Southdowns Nursing Home

Our Philosophy
Southdowns Nursing home is a 48 bedded unit that specialises in the care of people with mental health problems and are of the age of 45 or above. The proprietors, Mr and Mrs Dennis Pay, through their staff, aim to provide a quality service for people who suffer from mental health related nursing needs.

Our full statement of purpose, which includes our philosophy of care, is available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Please click on the link below to download:
southdowns-sop.pdf (91KB)

The Nursing Home - a caring environment
The service offered, combines a personal approach to nursing care with the most up-to-date research based practise in a charming, relaxed and beautiful environment. Staff are especially selected for their training, experience and caring qualities. All staff undergo a continuing programme of training to which some residents and their relatives may be invited to attend if they wish. Our outstanding environment coupled with our attention to staff development and excellent working conditions mean that we maintain our qualities and deliver a happy and excellent service to residents in our care.

Nursing home location and local amenities

We are situated in a secluded position close to the centre of St. Leonards, near Hastings, and within easy access to the A21. Trains from St. Leonards connect directly with East Croydon, London Bridge or Charing Cross. Taxis are readily available.