White Lodge Residential Home
Residential care home in East Preston, West Sussex
Operated by South Coast Nursing Homes
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
White Lodge Residential Home is a 29-bed residential care home in East Preston, West Sussex, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2019 report).
The home supports residents with tailored residential care designed to enable an active and engaged daily life.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 April 2019 · Last inspected 19 March 2019
Inspectors rated this residential home for older people living with dementia or frailty as good, after a visit in March 2019. They found people were kept safe, with staff who understood safeguarding, and that cleanliness, infection control, staffing and training were adequate for the people living there. Residents were described as receiving kind, respectful care that reflected their interests, with the management team and families speaking well of the home.
- Staff understood how to safeguard people, and a relative said staff were always available, including extra night checks after a hospital stay.
- People were supported to eat a balanced diet and were positive about the food.
- Care was person centred, with activities tailored to individual interests, and people's privacy, dignity and views were respected.
- Quality audits and an accessible complaints procedure supported the registered manager to make improvements, and people felt their feedback was acted upon.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
87 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
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Local health safety net
White Lodge Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLOW GREEN SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in East Preston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
East Preston Men in Sheds
This project is intended to combat loneliness and isolation amongst older adults in East Preston and surrounding areas. To mitigate the effects of social isolation and provide worthwhile,…
Arun Community Transport
Transporting clients who are unable to access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social engagements
Maybridge Keystone Club
Structured and informal Youth activities for 8- 12 yr olds ,and 12 - 19 yrs olds evening. Children's activities including Alternative School provision, adult activities e.g Healthy exercise,…
Carers Support West Sussex
To deliver high quality services to carers in West Sussex by provision of information and support.To develop good working relationships with all agencies to deliver services that address the needs…
Guild Care
Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and…
Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (Bat) UK
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of London and the surrounding area the provision of table tennis and other facilities for recreation or leisure.
Part of South Coast Nursing Homes
White Lodge Residential Home is one of 10 homes run by South Coast Nursing Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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