Lydfords Care Home
Lydfords Care Home is a residential care home in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 6DR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Lydfords Care Home
Lydfords Care Home is near Lewes in East Sussex, and we provide residential care for older people who need support with daily living, and for younger adults who need a supportive household. Respite stays are available too, planned or at short notice. The first fortnight after a move matters a great deal, and we give it real thought. We want to know before somebody arrives how they take their tea, what time they wake, what they cannot abide and who they want to be able to ring. Those details are what start turning a strange room into their room. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, and we do only as much as somebody needs. Where a resident can still manage something for themselves, they keep it, and we are in no hurry to take things over. Dementia care is a large part of our work, and we treat it as caring for a person rather than managing a condition. We keep the day's rhythm steady and the surroundings familiar, give people time instead of finishing their sentences for them, and ask families about earlier life, because that knowledge is what makes sense of a mood or a repeated question. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and see us on an ordinary afternoon. A home is far easier to judge when nothing has been arranged for a visitor's benefit.
Care provided at Lydfords Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Lydfords Care Home
Where is Lydfords Care Home located?
Lydfords Care Home is a residential care home in Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6DR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Lydfords Care Home provide?
Lydfords Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lydfords Care Home's CQC rating?
Lydfords Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lydfords Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Lydfords Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Lydfords Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Lydfords Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Lydfords Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Lydfords Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Lydfords Care Home 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. Lydfords Care Home 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. Lydfords Care Home 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
Lydfords Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Lydfords Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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