Barons Down Nursing Home

Brighton Road, Lewes BN7 1ED
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  • Barons Down Nursing Home, Lewes
Barons Down Nursing Home is a 30 bedroom all-ensuite nursing home overlooking the South Downs. Just off the Brighton Road, they are centrally located near Lewes.

In October 2020, Barons Down was extremely pleased to appoint a new highly experienced manager, who has been a Registered Manager for many years in the Sussex area and has great visions for Barons Down.

Barons Down has been completely refurbished with three newly decorated communal areas.

All the staff at Barons Down help residents to fulfil their human, emotional and social needs. They are able to accept both nursing and residential clients who have both personal care and dementia care needs.

They strive to make Barons Down a "home from home" and look forward to supporting your loved ones in having a happy, fulfilled life.

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Care Provided by Barons Down Nursing Home

  • Type of Service
    • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Affectionate Healthcare Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Linda McCalla (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (30)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020

Funding & Fees Guide for Barons Down Nursing Home

  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,100 – £1,400
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,150 – £1,450
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barons Down Nursing Home 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
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • No restriction


  • Parking

  • On site parking available


Barons Down Nursing Home Reviews (21)

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9.6

Barons Down Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barons Down Nursing Home has 21 reviews.

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Review from Paul S (Husband of Resident) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident at Barons Down since May 24. It is well run with caring staff. There are always staff on duty to deal with situations
My wife has multiple needs dementia (at times difficult) incontinence unable to walk or help herself in any way.

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Review from Penny J (Sister of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely friendly home and the activity programme is first class, always something happening for the residents.

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Review from Andy W (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The whole team at Barons Down have a terrific attitude to caring and friendliness. You never enter without having several staff members wishing you a good morning. The nursing team are exceptional with the care given to my father - always chatting to him and making him feel at home.

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Review from R E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum spent the last year of her life being cared for at Barons Down Nursing Home. I will be forever grateful for the kindness, care and dignity that she experienced here. The staff went out of their way to get to know Mum and our family and as regular visitors, my brother and I were always made to feel
very welcome and involved in her care.

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Review from Brian J (Husband of Resident) published on 13 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been in Barons Down Nursing Home for five months. In that time, my wife's mental and physical condition has improved greatly, in part thanks to the wonderful care staff.
She is now engaging in the various activities and happily interacts with staff and residents, something she was not able
to do when she first arrived. She is very happy there and we are all very impressed with Barons Down.

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Review from John H (Resident) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent, no problems.

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Review from Jacquie D (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff always respond well to requests and concerns. My sister-in-law is well cared for and she can have very up and down days. Particularly pleased with the activities coordinator - she always makes the effort to include my sister-in-law even if they have to bring the activity to her room. The manager
is very approachable. The nurse in charge of my sister-in-law’s care, together with the GP's weekly visit, ensures that health matters are addressed. I do think staff in this home do try hard to meet their residents’ needs.

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Review from Carol P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident here for approximately two months. I was concerned at first about how she would settle as she has advanced dementia, but the help and care given to my mum have been amazing and made her very happy.

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Review from Linda R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care from all staff was excellent at all times. Room was overall adequate although marks on the ceiling were not painted for many months. The view was ver pleasant overlooking the garden and bright and airy.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother spent the last couple of years of her life here. She had a bright, spacious room and a lovely view. She could have lots of her favourite things around her.
She chose not to join in any activities as she had her own interests and enjoyed the tv provided. The kindness and friendliness of the
staff meant that Mum was very happy. She was treated with affection and respect. We always felt welcome on our frequent visits. Mum was kept safe. There have been a number of changes in management band we feel these could have been communicated better.

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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A warm, friendly and homely atmosphere. The staff are kind, caring and extremely compassionate. Very professional and dedicated. The management always has time to listen to your queries and these are dealt with efficiently. They always put you at ease. The rooms are clean, light, airy and well-presented.
The food is freshly prepared by experienced chefs and they are nutritious and adapted to meet residents' individual requirements. A wide variety of activities are supplied for residents' stimulation and enjoyment. Outside space is available for residents to enjoy. The staff always have time to spend chatting and engaging with residents' requirements making them feel relaxed, special and safe. My father felt like part of the 'family' and I would highly recommend Barons Down Nursing Home.

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Review from Sarah M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum-in-Law was admitted to Barons Down in November for end-of-life care following a long hospital admission. This was a very difficult time for us as a family, especially for my Father-in-Law and Husband, but throughout we were supported by the lovely Manager and her team. All of the staff without
exception were empathetic and caring, and we cannot thank them enough for the kindness and care they all showed to my Mum-in-Law in her final weeks.

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Review from Lynda G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum sadly passed away very recently and I cannot thank the staff enough for their diligence and care in her final days. The night staff were wonderful in keeping me informed having to break the news of her passing in the early hours. I can’t thank them enough for the last 18 months of mums life and
through such difficult times too. The new Care Manager has made all the difference with her exemplary communication skills in keeping families updated. Thank you Barons Down.

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Review from Philip C (Son of Resident) published on 15 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum came from the Intermediate Care Unit of the local hospital in Lewes, and for the last four years, Baron's Down Nursing Home has been her home, until she passed away peacefully one evening recently. She had her own room looking out onto the garden, and all the staff made her very welcome and comfortable.
She often told us how much she enjoyed the food, and how kind she found all the people who worked there. The nurses, carers and other staff are exceptional. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere in the home, and our family were impressed by their professionalism and dedication. They were so kind and supportive when my mum declined in her final weeks, and we all admire their compassion and thoughtfulness in such a demanding job.

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Review from V C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In the last two weeks, since mum has been in Barons Down the improvement is amazing. She's got her spark back, her eating has improved and the swelling on her legs has gone down. The staff a very friendly and helpful and keep me posted on all mum's needs. Amazing.

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Review from Sarah A (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our lovely father was in Barons Down Nursing Home for a month before he sadly passed away. We were extremely grateful that the home managed to find him a room at short notice and gave him such excellent end of life care. The whole team were amazing and he was truly well looked after by the wonderful
nursing team and exceptional carers. The kindness, care and compassion that was shown to him, and the support they gave us, his family, was of great comfort to us all.

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Review from Maxine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank the management/staff enough for the loving care and attention that my mother is receiving from everyone. She is extremely happy in the home, which gives us great delight to know that she is so well cared for. During the lockdown, the management staff are very kind in keeping me informed
about her health and well-being. Management staff have said don’t hesitate in calling if I have any concerns regarding my mother, they are always there to help and give good advice.

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Review from P R (Husband of Resident) published on 18 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife was in Barons Down from January until her death on 4th Feb. She came from hospital. She had numerous ailments including a recently diagnosed cancer. She was as contented I believe in the home as someone in her condition could be. The staff were kind and efficient. There was a friendly, cheerful
air about the place which I'm sure cannot but be good for the residents and patients. She was on palliative care in her final days and I was permitted to visit her. I was made welcome by the staff at all times. They must have been very busy but it never showed.

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Review from Sharon H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During an extremely difficult time for the world, a pandemic that kept me away from my dear Nan in her final weeks, the staff at Barons Down were always happy to take my calls and tell me how my Nan was doing as they knew I couldn't visit due to the Covid19 restrictions. Every time I spoke to someone
I could hear the compassion and empathy in their voice. They were very patient when speaking to me.
My Nan received palliative care there after suffering a large stroke and becoming unable to swallow. She was transferred to Barons Down from the hospital. She also had a second stroke whilst at the nursing home. Although only a resident for 10 days the staff and carers there made a big impression on me. It was clear that they cared about my Nan. They treated her with care and dignity and I will always be thankful for how they looked after her during those last days.

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Review from Carol H (Sister of Resident) published on 3 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother has been resident in this home for around 18 months now, his needs are complex and mobility very limited. During his time at the home he has received excellent care, the staff all know him and go above and beyond to make him as happy and comfortable as possible. Nothing is too much trouble
for any of the staff.
I always feel comfortable leaving my brother, I do not feel guilty because I know he will be alright and it is the best place for him to be because of the high quality of care he will receive 24 hours a day.
The nurses and Manager are very professional, the family is kept informed about any health care concerns that arise and action taken.
In my opinion Barons Down Nursing Home is well run and well led by the home Manager. The atmosphere in the home is like a tight knit community, calm happy and content.
Thank you all.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.590)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10 for Barons Down Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.590 for Barons Down Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 117 Ratings = 4.59

  • 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 Barons Down Nursing Home is based on 10 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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 10 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: 14 Jul 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barons Down Nursing Home

What types of Care is Barons Down Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Substance Misuse & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Barons Down Nursing Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Barons Down Nursing Home have?

There are 30 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barons Down Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, 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 Barons Down Nursing Home to the centre of Lewes?

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