
Edendale is situated in a quiet oasis of the beautiful English countrysideJeremy D(Son of Resident/Service User)



Edendale is situated in a quiet oasis of the beautiful English countrysideJeremy D(Son of Resident/Service User)



Close to the historic town of Battle, Edendale Lodge is situated within an oasis of calm surrounded by trees, it's a country retreat with unrivalled views of the local country side. The home is registered to care for 35 older persons who may or may not be living with dementia.
The team of professionals are highly experienced and skilled in providing care for those living with dementia 24 hours per...
Care Provided by Edendale Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is provided as a guide only, please speak directly with the home for details regarding an assessment, following which, accurate price information and finer detail can be provided.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Edendale Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Edendale Lodge Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Belmont Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoe Kendall(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors to sign in on arrival via electronic device
Parking
- Onsite Parking and disabled access.
Edendale Lodge Care Home Reviews (36)
Edendale Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Edendale Lodge Care Home has 36 reviews.
Whenever I visit my brother, I am so relieved that he is in a caring, supportive environment, and basically, secure from his former environment where he was in contact with people in his locality who preyed upon him for his pocket money, etc. I find the staff so friendly, they chat and love to have him in their care. The staff know and understand his problems, and support him. A lot of the Covid pandemic precautions are loosened now but on visiting, the utmost care is taken with the precautions at Edendale, we show our tests taken on arrival and wear a mask. The residents have all had their jabs, and I was asked if I would permit his jabs, of course, I said yes! My brother is in a beautiful spacious en-suite room, and it's kept clean and tidy. I thought there couldn't be a better place for him. Above all, he is happy there and doesn't want to be anywhere else.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about the team at Edendale Lodge. We pride ourselves in the personalised care that we provide for our extended family living in Edendale. We shall of course share your review with our team.
My mother had been discharged from the hospital after a fall in the home she used to live in. She arrived at Edendale confused and very frail. The transformation is nothing short of miraculous. All the staff have been exceptional in their welcome and care of my mother. She is bright and has her twinkle back in her eyes. We are so lucky to be able to relax in the knowledge that my mother is receiving the correct level of care and is comfortable and happy. Edendale is situated in a quiet oasis of the beautiful English countryside, and the sound of the birds singing brings a smile to all of our faces whenever we are there. The food looks and smells delicious. My mother is now eating again and looks forward to each mouth-watering meal. Communication from all staff is friendly, clear and professional. We would have no hesitation in recommending Edendale to others. Thank you to the manager and all of your staff for welcoming my mother into your beautiful home.
Hi Jeremy, thank you so much for taking the time to post your wonderful review, this means so much to our Care Teams - it's very much appreciated. With best wishes from the Belmont Healthcare Team.
Friendly staff, always there to help and assist when visiting grandad.
Thank you so much for the review; it means so much to our care teams to receive such positive and welcomed feedback.
All staff are very friendly and helpful when visiting my grandad.
Thank you so much for the review; it means so much to our care teams to receive such positive and welcomed feedback.
My mum has lived at Edendale for over four years now, and the care she receives is exemplary. The staff are all wonderful, lead by a fabulous management team. I was terrified that Mum would hate it, but from day one, she felt at home, and I haven't had a moments worry about her since. I would, and frequently do, recommend Edendale Lodge to anyone who needs a safe and loving home for an elderly relative.
Thank you so much for the review; it means so much to get the feedback for our care teams.
What an incredible place this is. My dad has dementia and has never been happy in a home. He also was stuck in hospital for 2 months during lockdown. He has been there 4 months and he has completely changed. They have been patient and treated him like a human being. He is now happier than he has ever been and I get regular messages from the manager keeping me up to date with his progress. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Thanks so much for the review it means a great deal to the team!
My elderly dad lived at Edendale for nearly 2 years, when circumstances changed and I could no longer look after him at home. During all that time, I was always 100% confident that he was receiving the best possible care to meet his needs, both physically and emotionally. All the staff were friendly to him and to me and my family when we visited, and were always greeted with "tea or coffee"! Dad wasn't a great mixer and didn't want to sit in the lounge with the other residents and staff respected this and willingly served his meals in his room and popped in, more than necessary, for a chat. During Covid restrictions, Whatsapp chats were arranged and messages always passed on to him when I rang to let him know, although I couldn't visit him, I hadn't forgotten him. Sadly, my dad passed away last month, completely unrelated to the coronavirus, and I say a big thank you to all the staff who looked after him so well during his time with them. I miss my dad but the lovely staff too.
Thank you so much for the review its great to hear that we have supported your family during this time.
Edendale Lodge staff always welcomed me with a friendly hello when I arrived to see my grandad. We could even take our dog in to see him, which he loved. The care he received whilst there, I couldn't fault. We, as a family, knew all his needs were met to a high standard and all staff treated him well. He always commented on how good the food was and liked fish and chip Friday. He passed away recently, aged 91 but we would recommend this home to anyone looking for a home for a loved one. Thank you for all you did for my grandad.
I have one comment to make about the home: I have noticed the ever-deteriorating poor condition of the entrance driveway to the home and the parking/turning area at the front of the home that is littered with large and deep potholes often filled with filthy water. It is no exaggeration to say that smaller low travelling cars have difficulty in entering and negotiating the site. I have a large 4x4 and even that lurches violently when entering. Immediate and urgent repairs should be carried out asap.
My mother is well looked after by all the staff. I believe she is popular with the staff and I know they provide the care that she needs and that we could not provide at home. My mother is very complimentary about the food. Thank you.
I would like to thank you all.
Staff are always helpful and caring and have time to answer questions, they treat all the residents with patience and great care.
The manager and staff have had a hard job to bring Edendale Lodge up to standard and they have done an excellent job. It's homely and my friend is happy and feels its home. He is not the easiest to look after but they all make him feel at home. His dementia has got steadily worse.
We have found this care home to be excellent in terms of care, cleanliness, staff and management. The activities could be improved and it would be wonderful if a minibus was available to take residents out on day trips - even just to the sea/shops. Food is okay but could be improved and more varied.
Staff very good. Meals very good. On the whole everything excellent. Rooms very good, shower very good. Toilets very good. Nice position. Entertainment excellent.
Edendale Lodge is managed with dedication and compassion from the top down. Residents are given dignity and respect and there is always a fun and friendly atmosphere. Communication is transparent and the care of the individual is always the priority of the staff. Thank you for all your efforts in a very difficult time.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 May 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 26 Sep 2022Recipient: Belmont Healthcare
- 26 Sep 2022Recipient: Belmont Healthcare
- 01 Oct 2021Recipient: Belmont Healthcare
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

For over 20 years Zoe has been a big part of Belmont Healthcare. During this time, she has been held responsible for several roles within the business as a valued member of the care and management team.
She has held a variety of roles, including Regional Operations Manager, Registered Care Home Manager of Sandbanks Care Home, as well as Home Care Manager for Belmont at Home Care service in New Romney.Now as Care Home Manager at Edendale Lodge Care Home her experience in care and knowledge of our company puts Edendale Lodge Care Home in good hands leading the care team in delivering outstanding care and support.

Pauline has worked with Belmont Healthcare for 9 years. It is a privilege to be able to give people a sense of dignity and happiness, to make their lives more comfortable and relaxed than may otherwise be the case, especially as they enter the last years of their lives.
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