Westerleigh Nursing Home
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 beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-10-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Relatives describe a relaxed feel that's different from more institutional settings. They appreciate how staff treat each resident as someone with their own needs and preferences, not just following generic care plans.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity58
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare58
- Management & leadership42
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the July 2021 inspection. The published summary does not contain specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or food provision. Westerleigh lists dementia as a specialism alongside care for adults over 65 and people with physical disabilities. A monitoring review in July 2023 found nothing to prompt a reassessment. The inspection evidence here is general rather than specific.Is this home caring?
Westerleigh received a Good rating for caring at the July 2021 inspection. The published summary does not include direct inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of dignity and privacy being upheld. A Good rating in this domain does mean inspectors were broadly satisfied that staff treated people well. The absence of specific detail makes it difficult to say more than that from the published record alone.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the July 2021 inspection. The published summary does not detail the activities programme, individual engagement for people who cannot join group sessions, or how the home responds to complaints and preferences. Westerleigh provides care for people with dementia, which means responsiveness to changing communication and behaviour is particularly important. The monitoring review in July 2023 did not flag concerns in this area. The inspection evidence is general rather than specific.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Requires Improvement at the July 2021 inspection. This is the most significant finding in the report and means inspectors identified concerns about how the home is governed, monitored, or managed. The published summary does not detail what specific weaknesses were found. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the overall rating, but this does not confirm that the Well-led concerns have been fully resolved. The registered manager is listed as Mr Mahendran Bakeirathan and the nominated individual as Mr David Anthony Briant.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides nursing care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and general needs of older adults. For residents with dementia, the individualised approach seems particularly valuable. Staff work to understand each person's specific needs and routines rather than applying one-size-fits-all care. 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
Westerleigh Nursing Home scores 62 out of 100, reflecting a Good rating across most areas but a Requires Improvement in leadership that introduces real uncertainty. The inspection findings from 2021 provide limited specific detail, which means a number of important questions for families remain unanswered.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives describe a relaxed feel that's different from more institutional settings. They appreciate how staff treat each resident as someone with their own needs and preferences, not just following generic care plans.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff seem to maintain their caring approach even when things get tough. During the challenges of Covid lockdowns and staffing pressures, families noticed that care quality stayed consistent and staff never seemed rushed with residents.
How it sits against good practice
Several families have shared how the team supported them through end-of-life care with genuine compassion and expertise.
Worth a visit
Westerleigh Nursing Home, on Corsica Road in Seaford, was rated Good overall at its last full inspection in July 2021, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, and responsiveness. The exception is Well-led, which was rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors identified concerns about how the home is managed and governed. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating at that point, so the Good overall rating remains in place. The published inspection report provides limited specific detail across all domains, which makes it genuinely difficult to paint a complete picture for you. The Requires Improvement in leadership is the most important thing to probe before you visit. Ask the manager directly what has changed since 2021, whether the same registered manager is still in post, and how the home monitors and responds to concerns raised by families or staff. The inspection is now over three years old, so observing conditions in person carries more weight than the published findings alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Westerleigh Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents keep their own routines and families feel supported
Compassionate Care in Seaford at Westerleigh Nursing Home
When you're looking for nursing care that treats your loved one as an individual, not just another resident, Westerleigh Nursing Home in Seaford might be worth exploring. Families talk about staff who take time to learn personal preferences and respect established routines. The home specialises in dementia care, physical disabilities, and caring for adults over 65.
Who they care for
The home provides nursing care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and general needs of older adults.
For residents with dementia, the individualised approach seems particularly valuable. Staff work to understand each person's specific needs and routines rather than applying one-size-fits-all care.
“Several families have shared how the team supported them through end-of-life care with genuine compassion and expertise.”
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
Westerleigh Nursing Home scores 62 out of 100, reflecting a Good rating across most areas but a Requires Improvement in leadership that introduces real uncertainty. The inspection findings from 2021 provide limited specific detail, which means a number of important questions for families remain unanswered.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives describe a relaxed feel that's different from more institutional settings. They appreciate how staff treat each resident as someone with their own needs and preferences, not just following generic care plans.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff seem to maintain their caring approach even when things get tough. During the challenges of Covid lockdowns and staffing pressures, families noticed that care quality stayed consistent and staff never seemed rushed with residents.
How it sits against good practice
Several families have shared how the team supported them through end-of-life care with genuine compassion and expertise.
Worth a visit
Westerleigh Nursing Home, on Corsica Road in Seaford, was rated Good overall at its last full inspection in July 2021, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, and responsiveness. The exception is Well-led, which was rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors identified concerns about how the home is managed and governed. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating at that point, so the Good overall rating remains in place. The published inspection report provides limited specific detail across all domains, which makes it genuinely difficult to paint a complete picture for you. The Requires Improvement in leadership is the most important thing to probe before you visit. Ask the manager directly what has changed since 2021, whether the same registered manager is still in post, and how the home monitors and responds to concerns raised by families or staff. The inspection is now over three years old, so observing conditions in person carries more weight than the published findings alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Westerleigh Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Westerleigh Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents keep their own routines and families feel supported
Compassionate Care in Seaford at Westerleigh Nursing Home
When you're looking for nursing care that treats your loved one as an individual, not just another resident, Westerleigh Nursing Home in Seaford might be worth exploring. Families talk about staff who take time to learn personal preferences and respect established routines. The home specialises in dementia care, physical disabilities, and caring for adults over 65.
Who they care for
The home provides nursing care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and general needs of older adults.
For residents with dementia, the individualised approach seems particularly valuable. Staff work to understand each person's specific needs and routines rather than applying one-size-fits-all care.
Management & ethos
Staff seem to maintain their caring approach even when things get tough. During the challenges of Covid lockdowns and staffing pressures, families noticed that care quality stayed consistent and staff never seemed rushed with residents.
The home & environment
The home prepares all meals fresh on-site, which families say makes a real difference to residents' enjoyment of food. There's a programme of entertainment too — music performances and seasonal parties that get people engaged and participating.
“Several families have shared how the team supported them through end-of-life care with genuine compassion and expertise.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
