The Seagulls

6 Crowborough Road, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8EA

01273459062

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

17 January 2020

Provider

Jiva Healthcare Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodJan 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Jiva Healthcare Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Seagulls

The Seagulls is a small residential care home located in Saltdean, Brighton, with six beds. It is operated by Jiva Healthcare Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection carried out in January 2020.

The home provides care for older people, younger adults, people with learning disabilities, and those living with dementia. Its small size means residents receive personalised support in a community-based setting close to Brighton's seafront. The home's approach accommodates mixed care needs, allowing it to support individuals with varying requirements under one roof.

As a residential care service rather than nursing-led provision, The Seagulls is suitable for those who need personal care and daily support but do not require on-site medical nursing staff. The Saltdean location offers easy access to local amenities and healthcare facilities in the Brighton area.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Seagulls, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Seagulls, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Seagulls'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