Derwent Residential Care Home

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Derwent Residential Care Home is a care home in Hastings. We look after older people who have reached the point where living alone has become hard work, including many people living with dementia.

Our aim is a house that feels ordinary. People get up when they wake, eat food they actually enjoy and spend their days as they choose, in company or quietly on their own. Good dementia care is largely a matter of unremarkable things done consistently, familiar faces, meals at the times someone expects them, routines that hold together, and staff with enough time to let a conversation go at its own pace. We would rather fit our day around a person than ask a person to fit ours. Families are welcome whenever they want to come.

We also offer respite stays, whether to give a family carer a proper rest or to support somebody through a period of recovery after illness or a stay in hospital.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. It matters to us, though the better test is whether someone looks settled and content a few weeks after moving in.

If you would like to look round, please ring and come at a time that suits you. You are welcome to see the home on an ordinary day.

Common questions about Derwent Residential Care Home

Where is Derwent Residential Care Home located?

Derwent Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 0TB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Derwent Residential Care Home provide?

Derwent Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Derwent Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Derwent Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 May 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Derwent Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Derwent Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Derwent Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Derwent Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Derwent Residential Care Home

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

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • 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 Derwent Residential Care 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?

Yes. Derwent Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Derwent Residential Care 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. Derwent Residential Care 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. Derwent Residential Care 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: 6 May 2021
  • Report published: 6 May 2021

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

Derwent Residential Care 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 Derwent Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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