St Helens Down
St Helens Down is a residential care home in Hastings, East Sussex (TN34 2BQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Helens Down
We are a residential home in Hastings supporting adults with a range of needs. The people who live here include younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. The house is run as a household rather than a service. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings, and the week is worked out between the people who live here and the staff supporting them. For adults who have often had decisions taken on their behalf, that ordinary degree of control is central to what we are trying to do. Support is arranged around the individual rather than around a category. For some the priority is staying well and having staff nearby who know them well enough to notice when things are becoming difficult. For others it is about doing more: work, college, volunteering, managing money with a hand from us, or getting out regularly and keeping up with family. Where consistency matters, as it often does for autistic people, we keep staffing as settled as we can and explain changes before they happen. Respite stays are available alongside longer places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are looking for a place, please come and visit and meet the people who live here.
Care provided at St Helens Down
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about St Helens Down
Where is St Helens Down located?
St Helens Down is a residential care home in Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2BQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Helens Down provide?
St Helens Down is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Helens Down's CQC rating?
St Helens Down is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Helens Down offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Helens Down offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Helens Down
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St Helens Down 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.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. St Helens Down 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Helens Down offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. St Helens Down supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
St Helens Down 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 St Helens Down. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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