Stanhope lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Eating disorders, Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-10-09
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity58
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality52
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effectiveness was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether staff know what they are doing — including dementia training, care planning, access to GPs, and nutrition. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies some structured training and environmental consideration. No specific detail is available about how care plans are written, reviewed, or shared with families, or about the content of dementia training programmes.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection. This domain reflects whether staff treat your parent with warmth, dignity, and genuine respect. No direct quotes from residents or family members are available in the published report, and no specific inspector observations of staff interactions are recorded. The Good rating tells us standards were met, but the inspection provides no window into what day-to-day kindness looks like here.Is the home responsive?
Responsiveness was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether your parent will have a meaningful life at the home — including activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life planning. The home's specialisms include dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, suggesting a diverse resident group with varied needs. No specific activities, individual engagement approaches, or end-of-life planning practices are described in the available report text.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection, and this represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating — the most significant contextual fact available for this home. The home has a named registered manager (Ms Tracy Wheeler) and a nominated individual (Mrs Ellie Evans), and is operated by West Sussex County Council. No information is available about manager tenure, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Stanhope Lodge has experience caring for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They also support people with eating disorders and provide care for both younger and older adults. Stanhope Lodge welcomes people living with dementia. Their team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment for residents. 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
The inspection confirmed a Good rating across all five domains following an improvement from Requires Improvement, which is genuinely encouraging — but the full inspection report contains very limited specific detail, meaning scores reflect a positive baseline without the specific observations, quotes, or evidence that would push them higher.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Stanhope Lodge in Durrington was inspected in January 2023 and rated Good across all five domains — Safety, Effectiveness, Caring, Responsiveness, and Leadership. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home identified problems and fixed them. The service is run by West Sussex County Council, has a named registered manager, and cares for up to 28 people including those living with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main limitation of this report is that very little specific detail is available in the published text — no direct quotes from your parent's peers or their families, no inspector observations of day-to-day life, and no specific findings about food, night staffing, activities, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is a positive starting point, but before making a decision you should visit in person and ask: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often do care plans get reviewed with family input, and what one-to-one activity is available for someone who cannot join a group?
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In Their Own Words
How Stanhope lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Durrington
Stanhope Lodge – Expert Care in Durrington
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right place matters deeply. Stanhope Lodge in Durrington provides care for people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and learning disabilities to physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also support younger adults under 65 who need residential care.
Who they care for
The team at Stanhope Lodge has experience caring for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They also support people with eating disorders and provide care for both younger and older adults.
Stanhope Lodge welcomes people living with dementia. Their team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment for residents.
“If you'd like to learn more about their approach to specialist care, arranging a visit could help you get a feel for the place.”
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
The inspection confirmed a Good rating across all five domains following an improvement from Requires Improvement, which is genuinely encouraging — but the full inspection report contains very limited specific detail, meaning scores reflect a positive baseline without the specific observations, quotes, or evidence that would push them higher.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Stanhope Lodge in Durrington was inspected in January 2023 and rated Good across all five domains — Safety, Effectiveness, Caring, Responsiveness, and Leadership. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home identified problems and fixed them. The service is run by West Sussex County Council, has a named registered manager, and cares for up to 28 people including those living with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main limitation of this report is that very little specific detail is available in the published text — no direct quotes from your parent's peers or their families, no inspector observations of day-to-day life, and no specific findings about food, night staffing, activities, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is a positive starting point, but before making a decision you should visit in person and ask: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often do care plans get reviewed with family input, and what one-to-one activity is available for someone who cannot join a group?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Stanhope lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Stanhope lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Durrington
Stanhope Lodge – Expert Care in Durrington
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right place matters deeply. Stanhope Lodge in Durrington provides care for people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and learning disabilities to physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also support younger adults under 65 who need residential care.
Who they care for
The team at Stanhope Lodge has experience caring for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They also support people with eating disorders and provide care for both younger and older adults.
Stanhope Lodge welcomes people living with dementia. Their team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment for residents.
“If you'd like to learn more about their approach to specialist care, arranging a visit could help you get a feel for the place.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
