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Nova House is a large, adapted town house situated in a quiet residential area of Seaford, close to local shops and amenities and not far from the sea itself.
The home offers residents a 'total care package,' recognising that the needs of every individual are unique and vary over time.
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Care Provided by Nova House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- 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 Nova House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Nova 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
Owner
- Seaford Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tony Gaitskell (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at the Home at any time. However, Nova House respects the fact that residents should receive guests at times to suit them, and of course they always have the right to decline to see anybody if they so wish. Nova House encourages family members and friends to visit, and all that is asked is that they should sign in and out of the Visitor’s Book (kept in the Entrance Hallway) for reasons of fire safety. If visiting guests would like to join loved ones for a meal then this can be arranged. Please arrange this with the Manager.
Parking
- Free parking for a number of vehicles is available at the front of the home.
Nova House Reviews (31)
Nova House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.143) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nova House has 31 reviews.
Visiting animals is a wonderful initiative and she loved seeing kittens in March and bottle fed lambs in April. Despite her reservations, she soon settled as the staff from cleaners to manager were so caring and thoughtful. Thank you for looking after her.
My dear mother passed away peacefully on the 22nd December 2018, she spent 20 months at Nova House, she was treated with respect and kindness and being a very quiet, shy lady she was very happy and comfortable. For my part I was able to visit and was made so welcome I became part of the home too, which I’m grateful for as I could still be involved with my mum as much as I wished.
The staff management, carers, kitchen and maintenance were all so lovely to us. I can thoroughly recommend this home thank you all.
Priscilla, thank you so very much for your feedback. Your mother was a wonderful person, we're going to miss her (And yourself, charging about enthusiastically!). The team at Nova House really appreciate your lovely words.
The staff are very caring and considerate. I would have no doubts in recommending this home for a loved one.
My husband was cared for by Nova House from March 2014 - February 2018. He was very well looked after by well trained and very caring staff. He enjoyed a good relationship with all of them. There were lovely outings which I also went on. Good entertainment and well cooked food. I was invited to join meals various times and found them to be very tasty and well balanced. I don't think I would have found a better place for his last four years.
My mother's care requirements have changed - that is the only reason she is moving from Nova. Nova has been excellent for my mother and for us. We have been reassured that mother has been safe, secure and well looked after. My mother has enjoyed her time in Seaford, particularly being able to visit the seaside in the summer months.
It is no wonder that places in Nova House are seldom free. A fantastic environment, true care and commitment for all clients in a home that truly feels like home. The whole team are to be applauded for their relentless effort and unwavering professionalism. Thanks to all of you.
Thank you so very much for your kind words of praise and feedback. The team at Nova House truly appreciate it.
My Mother-in-Law has been in several care homes in Seaford for respite care with varying degrees of satisfaction. When the time care for her to be in permanent care, we were so fortunate there was a space at Nova House.
Her care there has been excellent, the degree of commitment and kindness from the staff is amazing. Such a high standard of professionalism from all the staff who show a genuine care to all their residents.
We cannot thank you enough, thanks to the kitchen staff too for the cups of tea and kindness, and the food always looked lovely!
Nova House came highly recommended from several sources. I have been extremely satisfied with the care given to my father in every respect. All the staff have been courteous and efficient and have made my father's stay a pleasure.
Many many thanks for your kind words, Rosemary. We are always delighted to receive feedback. We work hard to ensure that any stay at Nova House is a pleasant one, and will always do our very best to help.
The Manager and the staff were truly wonderful with my dad and he enjoyed his time there immensely. I cannot fault their care of dad at all. Dad loved the food, the activities (especially the singers) and the surroundings and the addition of the deck meant that, during the summer, he was able to spend a lot of days outside which he thoroughly enjoyed. It's situated in a lovely part of Seaford and is within walking distance to shops and to the beachfront which my dad and I enjoyed our walks along greatly. A wonderful place and I would strongly recommend Nova to any individuals or their families.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are only sad that your father couldn't have spent longer with us, and indeed, we send all our very best wishes.
We have found Nova house excellent in every aspect of care for our mother. The manager and his whole team have been extremely supportive and helpful during a difficult time and we have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
Welcoming and light hearted ambiance created by all the staff and manager. Moving Mum to this home was a major step for her and the family! Any contact made with the home (by e-mail, telephone or in person) was met with efficiency and kindness reassuring us that we made the best choice. They follow implicitly the essential care standards for the elderly. Her room was spacious, clean and fresh in décor with a modern en-suite. When parents are living in the sunset of their years, you worry what is the best decision to make. I cannot recommend better than Nova House in Seaford, our childhood home town. See for yourself at their Summer Fete on Sunday August 16th - contact the home for details.
Nova House always strives to maintain a 'home away from home' atmosphere, with a pleasant, comfortable environment and an ethos built around kindness and consideration.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Tony has been the manager of Nova House since 2010. He is passionate about providing quality and compassionate care in a unique, homely environment, working to support the wishes and individuality or each resident. Tony has enjoyed a long career in managing care homes. He is fully qualified and has worked as a healthcare management consultant.
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