St. Georges Park, Ditchling Road
Ditchling Common
Ditchling
East Sussex
RH15 0GU
Care Type | Care Home |
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Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £1,697.50 |
Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
St. Clare’s is one of two purpose-built care homes located in the grounds of St. George’s Park. The home offers the best in modern facilities combined with the traditional principles of care which has been offered by the Augustinian Sisters at St. George’s since 1868. The Sisters oversee the care homes taking an active part in the day to day running and pastoral care of the residents.
The new home on Ditchling Common is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and has views on the South Downs and across 250 acres of gardens and farmlands, much of which is accessible to wheelchair users making it ideal for friends and family to take residents for a stroll through the beautiful countryside.
Quarterly Care Plan Reviews are held with Family and Friends, we will accommodate their preference which could be in person, by phone, By Zoom, FaceTime or Teams.
Family and Friends meetings are held twice a year and Resident's meetings are organised regularly throughout the year.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Learning Disability (ALD), Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement. |
Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Mild Forgetfulness. |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Mixed Dementias, 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.
What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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St. Clare's has a robust and enhanced training program for all staff - old and new with an opportunity to continue with apprenticeship program with support from in house mentors. Staff well being service is available 24/7. Residents has individualized and detailed care plans and risk assessments that is reviewed and updated with families. We have cleaning and hygienic electronic system in place used in the kitchen and housekeeping. |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. | |
Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
Safe Visiting Space | |||||
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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 Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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Our Building and Facilities |
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There are numerous cosy communal lounges which accommodate approximately 10 residents, these are furnished with TVs and radios and all have adjoining kitchenettes where light refreshments are able to be prepared, ideal for a family gathering. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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Yes |
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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Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Optician, Smoking Area. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
How 'Smart' Are We? |
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Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls. |
Brochures |
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2a St Clare's Brochure 21.10.22 Final Version (1).pdf |
Our Photos |
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Description |
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The home has two floors and offers sixty single ensuite bedrooms which are all furnished to a high standard including built-in wardrobe and dressing table. The rooms are all over 20 square metres with spacious en-suite which consist of wash hand basin, WC and level access shower which are ideal for wheelchair users, if they are required. We actively encourage our residents to bring treasured items and possession and of course are pleased to welcome family and friends to visit at any time. All this helps to make it your home rather than just a room. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 60 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 60 |
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. |
Type Of Room |
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Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Furnished, Step Free Access. |
Room Facilities |
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Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
Our Photos |
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Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,697.50 |
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,044.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | East Sussex |
Region | South East |
We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
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 Restaurant |
Dining Styles | A la Carte Room Service |
Hospitality | Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting) |
Our Menu | Sample Menu Sheet Email version_Low Res 24.06.2020.pdf |
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).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
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.
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 a Restaurant
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’.
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 have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
Activities Are So Important |
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There is a large activities room, with a superb balcony where residents can continue to follow their own hobbies or take part in various planned events. St. Clare’s has its very own Activities Organisers who spend quality time with residents to ensure that there are varied and interesting options available. The weekly Activities schedule includes an Art Class, Film Shows, Outing and Keep Fit to name but a few. Gardening troughs have recently been introduced which allow residents to grow their own flowers and vegetables. Regular Resident's meetings are held throughout the year and Family and Friends meetings are six monthly. Family and Friends can SKYPE, Face time, Zoom and Teams loved ones. |
Timetables |
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Sample Activity Sheet Email verision_Low Res 24.06.2020.pdf |
Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Painting, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Yes |
We Welcome |
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Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits. |
St. Georges Park, Ditchling Road
Ditchling Common
Ditchling
East Sussex
RH15 0GU
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Requires Improvement |
Safe | Requires Improvement |
Well Led | Requires Improvement |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Requires Improvement |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 12th January 2023 |
Last rated | 8th February 2023 |
Current Report |
St Clare's Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) |
Historic Reports |
St Clare's Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) |
Registration Date | 4th January 2022 |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
Places of Worship |
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Catholic Church. |
Nearby Services |
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Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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