Dean Wood Care Home

Warren Road, Brighton BN2 6DA
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9.8 76 Reviews
  • Dean Wood Care Home, Brighton
Dean Wood warmly welcome those in need of residential and nursing care, including people living with dementia or Parkinson’s.

Voted one of the UK’s top 100 luxury care homes 2021, and featured in the prestigious annual 'UK Luxury Care Home Guide', Dean Wood is a modern, purpose-built care facility with fabulous panoramic sea views, state of the art accommodation and facilities. There's a dedicated dementia unit, as well as sensory gardens, reminiscence activity areas and memory boxes, that have all been carefully designed to help those with cognitive issues.

Residents have access to a private terrace and rooftop café where they can enjoy views out to the sea.

As an enhanced service to residents, twice-weekly GP visits are conducted at Dean Wood Care Home, enabling residents to receive regular, personalised medical reviews as part of the approach to person-centred care.

Dean Wood employs professional chefs, who are committed to good health and nutrition. They provide a varied menu of tasty food which residents can choose to enjoy in privacy or socialising with others.

Entertainment and promoting a stimulating lifestyle were in mind when this home was designed.

Dean Wood has its own cinema room, hair salon and therapy room.

Follow the home on Facebook to find out more about the great things that go on day to day - search 'Bupa UK Dean Wood Care Home'.

Care Provided by Dean Wood Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Raymond Arnold (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (80)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Dean Wood Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Visiting
  • The modern, architecturally stunning home was shortlisted for a healthcare design award, and it’s a truly remarkable place to live.


    Perched on the edge of town, the home is three miles from all the attractions of Brighton with its piers (including the i360 ‘vertical pier’), Royal Pavilion, marina and Brighton Racecourse.


  • Parking
  • On-site parking.


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Dean Wood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dean Wood Care Home has 76 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Dean Wood Care Home is a well-run home. The staff are very friendly and provide dignified support. The building and facilities are modern, clean and welcoming. There is a good range of activities in the home, although more external visits could be provided for variety. The evening meal is quite
early, so activities in the evening would also be welcome. Despite a steep 14% increase in fees from Jan 2025, overall the home is very good.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear that you are impressed with the wide range of activities, modern facilities and the high standards of care provided by our staff at Dean Wood Care Home. It is always wonderful to hear words like "Friendly" being used to describe our staff. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dean Wood have been home for the last 31/2 years of my mum's life and we couldn't have wished for a better place for her. The staff have been wonderful, attentive, caring, and helpful, always aiming to meet her needs. Mum looked upon them all as extended family and I will miss them all. The activities
have been stimulating and varied, the food has been the highlight throughout, and the beautiful gardens have enable us to spend time with mum outside. I can't recommend it highly enough!

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care and it is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. It is always nice to hear words like "wonderful, attentive, caring and helpful" being used to describe our care. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother's overall experience with BUPA Dean Wood has been a very good 14-month stay. She has settled well and has been well treated by the staff. There are plenty of facilities and activities for her to take advantage of if she chooses. My main opportunity to visit my mum is on a Saturday. I try to
arrive around 11:00 am most weeks. Unfortunately, I am increasingly finding she is not ready by 11:30 am. My mother chose to wake up late and this suits the staff because they could not get all the residences ready at once. However, it's becoming increasingly frustrating that she is not ready for my arrival. I think she would be happy to be ready by 11:00 am on a Saturday.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you are happy with our facilities and the wide range of activities available to your mother. We are sorry to hear of your frustrations and will certainly pass on your comments to the home's manager to help them continually improve their services. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your loved one's stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent her last 6 months at Dean Wood, I can't recommend this Nursing Home enough. The nursing care was second to none, the carers could not have been better and friendlier and all worked extremely well. It was like a second home to her and my mother was treated with great care, dignity and
wanted for nothing. A better experience than I could have ever expected, thank you to the team across all departments. You are a wonderful bunch and the people that make this home so special.

Reply from Rosie Smith, Customer Advisor at Dean Wood Care Home

Hello and thank you for leaving such an overwhelmingly positive review for the staff at Dean Wood. We are so pleased your mother was comfortable and taken such excellent care of in her final months. It is always wonderful to hear words such as "nursing care was second to none" "special" and "wanted for nothing" being used to describe our homes. We wish you and your family well in this no doubt tough time since your Mother's passing. Thank you again for taking the time to write to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law was initially able to enjoy the comfort; the food; the light, airy and clean facilities; and the wonderful caring staff. She often praised everything about the home and said she couldn't fault it. Towards the end of her life, the care continued beautifully and extended to family members
near and far. Thank you all so very much, for allowing a comfortable and dignified end to a very long life.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we are pleased to hear that you and your family felt supported through these hard times. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Prompt admission. Smooth process. My dad feels safe and comfortable. he was so complimentary about caring staff, always smiling, and never had to ask for anything as it's done before he thinks of it.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your dad's stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having the responsibility for putting someone into care is a major undertaking.
Once I had visited Dean Wood, met some of the staff, and seen what a clean, welcoming environment it was, I felt safe handing him into their care. He was well looked after during his stay; and treated with dignity and
respect by a team who really do care. For those who want to engage, lots is going on and it is very social. Those who wish to keep to themselves or are unable to join in, are still a 'part' of Dean Wood, and their wishes are respected. Fantastic location and a wonderful café; visitors are made to feel very welcome. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum moved to Dean Wood last November to Regency, the residential floor. There is a high standard of accommodation and facilities but it's the care and activities that make it really stand out. The care team is extremely well led and the carers provide friendly supportive care. There is a good continually
of carers which means you can get to know the staff. At least two activities a day mean that there is plenty of stimulation. The staff at Dean Wood have helped settle in my mum and I always feel confident she is well looked after.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Mum in our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was unsafe and vulnerable in his house but now being in Dean Wood the family have none of those worries. More than anything we appreciate the genuine and excellent care that the staff give to Dad and the other residents. The facilities and activities are brilliant, the roof terrace and garden are
particularly exceptional areas to be enjoyed. All in all Dean Wood has been great. It may not be the cheapest care home around but then it probably is the best.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Dad in our care and we are pleased that you are impressed with the facilities and fun activities at Dean Wood Care Home. We hope Dean Wood Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Dean Wood for some 6 months. She has settled in very quickly. Mum is happy with her level of care and reassured that there are friendly staff around her should she need any sort of help. Her medicines are taken care of. She likes having her own room with her own bathroom. The staff
are very friendly and approachable. The home is purpose-built and in a fantastic location. There are a wide range of activities to join in, if you want, or you can sit out and enjoy the roof terrace.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are so pleased to hear your mum has settled into our home so well and feels a part of our Dean Wood family. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care, and please do let us know if there is anything else we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A big thank you to all the staff and carers for making my mum’s 100th birthday a really memorable occasion. Everyone worked so hard to make it such a fabulous day, going above and beyond their normal roles. Mum has been a resident for nearly a year and has been very happy, comfortable and spoilt all
this time. Thanks to everyone concerned.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear Mum enjoyed her 100th Birthday! We hope to continue providing her with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I haven't found any negatives living at Dean Wood. I feel my room is private, with lots of trees and lovely views from the roof terrace. The staff are all friendly and kind.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like “Kind” and “Friendly” being used to describe our staff. We are pleased to hear that you like the lovely views from the roof terrace. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel happy and safe at Dean Wood Care Home. My bedroom is comfortable and I have a lovely view from my bedroom.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very pleased to hear you have settled into our Dean Wood care home so well. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy at Dean Wood. I'm quite solitary and feel this is respected by all staff.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We hope Dean Wood Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really impressed with how my mum has settled in. The care team are lovely and very supportive. She has made new friends, loves the food and is enjoying all the activities.
Thank you for making her feel so welcome.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and it's always nice to hear that you can feel at ease with your mum in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our dad was at Dean Wood on the nursing floor in March/April of 2023, after an extended stay in hospital and then in a rehab facility. We needed to find a bed in a care home at very short notice and could not have had a more positive experience from start to finish. The manager was very responsive to
our needs, and very involved in all operations of the home. She helped us to get Dad into a room on the nursing floor within four days, was there to greet him on arrival, always available to answer questions and to introduce us to the facility, and to the staff. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the food is very good.
The staff at Dean Wood are wonderful, all so caring and friendly, and we always felt welcome whenever we visited-which we did more than most, as we knew we possibly only had a limited number of weeks to do so. I cannot say enough good things about every single staff member we encountered, they are amazingly dedicated to what they do.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave you lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we hope Dean Wood Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. It is always nice to hear words like "wonderful, all so caring and friendly" being used to describe our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your dad's stay as comfortable as possible and we look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Cleanliness was a problem at first with hair and teeth not being cleaned. however, it is now much better. All the staff are friendly and Mum is happy here.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are happy to hear your mum feels like a part of our Dean Wood family. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager and we hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dean Wood is an amazing Care Home. It has been nice and warm. the staff are amazing. The food is wonderful with plenty of refreshments and cake etc. The activities certainly keep the residents busy. The whole place is spotlessly clean and tidy and the rooms and facilities are like a top hotel. Carry
on Dean Wood. Would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make their stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No hesitation in recommending this home. They looked after my dad for 2 years until his passing and always treated him with respect, care and love. They are very good at dealing with dementia and an all-around excellent place.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Our resident’s health and well-being are an absolute priority, so we are pleased to hear that your Father experienced this in our care. Thank you for choosing Dean Wood for your stay.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This review is about the final time of my mother at Dean Wood Care Home. They did such a wonderful job of keeping me in touch with my mother's changing condition. When I arrived, they had made the room so ready for her last hours - the care of each of the staff popping in to check on me was just perfect.
Thank you for giving her, and us, the best kind of situation to end her time.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Dean Wood Care Home

We really appreciate the time you have taken to leave your review. We are really glad to hear that the staff at Dean Wood were so attentive to yourself and your Mum during a difficult time. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.781)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10 for Dean Wood Care Home 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.781 for Dean Wood Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 224 Ratings = 4.781

  • 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 Dean Wood Care Home is based on 19 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 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 19 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: 8 Dec 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • 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

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 17 Feb 2025

ensuite rooms available with garden and panoramic sea views across the English channel.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dean Wood Care Home

What types of Care is Dean Wood Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Dean Wood Care Home provide?

Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Dean Wood Care Home have?

There are 80 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dean Wood Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Lift, Gardens, Bar/Café & Residents Kitchenette are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dean Wood Care Home to the centre of Brighton?

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