





Vallance Residential Care Home is situated in a quiet area of Hove with all local amenities and the seafront nearby (some rooms with sea views).
The home has been established for over 36 years and it prides itself in providing a warm, comfortable, safe, home-from-home environment.
A choice of home cooked, nutritious meals are on offer daily and all dietary requirements are catered for.
Skilled and highly trained staff provide 24-hour...
Care Provided by Vallance Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Vallance Residential Care Home 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
- Vallance Organisation Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Maria Mirza (Matron)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1999
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (11)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Vallance Residential Care Home Reviews (29)
Vallance Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.989) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vallance Residential Care Home has 29 reviews.
I visit Bryan every week and we spend our time in a lovely lounge especially for residents. The hospitality is great and we are served tea and coffee and cakes most visits. We mingle with the other residents and have some laughs. There are crisps and sweets available. The staff are like family and make us feel welcome. Bryan was in a different home and was not happy moved him to Vallance and he is happy and settled.
It was difficult move from home to care home but the staff were so kind and diligent and soon picked up on her cheeky side. Within a week she looked her old self and is very content now. She is well looked after, both physically but also emotionally. I was worried when she went in but they seem to have taken me under their wing too!
Many thanks for your review i am so pleased you feel supported as well as our lovely lady it is always a pleasure to care for your loved one
They are thoughtful and caring and have helped us both adjust.
Hi many thanks for your lovely comments and its been a pleasure to help settle you and husband to settle
A very friendly and welcoming home. The staff are lovely, always cheerful with a laugh and a smile with the residents. My godmother is very happy at Vallance Residential Care Home and it is fabulous to know she is well cared for.
Many thanks for your kind words, which I will relay to our staff I am so happy you feel your godmother is happy and well cared for it means a great deal
The care my dad receives is outstanding. The food is good and they are always doing activities. It is spotlessly clean. There is a warm, friendly atmosphere. They sometimes take them out. Dad often says to me: You couldn't have picked a better home for me!
dear susan many thanks for your kind comments about our home and i am so pleased dad is settled well and a pleasure to care for
Whilst staff were kind and helpful whilst my dad was resident, it has become clear that there was some failings in basic care during his stay. This relates particularly to taking time to ensure his dentures were properly cleaned, removed and replaced daily. We had been reassured that this would be undertaken daily when he was admitted into the care home from hospital but sadly it was not. This resulted in the dentures being lost and never found. (Lots of clothing also went missing during his 6 week stay). Once my father left the home communication has been very poor with calls and emails being ignored.
Thank you for your review of our care home. We are sorry to hear your experience wasn't as you expected. Unfortunately, as we know, anyone can become disorientated and confused due to health problems.We pride ourselves with over 40 years of providing an extremely high quality of person-centred...
Upon visiting on behalf of my husband, I had a very good and positive feeling for the care home. Being a smaller home, they can offer more personalised care and support. It is very homesly and offers comfortable surroundings. The staff are all very pleasant and friendly and provide a high level of care. The freshly prepared meals are wholesome and tasty and varied regularly. A good range of activities are on offer, and residents are encouraged to join in when they wish. I am very happy to have chosen here for my husband, and he is settling in and comfortable.
From day one, the management and staff have been very caring, kind and professional. Covid management is very thorough and effective and carried out safely. All medical issues are addressed promptly and efficiently. Communications with the home are stress-free, quick and always friendly. The manager is excellent and the staff are so helpful, happy and kind. I feel we are extremely lucky for Dad to be so well cared for at Vallance. He has improved in his health and happiness beyond expectation. Thank you so much.
Dad is a pleasure to be around and has a great sense of humor
I have known of Valance Care Home professionally since 2020 and personally for the past 18 months since my mother became a resident. Valance provides a high standard of care and support taking into consideration the overall holistic, emotional and psychological needs of my mother and provides a very person-centred approach to her care. All staff are extremely friendly and have a good understanding of her needs as an individual. I am always kept informed of any changes in her needs, health and well-being and no stone is left unturned in supporting her and improving her quality of life. My mother is very happy at Valance and speaks well of the staff and care she receives. The manager at Valance is very professional and caring and goes out of her way to support my mother, as does her team of carers and I can not recommend this home enough. Valance has faced difficult times during Covid and despite this, has had no outbreaks of infection.
Many thanks for your kind words. Your mum is a joy to care for and we have taken great pride in staying covid free throughout this difficult time, long hope that this status continues. We understand the needs of our residents and our loving families and are always here for both sides. Many thanks again.
Very friendly. Home from home. Very accommodating.
Many thanks for reviewing our home, it is so nice to receive a great review as yours and it is much appreciated.
Mum is very settled at Vallance and she is very well looked after. Any health problems are picked up on by staff very quickly and are then dealt with very competently and sympathetically. She has little jobs to do around the home on a regular basis and joins in with the various activities that are laid on every day or week.
Mum is a great help to us and she likes to think she is doing jobs that help us which she does.
The care my sister receives is very good. She feels at home and is cared for very well.
Many thanks for your kind words about our home it is our aim to ensure that all residents are treated with respect and dignity within our small homely environment.
My Mother moved into Vallance in February this year. I could not be happier with her care. She has a lovely room and I can see she is loved by all the staff. I worried very much that moving her into care at such an advanced age (92) and after many years of independence would lead to an inevitable decline. Quite the opposite has happened. She is blooming!
Many thanks for your review.
We are thrilled that yours and mum experience of our care home has had such a positive outcome.
As you stated that it is clear mum is loved by all and is a very big part of our family already.Kim.
Experience has shown this would not be practical or safe. Other than that, she is content at the home. She is always clean and well dressed. All the carers are kind and friendly. She is well looked after and better off and healthier now at the home.
Our aim is to have a homely feel that encourages residents to be independent and happy with a sense of purpose within there later years and make new friendships
We try to engage all residents with daily activities but also respect their right to do nothing and relax.
When he has disagreements with the staff, they tell me and it is always caused by my brother being unreasonable. I think he is happy there.
My mum has been very happy at Vallance for many years. The staff are very friendly and go out of their what with residents and visitors. I've been especially impressed by the efforts staff go to on special days like birthdays, Christmas, Mother's day, Valentines etc. Also, staff try hard to cater to residents' individual needs and preferences and residents always have a choice of food.
My daughter has been very well cared for in the 18 months that she has been at Vallance Care Home.
She is now more positive, memory has improved tremendously. She enjoys all her meals. She mixes very well socially. Previously she was taking a whole lot of pills, now stopped. All due to manager!
I liked this care home from the first time I set foot in there. It is friendly and welcoming. I know mum is well cared for. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for the residents. The food is good, mum has a lovely room and the home is clean and well cared for. In fact, I always enjoy visiting because the staff are so warm and welcoming.
Relaxed atmosphere, where residents seem mostly content, happy and friendly with each other. Staff are friendly, accessible and easy for the older (and other) folk to understand. They seem to know the residents well and accommodate their likes and dislikes. The home always smells fragrant and is clean.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 January 2024Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for Vallance Residential Care Home.
There are no upcoming events for Vallance Residential Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Vallance Residential Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Vallance Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (0)
There are no Team Members posted yet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vallance Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Vallance Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Vallance Residential Care Home have?
There are 11 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Vallance Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, 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 Vallance Residential Care Home to the centre of Hove?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Vallance Residential Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Vallance Residential Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.