rd party top up can be made. Standard nursing vacancy rates start at £1,650.00 per week, however, larger rooms attract a higher weekly rate

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Nikki Godden (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private and HNS
  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (26)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (14)

Visiting

  • Visiting is currently unrestricted, however, please note that the home ask for protected time between 12 noon and 2pm every day unless otherwise agreed by the manager or clinical lead nurse, to support the staff with the residents mealtimes.

Parking

  • Free off road and street parking

Arundel Park Lodge Reviews (29)

9.8

Arundel Park Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Arundel Park Lodge has 29 reviews.

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Review from Sharen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother is very happy here.
Activities are done daily and every resident is encouraged to join in. Staff and carers and activity people do a great job.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you so much for your review, I will share your feedback with the team. It is great to hear that your mum is very happy living at the nursing home and that she enjoys all of the activities that we encourage.

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Review from Deborah C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is very happy at Arundel Park Lodge which means we are happy. I can't praise the staff enough for their patience and care. Mum is able to stay as independent as possible. She doesn't have the worry about medicines and what to eat/cook as this is so well catered for. If ever there has been an
issue the staff have dealt with the situation promptly and professionally and are so very kind. Also, everyone is conscious of maintaining her dignity along with independence.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review of our service. Relatives and residents feedback is such an important part of our work to ensure that we review what we are doing and ensure that we reflect on this to continually improve our practice and ways of working. We aim to listen to feedback and act accordingly to ensure that the residents are happy and well cared for. I note the rating for activities as 3 stars and would welcome any feedback on changes that we can make to improve this, however, I know your mum does not generally like to join in and her choices are respected.

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Review from Graham R (Nephew of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle has been a resident since the end of 2024, every time I have visited my uncle the staff has been very polite. Due to my uncle's nursing needs he spends most of his time in his room however this is his personal choice. My uncle was complimentary about the food and always good activities on.
My uncle is very happy there.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your review, it is always a pleasure to read such positive comments and feedback about the service and the care that we provide all of our residents. I will be sure to share your feedback with the team as it is important that we acknowledge their hard work and care.

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Review from Jade R (Niece of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle has been a resident seen October 2024, following a stroke/illness, every time I have visited my uncle staff has been very polite, caring and happy. Due to my uncle's nursing needs he spends most of his time in his room however this is his personal choice. My uncle was complimentary about the
food and always good activities on.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. The team work hard in meeting individuals' needs and respects personal choice in accessing activities and social events within the home. The team ensure all residents are informed of what is happening within the home and encourages everyone to join in, but respect wishes and preferences if group activities are not a resident's choice.

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Review from Paul B (Brother of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting my brother for over 2 years and the care home and staff are amazing. My brother cannot see and cannot move from the neck down. He is always happy and this is 100% down to all the staff and management. The food is also amazing. Thank you to all who help my brother, you keep him going.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you very much for your feedback, I will pass on your comments to the team, we always aim to do everything we can to meet each resident's individual needs and your feedback supports the amazing work that the team do on a daily basis. I am always happy to read our relative's positive comments.

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Review from Harrison D (Nephew of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 9 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle is in this care home and I visit him here often. The staff are always nice to me and my uncle and I'm very glad he has a place here. His room is lovely and they have a very nice garden too. I want to move in!
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Review from Michelle D (Sister-in-law of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 9 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother-in-law is staying here and has been for 2 years now. The home is a lovely building, in a great location with amazing views and gardens. My brother-in-law is very well looked after here and is very happy. The staff are all very friendly and go that extra mile to make. Well done to all.
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Review from Keith R (Husband of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has Huntingtons' disease which requires constant care, care homes for this condition are few and far between. The family are extremely thankful for finding Arundel Park Lodge. Overall, care, accommodation, food and activities etc are of the highest standard whilst providing a wonderful family
environment fostered by management and staff alike.
Thank you.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

The home has experience of caring for people with Huntington's Disease and the team work hard to ensure person centered care is at the forefront of our care delivery. Thank you from the team for your positive feedback, this is always welcomed and much appreciated.

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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great caring staff. Always putting residents first.
Nice option of different lounges.
Communication excellent.
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Review from J C (Wife of Resident) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is very content here. His medical condition required 24-hour care now, so sometimes the staff are under a lot of pressure to fulfil all his care needs due to the fact that his ability and level of awareness are very variable. He also chokes easily and is prone to falls because he is very
restless and his mobility and balance is also variable. The staff are very kind and capable and he is lucky to be here in this lovely home.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your lovely feedback about our service, the staff team here all work so hard and enjoy caring for the residents who live with us.
We all see this as our second home and family.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing home. The staff are fabulous and made me feel so much more comfortable about the extremely hard decisions I've had to make.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Your mum is a real pleasure to care for, we have all grown very fond of her and we welcome your feedback and comments in order that we can review our provision and make sure all residents who live here have the best possible experience.

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Review from Philip R (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Taking the decision to place a loved one in care is never easy but knowing they will receive the best of care helps with that pain. Ever since he arrived at Arundel Park Lodge, he has received the best of care. The staff are all wonderful and look after Dad so well. The home is a true home with everyone
looked after and loved as an individual whilst receiving the very best nursing care.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your kind feedback about our home and the care your father receives from us. I will share your comments with the staff team as we always welcome such positive acknowledgement of the work that we do.

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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been a resident here for 11 months and has a lovely room with an en suite and lovely big windows. She enjoys sitting in the lounge chatting to the staff and other residents, playing various games and quizzes. I regularly take her for a stroll along the undercliff and into Rottingdean. The
staff are very warm, kind, full of humour and are very attentive. It feels like a home full of happiness and friendly faces. The staff will immediately notify me of any changes to my Mum's health from a cough to a toothache. They are very caring and efficient. Highly recommended.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your kind review of the service and the care that your mother receives. The staff team and I work hard to ensure that all of our residents have the best life possible living with us. I would welcome your thoughts on suggestions to improve our current activity programme and I will also meet with the activity co-ordinator to discuss your comments. It is a pleasure looking after your mum.

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Review from Alex D (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum is well cared for, happy and safe.
She does not always like the food but not a big issue.
The handling of "Covid" has been well done.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your review Alex, the team are very pleased that you feel Mum is well cared for, happy and safe. She has always had a vey small appetite so we aim to offer as much choice as possible in order to encourage her to take a well-balanced diet. Thank you for your positive comments regarding the handling of Covid as this has been a challenge for the team as a whole and we are very proud that we have kept the home safe.

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Review from Linda G (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend this care home. My dad is living here, would like to thank all the staff for their kindness and patience. My dad receives excellent care. Nothing is too much trouble. I feel very reassured that my dad is being taken very good care of. All the staff are very welcoming and
cheerful. And the home is very clean and comfortable.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for such a lovely review Linda, your dad is a real pleasure to care for.

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Review from Lisa Karen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is loved, cuddled, and kissed daily by the staff at Arundel Park Lodge nursing home. She is much happier since she began living there two years ago because she feels safe, secure and has many people to talk to. My Dad visits her each day for about three hours a day, eating meals with her. The
manager has been incredibly welcoming to my Dad and Arundel Park Lodge has almost become his second home. Staff that I meet have worked at the home for years, which I believe is an indication that it is well managed and a good place to work.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you very much for such a lovely review of the service. The team at the home aim to make our residents feel safe and secure living at the home and we always aim to extend our support to the whole family. It is a privilege for us to care and support everyone. I will pass on your feedback to the team. Best wishes to you all.

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Review from Robert B (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything excellent.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for your review of our home, we always welcome and appreciate relatives' feedback.

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Review from Melanie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my mother from another care home where she'd been for about 6 years, as it closed. My mum is at the stage where she's in bed all the time and I was very nervous about the move. Arundel Park Lodge have been nothing but truly wonderful. They made the move so easy. The staff have been absolutely
excellent with every aspect of mum's care. I feel totally happy in every way. I can't thank them enough. Special thanks to the manager and 3 other staff. Amazing.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

Thank you for such a lovely review. Our aim as a team at Arundel Park Lodge is to make each resident's transition a positive experience and I am very happy to read that you feel we have achieved this for both you and your mum. Families are such an important part of our whole service and the staff enjoy working with you as much as caring for your relatives.

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Review from Eve D (Wife of Resident) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wish I had found this care home before when I needed help to care for my invalid husband. This time it was post surgery care he needed and every facility he needed was available no problem at all. Clean comfortable room pleasant garden to sit in. Very kind staff. Choice of menu. Easy parking.
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Review from Debby B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother lived in this care home for a few years until her recent death.
I can’t fault this care home on any level. From the moment we walked through the door to enquire about my Mother going to live there, we were treated with kindness and compassion from every single member of staff. It doesn’t
feel like a clinical setting it feels like a home. Whenever we visited, the manager, cleaners, laundry staff, carers, office staff, everyone would take time to chat and check if there was anything they could do for us.
Most importantly my Mother was happy there. I had looked after her at home for 8 years, so the decision for her to move into a care home was a difficult one. There was a lot of guilt on my part and anxiety on my Mother’s. It proved to be the best decision for both of us. We had “tried “ various other care home settings when my Mother went for respite, I think this care home and their ethos, management and day to day compassion should be held up as the gold standard.
Reply from Nikki Godden, Registered Manager at Arundel Park Lodge

The team all loved looking after your mum as she was such a wonderful lady and a real pleasure to have living with us. We were also very lucky to have such a supportive family.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.788)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10 for Arundel Park Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.888 for Arundel Park Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (96 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.888
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Arundel Park Lodge is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Sep 2019

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Nikki Godden

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2017

I have worked for Whytecliffe Ltd in various capacities since 1995 and have been the Registered Manager since January 2017.
I have a background in social care since 1991 and have worked in a number of settings including residential, nursing and have also worked in the training sector delivering National Vocational Qualifications, Diplomas in Health & Social Care and Management.
My career has been varied and this has supported my personal development into my current role.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arundel Park Lodge

What types of Care is Arundel Park Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Arundel Park Lodge have?

There are 26 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Arundel Park Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Arundel Park Lodge to the centre of Brighton?

4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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