Kings Lodge

Main Road, Chidham, Chichester PO18 8PN
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9.9 143 Reviews
  • Kings Lodge, Chichester
Kings Lodge Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home situated in Bosham, on the edge of Chichester Harbour.

Set in an ideal quiet location with a view over the Solent and landscaped gardens, the home offers 77 spacious en-suite rooms with personal showers, a wide range of facilities and 24-hour expert care.

Kings Lodge Nursing Home is part of the Aria Care Group - a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding care.

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Care Provided by Kings Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 77 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sajila Mano (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (77)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (77)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2008

Funding & Fees Guide for Kings Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,400
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,650
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,650

  • All Fees are subject to a full assessment by the care home
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Kings Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • Additional parking next to the home.


Kings Lodge Reviews (143)

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9.9

Kings Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kings Lodge has 143 reviews.

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Review from Sam V (Day Care) published on 14 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very beautiful care home, caring and a good environment. The manager, deputy manager and the staff have all been so kind. Throughout this difficult year of the pandemic, the residents have been in loving hands and have had their every need looked after.

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Review from Meg D (Sister of Resident) published on 14 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister made Kings Lodge her home in April 2015 after experiencing a nasty fall and not being able to walk. She also suffered from Dementia. Sadly she died on 24th May in the home where she had been loved and cared for by an incredible team of caring professional people. I am so pleased we made the
decision to leave her there. From the very first day, I have never worried that she wasn't being looked after well (she wasn't the easiest of residents due to her mental condition). On a number of occasions, I received phone updates when her condition changed and all through the lockdown. It wasn't only my sister they made sure was alright, they cared for her family too. The support I had as she was dying and since has been comforting. A very big thank you to all involved,

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Review from Olive B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been at Kings Lodge for three years now, he settled well all the staff understand his complex needs and even though the COVID pandemic his needs and routine were maintained. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Activities are well organised and during the COVID lockdown activity, ladies
organised video calls once a week to keep us in touch with our loved ones. Well done to all the staff at Kings Lodge.

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Review from Julia T (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot believe how lucky we were to find Kings Lodge when we needed help with my mother. The staff have all been so kind and considerate to her and treat her like family.
Though out this difficult year of the pandemic, I know that she has been in loving hands who have looked after her every need.
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regularly publish photos and videos on their Facebook page where my sister and I can see what they have all been up to. I cannot believe how much effort they put in to stimulate my mother in her progressing dementia. I know she is happy there.
I could not have asked for her to be in a nicer place. Thank you.

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Review from Elizabeth J (Niece of Resident) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle arrived at King's Lodge during last year's lockdown and he was welcomed with open arms by the manager and deputy manager and their amazing staff team. As my uncle's needs changed, the manager kept me and my sister informed, creating ways and adaptations to support him whilst always consulting
with us and providing support to us too with a high level of professionalism and understanding. During the Covid visits, the 'pink ladies' always greeted my sister and me warmly and ensured our uncle was comfortable and safe for all. Therefore I can highly recommend this home as I have enormous respect for all the care they gave to my uncle.

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Review from Patricia H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The activity staff (pink uniforms) who have been manning the protected visits at the home have been wonderful. On our last visit, they stayed with my mum as she has dementia and doesn't communicate easily. Not being able to visit family has been very hard during the covid lockdown, and so any visit
is very special. The home has organised everything so well so we have been able to see her safely. Overall, the level of care she received is the best we have had throughout her illness. The staff are so dedicated and kind; this can be seen when you visit, they are all so happy and calm. Thank you to all the staff at Kings Lodge.

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Review from Rosemary A (Wife of Resident) published on 26 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to the Manager and staff of Kings Lodge nursing home for the foresight and dedication which has kept the establishment free from the COVID-19 virus. I applaud the decisiveness which caused the home to be closed early, however painful to all concerned and can
only imagine how hard the staff must have worked to sustain appropriate levels of hygiene. The regular emails to keep relatives informed were most kind and very reassuring, especially in the earliest, most frightening weeks.

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Review from Mandy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In such difficult times, this probably the worst time to think about finding a placement for dad but, the Manager and his wonderful team made the decision so easy. They all have a friendly and kind attitude and never too busy to help dad or talk to us. I would highly recommend Kings Lodge as a restful
place to settle a loved one.

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Review from Jackie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I continue to be very pleased with the care provided for my mother at Kings Lodge. The staff are very friendly, helpful and keep me informed of all developments regarding my mother's care. I would happily recommend Kings Lodge to other people.

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Review from Patricia D (Wife of Resident) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband went into Kings Lodge on April 1st 2020. Unfortunately during this difficult time, I have not been able to visit him due to the coronavirus shutdown. However, the staff arranged skype visits and in June organised a visiting rota so that we could see him albeit at a distance once a fortnight.
Being able to see him in the flesh has been great and also enabled my stepdaughter and me (and the dog) to meet some of the staff who have always been very helpful and amusing and obviously get on well with him. On each visit he has always looked well cared for and so much better than when he left the hospital, having settled in well.

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Review from Duncan W (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been resident at Kings Lodge, Chidham since April 2020 - pretty much throughout the pandemic. The manager and his staff have looked after her wonderfully. She is happy and safe - and I can relax knowing that she is being looked after.

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Review from Rosemary P (Wife of Resident) published on 20 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We visited my husband for the first time in many months because of lockdown. My son and I had an excellent experience. The staff was caring and professional. My husband was settled with a book, clean-shaven, with a cup of tea. We did get a slight smile by the end of the visit. He was even looking to
have gained weight. Thank you Kings Lodge.

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has advanced dementia, and since being moved to Kings Lodge, her condition has improved. She has her pain managed, and she enjoys the activities. The staff are all very helpful and caring.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father who struggles with severe dementia has been at Kings Lodge for two years. The care he receives is professional and kind. All the staff have time for all the residents and provide pastoral care as well as day to daycare. My father is safe and happy and during his final years, he has a home.

Reply from Aileen Nimmo, Sales & Marketing at Kings Lodge

Thank you for the lovely review, and it is so wonderful to read that you feel your Father has a home.


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Review from Joanne J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has dementia and only moved into Kings Lodge in Feb 20, from the moment we viewed we knew he was going to be well looked after. The staff/manager are all so welcoming, interested in all the residents' needs, professional on all levels, entertainment team and activities are great and fun whether
it’s singing, dancing or gardening or pub quizzes they truly work so hard to keep the residents engaged. Through the pandemic the manager has kept family updated every week and has honestly done the best job at keeping my dad safe from it all, which I’ll be forever grateful for, he has shown his dedication to keeping them all safe and achieved this beyond words. Setting up facilities such as FaceTime to keep in touch and posting pictures daily just to keep family involved while not being able to see them which has meant so much to me and many more families. I couldn’t be more grateful to Kings Lodge for their constant hard work.

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Review from John H (Brother of Resident) published on 28 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kings Lodge is a well managed Care Provider.
The building is exceptionally clean and cleaning takes place on a regular basis.
The staff are very friendly and look after their clients exceptionally well.
The environment is secure and hygienically safe which has led to keeping the coronavirus at bay.
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Review from Lynette C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kings Lodge have been wonderful with my grandma. She is 99, suffers from dementia and has been living there for just over 2 years. Everyone is so human and friendly, and they've been great at keeping in touch with my mum, who found the process of choosing and moving her in very difficult. During the
coronavirus pandemic, they've been video call relatives which has really cheered everyone up, and somehow have managed not to let the virus in. Outstanding!

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Review from P C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has been in Kings Lodge for over 3 years, the building is modern, spacious and clean, her room light and airy. The staff are friendly and know the residents well, the place has a happy atmosphere. Whenever my mother-in-law has had a health problem, even a small one, the home has telephoned
us to let us know and where appropriate ask my wife (who holds PA for her mother) for her consent to treatment. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic the home was quick to isolate, the correct action in my opinion, and has set up a video chat so that residents can see and talk to their relatives. The home manager sends us regular updates about the lockdown by email.
Overall, I cannot fault the home.

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Review from Trudi S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Due to a deterioration in my Mum's dementia, it was necessary for me to move her from her previous care home where she had been very happy. I was worried that the level of care may change as well as the environment. There are no carpets or tablecloths on Mum's floor due to the severity of peoples needs
but it has been decorated to make it as homely as possible and Mum doesn't notice the difference anyway!.
I have been very happy with the staff and their caring attitude towards the residents, even before lockdown but particularly now. They are very happy to update you by phone and organise video calls to speak to loved ones, as well as keeping all amused with different activities. I have been very impressed with the manager's determination to, successfully so far, keep the virus out of the home. He has kept us regularly informed including a realistic, though scary, plan to cope with staff absences due to self-isolation which thankfully hasn't been needed.
Many thanks to all the staff!.

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Review from Sarah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad has been at Kings Lodge for nearly 4 years now. Can’t quite believe that! From the moment of being shown around to initial conversations to moving in and Dad living there; I have only praise for all the staff. They are always so busy but somehow find the time to make you feel welcome and reassured
about how everything is going. They care for Dad with love and a smile (even if Dad is being loud and a bit naughty). The events and activities are very special: cake mornings, lama visits, Halloween fun, Christmas dinner, singalongs... all to enhance the days of the residents. Food is great. Rooms are clean. Communication is super. Care is first class. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for Kings Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.913 for Kings Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.913

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kings Lodge is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 77 registered maximum number of service users is 15.4, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Mar 2024

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (7)

Sajila

Sajila Mano

Job Title: Home Manager

Hi, I am Sajila Mano, Manager at Kings Lodge. I have been working at Kings Since 2013, started my career as a qualified nurse, promoted to head of care, deputy manager and recently promoted to a Home Manager. We have a wonderful team who are dedicated to achieving the common goal of ensuring our residents are well cared for. I also am responsible for the training of our staff to ensure their knowledge and skill set is maintained so our residents receive the highest quality of care. I have maintained a very good professional relationship with multidisciplinary team including GP’s and community matrons which helps me to effectively run the home. I enjoy working at Kings and feel so proud to be part of the Future Care Group.


Justin

Justin George

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I am Justin George, a Deputy Manager at Kings Lodge Nursing Home. I have been part of the Future Care Group family for over 8 years.


I am proud to be a part of Kings Lodge Nursing Home and work with an excellent team of staff to support and ensure the happiness of our residents.


My job is to lead and manage the care team, helping them to deliver high standards of care across the home. I also have an important role in supporting the Home Manager by undertaking care assessments of people needing care and support, as well as working closely with healthcare professionals.


In my spare time, I enjoy being with family and going on trips to explore new places. I also love gardening and enjoy looking after plants.


Donna

Donna May

Job Title: Administration Manager

I have worked at Kings Lodge in a variety of different roles and enjoy working and chatting with the elderly.


The best part of my role is interacting with all the staff, residents and relatives.


My role is important because I ensure that all the necessary paperwork is done and up to date and help deal with all the enquiries and queries from staff and relatives.


In my spare time, I like to spend time with the kids, watching movies and camping.


Diana

Diana Pranskuniene

Job Title: Lifestyle Lead

Joined: 2023

My name is Diana Pranskuniene, and I am the Lifestyle Lead at Kings Lodge. Although I am new to this company, I have over 5 years of experience working in the care industry, having served in various roles. I have a passion for all forms of arts and crafts, and I am dedicated to providing residents with activities that bring them joy, happiness, and a sense of fulfilment. There is nothing more heartwarming to me than witnessing relaxed, smiling, and happy residents.


During my free time, I enjoy going for walks, spending quality time with my family, reading, and, of course, indulging in crafts.


Jessica

Jessica Boulogne

Job Title: Head Chef

I have been working at Kings Lodge for over 5 years. My responsibility includes planning menus, overseeing meal presentation and cooking to the dietary requirements of the residents. I enjoy cooking and ensuring that the residents are happy.


Theresa

Theresa Laker

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Hello, my name is Theresa. I'm the Head of Housekeeping at our wonderful home. It's my duty to ensure the residents home is clean and lovely.
I take great pride in creating a nice environment for our residents to enjoy with their family and friends.


Julian

Julian Manning

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2024

I am the new maintenance manager at Kings Lodge Nursing Home, bringing over three years of experience in this position.


My passion lies in maintaining the home's appearance to the highest standard and creating a comfortable environment that residents can truly call home. I take pleasure in daily interactions with residents, addressing their needs, and ensuring their safety by promptly fixing and repairing items.


Outside of work, I indulge in running, camping holidays, and spending quality time in my garden with my pets.