





Downlands Nursing Home is a twenty-two single rooms and one double -capacity Hove residential facility with a versatile care portfolio, from a local provider with over two decades of experience in achieving effective daily care packages.
Secluded gardens and homely interiors combine with a friendly team of staff who are keen to ensure that service users are able to achieve an active daily lifestyle, in which they feel respected and able...
Care Provided by Downlands
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 23 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
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Downlands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Downlands 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Brighthelm Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Grace Mwai(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Car park available
Downlands Reviews (52)
Downlands has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Downlands has 52 reviews.
My Aunt was transferred from the hospital for end of life care in November 2019. Although initially, she was reluctant, however, she settled in really quickly. She was bed-bound throughout her stay and I was not local to Downlands. With the added problem of COVID-19, we were unable to visit as often as I would have liked. We kept in contact via weekly telephone calls and letters, which the staff read for her due to failing eyesight. The staff were always polite, her room was clean, with a large window giving her outside views. I would highly recommend Downlands and the staff.
This is a lovely nursing home with a lovely care team. I was kept up to date with every decision with my mum.
The staff were amazing with my mum at her end of life care and I was always impressed with the cleanliness of my mum and her surroundings. Thank you so much to the manager and all your staff.
To all the carers and staff who looked after my mum, my family and I would like to say a massive thank you for the care and support that you gave to her and the support that was given to me. We never thought that we would be in the situation where Mum had to go into a nursing home, however, we can not fault the care that she received whilst in there. The care and compassion did not stop at Mum's care in her final few days. I felt so at ease with the staff who gave me so much support whilst Mum was in her final days. The care from all staff can not be rated highly enough as there are not enough stars to do so. I have returned to the home since Mum's passing, with donations in her memory, and I was welcomed with open arms. I will be staying in contact with them, attending any BBQ, future events, etc. that they have. The home and all the staff that work there are 100% dedicated to looking after and caring for not only residents but also their families.
During the time that my dear husband was being cared for in Downlands, I said many times how relieved we were that he was with you. I now put on record what I saw every time I visited, the loving-kindness and care, the willing attention to his many needs, the times when someone just sat with him when he was distressed and agitated, the dignity accorded to him and the unending patience of all staff. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart, not least for recognising that I too was in despair.
We have been incredibly impressed for the past eleven months by the high standards of professionalism, courtesy and respect shown by the manager and all her staff at Downlands. The care staff consistently honoured our loved one's wishes and her individuality. They built a bond with our loved one during difficult changes in her health. We always felt confident with their care, and their scrupulous liaison with other health professionals to ensure full support of health changes was always maintained.
We have nothing but praise for the home and staff.
My mother was a resident at Downlands for a few weeks at the end of her life. She was treated with kindness, skill and compassion and was able to come to the end of her life in a comfortable and dignified manner. The staff gave her individual care and showed great compassion and communicated very well to us, her family. I am very grateful to Downlands Nursing Home.
Mum has been at Downlands for some time and staff have become skilled at anticipating her needs, as she is unable to communicate. All her care has to be provided for her. When I visit, she is always happy, clean and comfortable and I am more than satisfied with the standard of care that she receives. I feel reassured that she is safe and well-looked-after. Mum enjoys the activities, especially the music sessions and staff always bring her downstairs for these. The home manager and her team are always available to talk to if I have any questions or concerns and they keep me informed of any changes in mum's condition. The decor at Downlands is a bit dated and needs some attention but, to me, it is the care and the attitude of the staff that matters, rather than the fixtures and fittings. I also like the fact that the staff group has remained fairly constant since mum moved here, so she has been able to get used to the same people and they too, have been able to get used to her.
As a family, we were very pleased with the care given to my mother in the five months she was at Downlands before she peacefully passed away. The staff were very caring and compassionate to my mum and also very supportive to myself. I will miss them all! I found it to be well managed with adequate amount of staff. The nurses made sure everything ran smoothly and contacted doctors for advice or visits when needed. I literally didn't have to do anything except visit my mum. The home's decor is a bit dated in areas but steps are being taken to rectify this. Overall it is a wonderful care home.
I am a local GP and my father spent 6 months in excellent, diligent, professional and kind care. The home has an excellent manager and the entire team are all kind and have great interest in people as individuals and personalise the care. There was always timely communication with family and coordination of care with the GP and/or relevant specialist community care teams.
We were very impressed by the standard of care given to our friend in his last days. The gentle and compassionate approach was reassuring for us and there was a concern for us in the situation of anxiety and bereavement. We appreciated his light and airy room and the general feeling of the nursing home.
Nice care home and staff, very caring and polite.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 September 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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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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