The Whitebriars was built in the 1920s as a country house. It has been extended and modernised throughout the years yet still retains a homely atmosphere. The Whitebriars is situated approximately 60 yards from the seafront, close to the De La Warr Pavillion.
The Whitebriars is a calm, quiet and gentle home specialising in caring for those with early onset dementia.
Coast Care Homes strive to focus on the individual residents differing needs, ensuring that every resident enjoys the quality of independent living that they deserve.
The Whitebriars has a full-time activities programme and runs three minibus trips each week. Coast Care are constantly updating their skills and knowledge and try to work with the most progressive developments in dementia care. The company believes in meeting residents' emotional needs as well as providing the best physical care.
Group: Coast Care Homes Ltd
Person in charge: Bill Poore (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: East Sussex County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 26 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Challenging Behaviour • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Stroke
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 24
Shared Rooms: 1
Rooms with ensuite WC: 22
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Stairlift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Visiting:
Whitebriars is open to visitors at anytime.
Parking:
There is plenty of parking at Whitebriars.
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Whitebriars: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 7.9 (maximum of 10) for Whitebriars is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 4 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Whitebriars in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.271 for Whitebriars is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.271
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 3.635 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Whitebriars is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 = 3.25
Target of 5.2 positive Reviews (26 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 2 Reviews ÷ 5.2 Target = 0.385
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Whitebriars has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.906) from 4 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jacqueline C (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 31 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My mother has been at Whitebriars for almost five years. At first she found the loss of independence difficult. However, the staff were very caring and supportive of the whole family in the transition period and her health and well being improved immediately. I cannot praise the staff enough. They go out of their way to ensure residents keep active by providing activities to stimulate and there are regular trips on the mini bus.
Residents are kept clean and tidy and the staff seem to understand every individual's needs, likes and dislikes!
The family is kept informed of any issues and we are always welcomed when we visit. Whitebriars has a homely feel to it.
How likely would you be to recommend Whitebriars? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Raymond B (Son of Resident) on Friday 28 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
I visited Mum on a Friday afternoon. The lounge was crowded as the dining room floor was being renewed and the tables were squashed into the lounge. However, all the residents were in good spirits and chatting before playing bingo. The staff were very good despite the difficulties of constricted space and the fact that the residents were unaffected by the change speaks volumes for the way they are handled by staff. A very enjoyable visit with a couple of cups of tea. Thanks to all the staff for the way they look after Mum and their openness and friendliness.
How likely would you be to recommend Whitebriars? Extremely Likely
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Lynda Dewhurst, Director at Whitebriars responded to this review on 28 Jul 2017:
We are always striving to improve the environment at our homes, we are glad that even with the disruption, your visit was enjoyable and our lovely residents were unaffected.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by David B (Son of Resident) on Sunday 29 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Mum needed to be moved to a nursing home due to ill health. We were sad that she had to leave. Throughout her stay the Manager and the team showed nothing but genuine warmth and respect for her. They had organised for her to come to my wedding in May by wheelchair and with carer. No hassle for them! They even packed her belongings and transported her stuff to the new home, saving my elderly Dad the stress. An absolutely excellent care home.
How likely would you be to recommend Whitebriars? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Geoffrey B (Husband of Resident) on Wednesday 9 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
I find this care home very friendly and concerned. The staff are good natured, friendly and smile most of the time. There is a varied programme of activities. Bus trips 2 - 3 times a week, musical afternoons, quizzes and games.
Tea and coffee are given regularly throughout the day. The rooms are clean they vary in size and in furnishings.
Seaside and promenade are only two minutes away.
How likely would you be to recommend Whitebriars? Likely
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