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All staff are experienced in delivering care to the elderly, especially those suffering from dementia, or dementia type illnesses.
Caroline House pride themselves on providing a comfortable home environment, and offer a wide range of activities all tailored to suit each individuals tastes and abilities.
Care Provided by Caroline House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Caroline House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Caroline House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sovereign Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Wright(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Un-restricted visiting hours. Pets welcome to visit also
Parking
- On-site and roadside parking
Caroline House Reviews (22)
Caroline House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.314) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Caroline House has 22 reviews.
My dad moved in following a fall and unable to go home. He has settled in nicely with some of his own home comforts. The staff are friendly and accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. My dad is treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Communication by the staff and management is excellent in keeping me updated and informed with my dad's care. I would 100% recommend Caroline House to anyone looking for a care home for their loved one
I have no concerns over her care the staff are always on hand to chat with you at any time.
Staff are very caring & attentive at all times.
When I visit I am made to feel part of a family.
Claire Manager of the home is always available & often chatting with the residents.
Shelley the senior care assistance has really built up a bond with my sister & with her complex needs is able to calm her when she gets very agitated.
I couldn't ask for a better care home for my sister.
Some staff very helpful and friendly. Rarely see management. Menus displayed seem very good. Room of our friend and neighbour very basic, needs updating, windows need updating. Our friend seems settled and content, although his dementia is deteriorating and he is aware. As a point of interest is there a nominated GP who visits the residents on a regular basis.
Thank you for your post. Please be aware the management team are available Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, and outside of these hours when necessary. There is an ongoing maintenance and redecoration programme in place, window replacement is included as part of this. All feedback is very much appreciated.
The home is well run. The buildings are well maintained and the facilities are adequate for the comfort and convenience of the residents. The rooms are pleasant and kept clean and tidy and patient safety is assured with pressure pads, alarms and call buttons. My friend who lives there is well-looked after and very happy in his environment. Thank you for your care.
I visit mum regular and she is always praising the staff and is happy with the meals provided and care given.
I have nothing but praise. the staff are always cheerful, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The manager is very efficient and quickly replies to any emails I send. My friend is happy, well looked after, warm and comfortable.
Rang bell, quickly ans. cheerful greeting & helpful girl took me to my friend. Stayed to see her have lunch two options of food on first & second courses water & tea and I was offered tea, excepted and a good cup of tea it was. My friend was warm and clean.
She was given a cheerful en-suite room at Caroline House looking into the garden. Shelves were put up especially for her to put the many things that she had brought with her so she could see them.
My friend did not want to go downstairs to meet with others living in the home. The staff tried to persuade her, but did not force it, and helped her to believe that this was her home from now on. Over the months, staff asked her if she would like to go downstairs, but respected her wish to stay in her room. The person running activities found how she loved colouring and gave her pictures to colour, which she enjoyed.
My friend went down to join a 100th birthday celebration, and enjoyed it. Gradually she went downstairs occasionally, and has now started asking to go down regularly.
Staff have been so patient with her, shown her respect, and gradually gained her trust. I am very impressed with them as a staff team.
I'm so pleased with Caroline House, my husband came here for a few nights Respite Care after a week in hospital. The manager and her deputy couldn't have been more helpful. The layout of my husband's room was changed to make everything work for him. He has mild dementia but severe mobility problems. All the staff were helpful, fast in responding to the 'Call' button. It's a Victorian house - the rooms I saw were all spacious and my husband's room was light, bright and roomy. No ensuite toilet but a commode provided. His health was carefully assessed by nursing staff and his medication given as I'd asked (swallowing difficulties) Visitors welcome all through the day. Whatever time of day I visited, I was content that he was being looked after well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this care home and my husband has said he'd be happy to return if respite care is needed again
Good. Pleasant staff. Facilities kept clean and tidy. Food is good considering it is 'cafeteria' food but it would be more varied.
We moved our mum here from another care home 18 months ago. Since she has been here she is so much better. The care she receives is excellent, she is always clean and her clothes tidy. Her meals are good and she always has plenty of snacks to keep her going. The entertainment they have good for them and we can't praise them enough for the care they give her. The staff always give us an update when we visit and also phone us with anything we need to know. Thank you to all the staff at Caroline House.
We have had a friendly & positive experience since my brother was placed in Caroline House.
Clean, tidy, warm, staff helpful, food good. Happy at the moment.
In particular, Mum's personal care, her room and the food have been excellent. The staff have all been friendly and approachable, even when busy.
I've always found the staff at Caroline House to be very friendly and helpful. Mum seems to be happy there. She hasn't been negative about the home. Everyone is very approachable. If I had any problems I feel they would be sorted!
I visit my mother-in-law as often as I can, she always seems happy and content & well looked after. The staff are always helpful and very friendly. My mother-in-law tells me she loves the food, which has always been important to her.She loves her chocolate biscuits.
It is an older building but I think it has a good atmosphere. Mum can go to the dining room or the lounge but prefers to stay in her room. I'm happy that she is safe, seemingly happy and very well looked after.
One of the staff of the discharge team showed the website, saying the room had private facilities and stated food was hotel quality, my sister was excited to go after waiting eight months for a discharge to assess place.
The staff at the facility were really very nice kind and caring however my sister only remained at the facility for three hours as the room organised was unsuitable with no private facilities, an alternative was offered for a top-up cost of £751 but the toilet was currently out of order and needed a plumbers attention, a commode was offered but due to mobility issues and medical conditions this was not an option.
The facility is in a poor state of decoration, as are the rooms and furnishings. There are locked doors due to the dementia patients restricting free access to areas.
Check this facility's rooms before accepting a placement the website pictures are misleading.
Caroline House is a wonderful home! Very friendly staff team and a calming environment. The activities keep everyone engaged, this really feels like a home away from home for my friend, I wouldn't change a thing.
My mum has been at Caroline House for 8 weeks having to move care home due to a change in personal circumstances suffering from dementia. The move was very upsetting for Mum, however in the short time Mum has been at Caroline House Mum has settled in extremely well thanks to the care and support of all the wonderful staff. The move has been made so much easier for Mum and our family knowing Mum is happy, settled and well cared for. For this to happen so quickly in such a short time is thanks to everyone at Caroline House, in making our mum and our family so welcome. A massive thank you to you all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 November 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caroline House
What types of Care is Caroline House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Caroline House have?
There are 26 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Caroline House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Caroline House to the centre of Hailsham?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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