Southdown Housing Association - 50a Avis Road

50a Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0PN

01273612171

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 August 2019

Provider

Southdown Housing Association Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodAug 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 Southdown Housing Association Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

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 Southdown Housing Association - 50a Avis Road

Southdown Housing Association's 50a Avis Road is a residential care home in East Sussex, offering support to adults with complex needs. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to six adults with complex support needs in a purpose-built bungalow with communal areas and an accessible garden. At the time of inspection, six people were living at the service. Staff provide person-centred support designed to enable residents to live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence.

Inspectors observed that people were safe at the service, with safeguarding procedures in place to protect them. Relatives confirmed residents' safety and wellbeing. The service maintained adequate staffing levels with safely recruited staff who had the skills needed to support people effectively.

Staff supported residents to have maximum choice and control over their lives, using the least restrictive practices possible. The service regularly reviewed any restrictive practices to ensure they remained proportionate and necessary.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 August 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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.

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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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN9 0PN

Registered care categories

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 22 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 August 2019.

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

Read Southdown Housing Association - 50a Avis 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 Southdown Housing Association - 50a Avis 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 Southdown Housing Association - 50a Avis 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 Southdown Housing Association - 50a Avis 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees