High Broom Care Home
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High Broom Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 3SL
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,100.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Karen Theobold is Home Manager at High Broom Care Home.
"I am an enthusiastic, motivated leader at High Broom Care, putting the residents at the heart of everything I do. Always keen to learn new skills and develop my staff team to deliver the highest standard of care, I am also approachable, supportive, and professional!"
The caregivers at High Broom are are genuinely passionate about providing care and are committed to career development. We ensure staff are updated on the latest training so you can be confident that your loved one will always receive the best care and companionship with us.
High Broom Care Home in Crowborough, East Sussex, provides residential and respite care for older people and has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission.
It occupies a beautiful building which is full of character and has large, well-appointed rooms.
The landscaped gardens at High Broom Care Home extend to 32 acres and provide a lovely setting for residents to relax and always find a private place to enjoy the countryside.
Come and see this outstanding East Sussex care home for yourself. Use this simple book-a-visit form to arrange a tour.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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High Broom residential care home has various dining and sitting rooms and a conservatory for our residents to enjoy. We also have a thirty-two-acre garden that offers numerous places for residents and their families to walk, sit, and take in the wonderful view. In addition to well-proportioned individual bedrooms, High Broom Care Home has several close care cottages built around a courtyard. The cottages allow residents to maintain their independence but with the assurance that help is readily available if they need it. Come and see this outstanding Crowborough care home for yourself. Use this simple online booking form to arrange a visit. |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register. |
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Find out more by visiting this highly-rated Crowborough care facility using this simple online booking form. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 38 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 31 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Bungalow, Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We offer a wide array of activities for our residents at High Broom and do our best to provide a variety of choices both within and outside the home. To experience daily life at this friendly and welcoming care facility for yourself, the best way is to book a visit. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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Lola, Bob and Oscar are our beautiful cats. They give our residents so much pleasure by providing daily comfort and cuddles. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation. |
High Broom Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 3SL
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 23rd February 2021 |
| Last rated | 31st December 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Registration Date | 18th September 2015 |
| Service Provider | QH High Broom Ltd, SL3 7AH |
High Broom Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Pub, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about High Broom Care Home
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