St Clare Rest Home
St Clare Rest Home is a residential care home in Brighton, West Sussex (BN42 4DL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Clare Rest Home
St Clare Rest Home is a residential care home in Brighton, offering a comfortable and settled home to older people who need support with daily living. We also provide respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period, whether to give a family carer a proper break or to help someone regain confidence after illness. We think a care home should feel like somewhere people live rather than somewhere people are kept. Residents decide when they get up, where they spend their day, what they eat and how sociable they want to be. Breakfast happens when somebody wakes rather than when a rota says so. There is company to be found if it is wanted and peace to be had if it is not. Meals are cooked on the premises and preferences are remembered, because food is one of the real pleasures of the day and not simply a task to be got through. We are well placed for the town and the sea front, and we support residents to get out and about as much as they wish. Our staff know residents well, which is what allows them to notice when something is not quite right. We work closely with local GPs and community nurses, and we keep families properly informed. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please come and look round.
Care provided at St Clare Rest Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 May 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 St Clare Rest Home. Report published 23 May 2019.
- 29 April 2019
- 18 places, 14 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found there were enough staff to meet people's needs. Medicines were managed safely. Staff were trained in safeguarding, risks to people were assessed, and staff knew how to keep people safe in an emergency such as a fire.
Effective
Inspectors found people's needs were fully assessed before they moved in. Staff were trained and experienced, and said they had regular supervisions and an annual appraisal. People had access to a range of healthcare professionals and services.
Caring
Inspectors saw friendly interactions between people and staff. Staff respected people and helped them to be independent. People told inspectors they felt cared for.
Responsive
Inspectors found care plans guided staff about people's needs and how to meet them. Staff supported people to be involved in decisions about their care and to keep relationships that mattered to them. A range of structured activities was available, and people's end of life wishes were recorded.
Well-led
Inspectors found a positive culture where staff and management took pride in the care and support they provided. Staff, people and relatives said they could give their views and felt feedback was listened to and acted upon. At the last inspection the previous rating had not been displayed as required. At this inspection it was displayed on the premises and on the provider's website.
What people told the inspectors
People told inspectors they felt cared for. Staff, people and relatives said they were given chances to give their views on the service.
I’ve always been treated with respect, it’s my home. A person living at the home
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in May 2019, up from Requires improvement.
Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good.
- 23 May 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 2 May 2018: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
- 18 January 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 11 March 2014: Routine inspection
- 21 May 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 St Clare Rest Home compares in Adur
Measured against the 16 care homes for older people registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 18 places. Smaller than 13 of the 16 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 14 of the 16 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 23 May 2019. 11 of the 16 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. 11 of the 16 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 13 of the 16 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Adur.
The local picture: Adur
What the numbers say about care for older people in Adur, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West 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 West 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 West 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: 8,600. Rising to 9,500 by 2035, up 10%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 41%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 19%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 200 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% 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 St Clare Rest Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 18 January 2024.
- Run by
- Mr & Mrs C G Thrower, which runs this service only.
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 St Clare Rest 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
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 5.4 miles away
It is about 5.4 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
- Southwick Station, 0.3 miles away
- Fishersgate Station, 1 mile away
- Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Station, 1.3 miles away
Around St Clare Rest Home
- H: St Clare Rest 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 St Clare Rest Home
Where is St Clare Rest Home located?
St Clare Rest Home is a residential care home in Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4DL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Clare Rest Home provide?
St Clare Rest Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Clare Rest Home's CQC rating?
St Clare Rest Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Clare Rest Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Clare Rest Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Clare Rest Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St Clare Rest 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. St Clare Rest 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. St Clare Rest 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?
No. St Clare Rest Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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 Clare Rest 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 St Clare Rest Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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