The Lustrells

27 Lustrells Crescent, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8AR

01273309872

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 February 2020

Provider

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare (Southern Region) Ltd

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2017
GoodMar 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Glenholme Specialist Healthcare (Southern Region) Ltd, 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 The Lustrells

The Lustrells is a residential care home in Brighton and Hove, providing support to younger adults. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This small home care facility accommodates up to four younger adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or autistic spectrum disorder. The detached split-level bungalow features two floors and a garden in a residential area close to local shops. At the time of inspection, three people were living at the home.

The service is designed to enable residents to live full lives and achieve the best possible outcomes, with care and support tailored to individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 March 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN2 8AR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical 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 28 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 February 2020.

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

Read The Lustrells'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 The Lustrells, 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 The Lustrells, 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 The Lustrells'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