Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Residential care home · Staplehurst
High Street, Staplehurst, TN12 0BJ
Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2026
- 5.6Our score
- Beds21
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01580 893729
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 April 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-120087378
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Sobell Lodge supports disabled adults with physical disabilities, complex needs and sensory impairments in a residential care setting near Staplehurst. The home is intended for people who may be blind, non-verbal or require support beyond ordinary daily living, with care focused on choice, independence and participation.
Leonard Cheshire’s approach connects accommodation with wider support for disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as they choose. Sobell Lodge offers a peaceful village environment with access to local shops, helping residents remain connected with their surroundings while receiving specialist care and support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Staplehurst
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 HedgerowsStaplehurst | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Gresham HouseStaplehurst | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Staplehurst Manor Care HomeTonbridge | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care HomeStaplehurst | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Iden Manor Nursing HomeTonbridge | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Springs - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesTunbridge Wells | Good | 7.4 | |
| Chipstead Lake - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesSevenoaks | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| St Cecilia's - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesBromley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heatherley - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesCopthorne | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Springfield - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesBromley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple House - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Athol House - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesWorthing | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hydon Hill - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesGodalming | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| St Bridget's - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesRustington | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Seven Rivers - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bells Piece - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesFarnham | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support for complex disabilities
- Sensory impairment experience
- Village setting near local shops
Suits: Disabled adults with complex physical or sensory support needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
High Street, Staplehurst, TN12 0BJ
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Questions families ask
How much does Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities whether it takes residents funded by Kent council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.