Southdowns Nursing Home
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1 Hollington Park Road
The Green
St Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0SY
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,542.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Nikki Stevenson is Manager at Southdowns Nursing Home.
In 1990 I qualified as a registered nurse in Brighton and have over 30 years experience in nursing. Back then, nurses were required to wear hats and capes and perfect the art of hospital corners. I have extensive experience in orthopaedics, urology and renal. Outside of nursing I love to travel although sometimes combine the two, spending time in Australia, working as a nurse in an aboriginal hospital.
I am passionate about dementia and elderly care. This passion began 15 years ago when I took a new role as a care home manager. Since then I have managed a variety of dementia and nursing homes in Sussex and also commissioned the first NHS nursing home. I really enjoy working with residents and families to develop relationships, build trust and make a difference to their lives. My priority is to lead a team which aims to provide the highest levels of care to our residents and their families.
Southdowns Nursing Home is a 48 bed care home within a residential area of St Leonards East Sussex that specialises in the care of adults living with dementia or other mental health conditions.
The home was recently rated as Good in all areas by CQC.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Daily Respite Care, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| 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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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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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) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Southdowns is located in a quiet residential area of St Leonards, East Sussex and set in lovely gardens and grounds not far from the seafront. It's living areas are extensive with a main lounge and dining area on the ground floor, a lovely front room and two further lounge areas on the first floor. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift, Stairlift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,542.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,542.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,542.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| 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.
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 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
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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
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.
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 sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
There is a weekly 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.
Tables are well laid.
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 have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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At Southdowns Nursing Home in St Leonards near Hastings, our staff not only provide excellent care but also ensure that the individual needs of our residents are met, tailoring the care plan and activities of each individual. We want our residents to feel a part of a community. Our full time activities co-ordinator is dedicated to ensuring all residents lead an active and interesting life. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crosswords, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the home. |
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1 Hollington Park Road
The Green
St Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0SY
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 4th July 2023 |
| Last rated | 25th July 2023 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 4th February 2011 |
| Service Provider | Paydens (Nursing Homes) Limited, ME15 9NE |
Southdowns Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Garden Centre, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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