Care homes in Burgess Hill offering physical disability care

Physical disability care in Burgess Hill by the numbers

40% of Burgess Hill's care homes (6 of 15) hold a CQC registration for physical disability care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 60%, 19 points below the town-wide 79% and below the 82% for physical disability care across England.

The highest rated care homes for physical disability care are Coppice Close, Woodlands Nursing Home and Oaklodge Nursing Home. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2017 and the newest from March 2023. They have 268 registered beds in total, and nursing care at 4. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.

For comparison, West Sussex has 124 care homes registered for physical disability care; of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding. Here 40% of care homes list physical disability care, compared with 36% across West Sussex.

In the South East, residential care typically costs about £1,555 a week and nursing care about £1,830. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.

What physical disability care involves

Physical disability care supports people with conditions that affect movement or strength, such as stroke, MS, Parkinson's, spinal injury or arthritis. It often involves moving and handling with equipment such as hoists, help with personal care, and support to stay active and independent.

Questions to ask care homes about physical disability care

1. What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
2. Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
3. Will two carers be available when two are needed?
4. How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
5. Who reviews the care plan when needs change?

Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. All physical disability care in West Sussex.

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