Elreg House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds32
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-12-12
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 quality60
- Healthcare62
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-12-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with how the home translates knowledge into practice, including how staff understand and respond to individual needs. The home is registered as a dementia specialist service, so effective training in dementia care would have been part of this assessment. No specific examples, quotes, or detailed observations are included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. This domain looks at whether staff treat the people in their care with kindness, dignity, and respect, and whether your parent would be seen as an individual rather than a task to be completed. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the warmth and approach of staff. No direct quotes from residents or relatives appear in the published summary, and no specific observations about preferred names, unhurried pace, or responses to distress are recorded.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care and activities to the individual needs and preferences of each person, including those with advanced dementia. It also includes how complaints are handled and whether end-of-life care planning is in place. A Good rating suggests inspectors found the home was meeting individual needs reasonably well. No specific examples of activities, individual engagement, or complaint outcomes are included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. The home is run by Anthony Brown and has a named registered manager, Ms Angelina D'Alessio. The improvement from a previous rating of Inadequate to a Good overall rating is a direct reflection of leadership, as sustained improvement of this kind requires a manager who can identify what went wrong, act on it, and embed the change. A Good well-led rating indicates inspectors found the governance structures, staff culture, and accountability systems to be working. No specific detail about manager tenure, staff feedback mechanisms, or governance processes is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Elreg House focuses on caring for older adults, with particular expertise in dementia support. They welcome residents aged 65 and above who need specialised memory care. Living with dementia requires specialised understanding and patience. The care home provides dedicated support for residents navigating memory loss and the daily challenges that dementia brings. 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
Elreg House scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to Good across most areas, with a continuing concern in safety that families should investigate directly before making a decision.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Elreg House, at 58 Rosslyn Road in Shoreham by Sea, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in November 2018. Critically, this represents a significant improvement from a previous rating of Inadequate, which is an important signal that the management team identified serious problems and took action. Four of the five inspection domains, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, were rated Good. The registered manager is named and in post, which is a positive sign of leadership stability. The one continuing concern is that safe was rated Requires Improvement at this inspection. The published report summary does not explain what specifically drove that rating, which means you will need to ask the home directly. On a visit, ask the manager: what was the specific safety concern identified by the inspector, and what has changed since December 2018 to address it? Also ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, day and night, and find out how many of those staff are permanent rather than agency. Given the home specialises in dementia care, consistency of faces and adequate night staffing are the two things most likely to affect your parent's day-to-day safety and sense of security.
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In Their Own Words
How Elreg House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful dementia care home near the Sussex coast
Compassionate Care in Shoreham By Sea at Elreg House
If you're looking for dementia care in a calm setting, Elreg House in Shoreham By Sea might be worth considering. This care home specialises in supporting people over 65 who are living with dementia. The peaceful environment could provide the gentle atmosphere your loved one needs during this challenging time.
Who they care for
The team at Elreg House focuses on caring for older adults, with particular expertise in dementia support. They welcome residents aged 65 and above who need specialised memory care.
Living with dementia requires specialised understanding and patience. The care home provides dedicated support for residents navigating memory loss and the daily challenges that dementia brings.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if the calm atmosphere at Elreg House feels right for your family?”
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
Elreg House scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to Good across most areas, with a continuing concern in safety that families should investigate directly before making a decision.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Elreg House, at 58 Rosslyn Road in Shoreham by Sea, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in November 2018. Critically, this represents a significant improvement from a previous rating of Inadequate, which is an important signal that the management team identified serious problems and took action. Four of the five inspection domains, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, were rated Good. The registered manager is named and in post, which is a positive sign of leadership stability. The one continuing concern is that safe was rated Requires Improvement at this inspection. The published report summary does not explain what specifically drove that rating, which means you will need to ask the home directly. On a visit, ask the manager: what was the specific safety concern identified by the inspector, and what has changed since December 2018 to address it? Also ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, day and night, and find out how many of those staff are permanent rather than agency. Given the home specialises in dementia care, consistency of faces and adequate night staffing are the two things most likely to affect your parent's day-to-day safety and sense of security.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Elreg House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Elreg House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful dementia care home near the Sussex coast
Compassionate Care in Shoreham By Sea at Elreg House
If you're looking for dementia care in a calm setting, Elreg House in Shoreham By Sea might be worth considering. This care home specialises in supporting people over 65 who are living with dementia. The peaceful environment could provide the gentle atmosphere your loved one needs during this challenging time.
Who they care for
The team at Elreg House focuses on caring for older adults, with particular expertise in dementia support. They welcome residents aged 65 and above who need specialised memory care.
Living with dementia requires specialised understanding and patience. The care home provides dedicated support for residents navigating memory loss and the daily challenges that dementia brings.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if the calm atmosphere at Elreg House feels right for your family?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
