Highbury House

My mum really, genuinely wanted to be there and it proved an excellent choice.

The activities ie. quizzes, music and competitions are helpful for his memory and condition and I would have no hesitation when I can no longer look after myself to move into the home myself.

The care attention has been amazing and everyone has welcomed and ensured she has settled in. Thanks to the staff, too many to name.

They are great at keeping the residents occupied and his daily chats and entertainment of great benefit to, and appreciated by my mother.

My mother stayed in this care home for over 5 years, from January 2017 - May 2021. On the whole, her care was very good. The staff were very kind and compassionate, however, in my opinion, Highbury House is understaffed, meaning the carers were literally running from one job to the next most of the time. Occasionally I would have appreciated better communication about my Mum's medical condition from the nurses, but again I could see they were pushed for time. Entertainments for the home were done on the cheap, such as staff members' friends and relatives coming in to sing and dance. Cleaning is not completely thorough - I often had to get a cloth to scrub my Mum's table of dried-on food. Again I would not in any way blame the staff, who are probably low-paid and overworked. I would blame the owners who no doubt cream off a large profit from residents money for their care. A little bit of online research on my part showed the Director to be a millionaire from Eastbourne. Enough said.

My mum came to Highbury in July 2018 following a spell in hospital after a fall at home. Mum was shy and wary about moving to a home but was made to feel welcome and cared for from the moment she arrived. Very quickly, my sister and I could see mum had settled in and was even taking part in every activity, something we had tried unsuccessfully to do for years! Every member of the team from the kitchen, office, caregivers and support staff were so friendly and caring, mum never felt uncared for and would often say she could have a good "laff" with everyone. She had a garden view room with squirrels visiting daily for monkey nuts and birds which mum loved to watch. Mum went to sleep with a nurse by her side until my sister and I arrived so was never alone, passing on soon after we arrived. We and our family will never forget the love and care shown to us and to our mum, for which we will be forever grateful. You are truly beautiful people with huge hearts. Thank you.

I live in Belfast, and my brother is nearing end of life at Highbury House Brighton. I cross every weekend from Friday to Monday. It is clear the nursing care is exceptional. The care and consideration are second to none. If I were in the same position, I would like to stay my final days surrounded by dedicated staff working tirelessly for the benefit of their residents.

He had the most beautiful room, overlooking the lovely walled garden. I can honestly say, everyone who works in the home is beyond kind. They are a wonderful dedicated team, who give reassurance and empathy when it is needed the most. It is most unique, in the compassion shown and care given. I know my dad felt very happy to be there and I can’t thank you enough.

My mum had seven goods years at Highbury House and the care, understanding and upbeat outlook from all of the staff was second to none. Thank you so much.

Although my uncle was only there for a short while, he was looked after really well. Staff were all very caring, he was impatient at times, but they dealt with him in a professional way.

I chose this nursing home having looked at six others, as I needed a fortnights convalescent care after a major operation. Highbury House is extremely well run - nurses and care workers, plus all the domestic staff work extremely hard and were kind and attentive. I like the range of activities for the residents; I didn't take part that much but realised that the stimulus and interest for longterm residents were of a high level. I would recommend Highbury House to anyone.

Overall we have been very satisfied with the care and attention received from the staff at Highbury House. The home has a good ambience and there is a homely feel to the place, the residents seem very happy.

The staff maintain a very clean and caring environment, they arrange daily activities for the residents and everyone has been kind and helpful. We are able to visit at any time, sometimes taking her out and she can sit outside in the very pretty garden, which she very much enjoys. We feel confident that our aunt is very well cared for, in a safe and comfortable environment!

Wonderful caring home for my Aunt. They play music over meals from the forties and fifties and have group talks about products that were available to buy during that time.

Plus piano and songs in the evening. My Aunt joined in knowing all the words.

All are Lovely caring people who help to make my Aunt's life a pleasure.

Highbury House is an example of excellent care, attention and happy atmosphere from all my visits (which are a lot). All the staff are amazing. This, I feel, comes from the top i.e the manager. Food I've felt is always important, perhaps a little more variety and seasonal dishes could be put in place.

My father has been staying at Highbury House for the last 4 months, he was welcomed into the home by all the staff and has been completely comfortable and relaxed here ever since. All the staff have been so kind and caring towards my father. He's been looked after better than we could have ever wished for. We have been so lucky getting Dad into Highbury. He is cared for as if by his own family. They are fantastic, caring people.

After a very full and happy life my mother moved into Highbury House in August 2017. She adjusted very quickly to life in HIghbury House and she and all her family were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and competence of all the staff. She was even treated to a visit to the duck pond in Rottingdean to feed the ducks. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and they welcomed members of the family visiting at any time. The food menu choices were tasty and well considered, and the activities popular. Highbury House is an oasis of peace my husband and I would happily retire to.

I can't recommend Highbury House enough, my Father was there from Nov 16 until Mar 17, he had the best loving care anyone could ever ask for, my family were also looked after too, lovely staff and atmosphere makes this a loving happy place to be.

Would like to thank all the staff so so much for all your help with my dad. You have all been amazing and helped him so much physically and mentally. He has really enjoyed being in your care home everything is to such an amazing standard, many thanks.

Highbury House is situated on a hill just off the main street in Rottingdean, a charming Sussex seaside village. The home caters for up to thirty residents and has a well-tended garden where residents and their visitors can sit outside in the summer. The main house has been recently decorated externally and inside the house is kept spotlessly clean. My mother was a resident for a number of years until her recent death. She had advanced dementia which the management, nurses and care staff handled with both professionalism and kindness. As she declined her needs became ever more demanding but the care team were more than up to each new challenge and showed my mother respect and genuine warmth until the end. I really cannot speak highly enough of the management and staff at this home and the care and attention they gave my mother who was always very happy there.

Both my mother and my uncle have been residents at Highbury House. The House is a really lovely building, with antique furniture in the common rooms. It is kept to a very high standard of cleanliness. The grounds are well maintained and have birds and squirrels visiting. The staff are really what makes this establishment 5 star. There is always someone ready to answer you questions and give an up date on your relative. This is due in part to the high ratio of staff to residents, allowing time for updates. The meals are cooked on site and an imaginative menu is on offer, catering for a variety of dietary needs. There are lots of activities for those able to participate, but residents are given the choice to join in and spend time in the well appointed lounge. I cannot praise Highbury House too highly, the staff show kindness and understanding to the people in their care. The Manager shows a deep understanding to the elderly people residing at Highbury House.