
The carers, nursing staff, and management are unbelievable and truly go above and beyond,Teresa W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The carers, nursing staff, and management are unbelievable and truly go above and beyond,Teresa W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



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.
Residents are supported to...
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 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
- 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
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.
• 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 Smyth Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
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)
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.
My mother has recently moved into Smyth Lodge after transferring from another care home. It's been a very positive experience for her, and I've witnessed the staff going the extra mile to support the residents, and there is a very nice atmosphere in the home, and it gives me a lot of peace of mind to know that my mother is in safe hands. My mother was previously not eating very much in the previous home (due to the quality of the food), but she's now eating properly again and often tells me that she likes the food at Smyth Lodge. All of the members of staff I've met are friendly, caring and patient and I feel that my mum is being well looked after. I would highly recommend it.
The staff there are lovely on the second floor. They are always friendly and take good care of her. The manager is also very nice and deals with things promptly.
As soon as you walk in, there is a nice atmosphere, and it feels homely. The food is a bit hit-and-miss, but they try their best.
The activities have got better, and Mum really enjoys going to them. They have had some permanent staff join recently, it’s nice to see familiar faces, and they are getting to know Mum.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them; they go the extra mile to help their residents and are very caring.
I enjoyed the experience of self-service because I could make choices for myself and decide how much or how little I wanted on my plate.
My sister stayed here for three weeks respite whilst I went away. It was lovely there. The staff were friendly and really took great care of my sister and her needs. The bedroom was set out very nicely, with a TV on the wall. The ensuite bathrooms were set out with grab handles and everything for safety. The lounge was very nice, and the dining room. There was a good choice on the food menu. There is a hair salon. The staff were always on hand. Our family were very happy with the care our sister received. I hope there will be a room available for my sister when I go away next time. I went away with no worries. My sister was happy, cared for and safe. Thank you all.
The support, kindness and understanding shown (not forgetting the yummy cakes) have been much appreciated whilst we adjust to this new chapter.
My mother-in-law spent four weeks in respite at Smyth's and really enjoyed her stay. The staff and carers were really attentive, and nothing was too much for them. Highly recommend Smyth's if you are looking for a care home.
My mum went in for respite care, but has had to stay longer due to a longer recovery time. She is so happy at Smyth Lodge. It is an exceptional care home with amazing staff. She has been to others for respite but is so at home at Smyth Lodge. It was her 95th Birthday recently and she had an amazing afternoon as the staff made it so special for her. They are not just residents to the staff, they are treated as friends and with kindness and thoughtfulness. I highly recommend Smyth Lodge, whether it be for respite, long-term care or end-of-life care. Every one of their residents is treated with respect and kindness.
Staff greet me by name (if they know it).
Refreshments - tea and biscuits offered.
Staff engage with residents.
Lovely staff. Fantastic careers. All full of smiles and always happy to help. The food always smells so nice and looks amazing. Always clean and smells clean. Welcoming and happy environment as soon as you walk through the door
We were really reluctant to move Mum into a care home but sadly had no option. From day one, she has received an amazing level of care and compassion. The staff emphasise that we treat the home as if it was Mum's home, and my little dog is welcome too. My mum suffers from Dementia, and the home has a specialist suite to cater for all levels. Both the staff and activities team provide brilliant care and stimulation for the residents. Mum enjoyed afternoon tea out with other residents yesterday and has a trip to a garden centre organised soon. Every day there is something different to enjoy. They have all made a really tough and emotional time much easier, and I couldn't be more grateful.
The team at Smythe Lodge have been fantastic. They supported my wife very well, providing a level of care beyond my expectations. The whole team were attentive and went out of their way to put my mind at ease, keep me updated, and also see how my family and I were too. The team were also great with my daughter too on visits, humouring her and spending time with her. I'd definitely recommend it - my wife's room was clean and bright - and she was well fed too. Really great end-to-end service and support
My Dad came to Smyth Lodge for what turned out to be end of life care. I cannot thank all of the staff enough for the care and attention they gave him. They all went above and beyond what was asked of them and nothing was too much trouble. They all made a very difficult time easier to deal with as we knew he was getting the best possible care. I would recommend Smyth Lodge to everyone who is looking for care for a relative or themselves and I am only sorry my Dad didn't get to spend more time there. Thank you all.
Lovely home with caring staff.
Nothing was too much trouble.
It's very difficult to place two adults, but they managed to find space.
Celebration of a 60th diamond wedding anniversary for my uncle and aunt. All staff are amazing and could not be more helpful. They all go out of their way to take great care of my uncle. They made a wonderful day for my aunt and uncle's 60th wedding anniversary and for friends and family to celebrate their special day. Truly wonderful home and staff.
Smyth Lidge has been our saviour. My dad came here for two weeks of respite care. We could not have asked for better. The care, staff, activities and desserts are outstanding. The staff have gone above and beyond for my dad, and I'm extremely grateful. My dad has been very happy here, and the staff should be very proud of themselves.
It wasn't easy making the decision to put Mum into a care facility, but now that we have, we've realised it was definitely the best thing to do. The staff are all amazing and are taking great care of her. She has done more in the past three weeks than she has in the past year and has constant stimulation and people to talk to, reassure her and care for her.
Telephone queries were answered promptly and coherently.
All members of staff made a point of making contact with my husband and reassuring us at a difficult time of transition between respite care and ongoing permanent care in another home.
A very enjoyable, excellent three weeks. I have been very happy, and all the staff, carers and entertainers have been very kind, attentive and friendly all the time. Will definitely be back every time my daughter is away. Thank you to all.
We cannot recommend Smyth Lodge Care Home enough. Our Mum went into the home for respite care after two nasty falls and was so happy and well cared for she has not returned home. The carers were excellent at keeping in contact with the family and let us know how Mum was settling in. Our Mum continually tells us how lovely and kind the staff are and how happy she is in her new home. It was not an easy decision to move Mum into care, and Smyth Lodge helped both Mum and all of us as a family. Mum is happy and safe, and we can ask no more. Thank you to everyone at Smyth Lodge.
Although my father was at Smyth Lodge for a brief period, the level of care and professionalism was greatly appreciated by myself and my brother. Unfortunately, he recently passed, but it was made a lot easier to bear just knowing that he had someone with him at the very end and was always made comfortable and out of pain. The level of nursing care he received made his last days a lot more comfortable, and as I don’t live near, I was always made aware of every stage. I have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone looking for a suitable place for a member of their family. All members of staff are helpful, even in these trying times, and are always available for any problems which may arise. My dad, due to his frailness, did not join in a lot of the daily activities, but they are there if anyone wants to participate, and the staff really do go the extra mile to make sure residents have plenty to do.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 November 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

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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