Lindridge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds75
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-12-13
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare75
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-12-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not describe the content of staff training programmes, how care plans are structured or reviewed, how frequently GPs attend, or how food quality is monitored. The home is registered to provide nursing care and treatment of disease, which means qualified nurses should be present, but the inspection report does not confirm clinical staffing levels or skill mix.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether care is delivered in a person-centred way. The published inspection report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident quotes, or relative testimony. The Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with what they saw, but the specific evidence underpinning that judgement is not described in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This covers activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life planning. The inspection report does not describe the activities programme, whether one-to-one activities are available for residents who cannot join groups, or how the home approaches end-of-life care. The home's range of specialisms suggests a diverse resident group with differing needs, which makes individualised responsiveness particularly important.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection, having previously contributed to a Requires Improvement rating. Lindridge is operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and David Wilmott is the named Nominated Individual. NHS Trust governance provides an organisational framework for accountability and oversight. The inspection report does not describe the day-to-day manager's tenure, visibility on the floor, or how staff are supported to raise concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Lindridge has experience supporting people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care and support for mental health conditions, welcoming residents both under and over 65. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support tailored to individual needs. The team works with residents at different stages of their dementia journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Lindridge has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than rich, observable evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lindridge, on Laburnum Avenue in Hove, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its October 2022 assessment, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. It is a 75-bed nursing home run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, caring for adults of all ages and specialising in dementia, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The improvement across every domain is a positive sign, and NHS Trust governance provides an organisational accountability structure. The main uncertainty here is significant: the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what daily life at Lindridge actually looks like. There are no inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, no description of food, activities, or the environment, and no staffing ratios. A Good rating achieved after a period of Requires Improvement is encouraging, but it tells you the direction of travel rather than the destination. Before choosing this home for your parent, visit in person during a mealtime or activity session, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including nights, and ask the manager directly what changed between the two inspections.
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In Their Own Words
How Lindridge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support in Hove for complex care needs
Lindridge – Expert Care in Hove
When someone you love needs more specialist support than a standard care home can provide, finding the right place becomes even more crucial. Lindridge in Hove works with residents who have complex needs including physical disabilities, mental health conditions and dementia. The home supports both younger and older adults, creating a diverse community with varied care requirements.
Who they care for
The team at Lindridge has experience supporting people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care and support for mental health conditions, welcoming residents both under and over 65.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support tailored to individual needs. The team works with residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you'd like to learn more about their specialist services, the team welcomes visits to discuss your family member's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Lindridge has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than rich, observable evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lindridge, on Laburnum Avenue in Hove, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its October 2022 assessment, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. It is a 75-bed nursing home run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, caring for adults of all ages and specialising in dementia, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The improvement across every domain is a positive sign, and NHS Trust governance provides an organisational accountability structure. The main uncertainty here is significant: the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what daily life at Lindridge actually looks like. There are no inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, no description of food, activities, or the environment, and no staffing ratios. A Good rating achieved after a period of Requires Improvement is encouraging, but it tells you the direction of travel rather than the destination. Before choosing this home for your parent, visit in person during a mealtime or activity session, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including nights, and ask the manager directly what changed between the two inspections.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Lindridge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Lindridge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support in Hove for complex care needs
Lindridge – Expert Care in Hove
When someone you love needs more specialist support than a standard care home can provide, finding the right place becomes even more crucial. Lindridge in Hove works with residents who have complex needs including physical disabilities, mental health conditions and dementia. The home supports both younger and older adults, creating a diverse community with varied care requirements.
Who they care for
The team at Lindridge has experience supporting people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care and support for mental health conditions, welcoming residents both under and over 65.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support tailored to individual needs. The team works with residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you'd like to learn more about their specialist services, the team welcomes visits to discuss your family member's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
