Trinity Lodge St Georges Park

We have based our Assisted Living Lifestyle Package on the assumption that you are able to dress and bathe yourself. We assume that you can prepare a simple breakfast, make a cup of tea and light snack. Your lunchtime or evening meal will be provided and you have the option to have this in the restaurant or in your own apartment.

If you need help with any of these tasks, we will be able to provide this through our Domiciliary Care Team at an extra charge.

Property details
Operator	St George’s Augustinian Care, the trading name for The Trustees of the Charity of the Order of St Augustine of the Mercy of Jesus. Registered Charity 1194230.
Landlord
Management company
Community	Trinity Lodge, St George’s Park, Ditchling Road, Ditchling Common, Burgess Hill RH15 0FH. Converted in 2023.
Property type	27 apartments (subject to availability): 25 two-bedroom and 2 one-bedroom.
Property status	Pre-let
Occupancy	All apartments are suitable for sole or dual occupancy. Two-bedroom apartments can also accommodate a third resident.
Tenure	Assured Tenancy Agreement
Subletting	Subletting is not permitted.
Care arrangements	St George’s Park Ltd (CQC-registered Provider 1-101646827) or external providers.

Cost of moving into the property
Holding Deposit	£1,000 is required to reserve a property pending the signing of an Agreement. This amount will then be deducted from the first month’s payment. If you cancel the reservation prior to signing an Agreement, we will refund the deposit.
Tenancy Deposit	Not applicable
Other costs	Two assessments are required (both free of charge): Health and Wellbeing: Carried out by the Domiciliary Care Manager / Deputy. Financial: Carried out by an Independent Financial Advisor who belongs to the Society for Later Life Advisors.

Discretionary costs payable to the operator
Extra Meal Package	Extra meal package for second and third occupant. £270 per person per month. (Either lunch or supper – two courses and tea & coffee.)
Parking	Parking £365 per annum (allocated space). Parking licence required.
Additional Domestic Assistance	Domestic assistance (in addition to the one hour per week covered by the Monthly Charge). This is billed on an hourly basis. The minimum charge is £19.50 per hour. Includes additional housework, laundry etc.

Care costs

Personal care

St George’s Park Ltd offers care and support packages under a separate agreement, subject to availability and assessment. The minimum charge is £24 per hour with higher rates for weekends and public holidays. Charges change annually in April. See the Domiciliary Care leaflet.

The services include: companionship, administering medication, collecting prescriptions, daily wellbeing visit, assistance in assisted bathroom, support with shopping, attending GP/Hospital appointments, escorting to events, and bathing.

Nursing Care

Nursing Care is not provided to residents of Trinity Lodge but may be arranged through GPs and District Nurses.

Ongoing charges payable to third parties
Council Tax	Payable directly to the local council. 1-bed Band D. 2-bed Band E.
Digital TV	Payable by residents direct to their chosen supplier.
Other services	Includes classes, treatments, hairdresser, additional restaurant meals, use of the guest suite, etc. Chargeable at the prices currently displayed.

Charges when leaving the property
Ongoing charges	Tenants must give at least 20 working days’ notice to move out. The Monthly Rental Charge remains payable up to the specified termination date, regardless of when tenants leave. On death, any additional food and care fees will cease immediately but the Monthly Rental Charge will remain payable until the property has been emptied and keys returned.
Other charges	St George’s – Augustinian Care will also collect any arrears of charges and any reasonable charges for repairing and reinstating the property.

Insurance
Arranged by the operator	Buildings, Public Liability and Employers’ Liability Insurance. Tenants contribute through the monthly rental charge.
Arranged by residents	Contents insurance is the responsibility of the resident. We strongly advise you to arrange your own contents insurance.

Funding of major repairs

Tenants contribute through the Monthly Rental Charge to the costs of major repairs, replacements and improvements at Trinity Lodge (e.g. lifts, roofs, windows, doors, driveways, paths, rainwater goods and fencing). St George’s – Augustinian Care are responsible for all Future Maintenance. No additional liability will fall on tenants.

Constraints on letting
At least one person residing in the apartment must be over 60.
Date	Last updated 6 March 2025

We encourage you to discuss your housing options with your family and friends and to seek independent legal, financial/benefits and any other appropriate advice, support, and representation in connection with a move to Trinity Lodge.

Further information

Further information is available in the following documents, which are readily available from our Sales/Lettings Advisers:

The Assured Tenancy Agreement provides further information on the obligations of tenants.
The Estate Regulations provide guidance on community rules. Please note that we do not allow pets.
The Trinity Lodge FAQs answer common questions.

Queries

For any further information, please contact the Sales Team at Trinity Lodge. St George's - Augustinian Care. The Lodge Administration Centre St. George's Park, Ditchling Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0US. Registered in England & Wales No. 04718235.

The Monthly Rental Charge

The Monthly Rental Charge is index linked to the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing (CPIH). This ‘fixed’ Charge (it does not vary with actual costs) is reviewed annually on 1 April. Please see the Assured Tenancy Agreement for full details of the calculations. If we were unable to provide any service covered by the Monthly Rental Charge, we would make alternative arrangements. We do not receive commission from third parties in relation to services promoted to customers or covered by the Monthly Rental Charge.

The following costs are included in the Monthly Rental Charge:

· Use of all Trinity Lodge communal areas.

· Introduction session to your apartment on moving in.

· Maintenance and upkeep of all communal areas including interior and exterior decoration.

· Trinity Lodge gardens maintenance.

· Maintenance of apartment appliances and systems.

· Servicing and maintenance of lifts including an emergency call out plan.

· Servicing of communal and apartment heating systems.

· Servicing of CCTV and emergency call system, intruder and smoke alarms.

· Cleaning of all communal areas.

· Exterior window cleaning.

· Apartment heating cost.

· Apartment Water Costs (water and sewerage).

· Apartment Electricity costs.

· Building Insurance for Trinity Lodge including Public Liability Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

· Wifsi to apartments and communal areas, Broadband cost.

· TV connection to free to view central TV and satellite system. (Satellite subscriptions are not included and should be arranged with appropriate company).

· All staffing of Trinity Lodge.

· Rubbish collection from your front door.

· Weekly provision of one hour’s domestic assistance a week. This could include cleaning, ironing, washing up, interior window cleaning etc.

· One hot meal per day for first occupant (either lunch or supper – two courses) (An additional charge is made for the second / third occupant).

· Tea and Coffee for residents in the communal areas.

· Access to social events and activities.

· Goods delivery service from the Retirement Village Shop.

· 24-hour on site emergency cover.

· Phone line and calls (excluding premium rate and overseas calls).

· Secure storage area (Subject to conditions).

· Management charge.

· Storage area and recharging for mobility scooter/buggy.

· Daily up and about check.

· Half yearly additional apartment clean (where required).

· Mail and newspapers to be delivered to apartment.

· All electrical goods PAT tested on moving in and on an annual basis.

· Included in the cost for the first week are help moving furniture in your apartment and picture hanging.

· Transport for two shopping trips a week to either Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath. (Subject to availability and requirements).

· TV Licence.

· Contribution to Future Maintenance Fund.