Alfriston Court Care Home
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Sloe Lane
Alfriston
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 5UR
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 96%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,400.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
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Meet The Manager
Shirley Eyles is Registered Manager at Alfriston Court Care Home.
Shirley Eyles is the Registered Manager here at Alfriston Court, with over 40 years of experience in care.
“I really enjoy welcoming residents and their relatives to the home, ensuring a smooth transition into care and then helping them to retain the most independence and choices with support at this time in their lives. Our fantastic staff team works hard to deliver exceptional care, a fabulous menu and a wide range of activities.”
Shirley is supported by our Deputy Manager Anita, who has worked at our home for 5 years as a Registered Nurse.
Please do get in contact if you are considering nursing or residential care – we have so much to offer you and would be delighted to meet you and show you our Home. You will receive a very warm welcome! Manager@alfriston-court.com
Stunningly situated on the edge of the historic and picturesque village of Alfriston where the heart of the village is only a stroll away, this exceptionally spacious Edwardian-style 1905 country house commands outstanding views across 4 acres of beautiful lawns and gardens and of the countryside beyond.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Emergency Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Premises | The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises. |
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Shielding | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
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Affording high-quality comfortable living with the envied standard of care that has always been provided by Chanctonbury Healthcare’s skilled professionals, Alfriston Court promises specifically designed care to facilitate a relaxing happy retirement, with the knowledge that expert and individual nursing care is available if and when it is needed in the future. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 4 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| Alfriston Court Brochure.pdf |
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| Description |
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We have a variety of rooms to suit your taste and budget at our care home in Alfriston. All of our bedrooms are regularly refurbished in a bespoke English Country Style, that reflects our location in East Sussex, designed for comfort, warmth and accessibility to care. |
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| Number Of Rooms | 27 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 26 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Balconet, Balcony, Freeview TV, Fridge, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,500.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities, at home and in the community. Daily activities are on offer at Alfriston Court - painting, crafting and other forms of creativity as well as games, festivities and opportunities for interactive community engagement and fun! We have regular visiting musicians, performers and pets for your enjoyment. |
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| Monthly Activity Example.pdf Weekly Activities Example.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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In principle, yes you can bring your pets, but this is decided on a case by cases basis over a discussion with the manager. We look forward to meeting them and you! |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding. |
| We Welcome |
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| Birds. |
Sloe Lane
Alfriston
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 5UR
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 25th May 2021 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 8th January 2024 |
25th May 2021 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Library, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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