New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops Lodge

Bishops Lodge, 19 Fearon Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2DL

01424719011

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 October 2018

Provider

New Directions (Hastings) Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodNov 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by New Directions (Hastings) Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops Lodge

Bishops Lodge is a residential care home in East Sussex, run by New Directions (Hastings) Limited. It provides accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Bishops Lodge provides accommodation and personal care to a maximum of six people with learning disabilities, specializing in support for those with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes physical symptoms including excessive appetite and behavioral difficulties. At the time of the inspection, four people were living at the service in a converted house spread across two floors.

The home was designed around values that emphasize supporting people with complex needs in a person-centered environment. Staff supported residents with managing their specific health conditions while promoting independence and community integration.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 November 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN34 2DL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Eating disorders; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 28 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 October 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees