Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road

27 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2EG

01323431367

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 November 2020

Provider

Eastbourne & District Mencap Limited

Beds

9 beds

About Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road

Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road is a residential care home in East Sussex, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and associated physical and sensory needs. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

This residential care home accommodates nine people with learning disabilities, autism and associated physical and sensory needs. Staff safely manage risks to people's health and wellbeing while maintaining their independence. Clear guidance ensures staff know how to support people and prevent harm.

One relative praised the home for balancing quality of life with safety. Medicine management is handled safely, with each person receiving their medications from a designated staff member. Staff have clear protocols for administering epilepsy medicines during seizures.

The home maintains strong infection prevention and control procedures, including individual COVID-19 risk assessments. The registered manager emphasises following infection control procedures while preserving a homely environment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 December 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN21 2EG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 5 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 November 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road, 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 Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road, 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 Eastbourne & District Mencap - Arundel Road'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.

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