Borradaile House

13 Walpole Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AF

01273673103

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 July 2019

Provider

Ambitious about Autism

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodJul 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ambitious about Autism, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Borradaile House

Borradaile House is a small residential care home in Brighton, providing accommodation for eight residents. Located on Walpole Road in the BN2 postcode area, it specializes in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. The home is operated by Ambitious about Autism, an organization focused on autism and learning disability support.

The home was inspected by the CQC in July 2019, when it received a Good rating across its assessed areas. As a smaller facility, Borradaile House offers a more intimate setting compared to larger care homes in the Brighton and Hove area, which may be particularly suitable for residents requiring personalized attention and support tailored to their specific needs.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Borradaile House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Borradaile House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Borradaile House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees