Aniska Lodge Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds51
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-09-12
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about feeling genuinely included in their loved one's care here. Staff make time to chat during visits, and the atmosphere stays relaxed even during busy periods.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-09-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Aniska Lodge was rated Good for Effective at the October 2025 inspection. The published report does not include specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, nutritional assessment, or how healthcare needs are monitored. The home provides nursing care as well as personal care, and supports people with dementia and physical disabilities alongside older adults, which requires a broad clinical skill base. No concerns were identified in this domain., Aniska Lodge was rated Good for Effective at the October 2025 inspection. The published report does not include specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, nutritional assessment, or how healthcare needs are monitored. The home provides nursing care as well as personal care, and supports people with dementia and physical disabilities alongside older adults, which requires a broad clinical skill base. No concerns were identified in this domain.Is this home caring?
Aniska Lodge was rated Good for Caring at the October 2025 inspection. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they feel treated, or specific examples of dignity practices such as knocking before entering rooms or using preferred names. No concerns about care quality or dignity were raised. The Good rating in this domain is the headline finding; the detail behind it is not in the published text., Aniska Lodge was rated Good for Caring at the October 2025 inspection. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they feel treated, or specific examples of dignity practices such as knocking before entering rooms or using preferred names. No concerns about care quality or dignity were raised. The Good rating in this domain is the headline finding; the detail behind it is not in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Aniska Lodge was rated Good for Responsive at the October 2025 inspection. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how the home tailors engagement to individuals with advanced dementia, how complaints are handled, or how end-of-life care is planned. The home supports both younger and older adults with a range of needs including dementia and physical disabilities, which requires responsive care to be highly individualised. No concerns were identified in this domain.Is the home well-led?
Aniska Lodge was rated Good for Well-led at the October 2025 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Radhika Kumari Babyamma, is recorded as in post, and the nominated individual is Mr Antonio Kamal Carthigeya Thirulinganathan. The home is operated by Excel Care Homes Limited. The published report does not describe the manager's visibility on the floor, staff culture, how feedback from residents and families is gathered, or what governance systems are in place. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests leadership has driven meaningful change.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both over and under 65, including those with dementia and physical disabilities. Staff here seem particularly skilled at responding to the behavioural changes dementia can bring, maintaining their composure when residents experience agitation or stubbornness. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Aniska Lodge scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuinely positive overall rating across all five inspection domains, tempered by the fact that the published report contains very little specific observational detail to confirm what Good looks like day to day in this home.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely included in their loved one's care here. Staff make time to chat during visits, and the atmosphere stays relaxed even during busy periods.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out most is how staff handle difficult moments — staying patient when residents become frustrated or confused, never rushing or showing irritation. Families appreciate the regular phone calls keeping them informed, not just when there's a problem but as part of ongoing communication. Several people have mentioned how supported they felt during their relative's final days, with staff showing real gentleness.
How it sits against good practice
For families facing these profound changes, knowing there's somewhere that combines professional skill with genuine patience can make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Aniska Lodge, on Brighton Road in Warninglid, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in October 2025, with the report published in December 2025. This is a meaningful step forward: the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good across every domain represents genuine progress. The home is a 51-bed nursing home run by Excel Care Homes Limited, caring for older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. The main limitation of this report is that very little specific observational detail has been published. The Good rating is real and should be taken seriously, but it cannot tell you what the home looks, sounds, or feels like on a Tuesday afternoon. Before making a decision, visit at an unannounced time, ask to see actual staffing rotas from the past fortnight, and request last month's activity records rather than a planned schedule. The checklist below sets out 20 specific questions the published report leaves unanswered.
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In Their Own Words
How Aniska Lodge Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where patience meets understanding through life's toughest changes
Nursing home in Warninglid: True Peace of Mind
When dementia or physical challenges change someone you love, finding carers who truly understand can feel impossible. Aniska Lodge in Warninglid offers something families describe as rare — staff who stay calm and kind even when residents struggle with confusion, frustration or decline. The home specialises in supporting people through complex physical and cognitive conditions, including those under 65 facing early-onset challenges.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both over and under 65, including those with dementia and physical disabilities.
Staff here seem particularly skilled at responding to the behavioural changes dementia can bring, maintaining their composure when residents experience agitation or stubbornness.
“For families facing these profound changes, knowing there's somewhere that combines professional skill with genuine patience can make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Aniska Lodge scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuinely positive overall rating across all five inspection domains, tempered by the fact that the published report contains very little specific observational detail to confirm what Good looks like day to day in this home.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely included in their loved one's care here. Staff make time to chat during visits, and the atmosphere stays relaxed even during busy periods.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out most is how staff handle difficult moments — staying patient when residents become frustrated or confused, never rushing or showing irritation. Families appreciate the regular phone calls keeping them informed, not just when there's a problem but as part of ongoing communication. Several people have mentioned how supported they felt during their relative's final days, with staff showing real gentleness.
How it sits against good practice
For families facing these profound changes, knowing there's somewhere that combines professional skill with genuine patience can make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Aniska Lodge, on Brighton Road in Warninglid, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in October 2025, with the report published in December 2025. This is a meaningful step forward: the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good across every domain represents genuine progress. The home is a 51-bed nursing home run by Excel Care Homes Limited, caring for older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. The main limitation of this report is that very little specific observational detail has been published. The Good rating is real and should be taken seriously, but it cannot tell you what the home looks, sounds, or feels like on a Tuesday afternoon. Before making a decision, visit at an unannounced time, ask to see actual staffing rotas from the past fortnight, and request last month's activity records rather than a planned schedule. The checklist below sets out 20 specific questions the published report leaves unanswered.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Aniska Lodge Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Aniska Lodge Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where patience meets understanding through life's toughest changes
Nursing home in Warninglid: True Peace of Mind
When dementia or physical challenges change someone you love, finding carers who truly understand can feel impossible. Aniska Lodge in Warninglid offers something families describe as rare — staff who stay calm and kind even when residents struggle with confusion, frustration or decline. The home specialises in supporting people through complex physical and cognitive conditions, including those under 65 facing early-onset challenges.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both over and under 65, including those with dementia and physical disabilities.
Staff here seem particularly skilled at responding to the behavioural changes dementia can bring, maintaining their composure when residents experience agitation or stubbornness.
Management & ethos
What stands out most is how staff handle difficult moments — staying patient when residents become frustrated or confused, never rushing or showing irritation. Families appreciate the regular phone calls keeping them informed, not just when there's a problem but as part of ongoing communication. Several people have mentioned how supported they felt during their relative's final days, with staff showing real gentleness.
The home & environment
The home itself gets noticed for being bright and clean, with well-maintained spaces throughout. While not elaborate, the environment provides a calm backdrop for daily life.
“For families facing these profound changes, knowing there's somewhere that combines professional skill with genuine patience can make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
