Means Testing Property
If you need care to remain in your own home, the means test won’t include the value of your own property. If you need to move permanently into a care home, the test may include the value of your property. This is calculated at present market value, less any mortgage or loan you have on […]
Why homecooked meals are important at Country Lodge
Nothing beats a homecooked meal; getting in from a cold winter walk to a steaming soup, or classic shepherd’s pie, or serving up a light summer dish such as a fresh salad on a hot day. Residents in a care home shouldn’t miss out on this which is why we are proud to serve locally […]
Day in the Life of one of our Carers: Kelly
This month is Good Carers Month, and we know that Country Lodge is the amazing place it is because of our care team. They will always go above and beyond for our residents and nothing is too much trouble for them. So, we sat down with one of our Senior Care Assistants, Kelly, to hear […]
Summer at Country Lodge Nursing Home in Worthing
Summer is always exciting here at Country Lodge Nursing Home in Worthing. Thanks to our fantastic gardener, we have a vibrant garden that is always full of wonderful smells and various flowers, creating the perfect space to enjoy the summer weather. Plus we are lucky enough to back onto the South Downs National Park, which […]
Our Care Team Won an Award!
Here at Country Lodge, our care team are an amazing team of individuals passionately dedicated to care, beyond both medical and personal care needs, but extending to companionship and mental health. Last month we were thrilled to be awarded the Care Team Award at the annual West Sussex Care Awards. There was some tough competition: […]
Creating and Maintaining a Care Plan
A care plan is crucial to ensure you receive the right level of care and that it is given in line with your wishes and preferences. The care home’s needs assessment is a discussion about what a person wants to achieve by receiving care in the care home. When someone expresses interest in moving into […]
Paying for Care at Country Lodge Nursing Home
The thought of paying for care homes may seem very intimidating when you have been living at home all your life, but hopefully, this information will be useful to signpost the process into Care and to give you some reassurance that it is very possible to cover the cost, especially if you have equity in […]
What you should look out for when looking for a care home for a Parkinson’s sufferer
1 in 37 people alive in the UK today will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their lifetime.* Most of us are aware of the disease, and its implications on a loved one’s life and independence. While we will support our loved ones to live independently for as long as possible, there is likely to come […]
Moving to Country Lodge: Case Study from our resident Allan
At Country Lodge, we aim to make the transition from living independently to living in our nursing home in Worthing as easy and stress-free as possible. Whether you are looking for yourself or a loved one, we want to make sure you are supported throughout the process of moving to our home. We know that […]
How We Take Opinions Of Residents Onboard: Creation of Our New Art Club
Our nursing home in West Sussex is a home away from home for those who need a little more support. So that we continue to make our residents feel at ease, and encourage them to stay engaged and active, we hold residents’ meetings each month. This is an opportunity for the residents to make suggestions […]