SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home is a residential care home in Seaford, East Sussex (BN25 2HS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
Barclay House in Seaford, East Sussex, is a residential home supporting adults living with learning disabilities and autism, including people with a visual or hearing impairment, people with physical disabilities and people managing mental health conditions. Sight loss alongside a learning disability changes what good support looks like, and a good deal of our practice is built around that. How a room is arranged, how information is given, how much warning somebody gets before something changes, how staff announce themselves when they come into a space. These sound like details. For the people who live here they are the difference between a world that makes sense and one that keeps ambushing them. We support people to do as much for themselves as they want to and are able to, and we plan communication around each individual rather than around a general approach. Independence here is specific and practical. Finding your own way around the house, making your own drink, choosing your own day. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we welcome visits from families and professionals considering a place.
Care provided at SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home. Report published 2 August 2019.
- 24 June 2019
- 9 places, 9 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that risks to people's health, safety and wellbeing were assessed and acted upon. Staff had detailed information about how to keep people safe. Staff had training on protecting people from abuse and were confident in raising concerns.
Effective
Inspectors found that staff had the training, supervision and support they needed. People were supported to have choice and control of their lives, in the least restrictive way possible. Specialised equipment helped people to communicate and understand information.
Caring
Inspectors found that staff worked hard to promote people's independence and sense of wellbeing. Staff knew people well. They helped people to share their views, make choices and live active lives as independently as possible.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people received personalised support which met their needs and preferences. Care plans had personalised information about how people wanted their care to be delivered. People were involved in planning and delivering their care in a way that encouraged independence.
Well-led
Inspectors found strong leadership at the service. People and staff spoke highly of the management team, and they felt their voices were listened to. There were quality checks in place to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service.
What people told the inspectors
People spoke highly of the service they received from the home.
The staff are brilliant. They know me well A person living at the home
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in August 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 2 August 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 15 December 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 9 August 2013: Routine inspection
- 15 August 2012: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home compares in Lewes
Measured against the 43 care homes registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Smaller than 34 of the 43 homes. The local average is 28 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 32 of the 43 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 2 August 2019. 35 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 39 of the 43 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 28 of the 31 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Lewes.
The local picture: Lewes
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewes, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,500. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 62. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 203 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 July 2026.
- Run by
- The Royal School for the Blind, which runs 20 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 13 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 7.3 miles away
It is about 7.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Seaford Station, 0.6 miles away
- Bishopstone Station, 1 mile away
- Newhaven Harbour Station, 2.3 miles away
Around SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
- H: SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
Where is SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home located?
SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home is a residential care home in Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2HS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home provide?
SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home 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 SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home's CQC rating?
SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home 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. SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential 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. SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential 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. SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential 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
SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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