Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is in Seaford, and our work is focused on caring for older people living with dementia. Specialising in that way shapes everything, from how the day is organised to how our team are trained and how we talk with families.
Good dementia care is mostly about continuity and understanding. We take the trouble to learn what somebody's life looked like before they came to us, what their routines were, what they enjoyed and what they always disliked, and we keep as much of that as we can. When somebody becomes distressed, our first question is what sits behind it rather than how to manage it, because distress is nearly always communication of some kind.
We keep the day calm and predictable, with familiar faces and without unnecessary noise or hurry. Families often tell us that what reassures them most is walking in and finding their relative settled and occupied rather than waiting.
Respite stays are available too, for family carers who need a genuine break.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking for dementia care in this part of Sussex, please come and spend some time here and ask us anything you want to know.
Common questions about Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
Where is Clifden House Dementia Care Centre located?
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is a residential care home in Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2QD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Clifden House Dementia Care Centre provide?
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre 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 Clifden House Dementia Care Centre's CQC rating?
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 August 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Clifden House Dementia Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Clifden House Dementia Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
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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.
- 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 Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
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. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre 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. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre 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. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre 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. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre 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: 28 August 2025
- Report published: 28 August 2025
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.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Clifden House Dementia Care Centre compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 59 places. Larger than 25 of the 30 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 30 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 28 August 2025. 2 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- May 2025. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 5 of the 30 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 30 homes, 19 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 21 of the 24 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Lewes.
The local picture: Lewes
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewes, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,500. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 62. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 203 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 28 May 2025, so 1 year.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 19 May 2026.
- Run by
- Histogrange Ltd, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 8 miles away
It is about 8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Seaford Medical Practice, 0.5 miles away
- Old School Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Newhaven Medical Centre, 2.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Seaford Health Centre, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Claremont Dental Practice, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sea Smile, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Morrisons Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Seaford Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Bishopstone Station, 0.4 miles away
- Seaford Station, 0.5 miles away
- Newhaven Harbour Station, 1.8 miles away
Around Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
- H: Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Clifden House Dementia Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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