Whitecliff

Charles Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0JU
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9.9 37 Reviews
  • Whitecliff, St Leonards-on-Sea
Whitecliff in St Leonards-on-Sea provides residential care to older people in the Hastings area.

Person-centred care is delivered by a motivated staff team who treat residents with dignity and respect at all times.

There are plenty of activities at the home which take place in a variety of communal areas for residents to enjoy.

Care Provided by Whitecliff

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Dementia Care Types
  • What are the different dementia care types?
  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia
  • This is a home that cares for residents with different stages of dementia. They have a separate unit for residents with verbally or physically aggressive behaviours.
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Danielle Henderson (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (22)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Funding & Fees Guide for Whitecliff

  • 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 £1,100 – £1,450
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,100 – £1,450
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,350 – £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,350 – £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,100 – £1,450
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,100 – £1,450
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,400 – £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,800
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Whitecliff to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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9.9

Whitecliff has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Whitecliff has 37 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been really delighted with how my husband has been treated and also me. I find the staff here all to be so cheerful, they treat everyone with the utmost respect you could not ask for more. The cross I have put in food and drink is when I pass the dining room there is always someone enjoying their
meal.

Reply from Poppy Bellchambers, Executive head of Outcomes and Placements at Whitecliff

Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure that I pass on your comments to the rest of the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the care and support given to my sister to be very kind and loving and she is happy and responsive to all the staff. The food is good, I know this as I have eaten there myself. And the general standard is overall very good.

Reply from Lynda Dewhurst, Director at Whitecliff

Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that you have enjoyed having a meal with your sister.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Last July my life hung on a thread but my friends and I can only exclaim with gratitude at all Whitecliff has done to improve things. Both genders of staff have been helpful and gone beyond the call of duty. Efficiency is notable and all visitors are made to feel welcome. Meals are tasty and benefit
from varied menus. I cannot recommend this lovely home too highly. I really enjoy my time and every day I am grateful to be here at Whitecliff.

Reply from Poppy Bellchambers, Executive head of Outcomes and Placements at Whitecliff

Thank you so much, Gerald. I will pass on your kind words to all the team at Whitecliff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

This is a terrible home and should be closed down! My aunt was in this home and whenever we visited she never had any underwear or toiletries, and there was never any drink in her room. When we asked the staff where are her things, they could not answer. We had to replace her personal belongings many
times. My aunt has now had a terrible fall in this care home and is not going to recover from this. My aunt would telephone and complain all the time that a lady was coming into her bedroom and hitting her. When we complained to the staff they did nothing to stop this from happening. How can CQC rate this home as GOOD?

Reply from Poppy Bellchambers, Executive head of Outcomes and Placements at Whitecliff

We are very sorry to hear your aunt is not recovering well from her fall, we take all complaints seriously and most importantly we ensure safety of our residents is paramount. Any accidents or incidents that occur in the Home are investigated and reported to CQC, ASC and RIDDOR when appropriate, please contact the Home if you wish to have access to any of these reports to reassure you appropriate care was being given and risks were managed in the most effective and least restrictive way possible. Once again we are thinking of you all during this difficult time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum moved into Whitecliff Residential Care Home in December, having had a bad experience in a previous home. It's just such a lovely home. The staff are kind, considerate and caring and my lovely mum is being looked after so well. Thank you.

Reply from Lynda Dewhurst, Director at Whitecliff

Thank you for your review. We are pleased your Mum has settled with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had to move our Mum from another care home, we cannot believe the difference in care. Whitecliff go above and beyond. Mum always looks so lovely. There is always a huge range of daily engaging activities. We love seeing what the residents' are doing and this is always very evident on the Coast
Care website. This has been invaluable during the pandemic. I just wish we had found this loving care home first. Staff are wonderful and nothing is ever too much trouble. Can’t thank everyone enough for giving our Mum the love and care she deserves.

Reply from Lynda Dewhurst, Director at Whitecliff

Thank you for such lovely words. We are looking forward to welcoming family and friends back to our homes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum really thought it was a wonderful place to be. Kind, caring and patient staff. For me and my brother, this was reassuring and the staff kept us informed in these difficult times. We can't thank the staff enough, they are all amazing and lovely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are so caring. They give one-to-one sessions as well as communal activities and individual needs are well met. The family are kept well informed and the regular photos on the website have been a great bonus throughout the lockdown. Knowing my husband was so well cared for throughout the
covid crisis has been very reassuring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We find visits difficult as there is no real verbal communication with the resident we visit but are pleased to see him in a clean, friendly environment, being cared for by attentive staff who are welcoming to us and seem happy doing their jobs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Whitcliff for some six months now. It is never ideal placing a loved one into a care facility, but the staff at Whitecliff, take such good care of my mother; it is a blessing. Mum is as happy as she can be, she considers several of the staff, as family. She is comfortable,
well cared for and relaxed. I couldn't ask for more.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find this residential home extremely welcoming. The staff, as a whole, are polite, friendly and approachable. It is a daunting experience using these services, but I have felt very reassured that my friend is in good hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at Whitecliff (carers, domestic staff, and management) are lovely. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they looked after Mum with so much care. The home has a lovely friendly vibe and there are always a lot of activities going on. I am sad that Mum needed to move to a nursing home as I
had begun to think of everyone as family and trusted them to look after Mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very welcoming. Not found any faults yet.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely home. Couldn't ask for anything better. Very inclusive and welcoming to family. From day one my dad has been looked after very well, the staff are very encouraging and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my friend regularly. I always feel welcome and I am given a cup of tea and offered cake. He is very happy at Whitecliff, he always seems busy and engrossed in an activity when I am there. I make sure I ring before I visit as I have missed him in the past as he goes out on the bus trips, I have
been offered to join him and fellow residents on trips. A great, happy home!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has settled into this care home very quickly. The care she receives is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for any member of staff. We chose this home for the care, not the decor, but even this has improved considerably since she has been here. Recently mum has had a couple of falls
due to her condition. We are contacted and updated regularly if it happens with every small detail explained. I wouldn't want to move her from here unless we had to.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at Whitecliff have been very caring and have a very good understanding of my mother's varied needs. The home provides a range of activities which are always modified to all residents who may have alternative needs. Whitecliff have also catered for Mum's ethnic background. Thanks to all the
staff who enable my freedom.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.854)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10 for Whitecliff is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.854 for Whitecliff is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 164 Ratings = 4.854

  • 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 Whitecliff is based on 14 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 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 14 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: 29 Mar 2023

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    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (5)

Lynda

Lynda Dewhurst

Job Title: Owner

Joined: 2003

Lynda, alongside her husband Kevin, started the company in 2003 when they purchased Whitebriars.


Lynda has been involved with the shaping of Coast Care Homes since the beginning and has been a driver in ensuring the homes are welcoming and have a homely feel. Lynda has been integral in helping to ensure the company has a positive Social Media presence, which has contributed massively towards the excellent reputation that Coast Care Homes have in the East Sussex area.


Lynda’s day-to-day involvement is in guiding the Activities & Outcomes team, to ensure Coast Care Homes sets itself apart from other local homes in the area, by providing Outstanding Outcomes. Lynda is also heavily involved in planning regular Staff Appreciation events, ensuring that staff feel valued when working for Coast Care Homes and improving staff retention.


Kevin

Kevin Dewhurst

Job Title: Owner

Joined: 2003

Kevin, alongside his wife Lynda, started the company in 2003 when they purchased Whitebriars. Before this, Kevin had spent most of his career in the construction industry, before he decided he needed a career change.


Whilst Kevin did not have a background in care before this, Kevin quickly identified the areas of care that were failing and made it his mission to ensure Coast Care Homes Ltd was a leader in providing innovative outcomes and outstanding person-centred care. Kevin has been ever-present at all services and supports the management teams daily, offering experience and guidance.


Kevin’s inspiration came from David Sheard from Dementia Care Matters, and the ethos instilled by Kevin is present in all the services.


Bill

Bill Poore

Job Title: Operations Manager

Joined: 2012

Bill started with Coast Care in September 2012, starting at Whitecliff Care Home as a Care Assistant. Bill joined Coast Care after caring for his grandad who suffered from Dementia & Parkinson’s Disease.


Bill has a Level 5 Degree in Health & Social Care and has worked in several roles within the company, including as Manager at Coast Community Care, Whitebriars and Coast Care Centre. Bill has helped to foster a caring culture within the homes and has helped to develop processes that allow the Coast Care Culture to be given to clients who have Complex Nursing needs.


Bill’s strengths are in his focus on promoting high revenues and increasing profitability, contributing to increased revenue streams across the services managed.


Bill is currently involved in an Operational sense for all the services, however, he has day-to-day involvement with Coast Care Centre & Coast Community Care, supporting the management teams at these services.


Danielle

Danielle Henderson

Job Title: Operations Manager

Joined: 2010

Danielle Henderson has worked for Coast Care Homes for over 13 years. From the start of her employment with Coast Care, she has always shown great passion, empathy, and loving support to those she has cared for.


This approach has translated to other relationships with residents' families, health professionals and staff teams. Danielle has risen from a carer role to Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Home Manager and now an Operations Manager.


Danielle is a fantastic communicator and motivator, she spends many hours in constant supervision building her management and staff teams and helping them to deliver an extremely high level of person-centred care. She ultimately though, has a very special and consistent relationship with her residents, always trying to discover more of their own unique personalities and working hard with her staff and activities teams to connect and meet all their emotional and physical needs.


Danielle has helped to foster efficient and hardworking teams, whose primary focus is ensuring that the residents have the best lived experience. Danielle is currently involved in an Operational sense for all the services, however, she has day-to-day involvement with Whitebriars Care Home, Whitebeach Care Home & Whitecliff Nursing Home, supporting the management teams at these services.


Lindsey

Lindsey Sherwood

Job Title: Operations Manager

Joined: 2022

Lindsey started with Coast Care in January 2022, joining the company as an Operations Manager. Lindsey has lots of experience in care, and before joining Coast Care Homes, had been overseeing other homes locally. Lindsey is passionate about person-centred care and it’s because of this, that she has been such a good fit at Coast Care Homes.


Lindsey’s strengths are in her calm and caring nature, which allows her to never be flustered and is excellent at problem-solving in moments of difficulty. Lindsey has also shown strength in her staff management skills, in being able to effectively communicate Coast Care Homes's vision for all staff joining the company.


Lindsey is currently involved in an Operational sense for all the services, however, she has day-to-day involvement with Whitebriars Care Home, Whitebeach Care Home & Whitecliff Nursing Home, supporting the management teams at these services.