Rated Care Homes

Clifden House Dementia Care Centre

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 6 ratings

    First rated Requires improvement in 2015, most recently Good in August 2025.

  • 14 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 214 of 258

    rated care homes in East Sussex are rated Good, like this one.

Clifden House Dementia Care Centre: inspection record

Care home, 59 beds, East Sussex

Rated Good in August 2025.

Clifden House Dementia Care Centre: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 28 August 2025 (assessment visit 10 June 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of assessment 18 and 23 June 2025. Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is a residential care home, providing accommodation and personal care for up to 59 people over the age of 65. There were 45 people living at the home on the day of inspection. Some people had specialist needs associated with dementia. This was a responsive inspection based on the length of time since the last inspection. The inspection was prompted in part by notification of an incident following which a person using the service died. This incident is subject to further investigation by CQC as to whether any regulatory action should be taken. As a result, this inspection did not examine the circumstances of the incident.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary

However, the information shared with CQC about the incident indicated potential concerns about the management of risk of the environment. This inspection examined those risks. A comprehensive inspection was carried out to incorporate all areas or safety and risk management. This was the first inspection since the provider changed their registration. There were robust processes in place for auditing and having oversight of the home and care delivery. Some areas of improvements were identified, such as environmental maintenance, however the management team and provider were proactive to ensure these improvements were underway. There were relevant risk assessments in place for people, and these were viewed in their care plans. We observed staff interacting with people, they knew people well and relatives’ feedback confirmed this. Staff had a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. All staff spoken with gave positive feedback of their team relationships, and they felt the management team were approachable and supportive. It was clear the registered manager was a capable and inclusive leader. The management team had a good oversight of the business, and care delivery and had taken time to get to know their staff and people living at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first assessment since the provider changed their registration. This key question has been rated good.Good: This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Good

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. This is the first assessment since the provider changed their registration. This key question has been rated good.Good: This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. Caring

    Good

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This is the first assessment since the provider changed their registration. This key question has been rated good.Good: This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.This is the first assessment since the provider changed their registration. This key question has been rated good. Good: This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Good

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. This is the first assessment since the provider changed their registration. This key question has been rated good. Good: This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Samantha Nicholson
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
01884909 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from East Sussex County Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Clifden House Dementia Care Centre provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Clifden House Dementia Care Centre as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Clifden House Dementia Care Centre have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 59 beds at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre.
When was Clifden House Dementia Care Centre last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Clifden House Dementia Care Centre was published on 28 August 2025.
Who runs Clifden House Dementia Care Centre?
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is run by Histogrange Ltd.
What is Clifden House Dementia Care Centre's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 28 August 2025.

Contact

Phone
01323 896460
Address
80-88, Claremont Road, Seaford, BN25 2QD Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  4. G
    Threeways Nursing Home Good, 0.3 miles away
  5. RI
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