Villa Adastra
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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-03-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People visiting Villa Adastra frequently mention the friendly atmosphere. Staff members make an effort to ensure visitors feel welcomed from the moment they arrive.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Effective. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. Dementia is listed as a core specialism, which means inspectors would have scrutinised dementia-specific training and care planning as part of their assessment. No specific findings about training content, GP access frequency, medication processes, or food quality are available in the published text. The Good rating indicates that, at the time of the last full inspection, these elements were considered satisfactory.Is this home caring?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Caring — the domain that covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are treated as individuals. This is the domain families weight most heavily in their own reviews, with staff warmth (57.3%) and compassion (55.2%) topping the priority list. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony are available in the published inspection text to illustrate what 'caring' looks like day-to-day at Villa Adastra. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied but provides no colour.Is the home responsive?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Responsive, which covers activities, individual engagement, and whether the home adapts to each person's changing needs. Responsiveness to dementia-specific needs — including for people who can no longer join group activities — would form part of this assessment. No detail about the activities programme, individual care approaches, or end-of-life planning is available in the published text. The Good rating confirms inspectors found the home to be broadly satisfactory in this area at the time of the last full visit.Is the home well-led?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Well-led. A named registered manager, Mrs Sharon Louise Bacon, is in post, alongside two nominated individuals — Mrs Glenda Roberts and Mr Lee Ball. The home is operated by The Salvation Army Social Work Trust, a large and established charitable provider. The July 2023 review found no evidence to prompt a downgrade. No specific findings about management visibility, staff culture, complaint handling, or quality governance systems are available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Villa Adastra cares for adults over 65, with specialist support available for those living with dementia. The home provides dedicated dementia care as part of its services. Their team supports residents with various stages of dementia, offering appropriate care for individual needs. 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
Villa Adastra holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the inspection report published in 2021 contains very limited detail — scores reflect that the Good rating is confirmed but specific evidence to substantiate individual themes is largely absent from the available text.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People visiting Villa Adastra frequently mention the friendly atmosphere. Staff members make an effort to ensure visitors feel welcomed from the moment they arrive.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia care in the Hassocks area, Villa Adastra might be worth exploring further.
Worth a visit
Villa Adastra in Hassocks is rated Good across all five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home, run by The Salvation Army Social Work Trust, has a registered manager in post and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. The Good rating was confirmed as recently as July 2023 when inspectors reviewed available information and found no reason to change the rating. A consistent Good across every domain is a meaningful baseline — it means inspectors found no significant failures in safety, care quality, or leadership. However, the published inspection text provides very limited specific detail to back up what daily life at Villa Adastra actually looks like. The last full on-site inspection took place in April 2021 — over three years ago at the time of writing — which means you are working with older evidence. On your visit, focus on what you can see and hear directly: how staff speak to your parent when they think no one is watching, whether the corridors feel calm or rushed, and how the manager responds when you ask about dementia-specific training and night staffing ratios. Ask specifically: 'How many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and how often do you use agency staff?'
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In Their Own Words
How Villa Adastra describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly welcome awaits in this improving Hassocks care home
Compassionate Care in Hassocks at Villa Adastra
Villa Adastra in Hassocks offers care for older adults, including those living with dementia. This South East care home is actively investing in upgrades to enhance the living environment for residents. Visitors often comment on the warm reception they receive when arriving.
Who they care for
Villa Adastra cares for adults over 65, with specialist support available for those living with dementia.
The home provides dedicated dementia care as part of its services. Their team supports residents with various stages of dementia, offering appropriate care for individual needs.
“If you're looking for dementia care in the Hassocks area, Villa Adastra might be worth exploring further.”
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
Villa Adastra holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the inspection report published in 2021 contains very limited detail — scores reflect that the Good rating is confirmed but specific evidence to substantiate individual themes is largely absent from the available text.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People visiting Villa Adastra frequently mention the friendly atmosphere. Staff members make an effort to ensure visitors feel welcomed from the moment they arrive.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia care in the Hassocks area, Villa Adastra might be worth exploring further.
Worth a visit
Villa Adastra in Hassocks is rated Good across all five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home, run by The Salvation Army Social Work Trust, has a registered manager in post and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. The Good rating was confirmed as recently as July 2023 when inspectors reviewed available information and found no reason to change the rating. A consistent Good across every domain is a meaningful baseline — it means inspectors found no significant failures in safety, care quality, or leadership. However, the published inspection text provides very limited specific detail to back up what daily life at Villa Adastra actually looks like. The last full on-site inspection took place in April 2021 — over three years ago at the time of writing — which means you are working with older evidence. On your visit, focus on what you can see and hear directly: how staff speak to your parent when they think no one is watching, whether the corridors feel calm or rushed, and how the manager responds when you ask about dementia-specific training and night staffing ratios. Ask specifically: 'How many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and how often do you use agency staff?'
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Villa Adastra measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Villa Adastra describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly welcome awaits in this improving Hassocks care home
Compassionate Care in Hassocks at Villa Adastra
Villa Adastra in Hassocks offers care for older adults, including those living with dementia. This South East care home is actively investing in upgrades to enhance the living environment for residents. Visitors often comment on the warm reception they receive when arriving.
Who they care for
Villa Adastra cares for adults over 65, with specialist support available for those living with dementia.
The home provides dedicated dementia care as part of its services. Their team supports residents with various stages of dementia, offering appropriate care for individual needs.
The home & environment
The care home is currently undergoing improvements to its facilities. These upgrades show a commitment to creating a better environment for residents.
“If you're looking for dementia care in the Hassocks area, Villa Adastra might be worth exploring further.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
