
We can't praise them enough. The staff feel like family nowSusan B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



We can't praise them enough. The staff feel like family nowSusan B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Harrier Lodge provides expert residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. Known as a ‘home for life’, the team can support you, even if needs change. Residents receive personalised care that reflects their needs, interests and life history.
Loved ones can visit any time and there are plenty of luxury facilities to enjoy, including the café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon. The dedicated lifestyle team ensures there’s a wide range...
Care Provided by Harrier Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- 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 65 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
for respite stays.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Harrier Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Harrier 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)
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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Simmonds(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Harrier Lodge Reviews (87)
Harrier Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.209) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Harrier Lodge has 87 reviews.
Fantastic welcome when my dad arrived. Very efficient process. Lovely clean modern room. The food was brilliant throughout too. The staff were invariably kind and supportive and answered the phone quickly too. I was very impressed and grateful for all the support provided. No hesitation in recommending Harrier Lodge. Thank you.
When we first decided that nanny needed more experienced care, we were all apprehensive about her move. Having visited nanny in her new home several times as well as seeing her on many zoom calls, I can say that she is really happy at Harrier Lodge. The staff are delightful and you can see that nanny has a caring friendship with them. Thank you all for looking after nanny so well!
My mother enjoyed two weeks of respite care at Harrier Lodge in January 2021. I can honestly say that she received the most excellent standard of care. All the staff are professional, kind and caring. She came out of Harrier Lodge looking so well and happy. The accommodation is modern and to an extremely high standard, my mother reported that the food was excellent. As a family we would definitely considering using Harrier Lodge for respite care in the future. I felt really reassured that she was being well looked after during the two weeks. Due to the Covid 19 situation, I was not able to visit my mother during her stay but Harrier Lodge were very flexible about when I was able to phone and speak to her. My mother really enjoyed her stay at Harrier Lodge! Thank you to all the staff!
My husband's mother, 93 and with dementia, lives in Harrier Lodge, Kent. We live in Evanston, Illinois, USA. We could not be happier that Mum is where she is, especially in these dreadful times when we may not be able to see her again for months to come. The care is superb, the place is clean, and from what we see on the Facebook post pictures, Mum looks better than she has in a long time. We call her three times a week. She is always cheerful, and even though sometimes she's not too sure exactly where she is, she likes it there. It's such a relief to know she's safe, eating properly, and well looked after. The staff at Harrier is responsive to our inquiries, communicative and caring. We consider ourselves, and Mum, very lucky that Harrier is there for us.
Our mother was in the care of Harrier Lodge for 18 months and we couldn't fault the care she had. It was always a joy to visit her and all the staff also. The nursing care my mother received towards the end was exceptional and making it possible to visit her in her last days with this covid-19 about! She was spotless, comfortable and looked after perfectly towards the end! Couldn't wish for better!
My auntie was in a dreadful state before we found Harrier Lodge, we believe that she would have died before Christmas last year if we had not managed to get her in at such a beautiful place. Auntie has now been at Harrier Lodge for a year and there is a remarkable difference in her appearance and wellbeing. She joins in activities, she is eating so much better and is extremely happy in her room with en-suite. She has made friends and is always saying the staff are amazing and extremely kind. Whenever the family contact Harrier Lodge the staff are extremely helpful. Auntie has never looked back since residing at Harrier Lodge she loves it and has no regrets at moving there. As a family, we now do not worry about her as we know she is in good hands and safe. She has her own phone and we can ring her at any time of day or night. Contact is of the utmost importance and there are no restrictions of days and times, other than Lockdown.
I am writing this review because I feel that the care that my mother is receiving is exceptional. I would also add that all my interaction with care staff and support staff has been positive. Mother lives in Seashell suite, her room is large, bright with a wet room and access to a patio where on a warm day, and when the Covid lockdown has passed, she is able to enjoy the garden and watch the birds. My siblings and I recently enjoyed a Zoom 'visit', arranged by my mother's carer. We all very much enjoyed seeing Mother and we could see that she enjoyed the interaction. Making this 'visit' available to us was so very much appreciated and I believe it shows how caring and transparent they all are. We all noticed how relaxed and animated Mother was and we could see the results of all the positive activities she enjoys daily. The family have no concerns about Mother moving into Harrier Lodge and we would like to thank all the staff for their commitment during these difficult times.
I cannot speak highly enough of the care I have received during my two weeks stay. All the staff have treated me with respect and dignity and with humour (when appropriate!). The room is a delight - light, spacious and very comfortable. The food is excellent with a varied menu and well prepared - delicious. Thank you for the wonderful experience of a care home.
My mother has been a resident at Harrier Lodge for over a year. It is a wonderful home for your loved ones. Clean, modern facilities, amazingly caring staff and efficient professional administrative staff. Any issues or worries are promptly addressed by management. Excellent freshly made meals by innovative chefs and laundry staff do an amazingly professional job. Cleaning staff keep everywhere immaculate. Social activities are available, particularly for the able-bodied. I have no reservations in recommending this well-managed care home.
Top class care home, being new, it's like a 4 star hotel standard. Some day time carers go over and above their duties while attending to my dad. Food menus are very good - he loves the food here. Staff on the reception desk are very nice and so helpful. Nurses also keep a close watch on my dad. A very good, all round care home.
And now we have the coronavirus crisis. Again I continue to be impressed by the staff’s commitment and unfailing good humour in very trying circumstances. Relatives are encouraged to use Harrier’s video app number to keep in touch with their loved ones, which is so important to keep spirits up. I am so grateful to each and every one of the carers, nurses, management, admin staff, chefs and cleaners for literally putting themselves at risk every day to care for our relatives. You deserve a medal at the very least! Thank you!
My mother joined Harrier last summer and settled in very quickly. She has a lovely bright and airy room with everything she needs in it. The home is very nicely furnished and feels comfortable and homely. Everything is spic and span. The food is very good and there are lots of very well planned activities from flower arranging and painting to ‘cuddle club’ and seeing baby chicks hatch. But most of all I have been so impressed with all the staff that work there. They are so kind and caring (something my mother often says herself). At this very difficult time of the coronavirus when we are unable to go in and visit, I feel reassured that my mother is being very well looked after and cared for. Thank you, Team Harrier.
My father has lived at Harrier Lodge for many months now, and he is so happy living there. Everyone is so friendly and caring; he is looked after excellently. Chef's food is varied, and the menus are amazing. It is a 'weight off my shoulders' knowing Dad is happy and so well looked after.
Helpful staff and a happy environment.
Very clean and very impressed!
Lots of activities.
Harrier Lodge goes out of its way to find those extra things which might be of benefit to people with dementia. This helps them to feel relaxed, happy, safe and loved.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home and am delighted to have found Harrie Lodge.
It has been a huge relief for the family to know our relative is being so well looked after.
Harrie Lodge is a modern, bright and clean care home without any of the problems associated. My mother is well cared for here and happy. All the staff are very pleasant and helpful.
I was a geriatrician for 30 years and have taken care of people in numerous settings and in numerous care homes. The design here is excellent, open, airy and light. The staff are all friendly and eager to help and please. My father in law is so much better since he moved in and is very content to stay.
My mother-in-law is very happy and comfortable here she has blossomed under their care. It's wonderful that we can visit at any time and that there is a welcome for us and our dog. It has been interesting to see that she has engaged more, the longer she has been here.
My mother was reluctant to lose the independence of her own home but eventually became aware of her need for care. Harrier Lodge has been a perfect home for her. Community, engagement and care has been excellent. She is clearly enjoying her time here which is fantastic to see.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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The team and I consider it a huge privilege to care for older people and are proud that their families trust us to care for them.
This is a lovely friendly and happy home, with a great family atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you here soon.
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