England

Victoria LodgeWest Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Victoria Lodge

48-50 Shakespeare Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4AS

01903203049

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 May 2022

Provider

Victoria Lodge Care Home Limited

Beds

23 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 62 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 53 are the same and 8 are lower.

34 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodFeb 2019
GoodJun 2022

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

This is the only care home Victoria Lodge Care Home Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Victoria Lodge

Victoria Lodge is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing personal care to older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Victoria Lodge is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 23 older people, most of whom are living with dementia. At inspection, 17 people were using the service. Residents feel safe and comfortable speaking with staff or management about any concerns.

Staff receive safeguarding training and demonstrate understanding of abuse prevention and reporting procedures.

People receive their medicines safely, administered by trained and competent staff. Staff practice good infection control measures to help protect residents from COVID-19 and other health risks. The home ensures people's safety through appropriate risk management and staff training.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 June 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN11 4AS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 10 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 May 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 9 February 2019: Good
Caring: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 February 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Victoria 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 Victoria Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Victoria Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Victoria 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