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Smyth Lodge

2 Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, London DA14 6LF
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Smyth Lodge, Sidcup
Smyth Lodge, Sidcup
Smyth Lodge, Sidcup

The team at Smyth Lodge in Sidcup delivers the best in residential, nursing and dementia care. All aspects of residents' care are fully personalised to their needs, preferences and wishes.

This purpose-built home offers a luxury lifestyle with the latest facilities, including a café, cinema room, and a hair and beauty salon. Each bedroom has en-suite facilities and is beautifully furnished with a nurse call system and TV.

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Care Provided by Smyth Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,921From £2,161
Residential Dementia CareFrom £2,016From £2,268
Nursing CareFrom £2,186From £2,459
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,281From £2,566
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
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.

What’s included?
• 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

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
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.

Contact Smyth 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

Person in charge

  • Tracey Cheeseman(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)

Smyth Lodge Reviews (93)

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9.9

Smyth Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smyth Lodge has 93 reviews.

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Review from Amanda R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been in Smyth Lodge for nearly three years and is so happy and well cared for. The staff are so kind and supportive, and there are always plenty of activities to keep the residents stimulated.
I would recommend this home to anyone looking for somewhere for a family member.

Mum is now 98 and determined to still be there for her 100th birthday.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Sarah H (Niece of Resident) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our uncle has been at Smythe Lodge for almost 2 years. He has Dementia and other serious health issues. Since day 1 he settled so happily there and has received excellent care at Smythe Lodge. The team does an amazing job in ensuring residents feel included as part of the community with kindness and care. There are many things to keep residents engaged and feel included. Cafe community, arts, crafts, nostalgia, music, films.
Our uncle's health condition has recently required the staff to be more vigilant and they have acted so quickly, and efficiently without hesitation to ensure the correct help was given to him so that he recovered, we cannot fault the love, care, kindness he has been given since arriving there.
They constantly communicate with us as a family to ensure we are kept up-to-date and informed. It's such a relief and comfort to us as a family to be able to go to sleep at night knowing he's safe and in such good hands.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone at Smythe Lodge.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Jean M (Cousin of Resident) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the care home. The team there are very caring, always happy, and friendly. Would recommend it. All residents seem happy and contented. Always something for them to do. It's kept nice and clean and tidy.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Hugh D (Brother of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My sister has been a resident since November 2019.
She has both physical and mental needs.
The quality of care has been truly excellent.
Staff are always very kind and understanding always trying to engage her in the many activities that take place on a daily basis so she can interact with other residents.

They keep me fully informed every month when she is resident of the day of any issues that they feel I need to be aware of.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from Nick G (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care home with good facilities and a great atmosphere. The staff have been brilliant in looking after my aunt. Always professional and courteous and, most importantly, very caring. I highly recommend Smyth Lodge.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from Christine O (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in the care home for 4 months. She is unable to walk or stand on her own. She has been included in all the activities that she wants to take part in and has thoroughly enjoyed them. She is now pretty much bedridden and the love and care that she is receiving is great. She is encouraged to still do what she can for herself, on bad days they encourage her to eat and feed her. I cannot thank them enough for looking after her so well. On the first visit to the home, I knew I was making the right choice for her. Thank you to all the staff for keeping her comfortable and loved.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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From the very first moment we came to Smyth Lodge we noticed how the whole place has a lovely atmosphere. Every single member of staff has been totally amazing, helpful, supportive, and always smiling. There is also a very warm welcome from other residents family and friends and a genuine support for one another. Smyth Lodge is a very special place and I am so pleased that my mum is happy and making such excellent progress.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from Adam C (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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All the staff are incredibly helpful, professional and accommodating. It's always a pleasure coming to visit my Aunt and Uncle, both residents of the home. I highly recommend the home and all the staff.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from Marion L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum stayed at Smyth Lodge temporarily while her flat was made ready. Five months in all. Mum was treated with respect and dignity, her room was clean and comfortable. The staff were attentive and respectful, they encouraged her to be independent and self-caring, to assist with the move onto her private accommodation.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one, we hope your mum is settling in well in her new home, it was a pleasure to have her stay with us. Many thanks, the Smyth Lodge team.

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Review from Keith H (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been very impressed with the care my relative has received and also the activities that have been carried out with him. All staff have been very friendly and caring, and the home has a very good atmosphere. My family and I are extremely happy with Smyth Lodge.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Kerry M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the day that I was first shown around, I knew this was the best place for my dad and for us as a family. It's so stressful being put in a situation where a parent is unwell suddenly and can't go home. Dad was given excellent care and was treated with dignity throughout his time here. Staff are genuinely caring and supported the family through a very difficult time too. Thank you so much for what you do and how you do it - you do a fabulous job!

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Hayley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both my parents have been residing at Smyth Lodge, my dad on the nursing floor and my mum on the residential floor. The care that has been provided to both my parents has been outstanding. Sadly, my dad was very poorly, and he passed away in December 2023. The support that the home has given to both my mum and myself during this very difficult time has been amazing. On the day of the funeral, the staff supported my mum to prepare for the day, and the home even provided a carer to escort my mum all day, allowing myself and other family the opportunity to grieve without having to worry about Mum's care needs being appropriately met.

Smyth Lodge is a wonderful home with an amazing staff team, who are supported by an excellent management team. Thank you to all of you for all you have done for both my dad and mum, and I know you will continue to do for my mum moving forward.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time.

Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Rachel F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Lovely home and always very clean with very friendly staff, had a wonderful time at the Christmas market with my nan and she really enjoyed herself too, nice to see my nan socialising with other people too.

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Review from Georgia F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Beautiful home and always very clean. Recently visited my nan for the Christmas market and we all had a great time. The staff are always extremely lovely when I visit and make sure Nan and the residents are enjoying themselves. Was lovely to see my nan having a good time and socialising with everyone.

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Review from Valerie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum came into this home in February 2023. She did not take part in the many activities as she was a very quiet, shy person and was probably too ill anyway. She only was in this home for seven weeks but the staff were lovely and her room was kept very clean. She was very well cared for up until the end and was looking to be kept comfortable. I would recommend this home to anybody.

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Review from Linda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad started last year with respite care at Smyth Lodge and felt very safe and well cared for. When the time came this year for him to need full time care, there was no hesitation in going to Smyth Lodge. My dad was very well looked after. I found all the staff excellent in not only their care for my dad, but also for myself and family in keeping us updated with his health and wellbeing. I visited every day and would always recommend Smyth Lodge.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Smyth Lodge we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from Carmel C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother has recently become a resident at Smthye Lodge.
A heartbreaking decision that I struggled to make. I could not have asked for more support, guidance and genuine interest in us coming to terms with the next chapter of not only my mother's life but mine too. They not only take excellent care of the residents but also the families. They are always available to talk over any concerns or worries I have. Every single member of staff I have met there has been experienced, warm and caring. The facilities and activities are excellent. Her room and facilities are lovely as is the food on the daily menu. Beautiful gardens to enjoy and use. When I leave after visiting her I do so in the knowledge that she is safe and looked after by a team of people who care and do their utmost to meet all of her needs and bring happiness to her day. The staff are all an amazing group of people.

Highly recommend Smyth Lodge.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

Many thanks; the Care UK team

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Review from David R (Husband of Resident) published on 5 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My wife stayed for two weeks of respite care. The admissions system was reassuring from the start and full of care and understanding.
The care she received was loving and professional. The staff were caring and just lovely.

Thank you, Smyth Lodge.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge
Hi David,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks the Care UK team

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Review from Ian M (Husband of Resident) published on 5 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is now six weeks since my wife arrived at Smyth Lodge and my family a pleased and relieved that decision was made. The visiting is now a pleasant and varied experience. Activities are regular and welcoming. Every member of staff has displayed a professional and courteous manner. Most importantly the care and interest in the residents has been outstanding. My wife is happy and has settled in well. Thank you.

Reply from Rebecca Wheeler, Reviews Team at Smyth Lodge
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Smyth Lodge, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks the Care UK team

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Review from E W (Day Care Service User) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We, as a family, have been so impressed by each member of staff at Smyth Lodge. The level of care and attention they show to each resident, treating everyone with the utmost dignity, is second to none. Communication is strong, and everyone is willing to listen, share advice and chat too. How much the care is evident. It is a clean, nurturing and friendly atmosphere, and everyone is so welcoming. We trust the team implicitly - they are like an extension of our own family in how much they care.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 November 2022
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (1)

Tracey Cheeseman
Tracey CheesemanJob Title:Home Manager

I’m a qualified general nurse and I’ve worked in nursing since the 1980s. I worked in emergency nursing for 20 years before moving into social care, first managing a small home and then managing larger homes. Before joining the Smyth Lodge team I was managing a 120-bed home.

I feel strongly that I and my team are here to help residents to live their best life. It’s important to see them as holistic people. They’re a husband or wife, brother or sister, a mum or dad or a best friend. There’s a lot we can learn from them.

I love hearing residents and colleagues laughing together. Humour is so important. I enjoy engaging with my team, with the people we care for and with their loved ones. I enjoy combining my nursing skills with being a leader. I believe that being a nurse – and a home manager – is an honour.

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