Barons Down Nursing Home
Barons Down Nursing Home is a nursing home in Lewes, East Sussex (BN7 1ED). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Barons Down Nursing Home
Barons Down is a nursing home in Lewes, East Sussex, caring for adults whose health needs require nursing support alongside help with everyday life. Having qualified nurses on the team means we can look after people whose needs would be beyond a residential home. We support older adults with ongoing conditions, managing medication, nutrition, skin care, pain and comfort while helping with washing, dressing and mobility. Dementia care is a significant part of our work and rests on familiar staff, a settled routine and taking the time to learn what reassures each individual. We care for residents living with mental health conditions, where a calm environment and early attention to changes matter greatly, and residents with physical disabilities or a visual or hearing impairment, adapting how we communicate and how we assist. We support people living with eating disorders and people affected by alcohol or drug misuse without judgement, and we care for younger adults too. Respite stays are available for families needing a break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would sooner tell you that ourselves than let you find it later. The areas identified are where our effort is concentrated, and we are glad to discuss them with anyone considering us.
Care provided at Barons Down Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Barons Down Nursing Home compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 30 places. Smaller than 15 of the 30 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 19 of the 30 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 14 July 2023. 10 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2020. 11 of the 30 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 30 homes, 11 offer nursing care and 19 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people 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.
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Good to know about Barons Down Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 March 2020, so 6 years.
- Run by
- Affectionate Healthcare Limited, 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 Barons Down Nursing 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
- Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, 6.1 miles away
It is about 6.1 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
- Lewes Station, 0.8 miles away
- Cooksbridge Station, 2.2 miles away
- Southease - Piddinghoe Road Station, 3.1 miles away
Around Barons Down Nursing Home
- H: Barons Down Nursing 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 Barons Down Nursing Home
Where is Barons Down Nursing Home located?
Barons Down Nursing Home is a nursing home in Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1ED. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Barons Down Nursing Home provide?
Barons Down Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Barons Down Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Barons Down Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Barons Down Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Barons Down Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Barons Down Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Barons Down Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Barons Down Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Barons Down Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Barons Down Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Barons Down Nursing 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. Barons Down Nursing 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
Barons Down Nursing 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Barons Down Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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