Mermaid Lodge
Mermaid Lodge is a residential care home in Lancing, West Sussex (BN15 8LW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Mermaid Lodge
We are a residential care home in Lancing, West Sussex, supporting adults living with mental health conditions, including people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or drugs. Most of the people we support are younger adults. We also offer respite stays where somewhere steady is needed for a period rather than permanently. A place like ours works when it is calm and predictable. People who have had a hard time need somewhere the days hold their shape, where staff do not panic in a difficult week and where nobody is written off because of a setback. Alongside that, we try hard not to do things for people that they can do themselves. Cooking, laundry, managing money, keeping appointments, getting out and seeing people. Those are the things that add up to a life, and losing them to helpful staff is not a good outcome. We take time to understand what somebody's life has been like, what helps when things get difficult, what makes them worse and what the person wants to be different. We plan with them, alongside the professionals already involved, and we expect that plan to change, because recovery is rarely a straight line and we do not treat it as one. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are a family member or a professional looking at a placement, please get in touch and we will talk honestly about whether we are the right setting.
Care provided at Mermaid Lodge
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 November 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Mermaid Lodge compares in Adur
Measured against the 17 care homes registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 10 places. Smaller than 16 of the 17 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 15 of the 17 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 12 November 2022. 4 of the 17 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 10 of the 17 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Adur.
The local picture: Adur
What the numbers say about care for older people in Adur, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 8,600. Rising to 9,500 by 2035, up 10%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 41%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 19%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 200 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Mermaid Lodge
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Mrs Nilda Yasoda Dooraree, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Mermaid Lodge
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 2.4 miles away
It is about 2.4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Lancing Station, 0.7 miles away
- Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Station, 1.8 miles away
- East Worthing Station, 2 miles away
Around Mermaid Lodge
- H: Mermaid Lodge
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Mermaid Lodge
Where is Mermaid Lodge located?
Mermaid Lodge is a residential care home in Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8LW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Mermaid Lodge provide?
Mermaid Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Substance misuse support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Mermaid Lodge's CQC rating?
Mermaid Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Mermaid Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Mermaid Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Mermaid Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Mermaid Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Mermaid Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Mermaid Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Mermaid Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Mermaid Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Mermaid Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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