Claydon House

8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT

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Owner: Caring Homes Ltd

Claydon House is located in Wallands Crescent, an exclusive private road located close to the centre of the former market town of Lewes, Sussex. Whilst enjoying a private location, the home benefits from its’ close proximity to local amenities and facilities. Claydon House is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection to provide both short and long-term care packages to 28 elderly people.

Our home manager Rachael Bekaert is a relatively new manager to Claydon House, although not new to the Caring Homes Group, Rachael a registered nurse was formerly the Deputy Manager of Walstead Place Residential Home near Haywards Heath and brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the needs of older people to Claydon House.

General Description

An elegant Victorian property, Claydon House Residential Care Home provides an exceptional environment for residents. Quietly situated in one of the most sought-after residential areas of Lewes and with delightful cottage gardens, the house has been completely refurbished to the highest standards.

Benefiting from its classical Victorian heritage, the home has been sympathetically extended and converted to retain many original features. At the same time, it is equipped with every modern facility to ensure a high standard of comfort and care.

Approached through a graceful entrance hall with its original Victorian pattern tiled floor, the house boasts a wealth of period detail including fireplaces, cornice work, high ceilings, large sash windows and light, airy rooms.

The house is laid out over four storeys with a purpose-built extension. Communal accommodation includes two sitting rooms, two dining rooms and two conservatories, sophisticated call-bell, fire alarm and smoke detection systems are installed throughout the home for added peace-of-mind. A passenger lift links all floors. We also have an on-site laundry service.

Located in both the main house and the extension is a choice of 28 premier or standard single bedrooms. All are all beautifully decorated and fourteen have en-suite facilities. Four are designated premium balcony rooms with splendid outlooks. In addition, there are two en-suite companion rooms for married couples or close friends.

Claydon House is a popular location for both short and long-term care placements, which are aimed at supporting residents in maintaining their independence. This is achieved through our tailored care planning, which ensures provision of appropriate care at all times.

Daily life at Claydon House offers variety and promotes independence through the development of meaningful activities plans, which are developed in consultation with our residents to ensure that there is always something of interest to everyone. The home is very well integrated with the local community affording many local opportunities within local churches, clubs and associations.

If you are looking for a quality assured care home for yourself, a friend or family member, please contact our home manager Rachael Bekaert for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Person in charge: Mrs Rachel Bekaert

Member of ECCA - about English Community Care Association (ECCA)

Registration Authority Area: South East

Type of Service: Care home only (Private) , 49 residents

Registered Care Categories*: Alzheimer's/Dementia • Old Age, not falling within any other category

Single Rooms: 25 Shared Rooms: 7 Rooms with ensuite WC: 4

Weekly Charges Guide: Single £400 - £600 , Shared £230 - £325

Facilities & Services: Short Stay Care • Physiotherapy • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room

CSCI* Star Rating: 2 Star (0=Poor, 1=Adequate, 2=Good, 3=Excellent) read more about CSCI ratings

Latest CSCI* Report on Claydon House: click here

*Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.