Charles Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Good to know
- Registered beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-01-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors to Charles Lodge have found the staff pleasant and approachable. People mention how engaging the team are when you meet them, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the start.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership62
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-01-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective is the one domain rated Requires Improvement at the January 2019 inspection. This is the domain that covers whether staff have the right training, whether care plans are kept up to date and reflect individual preferences, whether healthcare is well coordinated, and whether food meets residents' needs. The precise reasons for the Requires Improvement rating are not available in the published summary. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to reassess the overall rating, but this does not confirm the Effective shortfall has been resolved.Is this home caring?
Caring is rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This covers whether staff are warm and respectful, whether your parent's dignity and privacy are protected, and whether care is delivered at a pace that suits the person rather than the rota. No specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of particular interactions are available in the published summary. A Good rating in Caring is the most personally significant domain for many families, but without specifics it is difficult to paint a detailed picture.Is the home responsive?
Responsive is rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether your parent will have a meaningful daily life, including activities tailored to their interests and abilities, whether their individual needs and preferences shape their care, and whether end-of-life planning is in place. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which suggests some structured approach to engagement. No detail on the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or individual care planning is available in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Well-led is rated Good at the January 2019 inspection, and a named registered manager and nominated individual are on record. The home's trajectory from a previous Requires Improvement overall rating to Good suggests the leadership team drove meaningful improvement. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to change the rating. The manager's name, Mr Perin Varkey Prasad, and nominated individual, Mrs Sarah Louise Eves, are publicly registered. No specific detail about governance processes, staff culture, or family communication is available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults over 65, with specific experience in supporting residents with dementia. While Charles Lodge lists dementia care as one of their specialisms, we'd encourage you to ask about their specific approach and activities when you visit. 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
Charles Lodge scores in the moderate range because the inspection findings available are too limited in detail to confirm strong specific evidence across any theme. The home has improved from Requires Improvement to Good overall, which is a positive trajectory, but the Requires Improvement rating in Effective means healthcare, training, and care planning need direct questions from you before you decide.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors to Charles Lodge have found the staff pleasant and approachable. People mention how engaging the team are when you meet them, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the start.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Getting to know a care home properly takes time — why not arrange a visit to see if Charles Lodge could be right for your family?
Worth a visit
Charles Lodge, a 27-bed residential home in Hove specialising in dementia and older adult care, was last formally inspected in January 2019 and rated Good overall, with four domains rated Good and one, Effective, rated Requires Improvement. The home had previously been rated Requires Improvement overall, so this represents a genuine upward move, and a July 2023 review found no reason to change the rating. The named registered manager and nominated individual are on record, which suggests leadership continuity. The main uncertainty is that the inspection report text available is extremely limited, meaning almost none of the detail families most need, such as what staff interactions look like, how food is presented, how dementia is managed day to day, or what activities are on offer, can be verified from the official record. The Requires Improvement in Effective is a specific flag: it means inspectors found shortfalls in areas such as training, care planning, or healthcare at the time of inspection. That rating is now over five years old. Before visiting, ask the manager directly what changed to address the Effective shortfall, how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit after 8pm, and how care plans are reviewed when your parent's needs change.
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In Their Own Words
How Charles Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm welcome awaits in this Hove care home
Residential home in Hove: True Peace of Mind
When you're searching for the right care home, those first impressions really matter. Charles Lodge in Hove offers residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. While every family's needs are different, finding a place where staff genuinely care makes all the difference.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65, with specific experience in supporting residents with dementia.
While Charles Lodge lists dementia care as one of their specialisms, we'd encourage you to ask about their specific approach and activities when you visit.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — why not arrange a visit to see if Charles Lodge could be right for your family?”
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
Charles Lodge scores in the moderate range because the inspection findings available are too limited in detail to confirm strong specific evidence across any theme. The home has improved from Requires Improvement to Good overall, which is a positive trajectory, but the Requires Improvement rating in Effective means healthcare, training, and care planning need direct questions from you before you decide.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors to Charles Lodge have found the staff pleasant and approachable. People mention how engaging the team are when you meet them, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the start.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Getting to know a care home properly takes time — why not arrange a visit to see if Charles Lodge could be right for your family?
Worth a visit
Charles Lodge, a 27-bed residential home in Hove specialising in dementia and older adult care, was last formally inspected in January 2019 and rated Good overall, with four domains rated Good and one, Effective, rated Requires Improvement. The home had previously been rated Requires Improvement overall, so this represents a genuine upward move, and a July 2023 review found no reason to change the rating. The named registered manager and nominated individual are on record, which suggests leadership continuity. The main uncertainty is that the inspection report text available is extremely limited, meaning almost none of the detail families most need, such as what staff interactions look like, how food is presented, how dementia is managed day to day, or what activities are on offer, can be verified from the official record. The Requires Improvement in Effective is a specific flag: it means inspectors found shortfalls in areas such as training, care planning, or healthcare at the time of inspection. That rating is now over five years old. Before visiting, ask the manager directly what changed to address the Effective shortfall, how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit after 8pm, and how care plans are reviewed when your parent's needs change.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Charles Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Charles Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm welcome awaits in this Hove care home
Residential home in Hove: True Peace of Mind
When you're searching for the right care home, those first impressions really matter. Charles Lodge in Hove offers residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. While every family's needs are different, finding a place where staff genuinely care makes all the difference.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65, with specific experience in supporting residents with dementia.
While Charles Lodge lists dementia care as one of their specialisms, we'd encourage you to ask about their specific approach and activities when you visit.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — why not arrange a visit to see if Charles Lodge could be right for your family?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
