Bon Accord
Hove, BN3 · 0.0 km · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,050 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
CQC: Good
Charles Lodge
75 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4BB
Residential care home · 27 beds · Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
- Weekly fee
- from £1,250
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2019
- Beds
- 27
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Charles Lodge's stated fee
£1,250a week
About £65,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,500 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,110a week
The typical live-in carer near Brighton and Hove, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £140 a week less, £7,280 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,145 a week less than two places.
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46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Brighton and Hove
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About 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. It is about 19% above the typical residential fee in Brighton and Hove of £1,050 a week.
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, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- Brand
- Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2019)
- Council area
- Brighton and Hove
- Town
- Hove
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Requires improvement
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Charles Lodge was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control and safe arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | from £1,250 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Respite Care from £1,250” View on Charles Lodge’s website |
| Residential dementia care | from £1,250 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Dementia Care from £1,250” View on Charles Lodge’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,250 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Residential Care from £1,250” View on Charles Lodge’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,110 a week near Brighton and Hove, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Charles Lodge
How much does Charles Lodge cost?
Charles Lodge charges from £1,250 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Charles Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Charles Lodge Good in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Charles Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Charles Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Charles Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Charles Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Charles Lodge have?
Charles Lodge is registered for up to 27 residents.
Care at home
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Brighton and Hove
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,280 a week. 37 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Nikolaos (Nick) K.
3 reviews
From £1,148 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Brighton and Hove. Can care for a couple
Awa G.
2 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Brighton and Hove. Can care for a couple
Evana K.
1 review
From £1,117 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Brighton and Hove. Can care for a couple
Mabel K.
1 review
From £1,110 a week, 27 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Brighton and Hove
“Lottie showed incredible patience and empathy, adapting her routine to fit in with Mum's moods. Most importantly, Lottie's cheerful manner helped Mum to get some enjoyment out of life.”
“He was infinitely patient with them and got on very well with us to the extent that we now regard him as a personal friend.”
See live-in carers near Brighton and HoveProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Brighton and Hove
Live-in, a week
typically £1,110
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Churchley Rest Home Limited
Hove, BN3 · 0.0 km · 18 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialThe Churchley Rest Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,050 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Fairdene Lodge
Hove, BN3 · 0.4 km · 32 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Residential dementia care
£1,250 to £1,750 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
See all 26 care homes run by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading