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White Lodge Residential HomeWest Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

White Lodge Residential Home

Westfield Avenue South Strand, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1PN

01903789000

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 March 2019

Provider

South Coast Nursing Homes Limited

Beds

29 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 70 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 57 are the same and 12 are lower.

62 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

Requires ImprovementApr 2015
GoodJul 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2018
GoodApr 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited, which runs 9 care homes in England: 9 rated Good.

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.

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 White Lodge Residential Home

White Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing care for older people living with dementia or frailty. Further detail on the latest CQC findings is set out below.

White Lodge is a residential care home for up to 30 older people living with dementia or frailty. At the time of inspection, 25 people were living at the home. Each person has their own bedroom with en-suite, and the home provides access to a communal lounge, dining area and landscaped gardens.

People are safe from abuse and identified risks, with staff demonstrating good understanding of safeguarding. One relative commented, "Mum has been here for two and a half years and I feel she is safe at all times. The staff are excellent, and somebody is always available especially if people are unwell.

Mum has recently been in hospital and she had more night checks from staff on her return. " The home maintains cleanliness and protects people from infection risks. Staffing levels are suitable to meet people's needs, with staff receiving appropriate support and demonstrating the knowledge required to deliver effective care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 April 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 29 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN16 1PN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 12 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 March 2019.

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

Read White Lodge Residential Home'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 White Lodge Residential Home, 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 White Lodge Residential Home, 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 White Lodge Residential Home'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