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All of the home's bedrooms are en-suite, allowing residents to have their privacy respected, while also enjoying comfortable social areas and a good communal atmosphere.
Hillside Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the prestigious Shaw Healthcare portfolio, known throughout the UK for their extensive healthcare expertise.
Care Provided by Hillside Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hillside Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hillside Lodge 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Constantin Zidaru(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Hillside Lodge Reviews (65)
Hillside Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hillside Lodge has 65 reviews.
And thank you all.
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review about the care of your husband. The team will be so pleased to read it.
My mother has been a resident in the dementia unit at Hillside for over 3 years now. The staff are always aware of her needs and give her care and attention. I am kept informed if there is anything that changes in her health and well-being.
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review about the care of your mother. The team will be so pleased to read it.
Mum was recently moved back up to nursing care at the home, she was in a very sorry state after having spent some time in hospital, but she is back to her old self again after the care the nurses and home have given her. We are very happy with the care she gets and has received over the past from Hillside and as a family cannot thank them enough. That's from the office staff,cleaner, lady that does the washing etc the nursing card and the front-line carers.
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review about the care of your mum. The team will be so pleased to read it.
Mum moved into Hillside Lodge at the beginning of September. It was a very tough transition for me, and the staff have been so supportive, understanding, and kind. I am so grateful for all that the staff do. Mum says she is being well looked after.
This is such a great review to read; thank you. Your kind words will be passed on to the rest of the wonderful team.
My mother-in-law moved from the hospital to Hillside Lodge in June and I cannot speak highly enough of the care and support she has been lucky enough to find at this remarkable home. The staff are never irritable or short, they have all the time and patience and most importantly are so cheerful. The facilities provided are amazing including the hairdresser and chiropodist visits. I hope I end up there should I need to in 20ish years.
Thank you for leaving us this lovely review. I will make sure your kind words get passed on to the rest of the team.
I always felt well briefed on concerns, achievements and perceived needs for contact with the doctor or any other service provider. The hairdressing provision and garden were always given a mention but so was the fact that "care was very good".
I would wholeheartedly recommend Hillside Lodge.
A fantastic welcome to a new resident for whom we have responsibility. Nothing is too much trouble. Staff have gone out of their way to be supportive and caring.
All the staff at Hillside Lodge were fantastic, they cared for my mum with extreme passion, she was well looked after by everyone at the home, nothing was too much for them and they went the last mile to help my mum and they were very sad at her passing if anyone ever asks me about Hillside Lodge. I will have nothing but praise for them and I would like to thank every one of them for the care that my mum received.
I found the home from the moment you enter to have a bright cheerful atmosphere. The staff are very attentive to individual needs. Nothing seems to be too much bother. Thank you we sleep better knowing she's getting the absolute best care.
My mum has been in Hillside Lodge since the first lockdown, a hard decision for us, but the best decision for her. For a family who have never dealt with the care system or homes etc, and not being able to go in with her, dropping her at the door was hard. We needn't of worried, the staff were amazing, with us calling constantly, we never felt like we were being a nuisance. We had never seen any staff and only knew names, but felt like we knew them and could ask anything. My mum has settled in really well and is always cheerful, and now we are allowed in to see her and meet the ladies that we have spoken with on the phone. We can see what a lovely family atmosphere they have created and how well they care for my mum. (This includes everyone, office staff, carers, cleaners, cooks, laundry persons, and any others I've missed). Our mum is our world and in an ideal world we would like her at home, but as this couldn't be, we are so pleased that she is in Hillside, and always smiling and laughing.
My Covid test was taken and processed efficiently. I was shown to my mother's room which I was seeing for the first time since she entered the home in June 2020. I was impressed with the cleanliness of her room and enjoyed my first face to face visit with Mum. The team leader on her floor chatted to me and said if I had any questions after my visit she would be happy to chat.
I came to Hillside Lodge for respite care following a hospital stay with Covid related pneumonia. The staff were very welcoming making me feel completely at home. The meals were very tasty and nutritious. Staff were very helpful and allowed your own space when you needed it. Rooms were lovely with ensuite facilities. The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming.
The level of care provided to my Mother has been excellent. She always comments on the lovely food and she likes all the carers who look after her. Due to covid-19 and the fact that I live abroad, I have obviously not been able to visit Mum but the home has been very kind in facilitating zoom calls with her.
My mother has been a resident at Hillside Lodge for several years now. She has suffered with dementia from a relatively young age and it was tough having to make the decision to move her to a home when my father wasn't able to care for her any more or keep her safe at home. After her trying out other homes on a respite basis first, we chose Hillside Lodge because it stood out as far and away the best. The staff have been wonderful and have treated her as if family since the day she arrived. They have always taken great care of her and it gives us much comfort to know that she is so well looked after. These COVID times are difficult and of course visiting is currently curtailed but its a relief to know she is in safe hands and her care is excellent. A huge thank you to all the staff there.
My late friend lived at Hillside Lodge for a few years before she passed away. I would like to say a massive thank you to all the wonderful staff at Hillside. They always made us feel very welcome and we knew that our friend was happy there. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs to go into a care home.
When a loved one is unable to cope one of the hardest choices is to consider going into a home however good that home may be it is a heart-breaking choice. Hillside is purpose-built, close to amenities has individual rooms of a good standard, thoughtful décor and a pretty garden. Residents can choose to stay in their own rooms or use the communal rooms and are part of a wider family with friendly caring staff, not only the care staff but all those who help to make Hillside run smoothly. Any concerns are listened to and addressed which is always positive. Throughout the pandemic, the staff were and continue to be amazing keeping relatives in the picture despite unremitting workloads arranging video calls for residents and generally doing all that can humanly be done for those in their care. Nothing can ever be the same as your own home but Hillside does all it can to ensure that the residents feel at home. Mum is comfortable, well cared for and safe and considers Hillside to be home.
My mother is a resident on the dementia unit, the team are incredibly kind, compassionate and caring. I can not thank the team enough for all they have done to make my mother feel loved and cared for, also all they have done to make us feel included in the care of our mother.
We would like to say a big thank you from us for keeping her safe.
From the outset, Hillside Lodge proved to be that home. From its superb facilities, excellent staff, cleanliness and wonderful ‘homely’ atmosphere, the home met all of my fathers (resident) needs, and our family couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful place for him to live.
During these unprecedented times and throughout the Covid pandemic, the home has been nothing short of exceptional in safeguarding and protecting those within their care and us, as a family can’t thank the staff enough for their selfless commitment, dedication and outstanding work in providing care and attention to all those within. Thank you, each and every one of you.
Hillside Lodge Comes highly recommended not only myself but all of our family and friends
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 March 2018Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (7)

I joined Hillside Lodge and Shaw healthcare 9 years ago as a young 18 year old. I can honestly say, I have enjoyed every day.
I began as a support worker and felt I quickly bonded with the team. I then went on to take on an administrator role along side my support worker role. When a post of Team leader became available I jumped at the chance and loved the responsibility of the role.
I progressed again in December 2019 to take on my new and current role of Deputy Managers.
I love my current role as I am able to combine so many factors of my previous roles working closely with the residents, staff, residents loved ones, our head office and outside care practitioners. I enjoy working with people and get great satisfaction by providing the residents at Hillside with high quality care. Carmen and I work very closely together in the same office. Throughout this pandemic I have spent more time with Carmen and the team than my own family. We have regular meetings with the senior nurse and also work very closely with her to ensure the wellbeing of the residents.
From all my wonderful memories, I would say the special memory of mine was when I was a support worker on the dementia unit a lady had her 105th Birthday, all the team made this day so special for her and I will never forget the joy on that ladies face.
Qualifications include:Health and social care level 3 diploma
Health and social care level 3 apprenticeship – Distinction
Health and social care level 2 diploma
Award in awareness of Dementia level 2

I fitted into the team really well and was made to feel welcome from the first day. I have progressed my roles to Senior Support worker and bank Team Leader alongside my fulltime role of Service administrator.
Hillside Lodge feels like a big extended family, I love supporting the home, staff and residents. Being one of the first people to speak with callers I really enjoy assisting with queries and being able to solve them! My work on the floor defiantly helps me to understand better.Every day is different and always lots of laughter, keeping the residents safe and happy is always our aim.
One of my best memories of the home was celebrating our 10 year anniversary when we had a big party with residents, families staff and people from the community. I also really enjoyed attending the National Shaw Star awards in 2016 in Oxford.
Qualifications: NVQ level 2 office administration
Customer service in the business sector.
I have also completed distance learning courses with the North East Surrey College: in Common Health Conditions, Principles of dementia care, preparing to work in adult social care, Principles of end life care, all 4 of which I have obtained certificates in.

I have worked at Hillside Lodge for 9 years.
I started at Hillside Lodge full time as a catering and domestic assistant. Right from the first day, I felt like I was part of the team.
I have also worked in the laundry full time. I love seeing the residents everyday and having a chat.
About 4 years ago I started as working as a full time Activity champion more recently I have reduced this to part time. I was given the opportunity to work part time as a service administrator. I am really enjoying this and chatting with families and health professionals.I love both of my current roles, they are both very different and I love the mix. I love seeing the residents smiling, happy and supporting them with their daily activities and social interactions which are so important in a person’s wellbeing.
I have had many special moments working here at Hillside Lodge but the most special memory would be meeting some amazing characters through their journey here at Hillside Lodge.

Leah began her nursing career at the University of Surrey in Guilford.
After graduation, Leah worked on the wards at St Richards Hospital in Chichester, Arundel Community Hospital and also at St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley.
Later Leah worked for WSCC for a while in one of their older homes called ‘Foxmead’ before moving to a brand new Hillside Lodge and joining Shaw healthcare in the winter of 2007.Leah offers a kind, holistic and person centred approach to the patients she is looking after, always with a comforting smile.
Hillside Lodge nursing floor is very bright and light for everyone.
Leah feels 100% satisfied in her role, knowing she is supporting the residents in her care.
Leah really does feel like part of the fixtures and fittings at Hillside Lodge, she enjoys all the conversations with health professionals and often offers reassurance to families. Leah feels part of a wonderful care team and cant imagine ever working anywhere else.

Karla quickly found herself enjoying the role and the team she was working with.
Hillside Lodge is a bright spacious home full of laughter and happiness.
Karla quickly showed her passion and commitment to the home and in 2015 after six years working in the home. Karla became a full time Team leader. Karla enjoys the responsibility that the new role offers and is keen to keep progressing.
Karla always finds time to have a chat with residents during her working day. Feeling really privileged to have an impact on their quality of life. She loves hearing the memories of residents and talking with them and summed it up by saying: “Everyday is special to me working with these lovely people."
Qualifications include: Qualifications: Level 2 and 3 diploma in health and social care

Jan has worked at Hillside Lodge for 10 years a very conscientious and supportive member of the team.
Jan really loves being able to make an impact on the residents life’s.
On a normal working day Jan always finds time to go walking with residents, either in the home or gardens and listening to their stories.
Jan offers her support to families, helping to keep them in the loop with their loved ones care.
Music and singing can often be heard around the home, making it a nice place to live and work.Jan’s best ever memory of a working day, would be when she took a resident to the coast, the smiles and laughter made it all worth while.
New staff joining the Hillside team are often asked to work alongside Jan, she has a wealth of knowledge which she loves to share.
Qualifications include Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Her energy and charisma made her, a very welcomed addition to the passionate team.
Marie worked hard and soon became a Senior Support worker and Bank Team LeaderThen in August 2014 Marie became a Fulltime Team Leader
Marie has never lost her passion or enthusiasm for care, she really enjoys supporting residents and being in a position to promote best wellbeing practice. Marie enjoys all the different areas in the home that offer varied experiences for the residents. Marie feels she has a good rapport with families, this has really supported the home through the recent Pandemic.
One of Marie’s best Memories of a working day is always when celebrating any residents milestone birthdays. A few years ago a lady reached her 100th birthday and we worked with the family to arrange a party for her and involved the staff and the residents in that too. It was a lovely afternoon.
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