Hillside Lodge – Shaw healthcare
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 beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-03-30
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe walking into bright, modern spaces that feel fresh and well-maintained. The private enclosed garden gives residents somewhere safe to enjoy the outdoors, particularly valuable for those who like to wander or just sit outside on sunny days.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-03-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2018 inspection. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, which implies some relevant training and care planning processes were in place. No specific detail is provided about care plan content, dementia training completion rates, GP access arrangements, or food quality. The published findings do not describe how care plans are reviewed or whether families are included in that process.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2018 inspection. No direct quotes from residents or relatives are included in the published summary, and no specific observations of staff interactions are described. The Good rating implies inspectors were satisfied that staff treated people with dignity and respect during the inspection visit. Beyond that, the published findings give no insight into preferred names, privacy in personal care, or how staff respond when a resident is distressed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2018 inspection. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life care planning is recorded in the published summary. The home cares for people with dementia as a registered specialism, but the published findings do not describe how activities are tailored for people at different stages of dementia or how one-to-one engagement is provided for those who cannot join groups.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2018 inspection. Three managers are named on the registration: two registered managers and a nominated individual. The published summary does not describe management visibility, staff culture, how feedback from residents or families is gathered, or how the home responds to complaints and incidents. The inspection is now more than seven years old, and management stability over that period is unknown from the published findings.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both over and under 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed age range means younger residents aren't isolated among much older people. For dementia care, the team focuses on keeping residents comfortable and settled. The secure garden helps those who get restless, while staff work to understand each person's individual needs and routines. 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
Hillside Lodge received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in February 2018, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than verified observations, and several important areas remain unassessed.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe walking into bright, modern spaces that feel fresh and well-maintained. The private enclosed garden gives residents somewhere safe to enjoy the outdoors, particularly valuable for those who like to wander or just sit outside on sunny days.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff show genuine care for residents' comfort. One family whose relative lived there long-term found the team consistently attentive, particularly compared to other places they'd tried for respite care.
How it sits against good practice
Worth arranging a visit to see if Hillside Lodge could work for your family's situation.
Worth a visit
Hillside Lodge in Pulborough was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in February 2018, carried out by the official inspection body and published in March 2018. The home specialises in nursing care, dementia, and adults of all ages, and has 60 beds. Three registered managers are named, suggesting an established leadership structure. That Good rating across every domain is genuinely reassuring as a starting point. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of observed care interactions, and no data on staffing ratios, food, activities, or the physical environment. Critically, this inspection took place in February 2018, which means the findings are now more than seven years old. Care homes change significantly over that period, with staff, managers, and ownership all capable of turning over several times. Before making any decision, visit the home in person, ask to speak to the registered manager about what has changed since 2018, and request to see the most recent internal quality audit or any subsequent monitoring activity from the regulator.
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In Their Own Words
How Hillside Lodge – Shaw healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Modern dementia care in peaceful West Sussex countryside
Dedicated nursing home Support in Pulborough
When someone you love needs dementia care, finding the right place feels overwhelming. Hillside Lodge in Pulborough offers specialized support for people living with dementia, alongside general care for adults over and under 65. The home sits in a quiet spot with its own private garden, giving residents a calm environment away from busy roads.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both over and under 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed age range means younger residents aren't isolated among much older people.
For dementia care, the team focuses on keeping residents comfortable and settled. The secure garden helps those who get restless, while staff work to understand each person's individual needs and routines.
“Worth arranging a visit to see if Hillside Lodge could work for your family's situation.”
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
Hillside Lodge received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in February 2018, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than verified observations, and several important areas remain unassessed.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe walking into bright, modern spaces that feel fresh and well-maintained. The private enclosed garden gives residents somewhere safe to enjoy the outdoors, particularly valuable for those who like to wander or just sit outside on sunny days.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff show genuine care for residents' comfort. One family whose relative lived there long-term found the team consistently attentive, particularly compared to other places they'd tried for respite care.
How it sits against good practice
Worth arranging a visit to see if Hillside Lodge could work for your family's situation.
Worth a visit
Hillside Lodge in Pulborough was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in February 2018, carried out by the official inspection body and published in March 2018. The home specialises in nursing care, dementia, and adults of all ages, and has 60 beds. Three registered managers are named, suggesting an established leadership structure. That Good rating across every domain is genuinely reassuring as a starting point. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of observed care interactions, and no data on staffing ratios, food, activities, or the physical environment. Critically, this inspection took place in February 2018, which means the findings are now more than seven years old. Care homes change significantly over that period, with staff, managers, and ownership all capable of turning over several times. Before making any decision, visit the home in person, ask to speak to the registered manager about what has changed since 2018, and request to see the most recent internal quality audit or any subsequent monitoring activity from the regulator.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Hillside Lodge – Shaw healthcare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Hillside Lodge – Shaw healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Modern dementia care in peaceful West Sussex countryside
Dedicated nursing home Support in Pulborough
When someone you love needs dementia care, finding the right place feels overwhelming. Hillside Lodge in Pulborough offers specialized support for people living with dementia, alongside general care for adults over and under 65. The home sits in a quiet spot with its own private garden, giving residents a calm environment away from busy roads.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both over and under 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed age range means younger residents aren't isolated among much older people.
For dementia care, the team focuses on keeping residents comfortable and settled. The secure garden helps those who get restless, while staff work to understand each person's individual needs and routines.
Management & ethos
Staff show genuine care for residents' comfort. One family whose relative lived there long-term found the team consistently attentive, particularly compared to other places they'd tried for respite care.
The home & environment
The home keeps things clean and bright throughout. That enclosed garden becomes a real asset — residents can step outside whenever they want without families worrying about security.
“Worth arranging a visit to see if Hillside Lodge could work for your family's situation.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
