Bramble Cottage Retirement Home

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About Us

Here at Bramble Cottage, we offer a warm and homely environment in the heart of Brighton where older people can feel genuinely comfortable, supported and at ease. We are proud to be a residential care home that has earned a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the real effort our team puts in every single day to make life here as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

Our care is centred around the individual. We take time to get to know each person who comes through our door, understanding their routines, their preferences, and what matters most to them. Whether someone is joining us for a longer term residential placement or coming to us for a period of respite care, we want them to feel that this is genuinely their home for however long they are with us.

Residential care is something we approach with a great deal of thought. We recognise that making the move into a care home is a significant step, both for the person themselves and for their family. We do our best to make that transition as smooth and reassuring as possible, keeping families involved and informed throughout.

Our respite care offers a valuable opportunity for both individuals and their carers to take a well earned break, safe in the knowledge that the person they love is being looked after properly. Many people who come to us for respite find they enjoy their time here, which we always take as a good sign.

Brighton is a wonderful place to be, and we make the most of everything the area has to offer. We are a friendly, grounded team and we welcome anyone who would like to come and visit us, have a look around, and ask us anything they would like to know.

Common questions about Bramble Cottage Retirement Home

Where is Bramble Cottage Retirement Home located?

Bramble Cottage Retirement Home is a residential care home in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 8NA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bramble Cottage Retirement Home provide?

Bramble Cottage Retirement Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Bramble Cottage Retirement Home's CQC rating?

Bramble Cottage Retirement Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bramble Cottage Retirement Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Bramble Cottage Retirement Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Bramble Cottage Retirement Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Bramble Cottage Retirement Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Bramble Cottage Retirement Home 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Bramble Cottage Retirement Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Bramble Cottage Retirement Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Bramble Cottage Retirement Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 24 January 2020
  • Report published: 24 January 2020

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Bramble Cottage Retirement Home 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Bramble Cottage Retirement Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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