Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care (Lewes)

Home care agency in Newhaven, East Sussex

Operated by Bluebird Care

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
AddressDenton Island, Newhaven, BN9 9BB

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About

Bluebird Care (Lewes) is a home care agency that provides care and support in people's own homes, helping them keep living as they wish. It has operated since 2004 and draws on more than twenty years of experience in refining its home care service. Its care focus is dementia, and it supports older people, younger adults under 65, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment. The agency's office is in Newhaven, East Sussex. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, with Effective rated Outstanding and Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led rated Good. That report was published in 2019.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 12 November 2019 · Last inspected 20 August 2019

Inspectors found that people receiving this home-based care service felt at ease with staff, described being treated kindly, and said they felt secure. A regular team of care workers was described as reliable and familiar with people's needs, and people's independence was encouraged. The report also describes quality assurance systems that monitor standards, manage risks, and help the provider learn from mistakes.

Strengths noted
  • The use of modern technology, applied in a person-centred way, helped people receive effective care that adapted to their changing needs.
  • Staffing levels were sufficient to protect people's wellbeing and safety, and a thorough recruitment process was in place.
  • People were offered choice in how their care was delivered, and their dignity and privacy in their own homes were respected.
  • Staff were trained in areas the provider considered essential, and people said staff knew how to support them in line with their preferences.

Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
Hospital7.5 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

234 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime35%
Anti-social behaviour26%
Shoplifting10%
Public order9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

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Local health safety net

Bluebird Care (Lewes) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Sussex County Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWHAVEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Sussex County Hospital · 7.5 mi
Nearest GP
NEWHAVEN MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Bluebird Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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