
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...
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 live fulfilling lives, with daily group and one-to-one activities tailored to their interests. The Smyth Lodge lifestyle team also organises outings and visits from entertainers, and the chef-led catering team serves a choice of restaurant-quality food.
Smyth Lodge is a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ accredited care home, recognising the best practice and highest standards of care for the Armed Forces community.
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
- 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
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
• 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.
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 (98)
Smyth Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Smyth Lodge has 98 reviews.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
My father, who has dementia, is a resident at Smyth Lodge, and from the first instant, they have treated him with care and respect. Since Covid begun, it has been difficult for everyone, and Smyth Lodge has handled the situation very well, ensuring the residents are occupied and cared for whilst...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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News (39) & 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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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,...
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 my team and I 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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