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The facility has benefitted from being completely rebuilt, having underfloor heating, ceiling tracking, hydrotherapy, free WiFi, air conditioned dining rooms and lounges, two way speaking call bells, a private direct line and phone (not charged) large LED TV,with SKY...
Care Provided by Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
These prices are only a guideline. If NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC) is awarded this will be deducted from the fees. There are no extras except newspapers, hairdressing and chiropody. A private phone is included at no cost.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Eloisa Esguerra(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Visiting
- Welcome to visit at any time Well-behaved family pets may be brought to visit. Regular activities and entertainers, to which visitors always welcome to attend, no invitation required.
Parking
- Limited parking on site. 2 Disabled Bays Parking in street chargeable at peak times.
Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (69)
Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home has 69 reviews.
Berkeley Lodge is smashing! Really helped dad thrive. I owe them a lot. Very grateful.
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
My mother moved into Berkeley lodge from hospital needing palliative care. The team at Berkeley Lodge have been so welcoming and kind to my mother and supportive to me and my family. I am comforted to know that my mother is being so well cared for as she approaches the end of life. All the staff always give you and your loved one their time and nothing seems to be to much to ask. Working in social care myself, I am especially impressed in their personal centred approach, treating everyone as individuals, with dignity and respect.
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The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
Wonderful place and feel there is nothing to improve!
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
Mother has settled in well, seems happy enough. Staff very good. Room very nice.
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
I normally visit my brother once a week between 9am & 10am. He's normally having breakfast either in his room or in the corridor, cereals, toast & two drinks, 1 hot & 1 cold. There are loads of staff looking after Melvyn, they communicate with Melvyn & he always responds in his way. The home is clean, the food is good & the staff are excellent
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
Looked in as good health as could be expected given her illnesses.
Staff attentive and clearly looking after the residents.
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
We looked at various homes and felt Berkeley Lodge had a homely feel with smiling happy staff. They are very helpful and are aware of my wifes needs with eating and drinking and try their best to encourage her.
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
Todays visit highlighted the difference between Dads care at Berkeley Lodge compared to the alternative offered by West Sussex.
Not only the cleanliness of Berkeley Lodge, but the genuinely caring nature of everyone from the receptionist, the cleaning staff and nursing team all of whom 'know' my Dad and take a real interest in his wellbeing, you are all amazing - thank you all.
I know my Dad would be horrified to see himself as he is today, and as sad as that is, it's comforting to know his final years will be in the best possible surroundings with a team that truly care. Thank you Berkeley Lodge, you're just wonderful.
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
All staff very good at communication & updated me by email
The Team at Berkeley Lodge.
When Dad first moved in, he presented a few behaviours which tested the team. But they worked with dad to find solutions that have allowed Dad to be as he is now. He still challenges the team but they remain calm and supportive, not just to Dad but to both my brother and myself.
They keep us informed at all times and are willing to speak with us, if we are concerned about anything.
A great team led by a good manager
Thank you
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all the staff at Berkeley Lodge are so completely involved with Mum's care. I can speak to any member of the team for help and advice. Mum's needs are always met and they ensure that her care is specific to her, either with food, entertainment or personal care. We cannot recommend BL highly enough. Mum has been here coming up for 2 and a half years and it has changed her and our lives.
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My mum has been a resident at Berkeley Lodge for just over 2 years now, she is so happy and settled here it truly does feel like a family home. Mum has always been treated with the upmost dignity, respect and kindness by all the staff, who are all so very friendly, approachable and supportive to myself and my family as well. It is so reassuring to that know my mum is receiving such wonderful care and support.
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My husband has been at Berkeley Lodge (BL) for 14 months now. I with my son and daughter looked at several homes in the Worthing area. Now, after all these months I can truly say we hit the jackpot when we found BL. All the staff without exception are helpful, considerate and respectful. Due to the nature of the illness my husband has deteriorated and he now spends a lot of time in bed. The carers are thoughtful and kind keeping him safe, comfortable and listened to. It is a difficult and emotional decision having to place a loved one in a residential home, The staff at BL are always on hand to answer any queries/worries I might have. Although our lives have changed because of this dreadful illness I feel reassured knowing that my husband is in environment that really considers the needs of their residents and ensuring they receive the best possible care.
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home.
The Team at Berkeley Lodge
Now i stop to worry about her safety and health
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home
The Team at Berkeley Lodge
My husband has been a resident in Berkeley Lodge since the beginning of this year and although he has taken a while to settle I have found the staff well equipped to help and deal with his transition. The Home has such a nice warm atmosphere and I feel that I can approach the staff at any time if I have any worries or queries. The care he is receiving is everything that I would wish for to make his life more comfortable and happy.
The Manager is very professional & welcoming as are the staff - all highly supportive to me and my family.
I cannot recommend this Home enough & will give it four & a half stars!
We regularly visit however these visits are becoming increasingly short due to our mother's condition.
Our mother is unable to communicate so we do not have a complete picture of her care currently but historically it has been very good.
Excellent care, lovely staff from cleaners, carers, reception & nursing staff. Simply not enough adjectives to express the nursing home, I'm delighted with the overall care and most importantly keeping me updated with any issues.
My father was a resident at Berkeley Lodge for just over 2 years. My mother and I visitied him regularly and we were privileged to see the kindness and patience of the staff who looked after him. They really took the trouble to get to know him and he was treated with dignity and good humour. Our family very much appreciate the way he was looked after and the way we were made to feel like part of the family. It was lovely to witness and sometimes join in with the activities organised for the residents. Communication and information sharing was excellent, as was the delcious food and refreshments. I particularly appreciate the thoughtful way the team looked after me during the last few weeks of my father's life. My heartfelt thanks to everyone.
Mum spent almost 2 years in the care of the wonderful staff at Berkeley Lodge. I don't use the word care lightly because I always witnessed exceptionally attentive care whenever I visited my mum. Management were responsive and punctual when contacted and I always felt they had my mum's best interests at heart and even though she had advanced dementia she was always treated as a human being with her own feelings and opinions. Even when my mum passed away recently they made us feel that she was part of a family and would be genuinely missed and we thank them for that. Thank you to all at Berkeley and I'll be booking in my own space soon :)
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- 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.
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"Welcome to Berkeley Lodge. As Home Manager, I am committed to creating a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued, families feel reassured, and our team feels empowered.
What makes Berkeley Lodge truly special is our people. We are proud to operate without the use of agency staff, ensuring consistent care from familiar faces who understand our residents' routines and life stories. Specialising in advanced dementia, complex nursing, and palliative care, our team works together to deliver personalised care that promotes dignity and independence.
We also benefit from having an in-house Dementia Specialist, who provides dedicated guidance, education, and emotional support to residents' families throughout their journey.
Combined with our vibrant programme of activities, ideal location near the seafront and town centre, Berkeley Lodge is, above all, a place that truly feels like home. Residents often tell us that it feels more like a comfortable hotel than a care home, reflecting the high standards of cleanliness, comfort, and hospitality found throughout the home. We combine a welcoming atmosphere with professional nursing care, enabling every resident to feel relaxed, secure, respected, and valued every day.
We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones."
Eloisa EsguerraHome Manager, Berkeley Lodge
Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home
What types of Care is Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Berkeley Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Worthing?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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