Charles Lodge

Charles Lodge is a residential care home in Hove, in the Brighton and Hove council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading, which operates 26 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated Charles Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Charles Lodge charges from £1,250 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £65,000 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Brighton and Hove.

There are 86 registered care homes in Brighton and Hove. The nearest to Charles Lodge include Bon Accord, The Churchley Rest Home Limited and Fairdene Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.