Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road
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- Learning Disability / Autism
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
- Care Home
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About Us
Southdown Housing Association at 28 Southdown Road in Seaford is a small residential care home. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose regular carer needs one. This is a house on an ordinary road and we run it as a home rather than a unit. There are few of us, which means the people supporting you know you properly rather than reading your details off a form. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings and a say in how the house is run, from the shopping list to what happens at the weekend. Support is planned with each person in a form they understand, covering how they like to be helped, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want to be doing with their time. People go out into Seaford and along the coast, keep up college, work, clubs and family contact, and we support that rather than tidy it away for our own convenience. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do communicate and make sure everyone supporting them knows. Where someone becomes distressed we look for the cause, and any restriction on freedom is agreed properly and reviewed. The Care Quality Commission rated us good overall at our most recent inspection. Families and advocates are welcome to visit.
Common questions about Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road
Where is Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road located?
Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road is a residential care home in Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4PG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road provide?
Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road 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 - 28 Southdown Road's CQC rating?
Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
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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 - 28 Southdown Road
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 - 28 Southdown Road 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 - 28 Southdown Road 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 - 28 Southdown Road 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?
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 22 June 2019
- Report published: 22 June 2019
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Outstanding
- 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.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road. Report published 22 June 2019.
- 9 May 2019
- 7 places, 7 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that people received safe care. Risks were assessed and managed, and there were enough trained staff to meet people's needs. Medicines were given as prescribed by competent staff, and safe recruitment was followed.
Effective
Inspectors found that people received care that was effective for their needs. Staff were knowledgeable and suitably trained, and people were supported to eat and drink safely. The home was clean, well maintained and adapted to meet people's physical and social needs.
Caring
Inspectors found a warm and friendly atmosphere and a strong person centred culture. Staff gave compassionate support and treated people with dignity and respect. People's choices and preferences were respected.
Responsive
Inspectors found that staff were exceptionally responsive to changes in people's wellbeing and worked with medical professionals in people's best interests. People were supported to reach individual goals and to take part in activities they enjoyed, at home and in the local community. Care was tailored to individual needs, and people were supported to keep important social and family relationships.
Well-led
Inspectors found the service was well led, with a clear focus on person centred care. Quality checks effectively monitored the service. The registered manager responded positively to change and worked to improve the service. Staff told inspectors they felt well supported.
What people told the inspectors
Relatives and health professionals described staff going above and beyond what was expected. People and their relatives were positive about the staff and the management team.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in June 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Responsive moved from Good to Outstanding; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 22 June 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 16 November 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 15 January 2014: Routine inspection
- 30 April 2013: Routine inspection
- 13 March 2012: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road compares in Lewes
Measured against the 43 care homes registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 7 places. Smaller than 35 of the 43 homes. The local average is 28 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 32 of the 43 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 22 June 2019. 36 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 37 of the 43 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 28 of the 31 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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 Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 16 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 22 May 2024.
- Run by
- Southdown Housing Association Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. All 4 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
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 Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road
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, 7 miles away
It is about 7 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
- Old School Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Seaford Medical Practice, 0.6 miles away
- Newhaven Medical Centre, 3.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- 41 43 High Street (Dental Surgery), 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sea Smile, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Claremont Dental Practice, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
- Cameron L & Sons Ltd, 0.4 miles away
- Seaford Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Seaford Station, 0.5 miles away
- Bishopstone Station, 1.4 miles away
- Newhaven Harbour Station, 2.8 miles away
Around Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road
- H: Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road
- 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
Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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