Bramble Cottage

18 Carden Avenue, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8NA
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Bramble Cottage is a private, family owned, luxury residential care home which has built up a longstanding reputation in the local community and been under current ownership for over 25 years. They have a dedicated and loyal team of skilled carers fully-resourced to carrying out person-centred care for up to twenty-eight people, as well as chefs, kitchen assistants, housekeepers and other ancillary staff.

The home is easily accessible from the M23 with links to Brighton and London whilst being situated within a quiet residential area in Patcham, all making for a relaxing retirement location. Local transport is on the doorstep with buses into town or taxis as required. They offer 24-hour, individually tailored care and support and promote independence of choice and lifestyle.

A spacious lounge makes for a great social atmosphere and carers are welcoming to family and visiting loved ones. All bedrooms are en-suite and downstairs rooms have French doors opening out onto well-kept gardens whilst many first floor rooms have a balcony overlooking the gardens.

The home benefits from outdoor terraces, balconies and well kept established gardens.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1495 – £1995
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1495 – £1995

Complimentary laundry. Hairdresser & Chiropodist charges are additional prices upon request. Complimentary optional social activities.
Freshly prepared menus and drinks included.
24/7 personal care.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bramble Cottage to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Bramble Care Homes Ltd

Person in charge

  • Sharon Holloway (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • An pre assessment is required prior to admission.
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (24)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome.

Parking

  • Front Car Park.

Bramble Cottage Reviews (47)

9.8

Bramble Cottage has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bramble Cottage has 47 reviews.

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Review from Anita C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father moved to Bramble Cottage in October 2021 and settled in quickly with the care and support of the staff. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful and whenever I have asked for something, either in regard to my Dad's care or to help me understand how things work at Bramble Cottage, they have,
in an excellent timely manner, answered my questions, given me the information I asked for or tweaked his care. I am very happy with the care given to my dad and the facilities at Bramble Cottage and would recommend them if you are looking for a residential home for your loved one.
Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Gill M (Wife of Resident) published on 24 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was looked after in his final weeks in this superb home he loved every one of the caring staff. He enjoyed the lovely food and was comfortable in this home from home. I'm really grateful for the wonderful care he received, from all the kind, caring staff.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Colin G (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good. The staff were very caring and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Mum had a lovely time.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

Thank you for your review and we are delighted that your mum enjoyed her stay with us.

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Review from V C (Resident) published on 7 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Felt at home from arrival. Feel staff are friends as well as carers, nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from K O (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been made to feel very safe and welcome at Bramble Cottage. The staff have also been very kind to me through a difficult time of not being able to see our loved ones. The manager has responded to my concerns in a timely manner. I feel my mum is the best place she can be and just hope she
can stay in Bramble when her funds deplete.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the staff to be friendly and helpful.
The last few months must have been very challenging for them but I always felt well supported to speak to/see Mum whenever possible.
The managers have always been readily available to answer my questions/concerns.
They too have always been friendly
and helpful.
The beautiful garden has been lovely to sit in for my visits.
Mum has been assisted out into the garden whenever the weather allows. This is an essential contribution to her well being.
I hear from Mum that the food is always delicious with a good choice and the chef is friendly.
Mum also says she enjoys the activities and the pre meal drinks. For her the sense of being sociable and the coming together as a community is important and something she misses when she is in her bedroom.
The move to another town and into a Rest Home has and still is proving to be very challenging for Mum. However I believe the staff have done what they can to ease this transition.
Reply from Sharon Holloway, Manager at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Chris G (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a happy resident for just over a year. She is extremely well looked after though allowing her a degree of independence. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to ensure the smooth functioning of the home but also generate a sense of homely community. Mother tells me the
food is fresh and varied and wine helps to add jollity. There are activities which bring people together but these are voluntary. All in all this is a well run home providing a caring environment and I am grateful for all they do for my mother. Thank you.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Barbara W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother-in-Law was extremely happy to be returning to Bramble Cottage for Respite Care originally for a month. For her, the ambience of Bramble Cottage provided by the staff was most important. The quality of the food and entertainments, the comfort of the ensuite rooms overlooking the beautiful gardens
with the birds and other wildlife meant a lot to her.
A difficult time compounded by the Coronavirus. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. Their loving care and attention meant that she received their professional attention from outside services when most needed, treating her with understanding, respect and compassion in the last few months of her life. Due to the restrictions of the Lockdown, it was not possible to visit but as restrictions lifted we were able to talk to her via the phone through her closed patio windows of her ground floor room which meant a lot to all of us.
She had first-class attention, which she deserved, from all the staff and was extremely happy there
Thank you
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Ruth F (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring and attentive. Lovely setting. Clean and well kept. Mum enjoys the food. Bramble Cottage has done very well during Covid and we look forward to visiting without masks and appointments.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from John G (Nephew of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Uncle moved to Bramble Cottage three years ago after his previous home closed. He was immediately at home there and had a light and large room and bathroom. He enjoyed a wide range of activities including art, quizzes and poetry (including declaiming his own aloud to the other residents).
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staff at Bramble were all extremely kind, and when in his last months he became less active their care was exemplary. His family were especially impressed by their care for him in his last days.
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Review from Jon R (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited several homes for my mum but settled on Bramble Cottage as they appeared to have the most caring people and best atmosphere. Mum has been there 16 months and is very happy with everything there despite the Covid restrictions. The food and care are both excellent as is the communication between
their management and me. The staff are nothing short of superb and nothing is too much trouble. If Mum is happy so am I. Highly recommended.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from J C (Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After almost one year at this care home, I find it extremely difficult to find fault with the staff, accommodation, food and the environment. Even the squirrels, pigeons and doves do their best to be friendly and happy.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so glad I found Bramble Cottage for dad, he is so happy there. He loves being able to watch the wildlife on his balcony and the staff are all so friendly and caring. It's been particularly important to know he is in good hands during the Covid crisis and they have come through beautifully to date.
I can't recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Sasha F (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend highly enough. The home is welcoming and staff can't do enough to help - they are wonderful. Food good, activities appropriate and jolly. We made a great choice here and feel very lucky mum is so well loved and looked after. Thank you Bramble Cottage.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bramble Cottage provides a very homely, non-institutional care home for those needing some care and support. Residents are always treated with dignity and respect and encouraged to lead fulfilled lives with as much independence as possible.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from A N (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bramble is a careful and caring environment, which has done well in the pandemic at protecting the residents. I am grateful to the staff and management for the care and professionalism they have shown looking after my mother in these last years.
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Review from Nigel B (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What stood out about Bramble Cottage was the commitment of the management and staff to the care of the residents. Most of the management and staff are long-term, and this feels most important to me and my parents. They have coped really well during the lockdown, and their strict Covid rules have been
reassuring and effective. I know the first names of many of my parent's carers, and I do not hesitate to recommend Bramble Cottage most strongly.
Reply from Karina Lewis, Proprietor at Bramble Cottage

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Review from Diana A (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bramble Cottage staff provided a caring, kind environment to our mother during her final month of life. They ensured that she was comfortable, and well looked after as possible. Where necessary enlisting the help of community nurses to support them during this very difficult period. I feel confident
that although I was unable to visit her during the final month of her life that she was given all the care and kindness she needed to ensure that she was in peace and without pain at the end of her life.
During her 4 years at Bramble, she was happy in her room and loved many of the staff. She enjoyed the food and felt that she was listened to and respected. The staff were always patient with her, however demanding she might have been.
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Review from Arthur F (Respite Resident) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I used the home for a week following hospitalisation for a left leg severed quad tendon before returning home.
I was most impressed with the care and it was an excellent decision to use their particular home for respite.
Thanks to the management and staff.
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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the care my Father received at Bramble Cottage highly enough. He was not only afforded the physical care and respect for his dignity that you would expect from any residential care home but he was shown love in all the little and big kindnesses shown to him by the staff during his last
year of life. His health was very poor when Dad moved in but with the staff's constant support in ensuring he took his medication correctly and with the wonderful 3 meals a day he received his health improved to the best it had been in quite a few years. Dad was very happy at Bramble Cottage, he enjoyed many social events throughout the year, outings and the weekly quiz. My family and I owe a massive debt of thanks to everyone who cared for Dad.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.832)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10 for Bramble Cottage is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.832 for Bramble Cottage is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.832
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bramble Cottage is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 Jan 2020

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 27 Aug 2025

Ground floor room with full en suite

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Meet the Team (2)

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Theresa Foley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 1998

I have worked at Bramble Cottage since 1998, initially as a day and night care assistant.


I was promoted to Senior Care Assistant in 2017 and then to Deputy Manager in 2019.

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Sharon Holloway

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2019

I have been the Registered Manager of Bramble Cottage since 2019 and joined the Company in 2016 as a Senior Care Assistant.


I was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2017 and have worked for over 30 years in the care industry.


I am overall responsible for the day-to-day running of the home and have completed the Registered Manager Award.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our Home.

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