Derwent Lodge Care Home in Midhurst
Care Quality Commision Rating - Good

Derwent Lodge Care Home in Midhurst

If you are searching for a trusted care home in the Midhurst area, Derwent Lodge Care Home is here to welcome you. With decades of experience, we are dedicated to supporting residents, their families, and loved ones with compassion and care.

At Derwent Lodge, every resident is treated like family. We create a warm, safe, and comfortable home-from-home environment where wellbeing always comes first. If you or someone close to you is considering care, we invite you to visit our Midhurst location and discover the supportive community that makes Derwent Lodge special.

Specialist Care in Midhurst, West Sussex

Derwent Lodge Care Home offers a welcoming environment for residents seeking high-quality care, comfort, and companionship. Our home is ideally located near Midhurst’s shops, cafés, and community spaces, while surrounded by the beauty of the South Downs.

Residents can enjoy peaceful walks, fresh country air, and the town’s rich history, from the Cowdray Ruins to its vibrant cultural scene. With regular outings and activities, we ensure residents stay active, connected, and fulfilled.

Life at Derwent Lodge combines expert care with a truly enriching lifestyle.

Benefits of Choosing Derwent Lodge

At Derwent Lodge, we offer more than high-quality care. We provide an environment where residents can thrive, families feel confident, and peace of mind comes as standard. Here are just a few reasons why so many families trust us.

  • Flexible person-centred care so that every resident is treated as an individual. Our flexible care plans evolve as needs, preferences and circumstances change.

  • Purpose-built, enriching home environment that's designed with comfort, accessibility and social life in mind. Our facilities ensure that residents enjoy both independence and community.

  • Peace of mind thanks to our proven standards. We're proud to hold a a strong rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Local Amenities Near Derwent Lodge

Derwent Lodge residents can enjoy the history and beauty of Midhurst, with its mix of heritage sites, green spaces, and community life.

Local highlights include:

  • Cowdray Ruins and St Mary Magdalene & St Denys Church

  • Midhurst Museum and the Spread Eagle Hotel

  • South Downs National Park and Cowdray Park

  • Riverside walks along the River Rother

Our dedicated minibus makes it easy for residents to explore these attractions, with outings designed around their interests.

Our Commitment to the Local Community

At Derwent Lodge, we help residents stay connected and active with regular outings, social events, and visits to local attractions. In Midhurst, this can include gentle walks in the South Downs, browsing independent shops, enjoying local cafés, or exploring the town’s rich heritage.

Our goal is to support every resident in continuing the activities they love, while promoting wellbeing and quality of life in a safe, caring environment.

Arrange a Visit to Our Midhurst Care Home

If you are searching for a care home in Midhurst that can provide expert, tailored support for you or a loved one, Derwent Lodge is here to help. Rated “Good” by the CQC, our care is trusted for its quality, compassion, and professionalism.

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Dedicated to Derwent Lodge's Residents

At Derwent Lodge, our residents’ comfort, safety and well-being come first. With 24/7 professional care, on-site nurses and a specialist dementia team, families can relax knowing their loved ones are in expert hands.

We value connection, so friends and family are always welcome. Whether for a quiet visit or to join in our activities and events.

Every resident receives a personalised care plan tailored to their needs and goals, ensuring they enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in a warm, supportive environment.

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Convalescent Care

Our convalescent care acts as a vibrant retreat for residents who are recovering from an illness or hospital stay. These individuals no longer require hospital care but still need 24-hour surveillance for the short term while regaining strength and returning to their regular routine. Our highly competent team take pride in delivering personalised convalescent care you can trust.

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Dementia Care

At Derwent Lodge Care Home, we have a separate dementia care unit for those who need it. With professional around-the-clock care by a specialist dementia team, you and the ones closest to you can rest assured that each of your dementia needs are being fulfilled. We know that everybody is at their own stage of dementia and may suffer from different symptoms which is why we provide personalised care on a 1-1 basis, meaning you can focus on doing the things you love most while we take care of everything else.

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Nursing Care

Our care home in Billingshurst, West Sussex, offers nursing care for individuals who have more extreme health needs. This may range anywhere from a disability or long-term health or neurological condition including Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s or heart disease. We have a committed team who can offer the highest standards of personal and medical care throughout all hours of the day.

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Palliative Care

Palliative care, which is also called end-of-life care, is suitable for people living with a serious illness and focuses on providing relief from any symptoms or side effects that may occur. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for the person receiving palliative care and the people closest to them during an important time. Our team are available whenever you need any further support while you are receiving your care.

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Residential Care

Residential care at Derwent Lodge provides a vibrant retreat who require some extra support with their daily activities but can live independently on the whole.  When you live with us, you can enjoy living in a group setting whilst having control and focusing on continuing to do what you love most, we will take care of everything else. Bringing smiles to the faces of those in our care fills our hearts with warmth, which is why we work hard to ensure our residents can live their best lives.

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Respite Care

Our short-term respite care is provided to people when their caregiver needs a break from their responsibilities, but they still need somebody to provide care to them. This allows the older individual to still receive the care they need without the carer becoming run down or exhausted. Respite care is also appropriate for a trial period to see if Derwent Lodge is the right care home for you, before you move in long term.

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Our Facilities at Derwent Lodge

  • Residents Dancing With Entertainer

    Live Entertainment

    Live Entertainment

    We are determined to keep our residents socially engaged and entertained with a variety of meaningful performances and entertainment.

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  • chef at derwent lodge care home kitchen

    Dining

    Dining

    We believe that good food is central to well-being and happiness, which is why our dining experience is designed to be nutritious, delicious, and truly enjoyable.

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  • En-Suite Bedrooms

    En-Suite Bedrooms

    Each of our 56 en-suite bedrooms is designed to help residents feel truly at home. Every room offers comfort, privacy, and the reassurance of a personal space to relax and unwind.

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  • Indoor & Outdoor Activities

    Indoor & Outdoor Activities

    Our activities coordinators prioritise active, engaged and socially connected indoors and outdoor activities that are thoughtfully designed for each resident.

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  • Our Garden

    Residential Gardens

    Residential Gardens

    Whether our residents enjoy sitting in the fresh air, taking a gentle stroll, socialising with family, friends and residents or even gardening, our courtyard is the perfect outdoor space.

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  • Lounge

    Communal Lounges

    Communal Lounges

    Our comfortably furnished communal lounges are the living rooms for all our residents and are at the forefront of our residents’ day-to-day.

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