The Whitebeach

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The Whitebeach is a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex (TN38 0LA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Whitebeach

The Whitebeach is a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. With nurses in the building we can take somebody whose health is uncertain and keep them, which is what most families are really asking about. We work at keeping the nursing from setting the tone of the place. A nursing home can drift into feeling like a ward, and once it does the rest follows: people stop being asked what they would like, days lose any shape of their own, and relatives begin behaving like hospital visitors. So we keep our attention on ordinary things. Meals worth eating. Getting outside and down to the sea when the weather allows. Help without a long wait. Privacy. Being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family. For residents living with dementia we protect routine, keep surroundings familiar, and ask relatives for the details that let us understand what somebody means. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We try to run the place so that a surprise visit would not worry us.

Care provided at The Whitebeach

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Whitebeach

Where is The Whitebeach located?

The Whitebeach is a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Whitebeach provide?

The Whitebeach is registered to provide nursing and 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 The Whitebeach's CQC rating?

The Whitebeach is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Whitebeach provide dementia care?

Yes. The Whitebeach supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Whitebeach offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Whitebeach offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Whitebeach

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Whitebeach 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. The Whitebeach is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Whitebeach 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. The Whitebeach 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

The Whitebeach 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Whitebeach. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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