Derwent Lodge – Billingshurst
- Permanent Residential Care
- Dementia Care (in a dedicated separate unit)
- Nursing Care (24/7 registered nurses)
- Respite Care
- Convalescent Care
- Palliative / End-of-Life Care
West street, Billingshurst
- Bus stop: 0.1 miles
- Train station (Billingshurst): 0.7 miles
- Supermarket: 0.4 miles
- Restaurants: 0.4 miles
- Hospital: 8 miles
Overview
Derwent Lodge is a 56-bed, purpose-built care home in Billingshurst, West Sussex, part of the Splendid Care Group. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, the home offers an unusually broad range of care in a single setting — residential, nursing, dementia, respite, convalescent and palliative — meaning residents can typically stay in place as their needs change rather than being moved on to a different provider.
The home features a separate dedicated dementia care unit, en-suite bedrooms throughout, an on-site café, communal lounges, elegant dining rooms and a peaceful courtyard garden. A small walk from Billingshurst village, Derwent Lodge sits in a quiet corner of West Sussex within easy reach of Horsham, with an experienced team of registered nurses and care staff providing around-the-clock support. The Splendid Care ethos centres on 1-to-1 personalised care shaped around each individual resident.
- Bedrooms: 56 en-suite
- Purpose-built: Yes
- Brand: Splendid Care Group
Facilities & Amenities
56 en-suite bedrooms, dedicated separate dementia care unit, on-site café, communal lounges, elegant dining rooms, peaceful courtyard gardens, live entertainment programme, activities coordinators for indoor and outdoor activities, in-house chef preparing fresh meals, 24-hour nursing team, 1-to-1 personalised care approach, purpose-built accessible design throughout.
About the Home and the Setting
Derwent Lodge sits on West Street in Billingshurst, a small West Sussex village within easy walking distance of the home. Purpose-built and thoughtfully designed with accessibility, comfort and wellbeing in mind, the layout gives residents choice: a peaceful courtyard for time outdoors, a café for casual visits, communal lounges for socialising, elegant dining rooms for meals, and quiet en-suite bedrooms for private time. There are 56 en-suite bedrooms across the home, each designed to feel like a personal space rather than a hospital room — residents are encouraged to bring furniture and belongings to make each room their own. The setting sits within easy reach of Horsham and the wider West Sussex countryside, with local shops, cafés and the small-town rhythm of Billingshurst just a short walk away.
Day-to-Day Life at Derwent Lodge
Daily life at Derwent Lodge is deliberately built around social connection, good food and meaningful activity. The home has a dedicated activities coordinator who curates a programme of indoor and outdoor activities shaped around what residents enjoy — from live entertainment and music afternoons to gardening in the courtyard and quieter creative pursuits. The on-site café is a genuine feature of the day: cupcakes and coffee with visiting family, or afternoon tea with fellow residents in a setting that feels less institutional than a communal lounge. Meals are prepared by the in-house chef with nutrition, dietary needs and simple enjoyment in mind. The residential gardens and courtyard give residents somewhere to sit outside, take a gentle stroll or share time with visiting family.
Enquire Now
Derwent Lodge welcomes enquiries from families exploring residential, nursing, dementia, respite, convalescent or palliative care in Billingshurst, Horsham and the wider West Sussex area. To arrange a tour or download the home’s brochure, call 01403 786832 or visit derwentlodgecare.co.uk.
FAQ's
What types of care does Derwent Lodge offer?
An unusually broad range in a single home: 24-hour residential care, nursing care with on-site registered nurses, specialist dementia care in a dedicated unit, respite care, convalescent care for post-hospital recovery, and palliative care. This breadth means residents can often stay in place at Derwent Lodge as their care needs change over time.
Does Derwent Lodge have a separate dementia care unit?
Yes — the home operates a dedicated dementia care unit staffed by a specialist team, offering a separate secure environment and a 1-to-1 personalised care approach. This layout means residents living with dementia receive tailored support without the shared-corridor experience of a standard residential unit.
How do I arrange a viewing of Derwent Lodge?
Tours can be booked by calling Derwent Lodge on 01403 786832 or booking through derwentlodgecare.co.uk. The home’s brochure is downloadable from the site, and the team will discuss availability, care types, and fees before your visit.
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