Bramble Cottage

18 Carden Avenue, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8NA
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9.6 45 Reviews
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Bramble Cottage is a private, family owned, luxury residential care home which has built up a longstanding reputation in the local community and been under current ownership for over 25 years. They have a dedicated and loyal team of skilled carers fully-resourced to carrying out person-centred care for up to twenty-eight people, as well as chefs, kitchen assistants, housekeepers and other ancillary staff.

The home is easily accessible from the M23 with links to Brighton and London whilst being situated within a quiet residential area in Patcham, all making for a relaxing retirement location. Local transport is on the doorstep with buses into town or taxis as required. They offer 24-hour, individually tailored care and support and promote independence of choice and lifestyle.

A spacious lounge makes for a great social atmosphere and carers are welcoming to family and visiting loved ones. All bedrooms are en-suite and downstairs rooms have French doors opening out onto well-kept gardens whilst many first floor rooms have a balcony overlooking the gardens.

The home benefits from outdoor terraces, balconies and well kept established gardens.

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Care Provided by Bramble Cottage

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Bramble Care Homes Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Sharon Holloway (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • An pre assessment is required prior to admission.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Funding & Fees Guide for Bramble Cottage

  • 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 £1,495 – £1,995
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,495 – £1,995

  • Complimentary laundry. Hairdresser & Chiropodist charges are additional prices upon request. Complimentary optional social activities.
    Freshly prepared menus and drinks included.
    24/7 personal care.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bramble Cottage to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome.


  • Parking

  • Front Car Park.


Bramble Cottage Reviews (45)

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9.6

Bramble Cottage has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bramble Cottage has 45 reviews.

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Review from Neil R (Son of Resident) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very friendly and welcoming and will go the 'extra mile' as a regular behaviour.
The food is excellent and the management are very involved in the care given to residents. The support given to my mother and myself has been exemplary.
I have no hesitation in recommending Bramble Cottage.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for completing this review, your comments are very much appreciated.


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Review from J D (Respite Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I spent two weeks at Bramble Cottage after surgery. It is a lovely place with some beautiful rooms overlooking a pretty garden. The staff and management strike a very good balance of caring for residents whilst enabling them to be as independent as they wish/are able. I especially appreciated being
able to eat in my room as I wasn't very mobile. Nothing was too much trouble and the weekly activities were enthusiastically undertaken. My only reservation was about the quality of the food - which was edible without being inspiring. But there was a choice and you could request alternatives. I could see that many permanent residents didn't seem to have much appetite. Overall, I found it a very good experience and met some lovely people. Thank you.

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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband, who is handicapped with Alzheimer's, was looked after very well during five weeks of respite. He was made to feel very welcome and encouraged to join the activities, which he enjoyed. All members of staff are friendly, caring and helpful.
Bramble Cottage feels clean and fresh and exudes
a nice, homely and welcoming atmosphere.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for this review and we are delighted to hear that your husband enjoyed his stay.


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Review from Brenda P (Sister of Resident) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister is looked after very well. Everybody is very kind and helpful. My sister is very happy here.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for this review, we appreciate your feedback on behalf of your sister.


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Review from Linda F (Respite Resident) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have felt very comfortable at Bramble Cottage. The staff are so kind and patient. They cannot do enough for everybody.
The care home is so well organised and run so smoothly. The staff are always around for every need.
Lovely bedroom and surroundings.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you, Linda, for taking the time to complete this review and for your feedback, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us.


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Review from Heather G (Resident) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bramble Cottage is warm and caring, has an extremely good atmosphere and the staff are its biggest asset. Nothing is too much trouble for them. All tasks are always coupled with a smile. They are very approachable and always available. There is a beautiful garden which residents are welcome to enjoy.
There are activities available on most days. The food is good, with seasonal menus. The only downside is the showers which need updating.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you, Heather, for your feedback and for taking the time to complete this review.


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Review from Paul T (Friend of Resident) published on 11 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On my visits, I have found all staff and managers very polite and friendly. They go the extra mile to make everyone's stay and visit very good. Would and have recommended to others that it's a very good home.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. We value your comments and feedback.


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Review from Gillian C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my dad's health deteriorated quite rapidly, he moved into Bramble Cottage.


A beautiful home, with beautiful gardens and the most wonderful staff. After years of caring for my dad, I had absolutely no reservations of him being cared for at Bramble Cottage. I was able to be his daughter again

instead of his carer, which I'll be forever grateful for.


All the staff made us feel welcome from the start and my dad couldn't believe how lucky he was to be staying in such a lovely home. His wishes and dignity was respected throughout his time at Bramble Cottage. The staff were attentive and incredibly caring.


Thank you all for looking after my lovely dad.


Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review and for your kind comments. It was a pleasure looking after your father.


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Review from Joseph S (Resident) published on 19 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have cared for my dear late wife for several years mainly at our home in Brighton. Over that time she has not enjoyed good health. Her mobility was very poor and she became virtually housebound. Our son and daughter became concerned about us saying the time had come for both of us to go into care.
My wife was 91 years old and I am 90 years old. They told us they had visited Bramble Cottage Retirement Home in Brighton, speaking to the manager, looking at rooms etc and the excellent garden and patio and the cost involved. As a result, we became resident at that home in July 2022. The completed options below which I did are true in every sense. I am type 2 diabetic although I take insulin. The manager personally takes notice of my daily readings and insulin injected. In the early hours of Friday 18th November 2022, my dear wife of 67 years died peacefully in Bramble Cottage. The carers on duty gave comfort to me, my daughter and granddaughter. They advised for my late wife to be legally examined and pronounced dead and later to be taken away by our chosen funeral directors. Her funeral took place on 6th December 2022.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from G D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother and I visited several homes before we decided together on Bramble Cottage. From the outset, the manager and staff have been incredibly responsive to Mum's requests and have gone out of their way to make her feel welcomed and oriented. The house and garden are beautiful - the garden was a particular
attraction for Mum and she quickly found her way around. She enjoys being with other residents at lunch and dinner and has been very impressed by the quality of the food. There are activities almost every afternoon and big efforts around seasonal celebrations. There's an 'open door' policy so family members are welcome to drop in without giving prior warning. Every member of staff I have spoken to has shown real care and respect towards, not just Mum, but all residents. On the couple of occasions when Mum's struggled with something, I've been informed quickly. Overall, I feel Mum is in excellent hands and highly recommend Bramble Cottage.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Carolyn H (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 29 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Bramble Cottage staff are all absolutely incredible. They are all so kind, caring, thoughtful and very professional. I visited many care homes before we decided on Bramble Cottage for my great-aunt, and it was the best decision we could have made both for her and us. I know she is in the best hands
possible, so we are not worried about her anymore. At 94, she now talks of Bramble Cottage as her home. She is so appreciative of the wonderful care she is given and the respect all the carers have for her.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for your review. Your comments and feedback are very much appreciated. Kind regards.


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Review from L S (Wife of Resident) published on 2 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and kind in every way.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Anni T (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The support and care that my mum enjoyed from all the staff at Bramble Cottage over the years that she lived there, was the very best. She felt at home, and well looked after. The staff anticipated her future needs and accommodated her particular personal requirements with great understanding. They
loved and cared for her, and supported me and my family in every possible way. Mum lived initially in a room at the top of the house, overlooking the lovely garden and then more latterly in a ground-floor room opening out onto the garden, which she loved. When she first moved to Bramble Cottage she regularly walked around the garden and joined in many of the activities that are put on. She also loved the food and looked forward to meal times in the dining room and when the time came to have some meals in her room. I am hugely grateful to all the staff team, who work as a team and took such great care of Mum.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for your kind and supportive comments regarding the care and staff at Bramble Cottage. Very much appreciated.


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Review from P M (Respite Resident) published on 30 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I spent two weeks after an an operation, here. The staff were amazingly kind and thoughtful and there is a lovely atmosphere altogether. Lovely gardens and a perfect setting for an excellent jubilee barbecue.

Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank your review and I hope you enjoyed your stay.


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Review from Brenda C (Sister of Resident) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bramble Cottage has a warm and friendly environment with both front and rear gardens and a terrace for residents to sit out. The staff are splendid and dedicated and they throw the most amazing parties and BBQs. I was reminded that my sister was the last dancer on the floor some years ago. She was in
Bramble for four and a half years and what she liked was the freedom to go out whenever she liked. We were very grateful that she was mentally stable throughout her stay due to the support and companionship of the staff.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 16 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother finds it very comfortable with a homely feel. Good conversations are had with members of the caring team, with plenty of laughter along the way. There is also interest and entertainment when meeting up with fellow residents and the visiting singers, quiz masters etc, really help to brighten
the day too. We are now lucky enough to be able to enjoy the outside purpose-built room which is wonderful for family visits.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Mary H (Respite Resident) published on 15 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although I was only at Bramble for two weeks, I was very impressed with the level of care and service provided. All the staff were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them and they were obviously happy in their work. If I decided that I needed permanent residential care, I would definitely
make Bramble Cottage my first choice.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from H J (Friend of Resident) published on 8 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend and I had the opportunity to visit prior to admission and we were shown around and she felt very welcomed and comfortable. She came into the home on 2nd February 2022 and quickly made the decision to stay as she felt 'cared for' in a way that she hadn't for a long time. Because of an incident,
she moved into a larger room, which she is so happy with. She feels the care is exemplary. The food is excellent and the home is well managed and is very clean. One disadvantage is the bathroom.

Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Anita C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father moved to Bramble Cottage in October 2021 and settled in quickly with the care and support of the staff. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful and whenever I have asked for something, either in regard to my Dad's care or to help me understand how things work at Bramble Cottage, they have,
in an excellent timely manner, answered my questions, given me the information I asked for or tweaked his care. I am very happy with the care given to my dad and the facilities at Bramble Cottage and would recommend them if you are looking for a residential home for your loved one.

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Review from Gill M (Wife of Resident) published on 24 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was looked after in his final weeks in this superb home he loved every one of the caring staff. He enjoyed the lovely food and was comfortable in this home from home. I'm really grateful for the wonderful care he received, from all the kind, caring staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.600)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10 for Bramble Cottage is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.800 for Bramble Cottage is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.8

  • 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bramble Cottage is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 8 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: 24 Jan 2020

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  • 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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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 01 Apr 2025

Large first floor room with full en suite & balcony


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Meet the Team (2)

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Theresa Foley

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 1998

I have worked at Bramble Cottage since 1998, initially as a day and night care assistant.


I was promoted to Senior Care Assistant in 2017 and then to Deputy Manager in 2019.


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Sharon Holloway

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2019

I have been the Registered Manager of Bramble Cottage since 2019 and joined the Company in 2016 as a Senior Care Assistant.


I was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2017 and have worked for over 30 years in the care industry.


I am overall responsible for the day-to-day running of the home and have completed the Registered Manager Award.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our Home.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bramble Cottage

What types of Care is Bramble Cottage registered for?

Older Person Care & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Bramble Cottage provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Bramble Cottage have?

There are 24 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bramble Cottage?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bramble Cottage to the centre of Brighton?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.