The Wheelhouse

15 Old Roar Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7HA

01424752061

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 October 2019

Provider

Ferguson Care Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodNov 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

This is the only care home Ferguson Care Limited runs in England.

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 Wheelhouse

The Wheelhouse is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. The findings below set out what the Care Quality Commission observed at its most recent inspection.

The Wheelhouse provides personal care for up to four people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. At inspection, three people were living at the service in this four-bedroom house spread over two floors.

The home maintains a homely atmosphere with several communal spaces including a large garden and cabin where people enjoy listening to music. Residents' bedrooms are spacious and individually decorated according to their preferences. The service has been developed following best practice guidance to ensure people receive appropriate support tailored to their needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 November 2019

Specialist Care

Younger 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 · TN37 7HA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 19 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 October 2019.

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

Read The Wheelhouse'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 Wheelhouse, 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 Wheelhouse, 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 Wheelhouse'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