Pier View House
Residential Care
26 April 2019
Ambitious about Autism
4 beds
Rating history
- Aug 2016
- Apr 2019
Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2019.
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.
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About Pier View House
Pier View House is a small residential care home with four beds located on the St John's School & College site in Brighton. It is operated by Ambitious about Autism and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. The home received a Good rating from the CQC following its most recent inspection in April 2019.
Its setting within an educational campus provides access to additional facilities and resources on site. The home's small size means a more intimate environment compared to larger care facilities. It is situated in Brighton and Hove in the South East, serving the local community and surrounding areas.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Pier View 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 Pier View 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Pier View 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.
Location
St John�s School & College, 17 Walpole Road, Brighton, BN2 0AF
Pier View House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 26 April 2019
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