Derwent Residential Care Home

36 - 38 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0TB
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9.7 41 Reviews
  • Derwent Residential Care Home, St Leonards-on-Sea
Derwent Care Home is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home. Here, individuals are encouraged to continue living life as they always have, engaging in the hobbies and activities they enjoyed while in their own homes. Whether it’s gardening, painting, reading, or spending time with friends, residents are empowered to maintain their independence and pursue their passions.

The home’s compassionate team focuses on providing a safe, happy, and supportive atmosphere. Every resident is treated with kindness, dignity, and respect, ensuring they feel valued and comfortable. With a strong emphasis on quality of life, Derwent Care Home offers tailored care that prioritises the well-being and personal preferences of each person.

Residents can enjoy a vibrant, community-centred lifestyle while knowing they are in a safe and caring environment. At Derwent Care Home, the goal is to ensure that everyone experiences a sense of purpose, connection, and fulfilment—making it a place that feels like home, every day.

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Care Provided by Derwent Residential Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 34 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Derwent Residential Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Ali Sepehri (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (32)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Derwent Residential Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £900 – £1,400
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £900 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,000 – £1,400

  • All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Derwent Residential Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time. Please be aware that mealtimes are generally a busy time in the care home.


  • Parking

  • Limited parking in front of the care home. Outside of this visitors are able to park on Sedlescombe Road Sth or in Sedlescombe Gardens.


Derwent Residential Care Home Reviews (41)

Total of 41, showing 41-41
9.7

Derwent Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Derwent Residential Care Home has 41 reviews.

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Review from Lisa B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2017
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into the Derwent for temporary respite care and enjoyed her stay so much, decided to stay on a permanent basis. The staff are friendly and efficient, creating a happy safe and caring environment for the residents.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.665)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10 for Derwent Residential Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.665 for Derwent Residential Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 188 Ratings = 4.665

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Derwent Residential Care Home is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 May 2021

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Ali

Ali Sepehri

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Ali and I am the Home Manager at Derwent Care Home. I thoroughly enjoy the daily challenges that come with my role and take pride in recruiting a strong team that delivers high-quality care to our residents. It brings me great satisfaction to add value to our care services and enhance the lives of our elderly residents, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.


I am passionate about providing the same level of care to our residents as I would expect for my own parents. With over 10 years of experience in independent care companies, I have worked with adults who have acquired dementia, challenging behaviour and nursing. I hold qualifications as an Assistant
Practitioner, Dementia Championship, Leadership, and Management.


Making a positive difference in people's lives is my biggest achievement throughout my career. I am committed to continuous development to ensure that the individuals I care for receive the best possible care and life enrichment in their later years.