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The Whitebriars is a calm, quiet and gentle home specialising in caring for those with early onset dementia.
Coast Care Group strive to focus on the individual residents differing...
Care Provided by Whitebriars
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 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
- 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 Whitebriars for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Whitebriars 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
- Coast Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alicia Aling (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Whitebriars is open to visitors at anytime.
Parking
- There is plenty of parking at Whitebriars.
Whitebriars Reviews (49)
Whitebriars has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whitebriars has 49 reviews.
It is difficult to put into words the gratitude I have for the wonderful team at Whitebriars. My friend, whom I have helped look after for the last ten years, moved in just a few months ago, and the kindness, patience, care, and respect she has received are truly second to none. A monumental effort has been made to make her feel as comfortable as possible, and the team have been as accommodating of her needs, routines and home comforts, including taking her out to see dear friends. Events she attended or for strolls along the seafront, which she absolutely loves. I cannot end without also mentioning the kindness and warmth I receive from the team each day I visit. They are truly good people, and I know that my friend could not be in better hands
Thank you so much for your kind words , it's true pleasure to look after PC . I will ensure that I pass on your wonderful feedback to the rest of the team at Whitebriars.
My brother-in-law has been at Whitebriars for several years now and is happy and settled. The staff are caring and supportive and this is very comforting for our family. Lots of fun activities and regular bus trips which he loves.
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My Uncle is being so well looked after by the wonderful team at Whitebriers. We were worried about him being in a home but he loves it! Regular trips out and fantastic food and care. Thank you team 'coast care' Sales Family x
I have 100% confidence in the home and Dad is very happy there.
Dad is always out on daytrips and plenty of things going on in the home every day.
The communication from all the staff is excellent and I am kept well informed at all times.
A superb care home.
My father-in-law has been at Whitebriars for about three and a half years, and I can honestly say he is extremely well looked after. My husband and I never have to worry about him. He always has a smile on his face when we visit, and he enjoys the trips they take him on. The staff are consistently friendly and welcoming, and the care they show every resident is wonderful. The activities they provide have brought out a side of him I never expected to see, and he absolutely loves taking part.
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Whitebriars always provide fantastic care, paired with kindness. The staff are amazing, and always go one step beyond to assist all residents! The activities and days are stand out elements of this care home.
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We always find the staff friendly and helpful The home is always very clean and tidy and the residents are well looked after. Lots of activities in house and outside visits. We have had relatives in other care homes and none compare to Whitebriars.
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My brother has now been a resident of "Whitebriars" for over 3 years. Management and staff have been amazing. Always courteous and willing to respond to any questions, suggestions. The frequent minibus trips really get a positive reaction and often note one-on-one attention to the less mobile residents along with lots of activities in the 'common/activity areas'
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We are amazed at just how much you all do for the residents to keep them occupied and happy. Well done all of you.
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Whitebriars is a very 'caring' home with 'wonderful' staff who treat every resident with individual respect and 'special' care.
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Mum has been here since around June 2021. In that time she has had a great time! Been involved in events like going to the seafront for ice cream, having her hair and nails done, being taken to the holiday home and even an outdoor event with live music for the coronation. She has made some great friends too. She is always looked after and has lived a more full life than she did when she lived outside still and was out and about. The staff have always been friendly and accommodating when I’ve visited or keeping me up to date with how mum is etc. very pleased overall. Thank you!
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They communicated well with us and made his days the best he could have with his medical conditions. Thank you so much.
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Since being at Whitebriars, my mum has received excellent care. I have found the home to be very clean and there are always some activities going on.
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I cannot fault the wonderful Whitebriar's Care Home. Since the sad passing of my mother a year ago (who also resided there), they have looked after my father, who suffers from dementia. All of the team are extremely friendly and the care he receives is second to none. There are many activities each week along with trips out, which he really enjoys. I am always impressed when I visit, and it is very comforting to know that my father is so very well looked after. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend this home to anybody.
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My mother has lived at Whitebriers for 7 weeks now and has settled in very quickly. Her social interaction with her neighbours and new friends is far greater than where she was living before. The staff at Whitebriers are so attentive to her every need. Such humour and understanding from not only the care staff but the support staff as well. I cannot recommend Whitbriers highly enough. This isn’t so much a care home but a home that cares. We consider ourselves to be extremely lucky to have found Whitebriers.
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The staff at Whitebriars are always friendly and polite. They engage well with the residents and provide different activities for them. The staff are attentive to the individual needs of the residents and I've noticed they are often laughing with them. Visitors, residents and staff all seem happy and content whilst being made to feel welcome.
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Having a parent go to a care home can be a daunting moment for both parent and children. Since my father went to live at Whitebriars, they have made the move effortless. Father seems to have settled in and I cannot fault them for their care and patience. Nothing is too much trouble when I call and I can sleep much better at night knowing he is in safe hands with staff that can cater for his needs.
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Welcoming, warm and friendly staff - extremely efficient and professional as well as helpful. Parents are very happy with Whitebriars - not only the amazing staff but the activities on offer and the excellent food. Accommodating and a great manager and a wonderful maintenance man.
The home has a such warm welcoming and caring staff. They tend to every need and always have a smile on their face. I would thoroughly recommend this care home to anyone who is in need of some support for a loved one.
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Coast Care Homes have gone above and beyond for my great aunty and uncle. As much as it has been so so hard to watch their health be taken by dementia, the difference from when they lived on their own to now, where they live in a well-understood and supported arrangement, they have found a new lease of life and a level of calm/content I haven't seen in years.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 January 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (47) & Events (0)
- 19 Mar 2025
Coast Care Homes Ltd are delighted to announce that the company has officially transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). An Employee Ownership Trust is a government backed scheme that...
- 16 Jan 2025
- 16 Jan 2025
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (5)

Kevin, alongside his wife Lynda, started the company in 2003 when they purchased Whitebriars. Before this, he had spent most of his career in the construction industry, before he decided he needed a career change.
Whilst Kevin did not have a background in care before this, Kevin quickly identified the areas of care that were failing and made it his mission to ensure Coast Care Homes Ltd was a leader in providing innovative outcomes and outstanding person-centred care. Kevin has been ever-present at all services and supports the management teams daily, offering experience and guidance.
Kevin’s inspiration came from David Sheard from Dementia Care Matters, and the ethos instilled by Kevin is present in all the services.

Lynda, alongside her husband Kevin, started the company in 2003 when they purchased Whitebriars.
Lynda has been involved with the shaping of Coast Care Homes since the beginning and has been a driver in ensuring the homes are welcoming and have a homely feel. Lynda has been integral in helping to ensure the company has a positive Social Media presence, which has contributed massively towards the excellent reputation that Coast Care Homes have in the East Sussex area.
Lynda’s day-to-day involvement is in guiding the Activities & Outcomes team, to ensure Coast Care Homes sets itself apart from other local homes in the area, by providing Outstanding Outcomes. Lynda is also heavily involved in planning regular Staff Appreciation events, ensuring that staff feel valued when working for Coast Care Homes and improving staff retention.

Bill started with Coast Care in September 2012, starting at Whitecliff Care Home as a Care Assistant. Bill joined Coast Care after caring for his grandad who suffered from Dementia & Parkinson’s Disease.
Bill has a Level 5 Degree in Health & Social Care and has worked in several roles within the company, including as Manager at Coast Community Care, Whitebriars and Coast Care Centre. Bill has helped to foster a caring culture within the homes and has helped to develop processes that allow the Coast Care Culture to be given to clients who have Complex Nursing needs.
Bill’s strengths are in his focus on promoting high revenues and increasing profitability, contributing to increased revenue streams across the services managed.
Bill is currently involved in an Operational sense for all the services, however, he has day-to-day involvement with Coast Care Centre & Coast Community Care, supporting the management teams at these services.

Danielle Henderson has worked for Coast Care Homes for over 13 years. From the start of her employment with Coast Care, she has always shown great passion, empathy, and loving support to those she has cared for.
This approach has translated to other relationships with residents' families, health professionals and staff teams.
Danielle has risen from a carer role to Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Home Manager and now an Operations Manager.
Danielle is a fantastic communicator and motivator, she spends many hours in constant supervision building her management and staff teams and helping them to deliver an extremely high level of person-centred care. She ultimately though, has a very special and consistent relationship with her residents, always trying to discover more of their own unique personalities and working hard with her staff and activities teams to connect and meet all their emotional and physical needs.
Danielle has helped to foster efficient and hardworking teams, whose primary focus is ensuring that the residents have the best lived experience. Danielle is currently involved in an Operational sense for all the services, however, she has day-to-day involvement with Whitebriars Care Home, Whitebeach Care Home & Whitecliff Nursing Home, supporting the management teams at these services.

Lindsey started with Coast Care in January 2022, joining the company as an Operations Manager. Lindsey has lots of experience in care, and before joining Coast Care Homes, had been overseeing other homes locally. Lindsey is passionate about person-centred care and it’s because of this, that she has been such a good fit at Coast Care Homes.
Lindsey’s strengths are in her calm and caring nature, which allows her to never be flustered and is excellent at problem-solving in moments of difficulty. Lindsey has also shown strength in her staff management skills, in being able to effectively communicate Coast Care Homes's vision for all staff joining the company.
Lindsey is currently involved in an Operational sense for all the services, however, she has day-to-day involvement with Whitebriars Care Home, Whitebeach Care Home & Whitecliff Nursing Home, supporting the management teams at these services.
Frequently Asked Questions about Whitebriars
What types of Care is Whitebriars registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Whitebriars have?
There are 24 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Whitebriars?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Whitebriars to the centre of Bexhill-on-Sea?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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