Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane

About Us

52 Mill Lane, part of Southdown Housing Association, is a residential care home in Portslade for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults.

We are a house on an ordinary street rather than an institution, and that shows in ordinary ways. People have their own rooms and their own belongings, a real say in what gets cooked and what happens at the weekend, and they decide who comes to visit. Because we are small, staff genuinely know the people they support, and that knowledge does more good than any amount of written assessment.

Support is agreed with each person and built around them. Some need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things for themselves rather than have them done. We expect people to take on more over time rather than settle into being looked after.

For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and genuine choice prevent far more distress than any reaction after the event.

Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

Common questions about Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane

Where is Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane located?

Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane is a residential care home in Portslade, Brighton and Hove, BN41 2DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane provide?

Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane's CQC rating?

Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
• 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 Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 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. Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane 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. Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane 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. Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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: 17 January 2019
• Report published: 17 January 2019

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.

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