
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.
Every member of staff that I have met have been friendly, and I know that my father is being well cared for. The activities that my father joins in with allows him to socialise with the other residents, which is so important for his mental health.
When my father appeared to be unwell they took the decision of calling an ambulance (as a precaution), and I am so very grateful that they did as whilst the ambulance crew were in attendance, my father had a heart attack and without them being there, I very much doubt my father would still be here.
A big thank you to all the other staff who are caring for my father.
My mother has been at Smyth Lodge since September 2019. She settled in well and has been very well cared for. It was just five months later that Covid struck and lockdown happened. This meant that we were unable to visit, but we felt that Mother was being well looked after, and we were able to continue communicating by phone and WhatsApp. The staff had to put in a lot of extra work to cater for the needs that relatives could no longer take care of. An activities team was set up, which has been wonderful in providing a variety of creative ideas to keep the residents entertained and occupied. My mother was particularly sorry that she could no longer go to Church, but the Church has provided recordings of the services, and the carers have made sure that she is able to see them on the big screen. When there are problems, the staff communicate them promptly and are very helpful in sorting things out. I am very happy with all aspects of the care provided by the home.
My mother has been in Smyth Lodge since 1st September 2021, and I have nothing but praise for the excellent care she has received. The staff are very caring, and as my mum has dementia, we are very grateful that her carers keep us informed about how Mum is getting on. Her room is bright and well kept, as is the whole Lodge, Mum constantly praises the food. The whole home is coping well during the pandemic.
My mother has been at Smyth Lodge since June 2019, and she is extremely happy. The staff are very caring, and nothing is too much trouble. There are plenty of activities for the residents if they want to join in. My mother says the food is very good, and the staff give her plenty of attention. The home has coped extremely well during the pandemic.
My father has been a resident since April 2021 and settled in extremely well. The staff have accommodated his requirements with professionalism, humour and respect. They communicate with family promptly when required, and their monthly updates on matters of staffing, Covid-19 updates, and resident entertainment are informative. My father is happy and is able to build good relationships with members of staff.
All the staff that we have dealt with at Smyth Lodge have been helpful, courteous and generous with their time, particularly in helping arrange the transfer of our mother from a local hospital to the care home. First impressions of the home with regard to maintenance and cleanliness are excellent. There is a sense of calmness around the building, and the demeanour of the residents is very reassuring. Thank you for your help so far.
Staff are always friendly, happy to say hello, even though I know they have a difficult job to do.
The activities are amazing and bring joy to the residents and the families who see them on Facebook. (Especially good for the members of the families who live abroad).
It is lovely that we can now go into the home to visit, the staff have managed the Covid crisis very well, and my family and I are very grateful that they have been kept safe.
The atmosphere in the home is warm and caring.
My mother has been in Smyth Lodge since the 7th of August this year. As soon as we viewed Smyth Lodge, we knew mum would be comfortable. Her room is lovely with her own little patio. The staff are all very caring, when I visit I am made to feel welcome. She has her own en-suite and a carer will help her to shower and dress. Mum enjoys her meals and has gained some much-needed weight. The activities are varied, mum has joined in most of them and she enjoys having her hair done, also a pedicure. She has people to talk to or privacy.
Whilst visiting a friend in respite care we found the place and staff very welcoming, helpful, and friendly.
My brother has been a resident since November 2019 and is very happy here. He is very well cared for, and the staff treat him with respect and dignity. The staff are extremely caring, and my brother is well looked after in every aspect.
Mum moved into Smyth Lodge at the end of January after a spell in hospital. Everything was done to make Mum feel settled and after the initial adjustment period, Mum has settled well. The staff have all been great. Mum suffers from dementia and knowing she is safe and well cared for in every way gives us real peace of mind. It is difficult in these Covid times which makes it hard for us to spend as much time with her as we would like, but she is doing lots of activities and looks healthy and happy.
Mum has been looked after so well at Smyth. She is comfortable and feels she is pampered every day. Unfortunately, Mum suffers from dementia and has mobility problems, but her needs are catered for on a daily basis, and a variety of suitable activities are in place to keep her motivated. Just a few recent activities have included ‘crufts’, ‘world book day’, ‘60’s afternoon’ alongside games and physical activities on a daily basis.
Mum has been at Smyth Lodge since September 2019. I can’t praise them highly enough. The staff are extremely caring and mum is well looked after in every aspect. Please do not go by it’s current CQC rating as this is extremely unfair.
My husband has just returned home after respite and after an experience at another home was dubious by any home, but was very happy with Smythe Lodge and the staff. My husband is now going back as a resident, and now confident I am doing the right thing. Due to the virus, I am unable to comment on everything. But staff over the phone most helpful.
I find the staff helpful and accommodating. I believe my mother gets the best care. I have no redress towards the home at this time.
Smyth Lodge was recommended to me by another as the family was looking for respite care for a parent. I contacted Smyth Lodge and spoke to the Customer Service Manager, from the outset he has been very efficient, answering all the families questions regarding Smyth Lodge quickly and in full. On meeting at Smyth Lodge, I was impressed with the cleanliness of the care home (it has had no Covid 19 cases) and the welcoming, smiling faces of the staff. Subsequently, we booked my parent in for a respite stay. On arrival for the respite stay my parent was made very welcome on arrival and was particularly pleased to meet the care home dog. The Customer Service Manager has continued to maintain contact, answering any further questions and setting up a Zoom meeting with my parents. The family have been pleased with the service provided by the Smyth Lodge staff and we will use Smyth Lodge in the future for respite stays.
My husband was very well cared for here until he had to be moved. The staff appeared very caring of course it was hard to judge because Covid-19 being observed. It was impossible to go inside and to know the usual day to day activities or everyone involved. Those I did meet were very helpful.
Lovely place, extremely clean, great food, staff are fantastic great for activities and love the hair salon. Great to have a cafe. Very welcoming. If we could afford t it would definately like my aunt to go back this was just a respite stay. Thank you to all.
Smyth Lodge provides a comfortable, luxurious environment. All the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is a very high standard. The home is well equipped for disabled people and has been extremely well thought out.
Smyth Lodge is an excellent care home in every way. All the staff regardless of their position are kind, friendly and caring. They interact with the residents, treating them with dignity and respect. The home is always kept clean, tidy, warm and comfortable. The food is of a high standard with a varied menu. My aunt is very well looked after and is happy to be living there. I can’t praise Smyth Lodge highly enough.
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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