Country Lodge Nursing Home

Cote Street, High Salvington, Worthing BN13 3EX
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  • Country Lodge Nursing Home, Worthing
Country Lodge Nursing Home is a privately run care home on the edge of Worthing, West Sussex. They offer care to older residents whose needs include medical, physical, terminal illness, respite and convalescence care.

They have a team of highly qualified, experienced nursing and care staff who, together with the auxiliary staff, are committed to providing the best possible care for their residents.

Their small size means that staff and residents really get to know one another and create a homely, community feel. With a delightful garden and stunning views over the South Downs and Sussex countryside, their philosophy is to give residents the best possible quality of life while promoting their independence, privacy and dignity.

All bedrooms are charmingly decorated to a high standard and have electric profiling beds, a nurse call system, a flat screen television and telephone. Residents are encouraged to bring in their own furniture if they wish as well as personal effects to truly make their room a home from home.

Country Lodge pride themselves on their delicious home cooked meals. They often use home grown food, and if it not home grown, it is locally sourced and produced. Because of this, they cook seasonal meals that are chosen by the residents.

Country Lodge is also accredited with the Investor in People Award representing excellent and regular training. In March 2022 they were proud to receive a rating of "Good" by the CQC.

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Care Provided by Country Lodge Nursing Home

  • Type of Service
    • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 33 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Offered
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Country Living Care Group
  • Person in charge
  • Deborah Spokes (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Privately funded and NHS Continuing Health Care
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (33)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Country Lodge Nursing Home

  • 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 £1,000 – £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,000 – £1,850
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,850
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,000 – £1,850
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Country Lodge Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • 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
  • Visiting

  • Booking appreciated, but not a requirement. When a Resident is consider in end of life visiting is unlimited regardless of national lock downs.


  • Parking

  • Free parking on site parking


Country Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (55)

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9.9

Country Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Country Lodge Nursing Home has 55 reviews.

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Review from Sheila M (Sister of Resident) published on 10 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would just like to thank you for looking after and caring for my brother. His change of circumstance happened very suddenly. He seems to have adjusted well enough and settled into his new surroundings. I really do want to thank you for the care and attention he receives. You care home has such a welcoming
atmosphere all the staff are so pleasant and helpful and the food is outstanding. We have enjoyed a few meals ourselves. Excellent thank you. Set in such lovely surroundings for your residents to enjoy and the entertainments is excellent.

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Review from Nicky K (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has really settled in well and this is pureply down to how lovely the home is but mainly due to how wonderful each and every member of staff is. It is a nice experience for me and my sisters when we visit as we are made so welcome too. Mum didn't ever want to go into a nursing home but now she loves
it which makes us so happy. We 100% recommend.

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Review from Christine G (Relative of Resident) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We found this home back in January 2024. I can only praise all the staff who look after my godmother. It is really a home from home and the care all the residents get is second to none. The entertainment they enjoy are brilliant thank you.

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Review from Wayne T (Son of Resident) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff are, as ever, kind and understanding. The manager and admin staff are extremely helpful. The hard-working nurses are also very helpful and communicate well. The assistants are always very patient and kind to my, sometimes rather difficult, mum. Place is very well maintained and the
food is excellent. Very impressed.

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Review from Malcolm L (Son of Resident) published on 8 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and home is very good and my mum is very happy. Your care staff are a credit.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. We really appreciate them.


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Review from Adam C (Son of Resident) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A huge heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at Country Lodge Nursing Home, who took the very best care of Mum, right up until her very last breath, allowing Mum to live out her final days in a beautiful home, in beautiful surroundings, and with complete dignity, surrounded by a genuinely loving
staff, whom Mum considered her friends before she passed.
As Mum passed so unexpectedly, both my sister and I were not there at the moment of transition, so it was of great comfort to us that a number of you stayed by Mum's side whilst she gently slipped away, not just because it was part of your role, but because you genuinely cared for Mum, which was obvious in the upset we witnessed when we came to say goodbye to Mum.
Mum never felt at home in any other care home, but you made her feel totally at home, thank you all so much for everything you did for her, our biggest regret is that we didn't know about this amazing home sooner.
Please keep up the great work and God bless you all.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Your mother was a much-loved resident and will be dearly missed by all. Warmest regards, the Staff Team at Country Lodge.


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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This beautiful nursing home is filled with love and warmth. The staff are always joyful and this reflects throughout. Our Mother is thriving and happy and this is due to the genuine loving care from all the wonderful staff who openly show their affection to her and from the freshly cooked nutritious
meals which Mum loves, and now enjoys food! As relatives, we are made welcome and a part of the Country Lodge family. We are so grateful, and Mum is enjoying her 'extended' family life. There is nothing too beat it. It is just wonderful.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. We are very grateful to you.


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Review from Neal H (Son of Resident) published on 12 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's not just the 'big' important things they get right - the nursing home is spotlessly clean, the level of care from the staff is exemplary and the food is well thought out/prepared [even down to really good homemade cakes with afternoon tea]. But for me, it's also the attention to detail, the beautiful
garden at the back of the lounge or the way on arrival whoever lets you in always does it with a smile.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Dear Neal, Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to review us.


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Review from Jeanne B (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a wonderful place to visit. I spend a lot of time with my husband. He is end-of-life care. Ther staff and nurses are wonderful and so caring and friendly. I couldn't ask for a better place for my husband and I feel very blessed with the help we are getting.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It is such a privilege to care for your husband.


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Review from B D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The hospital recommended Mum needed a nursing home. We are so pleased we chose Country Lodge for our Mum. Outstanding in so many ways! There is such a high standard of care and welfare needs. It is a bonus that the home is set in beautiful surroundings.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our father spent two months in Country Lodge Nursing Home and had complex needs, but we were extremely happy with every aspect of the home, which we found to be outstanding. Every member of staff was caring, knowledgeable, hardworking and patient. We cannot rate it highly enough. Many thanks.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words - they are such an encouragement to the team! It was a privilege to care for your father.


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Review from Julie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management were excellent from the first meeting with the manager we knew this was the place for my dad to end his days. They treated him so well and with kindness and dignity in his last days and hours and someone was with him at the end as we were unable to be there in time.
We were
so impressed with the cleanliness of the whole home, it always smelt so clean, which was a wonderful thing.
Would definitely recommend the home to another person if ever I was asked.
So grateful to them all.

Reply from Francesca McKechnie, Digital Marketing Assistant at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure looking after your dad.


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Review from Kathy H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was a resident at Country Lodge for 3 months (Feb - May 2023) after she became unable to stand or walk. All the staff were highly skilled in helping my mum feel safe and at home. They warmly welcomed family members and friends including fun activities. The manager and nurses in charge made time
to discuss with me how to help Mum.
I moved Mum locally on 15th May 2023 only because the journey is 4 hours each way. The staff were so very helpful in preparing Mum to leave, and in helping me to organise the move including helping me with a personalised care plan for the ambulance crew providing Mum and me with a lovely goodbye and a packed lunch.
The rooms and the gardens and view are second to none. When you are inside you forget you are near the main road and are transported to the landscape with the absolutely beautiful garden in the foreground view. The lady gardener is very friendly and lovely to talk to as is everyone at this friendly care home.

Reply from Francesca McKechnie, Digital Marketing Assistant at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us. It was a pleasure caring for your mum and helping you figure it all out. We wish you both well for the future.


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Review from Shaun W (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was treated with great respect and dignity during this period of time and beyond, couldn't have wished for a better nursing home for him than Country Lodge. From the activities to the meals, to the care and to the general love that he got from the home. Although nonverbal you could tell my
father found life there very comforting, nothing was ever too much trouble and as a family we are truly grateful to have found this lovely place.

Reply from Francesca McKechnie, Digital Marketing Assistant at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you for leaving us such a great review. It has been an honour to have your father live with us.


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Review from S J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has been a resident at Country Lodge Nursing Home for the last six months. During this time the staff have been so kind and caring. They have gone above and beyond to make him as comfortable and happy as possible. Nothing is too much trouble for them and he is treated at all times with
care, dignity and respect.

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Review from Lynnette H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family are very pleased with the care that my father has received at Country Lodge Nursing Home. My father said that the staff are nice and the food and his room are very good. We are pleased that he is content there and visit him weekly to see him and he always says that he is happy there.

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Review from Hazel O (Niece of Resident) published on 25 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home and its staff are very welcoming. They are professional in the care of the residents whilst being kind and sensitive to their needs. The new garden design is wonderful with plenty of seating to help you enjoy the view. Such a lovely place.

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Review from Jamie H (Son of Resident) published on 15 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Country Lodge is simply brilliant. The respite care my mum received was first class. Every single member of staff is so kind and patient; her room was warm, clean and comfortable, and the whole facility really impressive.

Reply from Debbie Spokes, Registered Manager at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review. We are always grateful for relative feedback.


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Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment our mum was placed in Country Lodge Nursing Home, after a stroke in December 2020, she was delighted with her beautiful room. It was bright and airy and looked out over the beautiful garden and surrounding countryside.
All the staff were amazing and looked after her with great dignity,
care and kindness, and we were also made very welcome on our numerous weekly visits.
The food was delicious and homely and Mum really enjoyed her meals. The room was always spotlessly clean and although the staff were busy they would always have time for a little chat so Mum always felt at home.
It was a real privilege to witness the care my mum received in her final days, we felt lucky she had spent her last year in such a wonderful home.

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you Carol for your review. We consider it a great privilege to have cared for your dear mother.


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Review from Peter J (Husband of Resident) published on 6 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Country Lodge Nursing Home has surpassed our expectations in every direction during my wife's care.
The staff are very professional and extremely kind and sensitive, nothing is too much trouble.
They pay attention to residents' needs and are always ready to please.
This nursing home should, in my
opinion, be rated five-star plus!
P.S. the food is delicious!

Reply from Deborah Andrews, Director at Country Lodge Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review Peter - it was such a pleasure to care for your wife.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10 for Country Lodge Nursing Home 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.874 for Country Lodge Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.874

  • 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 Country Lodge Nursing Home is based on 14 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 33 registered maximum number of service users is 6.6, which has been reached with 14 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: 10 Mar 2022

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  • 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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Debbie

Debbie Spokes

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2007

Meet The Manager


Debbie Spokes is The Registered Manager at Country Lodge Nursing Home.


Hello, I am Debbie Spokes, the Registered Manager here at Country Lodge since 2004. I have been a nurse for 35+ years, working in the NHS, before moving to the private sector. Delivering exemplary care and creating a 'home from home' environment has always remained my highest priority. I am very proud of our wonderful team, built over many years and have never stopped enjoying making a difference in people's lives.


I do hope you will come and see what we have to offer here. You will receive a warm welcome!


Frequently Asked Questions about Country Lodge Nursing Home

What types of Care is Country Lodge Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Country Lodge Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Country Lodge Nursing Home have?

There are 33 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Country Lodge Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Country Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Worthing?

2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.