Care homes in Lewes offering dementia care

Dementia care in Lewes: ratings, size and cost

3 of the 6 care homes in Lewes are registered with CQC for dementia care (50%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 50%, 30 points below the town-wide 80% and below the 80% for dementia care across England.

The highest rated home for dementia care is Parris Lawn. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2019 and the newest from July 2023. Registered beds across these homes: 141; 3 also provide nursing care. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

East Sussex as a whole has 120 care homes registered for dementia care; 78% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 50% of care homes list dementia care, compared with 43% across East Sussex.

In the South East, expect about £1,620 a week for residential dementia care and £1,845 with nursing; standard residential care is around £1,555. Our cost method.

What to expect from dementia care

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

Questions to ask care homes about dementia care

1. What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
2. How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
3. What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
4. How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
5. How will you keep the family involved as needs change?

Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across East Sussex. Jargon explained: Dementia care.

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