





Adelaide Nursing Home run by Brighthelm Care, is registered to offer a maximum of 35 people support.
Staff care for elderly people as well as those with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, dementia and other conditions.
Situated in Hove, close to the sea, Adelaide Nursing Home has a well structured activities programme delivered by two activities co-ordinators who encourage interaction.
Visiting entertainers are regularly booked for music sessions in the afternoons.
Staff like to ensure everyone’s personal dining preferences and dietary requirements are met.
Care Provided by Adelaide Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
there are no deposits charged or fees in advance
Contact Adelaide Nursing 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
Group / Owner
- Brighthelm Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sofia Costa(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- Parking is available in forecourt but if full the side roads can be used - these are usually free all day but cannot be used between 11 and 12 and 6 and 7 - times of the parking restrictions.
Adelaide Nursing Home Reviews (39)
Adelaide Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.550) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Adelaide Nursing Home has 39 reviews.
The care that my grandad received in the last weeks of his life was brilliant. Each staff member was polite, kind and caring from nurses, cleaners and assistants. The small things mattered, like offering the family tea and arranging washes in-between visits. Thank you all so much for your hard work, making a hard time a little easier.
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your kind words.
My stepdad spent a few weeks at the Adelaide Nursing Home. When he was admitted, we were aware he was terminally ill and sadly his decline was very rapid. While he was at the home, the staff treated him with the utmost care, respect and dignity and for that we will be forever grateful. My stepdad felt safe at all times and nothing was ever too much trouble. We as a family, were made to feel welcome and any concerns we had were always discussed and we were reassured. We could visit at any time and in his last few days we were allowed to stay overnight and all the staff were so compassionate and made sure we were looked after and cared for too. After his death, we were given time and they allowed us to come back to clear the room when we felt ready. I can not recommend the home enough. From the nursing team to the cleaners to the chefs, they are all amazing!
Thank you for your very kind response and all our hardworking staff really appreciate your lovely words.
My father was in Adelaide Nursing Home for only two weeks. In that time we were made to feel welcome and my father was shown nothing but care and compassion. All the staff always greeted us with a smile when we came in and we were regularly updated on his health pr questions answered if we had any. They regularly had activities for the residents of they wanted to join in. The atmosphere was welcoming and calm.
Simply a very big thank you to all the wonderful staff at Adelaide for the compassionate, loving care they provided my mother-in-law within the last few years of her life. They treated her with dignity and kindness throughout, as if she was one of their own family members. In turn, they were always very warm and friendly towards us.
All staff treated her and our family with respect, for which we are truly grateful.
My only criticism, which I shared with them, was that they gathered her personal effects into a black bin bag, and we were handed them only a couple of hours after her death, which was so sad!
We offer our sincerest apologies at the time as we agree that it was remiss of us to have done that. We always speak to families and wait for instructions. On reviewing the day, there was a miscommunication, and recognise our error, and we will endeavour to not allow this situation to arise again at such a sad time.
This is one of the best nursing homes in Hove, purely because the staff and management are so good. They are always welcoming and friendly and build proper, caring relationships with the residents and their families.
I have always found the staff extremely caring and professional. Management always available and approachable, liaison with the relatives fantastic both by phone and regular WhatsApp video.
The Adelaide looked after my mother very well and she seemed very comfortable.
We thank you for your very kind review. Compassion and kindness are what we hope to be remembered for, with our staff showing dedication to our residents and understanding the difficult times families and friends are going through.
I was a weekly visitor over a long period and was most impressed with the exceptional care extended by the staff to all the residents. It was loving concern in all their dealings and their patience was exemplary. The courtesy shown to me, as a visitor, was very pleasing. To me, the home was well run and I do not have a single complaint.
My aunt was in the home for 3 1/2 months. During this time she was shown the utmost care, kindness and compassion. All the staff were so nice and helpful and kept me informed on my aunt's ongoing condition.
Excellent caring staff. Looked after my mother with true affection and made her comfortable and cared for at all times.
Care staff well trained made supportive relationships. Privacy respected. Care of my dying husband done with dignity, respect, efficiency. Care of me and my family, wonderful. Children and dogs welcome. Positive atmosphere between staff members.
Our mum moved into Adelaide 17 months ago having been unable to cope with the support of carers coming into her home. We looked at 6 homes around Brighton and Hove and read all the CQC reports, before deciding upon Adelaide. It had come highly recommended by two friends of ours whose mums were resident at the time. Throughout her time at Adelaide we were always impressed with the care, compassion and genuine interest in all the residents. The continuity and levels of both nursing and care staff throughout the time was very good, which clearly is such an important part of quality care. The lounge was always a warm, welcoming place for both the residents and visitors alike, and there was never a time that we didn't feel welcome and part of the family. They took great care of our mum and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Adelaide for quality of care, look beyond the slightly jaded premises/facilities and you will find a warm, genuine and compassionate team of people.
This nursing home was highly recommended to us at a time when we desperately needed to get my 92 year old father into care. From the moment we approached the home and spoke to the manager we felt in very safe hands. It was such a relief to us to have my father, who was very ill, cared for in such a professional and loving way. It was wonderful for my children to visit him and see that he was happy and well looked after. Now that he has died, myself and my family can look back on his last days as being comfortable and happy. The nursing staff were so kind to him and to me and myself and my family will be eternally grateful.
Many thanks for your kind words. We strive to provide a service to meet individual needs in a caring and compassionate manner
I cannot recommend the Adelaide Nursing Home highly enough! The standard of care, compassion and empathy from all the staff/nurses was amazing. Also a huge shout out to the kitchen staff who tend to get overlooked. Everyone involved made my mothers stay there a lovely, peaceful time. Also, the team who arrange events/garden party/trips fantastic.
In my opinion this home is suitable for patients to pass away . I did not feel it helped me in my condition.
For the last 3 weeks of his life, my relative was cared for at the Adelaide. He was treated with respect, dignity, care and compassion. I am so grateful to the staff for enriching those last few weeks. His room was large and pleasant, and we could visit at any time, actually spending the last night with him, which was very important to us. I am so glad he spent those last few weeks at the Adelaide, and I would certainly recommend it to other people in our situation. I consider we were very, very lucky to find it.
We really can't thank the staff at the Adelaide Nursing Home enough for everything they did for us. My father was only with them a short time, but during those weeks they were incredibly welcoming, warm, accommodating and attentive to his and our needs.
They did everything they could to make my father comfortable, and to help us spend as much quality time with him as possible. We feel so lucky that he had such good care over such a sad and difficult time - it made the whole process so much easier.
After going through such an emotional process with the carers and nurses there, we feel very close to them and look forward to visiting again soon.
I would highly recommend Adelaide Nursing Home to anyone. The staff are outstanding and my mother was very happy there. At the time of her residing there, her life expectancy was limited and I am comforted by the fact she was very well cared for. It is very much a home from home for residents. I will always have fond memories of her time there and the friends she made.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 September 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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Acting manager who was previously the deputy manager of the home. In the process of registering with CQC to be the registered manager. Sofia is an RGN and continues to update all training, attends local forums and keeps up to date with any new legislation and best working practices.
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