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St. Georges Park, Ditchling Road
Ditchling Common
Ditchling
East Sussex
RH15 0GU

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Care Type Care Home
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
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

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
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

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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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Contract
Residents Admission Agreement 2023.pdf
Our Building and Facilities

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.

The large dining room can accommodate all the residents and has the facility of an adjoining lounge with large screen TV and a small bar area allowing residents to socialise when away from the more homely lounges. The dining room leads out onto a large garden area, offering views across the grounds of St. George’s, perfect for alfresco eating or just sitting enjoying a warm summer day. All paths have recently been laid with rubberised material for extra safety.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Optician, Smoking Area.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls.

Brochures
2a St Clare's Brochure 21.10.22 Final Version (1).pdf

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Description

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
Number Of Rooms 60
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 60
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

Our Photos
Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,697.50
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £2,044.00

Funding Types
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 Logo

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 Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
Our Menu Pink tick icon Sample Menu Sheet Email version_Low Res 24.06.2020.pdf

The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Restaurant


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.


Pink tick icon We use organically grown food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

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.

Residents can also visit the animals on our farm, there are miniature ponies, donkeys, alpacas, water buffalo and guinea pigs. We also have walks in our extensive grounds to enjoy the beautiful views and visiting wildlife to our lake and ponds. Barbecues are organised throughout the year and weather permitting Garden Parties.

Musical entertainment is particularly popular, which is regularly provided by outside entertainers. Christmas is celebrated throughout December which includes a resident’s Christmas Party. Reminiscence therapy in small groups is also a regular event. Residents who lack mobility are offered passive exercise on a one-to-one basis.

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
Sample Activity Sheet Email verision_Low Res 24.06.2020.pdf

Activities At Home
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
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping.
Our Pets

Please speak to the home manager.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

We Welcome
Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits.

St. Georges Park, Ditchling Road
Ditchling Common
Ditchling
East Sussex
RH15 0GU

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
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
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Catholic Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about St Clare's Care Home

St Clare's Care Home was given an overall rating of "Requires Improvement" by the CQC in February 2023.
St Clare's Care Home provides Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
St Clare's Care Home has 60 rooms.
Prices for St Clare's Care Home start from £1,697.50 per week.
St Clare's Care Home is owned by Augustinian Care.
No. St Clare's Care Home does not offer Residential care.
Yes. St Clare's Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. St Clare's Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
St Clare's Care Home comes under East Sussex.
St Clare's Care Home does not accept Local Authority clients.
St Clare's Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.

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