Hailsham House Care Home

New Road, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4EW
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9.5 61 Reviews
  • Hailsham House Care Home, Hailsham
Hailsham House Care Home offers a wide range of residential, nursing and dementia care. This happy, family home has a variety of 90 ensuite rooms and care suites. It is located in a tranquil, rural setting in East Sussex. Sitting in its own extensive grounds, residents and their guests benefit from beautiful views plus substantial gardens and countryside spaces to enjoy and relax in.

With a number of lounges and smaller sitting rooms, there are spaces for everyone. Residents always have a choice of being with their friends and being part of the 'buzz' having other people around, or finding their own space and peace, perhaps with their families and visitors, or just to relax and enjoy their own moment.

The friendly and dedicated team caters for residents' needs and choices 24 hours a day. Be they carers, nurses, chefs, housekeepers and laundry operatives, gardeners, activity and wellbeing coordinators and more besides, everyone at Hailsham House has a shared objective - to ensure that every resident benefits from excellent and diligent care, respect and quality of life, every day.

The care and nursing team provide person centred care, with every resident having their own unique care plan, regularly updated to ensure its relevance and accuracy. The kitchen team offer a range of meals and snacks around the clock, nutritious home cooking and baking, with choices for all diets and cultures. The activity and wellbeing team offer a range of stimulating and entertaining pastimes - including music, quizzes, bingo and group activities, arts and crafts, pet therapy, local trips and excursions in the home's own minibus, and more individual companionship and activity - and so much more.

There is just not enough space here to share with you all that Hailsham House has to offer, why not just pop in? You are warmly invited to visit, and really experience what makes Hailsham House different... and special.

Care Provided by Hailsham House Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 119 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Epilepsy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rui Santos (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • NHS, Local Authority and private Self Funding admissions all welcome
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (119)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (89)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2009
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Hailsham House 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 from £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,350
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,400
  • Our weekly fees are based on dependency level and are determined after a full assessment of person's needs. We accommodate for general nursing care, nursing care with dementia and depending on assessment, palliative care/end of life care & support. FNC Contributions (if eligible and awarded) are in addition to any detailed fees & are retained by the home towards the nursing care provision.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Hailsham House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • 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
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Hailsham House is delighted to welcome visitors at any time. Guests are kindly asked to sign in at the main reception or entrance. Smaller dogs are also welcome to visit but must be kept on a lead.


  • Parking
  • There is ample free parking onsite.


Hailsham House Care Home Reviews (61)

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9.5

Hailsham House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hailsham House Care Home has 61 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and supportive of mum and ourselves. The room moved to downstairs and within sight of the nurses' station much better as mum tends to wander during the early hours. One particular carer especially worthy of note as mum spends a lot of time with her and really benefits from her time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really pleased with the level of care my uncle is receiving. I have spoken with the management team on several occasions, who I found approachable and professional. The home is very clean, and the care staff are also so helpful. I would recommend this home to all. Gardens are beautiful too, and
it is great to see that the home has organised garden therapy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for caring for my cousin, your care and understanding has been amazing. Nothing has ever been too much trouble. The staff are all stars please thank all of them. We can never thank any of you enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very caring, attentive and thoughtful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Some of them go above and beyond their normal duties. The domestic staff are very efficient, and my room is always lovely and clean. I have access to many activities which I enjoy. The food has recently improved,
and I now enjoy my meals much more, I have lived here for two years and am very happy where I am.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hailsham House have been exceptional. Care was faultless - such kindness and nothing was too much for them to help. Always very friendly and always offered tea. Would always recommend Hailsham House to others. The management team were also so friendly and helpful. I even met the area director
who was also a very pleasant man.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care the staff give to our cousin was second to none. She was happy here, loved the carers and had everything she needed. Always ate well and took part in the activities. Enjoyed being here, and as a family, we knew she was ok. We would like to thank the staff for the care and understanding given
to our cousin. We wish all the best to the staff and the carers. Many thanks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife recently had a one week stay for respite care. The room was excellent being extremely spacious and well appointed.
They were very helpful in catering for her needs with regard to an air mattress and a hoist for getting in and out of bed. They even managed to put a fridge in the room for her
chilled drinks and snacks.
The staff were very friendly and looked after her very well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad lived here for five years, my family and I could not fault the care here. The staff are so kind and really do care. They treat all the residents with dignity and respect. Thank you so much for the kindness and respect you gave my dad and I know he felt at home here and passed away in such a beautiful
place. The new management team are outstanding and the home manager is very warm and welcoming and always welcomes you with open arms. You really are a great bunch. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I have had a few issues I have not been too happy about.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Hailsham House Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service. We have noticed that you have had some issues and are glad that you have discussed these with the home manager. All feedback is important to us so we can help to manage the care your loved one receives taking your wishes into consideration.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I write this review with regards to Holly Unit where my late father was cared for 5 years. The care and attention that all staff showed my father was amazing and they treated him as an individual and with the utmost respect. I never felt that dad was just left sat in his chair alone as they used to
talk to him and give him the love and care that he deserved.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband's appetite has become extremely poor. In consultation with the manager and chef, and in conjunction with the GP we have decided to offer finger food meals. The chef is always open to ideas. He has provided just what I've suggested and my husband's appetite is picking up again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First impression clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and attentive. Was shown Uncle's room without any hesitation and found very clean and tidy. We visited on a Thursday afternoon and whilst leaving, a guy was setting up to perform music and songs which I thought was fantastic for residents to relate
with i.e. memory joggers etc.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy with the care my husband receives at Hailsham House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Hailsham House for almost a year and sadly the staff are still not managing day to day basic care - ie personal hygiene. Mum needs more one on one time as she doesn't cope well in the main lounge which is something hopefully they are now working towards.

Reply from Tracy Hardy, Careline Team Leader at Hailsham House Care Home

Thank you for raising your concerns with us. We are sorry to hear that you have not experienced the kind care that we expect at Hailsham House. I am glad that you have now been able to meet with the managers at Hailsham House to address these issues. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you feel that we are not progressing with the care and support agreed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The care given by the permanent staff is good, but overall, this aspect (Care/Support) is let down by the seemingly current reliance upon agency workers who, with the best will in the world, cannot be expected to get to know individual residents, their preferences and their foibles. Perhaps this is
not helped by permanent staff absences during the holiday season. Similarly, in part, my reduced marks on the activities section may, in part, be attributed to the absence of the coordinator. It is to be hoped that the recent appointment of her replacement will result in an improvement in this area. On a positive note, visitors can always expect a warm welcome and all comments made are acted upon by staff and management alike.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Hailsham House Care Home

Thank you for your comments on carehome.co.uk, we appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. The home is currently undergoing a recruitment drive as we do accept that it is not helpful to run a service with agency staff, although we do have block booked agency staff to try and support continuity of care. We have introduced a new way of managing annual leave so you should see improvements during holiday seasons. We are delighted that we now have a new activities and wellbeing lead in the home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been at Hailsham House for approximately 18 months. In this time, he has been treated with the utmost care, dignity and support. His mobility has declined but thanks to the care received, his understanding and interactions have improved dramatically. Happy, content and engaged.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a home from home environment, supported by dedicated, caring staff who diligently care for the residents with real passion.
The food, coupled with the activity programme makes this home exceptional.
I know I have made the right choice.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff at Hailsham house have cared for our mother for 8 years now, helping her manage the transition into care with skill and kindness. She has been very well cared for throughout her life here, both in sickness and in health. She is very happy at Hailsham House and is loved by the staff. I have no
hesitation in recommending Hailsham House to anyone looking for a safe and well-run home for their loved one.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is still very young and he has a very rare illness. I wanted to take care of him myself but it is very difficult to do so, he moved from Essex to be closer to me as that is where we are originally from. Since he has been at Hailsham House he has become so much happier. He is always smiling and
he finds it hard to talk but all staff and nurses interact with him like he is a member of their team. I feel at ease now knowing he is very well looked after and if I am busy at work I can check in on him whenever.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience at Hailsham House was extremely positive, I was very struck by the levels of compassion and professionalism, which were of the highest standards, as a result, the atmosphere was great. Full marks to some lovely people doing a difficult job in an admirable manner.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.498)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10 for Hailsham House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.498 for Hailsham House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (81 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.498

  • 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 Hailsham House Care Home is based on 25 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 119 registered maximum number of service users is 23.8, which has been reached with 25 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: 1 May 2024

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • 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 (3)

Rui

Rui Santos

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2013

We are proud to introduce Rui, our esteemed General Manager at Hailsham House, a pivotal part of the Aurem Care family. Joining our team in December 2013 as a compassionate and skilled nurse, Rui's unwavering dedication and exceptional talent quickly shone through.


His journey with us has been remarkable, culminating in his promotion to General Manager in January 2024.


Rui's expertise is not just in nursing, having qualified in 2012, but also encompasses a comprehensive understanding of care standards and legislation. This knowledge is vital in our commitment to providing the highest level of care for vulnerable adults with diverse and complex healthcare needs. His experience ensures that every resident receives personalised and compassionate care, tailored to their unique requirements.


In his role as General Manager, Rui not only leads the team at Hailsham House with inspirational guidance but also oversees the assessment process for potential new residents. He takes great joy in welcoming new members to our home, ensuring they feel part of our community from the outset.


Rui's approachable and understanding nature makes him a favourite among residents and staff alike. He embodies the values of Aurem Care, always putting the well-being and happiness of our residents first. We are incredibly fortunate to have him at the helm of Hailsham House, steering us towards excellence in care and fostering a warm, inclusive environment for all.


Marlene

Marlene Gameiro

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2011

Meet Marlene, our dedicated Administration Manager at Hailsham House, an integral part of the Aurem Care community. Marlene's journey with us began in 2011, and her path has been one of continuous growth and deepening commitment to our residents and team.


Starting as a Health Care Assistant, Marlene's passion for resident care was evident from day one. Her skills and devotion saw her progress to a Senior HCA, where she not only provided exceptional care but also led her team with a blend of professionalism and empathy.


Marlene's vibrant personality naturally transitioned her into the role of Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator. For two years, she was the heart of our activities, enriching the lives of our residents with a range of engaging and meaningful experiences that enhanced their well-being.


Her journey didn't stop there. Marlene's versatile abilities led her 'across the hall' to support our reception and administration team. Her efficiency, combined with a profound understanding of our home's dynamics, eventually led to her well-deserved promotion to Administrator.


In her current role, Marlene is the backbone of Hailsham House, seamlessly managing all aspects of administration and financial operations. She offers invaluable support not just to our team but also to the residents and their families, ensuring a smooth and comforting experience for everyone.


Marlene's long-standing presence and diverse experience at Hailsham House make her the perfect 'go-to' person for almost any need. Her familiarity with every facet of our home and her approachable nature make her an invaluable asset to our community.


We are immensely proud to have Marlene with us at Hailsham House, where her contributions continue to be a cornerstone of the exceptional care and warm atmosphere we are known for.


Amy

Amy Bose

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2023

Amy joined the Hailsham House team in July 2023, bringing her vibrant passion for people-facing roles to our front desk. Her background is rich in advisory positions across various sectors, reflecting her natural flair for interacting with the public. This skill set makes her an invaluable first point of contact for residents, their families, and visitors at Hailsham House.


Currently, Amy is furthering her expertise by studying financial advice outside of work with an investment company. This pursuit of continuous personal and professional development is a testament to her dedication and drive.


Amy finds a deep sense of fulfilment in her role at Hailsham House. She cherishes the family-like atmosphere of our home and her enthusiasm for supporting people in any way she can shines through in her daily interactions. Whether it's greeting visitors with a warm smile, assisting residents, or being a friendly ear to family members, Amy's presence at the reception adds to the welcoming and supportive environment of Hailsham House.


Outside of her professional life, Amy is an avid enthusiast of staying active and embracing the outdoors. She frequently visits the gym and enjoys exploring the natural beauty around her. Her love for learning extends beyond her professional field, as she often spends time visiting museums, reading, and even acquiring new skills like learning languages. This zest for life and learning mirrors the dynamic and engaging atmosphere we foster at Hailsham House.


At Hailsham House, Amy is more than a receptionist; she's a key part of our community, embodying the caring and vibrant spirit that makes our home a truly special place.