Highbury House

Steyning Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7GA
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Highbury House Care Home is situated in the charming Sussex village of Rottingdean – just 5 miles from Brighton. The home is ideally located, with a sea view to the front and the rolling green Downs to the rear of a large garden.

24-hour care is offered to all residents. All staff have regular in-house training, NVQ training and attend courses relevant to care of the elderly.

Highbury House has 30 single bedrooms on both floors with a passenger lift to the first floor. All rooms have ensuite facilities and many of the ground floor rooms have patio areas. Highbury House has a large dining room, two lounges and an accessible garden. The garden is wheelchair assessable with well-maintained lawn, flower beds and a patio area.

The home believes everyone is entitled to privacy, dignity and respect and staff are made aware that the needs of the residents are paramount.

Visitors are welcome at any time.

Fees are based on the bedroom of your choice.

For more information on staying in Highbury House Care Home please contact the home.

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Care Provided by Highbury House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Christine Barber (Registered Nursing Care Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (30)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Highbury House

  • 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 £1,600
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Highbury House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

Highbury House Reviews (31)

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9.7

Highbury House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Highbury House has 31 reviews.

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Review from G K (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although my uncle was only there for a short while, he was looked after really well. Staff were all very caring, he was impatient at times, but they dealt with him in a professional way.

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Review from T K (Respite Resident) published on 22 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose this nursing home having looked at six others, as I needed a fortnights convalescent care after a major operation. Highbury House is extremely well run - nurses and care workers, plus all the domestic staff work extremely hard and were kind and attentive. I like the range of activities for the
residents; I didn't take part that much but realised that the stimulus and interest for longterm residents were of a high level. I would recommend Highbury House to anyone.

Reply from R Charman, Home Manager at Highbury House

Thank you so much for your kind words and it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. So glad you are on the mend- Please come and see us if you are passing. The staff are missing you.


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Review from Karen (Niece of Resident) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall we have been very satisfied with the care and attention received from the staff at Highbury House. The home has a good ambience and there is a homely feel to the place, the residents seem very happy.


The staff maintain a very clean and caring environment, they arrange daily activities for

the residents and everyone has been kind and helpful. We are able to visit at any time, sometimes taking her out and she can sit outside in the very pretty garden, which she very much enjoys. We feel confident that our aunt is very well cared for, in a safe and comfortable environment!

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Review from Maurice T (Nephew of Resident) published on 12 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful caring home for my Aunt. They play music over meals from the forties and fifties and have group talks about products that were available to buy during that time.


Plus piano and songs in the evening. My Aunt joined in knowing all the words.


All are Lovely caring people who help to make

my Aunt's life a pleasure.

Reply from Alison Worms, Registered Home Manager at Highbury House

Thank you very much for your review. We are very pleased your Aunt is enjoying her time at Highbury House. It is lovely to know your Aunt enjoys the music and reminiscing over the good old days. We really strive to create a cosy, caring environment for our residents so please let us know if there's anything we can do to make life at Highbury even better.


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Review from Sandi A (Friend of Resident) published on 30 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highbury House is an example of excellent care, attention and happy atmosphere from all my visits (which are a lot). All the staff are amazing. This, I feel, comes from the top i.e the manager. Food I've felt is always important, perhaps a little more variety and seasonal dishes could be put in place.

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Review from Nick W (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been staying at Highbury House for the last 4 months, he was welcomed into the home by all the staff and has been completely comfortable and relaxed here ever since. All the staff have been so kind and caring towards my father. He's been looked after better than we could have ever wished
for. We have been so lucky getting Dad into Highbury. He is cared for as if by his own family. They are fantastic, caring people.

Reply from Tracey Austin, Group Manager at Highbury House

Thank you for your review and kind words, we are so pleased your father has settled in so well. We are always happy to help.


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Review from Gerry E (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a very full and happy life my mother moved into Highbury House in August 2017. She adjusted very quickly to life in HIghbury House and she and all her family were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and competence of all the staff. She was even treated to a visit to the duck pond in Rottingdean
to feed the ducks. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and they welcomed members of the family visiting at any time. The food menu choices were tasty and well considered, and the activities popular. Highbury House is an oasis of peace my husband and I would happily retire to.

Reply from Maria Gabriels, Marketing at Highbury House

Dear Gerry. Thank you for your positive comments. I am so glad to hear that your mother is happy with friendliness and competence of all the staff! Call us if there is anything we can help you with.


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Review from Julia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Highbury House enough, my Father was there from Nov 16 until Mar 17, he had the best loving care anyone could ever ask for, my family were also looked after too, lovely staff and atmosphere makes this a loving happy place to be.

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Review from Emma K (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would like to thank all the staff so so much for all your help with my dad. You have all been amazing and helped him so much physically and mentally. He has really enjoyed being in your care home everything is to such an amazing standard, many thanks.

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Review from Jeremy (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Highbury House is situated on a hill just off the main street in Rottingdean, a charming Sussex seaside village. The home caters for up to thirty residents and has a well-tended garden where residents and their visitors can sit outside in the summer. The main house has been recently decorated externally
and inside the house is kept spotlessly clean. My mother was a resident for a number of years until her recent death. She had advanced dementia which the management, nurses and care staff handled with both professionalism and kindness. As she declined her needs became ever more demanding but the care team were more than up to each new challenge and showed my mother respect and genuine warmth until the end. I really cannot speak highly enough of the management and staff at this home and the care and attention they gave my mother who was always very happy there.

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Review from Eileen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my mother and my uncle have been residents at Highbury House. The House is a really lovely building, with antique furniture in the common rooms. It is kept to a very high standard of cleanliness. The grounds are well maintained and have birds and squirrels visiting. The staff are really what makes
this establishment 5 star. There is always someone ready to answer you questions and give an up date on your relative. This is due in part to the high ratio of staff to residents, allowing time for updates. The meals are cooked on site and an imaginative menu is on offer, catering for a variety of dietary needs. There are lots of activities for those able to participate, but residents are given the choice to join in and spend time in the well appointed lounge. I cannot praise Highbury House too highly, the staff show kindness and understanding to the people in their care. The Manager shows a deep understanding to the elderly people residing at Highbury House.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.711)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10 for Highbury House 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 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 4.711 for Highbury House is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 114 Ratings = 4.711

  • 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 Highbury House 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: 16 Sep 2022

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • 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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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 19 Mar 2025

We currently have rooms available. If you would like to see them, please call us for a tour of our home or get in touch if you have any questions.
We provide 24 hour care with trained care staff on duty. We have 30 single rooms, with en-suite or nearby facilities available. All rooms are fully furnished and equipped with smoke detectors, nurse call system, radiator, television and telephone point. Residents are encouraged to furnish their own rooms with personal items if they so wish.


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Meet the Team (1)

Christine

Christine Barber

Job Title: Registered Nursing Care Home Manager

Joined: 2020

Since the start of my career in care, I have always felt privileged to work in the care sector. It all started when I was 16 and I began working in a nursing home in Horsham as a Healthcare Assistant. I am now the proud Nursing Care Manager at Highbury House and I find it very rewarding to be working with a brilliant team and giving great person-centred care. I am passionate about my family and my work and I joined Southcare Homes because their family values go all the way to the heart of the company and into the hearts of the staff that work here. I hope my extensive experience will help Highbury House achieve its potential, continue offering personalized care to residents and remain a happy home for everyone within.