Old Hastings House

Address: 132 High Street, Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3ET

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Telephone: 01424452640

Fax: 01424424027

Latest Rating awarded on 06/04/2010 :   Excellent

Brief description

Old Hastings House is a detached building on four floors, in which the main part of the building is listed. It is situated in the old town area of Hastings, close to the High Street and town centre, which is accessed by many of the service users. There are public transport routes nearby and also a main line railway station.

The Decor and furnishings are maintained to a good standard with an ongoing decorating plan to further enhance and update the home. The home has a number of Georgian period features. Resident accommodation comprises of 45 single[en-suite toilet and sink] bedrooms.

There are a range of communal areas, which comprise of three dining rooms two on the ground floor, and one on the first floor, and a lounge and conservatory on the ground floor. There are further seating areas at the top of the stairs on the first floor and also a further lounge on this floor. There are tea corners on the first, second and third floors.

Residents have the option of a weekly minibus excursion along with a range of indoor activities such as coffee mornings, luncheon clubs, quizzes, bible studies, hand massage and manicure, and wine evenings. The home has a number of strong links with the local community.
 
A small number of bedrooms can only be accessed by those with good mobility.

The home has a number of ramps around its external grounds and entrances to facilitate disabled access. There is a car park to the rear of the property. The home has two lifts, one of which is a passenger lift.
 
Information on the range of fees charged is within the homes current statement of purpose/service user guide and ranges form 359 to 425 pounds per week.

Additional charges are made for items such as newspapers, perfumes, chiropody, and hairdressing.

This brief description is an overview of the service and may have been updated since the latest inspection report was published.

Latest inspection report

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Service details

Type of establishment: Care Home

Type of service(s): Care home only

Total capacity: 45 places

Type(s) of care (with number of places): old age, not falling within any other category

Ownership/management details

Provider type: Charity

Registration date: 24/6/1981

Provider(s): The Magdalen & Lasher Charity

Manager(s): Natasha Jane Seymour

Other Details

Care Quality Commission helpline: 03000 616161

enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Council: East Sussex