Rectory House Nursing Home

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West Street
Sompting
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 0DA

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,200.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Serah Caroline Waithira Maina is Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home.

I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents. My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.

I believe in maintaining strong relationships with residents and their relatives, and understand the important contribution that these relationships make to the successful running of a care home.

I feel that the Aria Care philosophy matches up well with my own beliefs on care provision and I am committed to ensuring that all our residents continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they deserve.

Rectory House Nursing Home in Sompting, West Sussex, is a magnificent period house which has been carefully and sympathetically converted into a beautiful home for up to 39 elderly residents.

We offer a full range of nursing care support, including facilities for residents with higher nursing care needs. We provide trial stays, short stays, convalescent care, and long-term care.

For more information or to book a visit, use this simple online form.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Injection, Suppository.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We use Nkind products, which give long-term cleanliness and activity between product applications that traditional chemical products cannot deliver and investment in new cleaning equipment.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

The sense of occasion derived from approaching the home along the beech, oak, and chestnut-lined drive is more than matched by Rectory House’s magnificent Georgian frontage and beautiful interior. Large and airy communal spaces and bedrooms benefit from the retention of many distinctive period features, including ornate cornices and imposing fireplaces.

The house is complemented by two acres of well-tended gardens and grounds, where residents can take the air or simply enjoy from the comfort of the conservatory.


Come and see this beautiful West Sussex care home setting for yourself. Use this simple link to schedule a personal visit.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Jan 1785

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

Description

Residents at Rectory House are encouraged to bring cherished possessions to personalise their rooms.  We have 41 bedrooms with many distinctive period features, including ornate cornices and imposing fireplaces.





Room facilities include:

• Double Aspect Rooms Available
• Fully Furnished
• Bring Your Own Furniture
• Traditional Fixtures & Fittings (D)


        About Our Rooms
        Number Of Rooms 39
        Number Of Ensuite Rooms 39

        Type Of Room
        Single Room.

        Room Features
        Furnished, Unfurnished.

        Weekly Fees Start From Fee
        Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,200.00

        Funding Types
        Local Authority West Sussex
        Region South East
        We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
        We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
        We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
        We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

        Choice Dining Logo

        Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

        To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

        Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
        Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
        Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
        Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)

        The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

        Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


        Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


        Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


        Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


        Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

        Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


        Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

        Pink tick icon A la Carte


        Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


        Pink tick icon Room Service

        A critical component for good health.

        Rating badge

        Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


        Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


        Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

        Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

        Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

        A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

        Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


        Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


        Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


        Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


        Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


        Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


        Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

        Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


        Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

        Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


        Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


        Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


        Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

        Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

        Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

        Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

        Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.

        Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


        Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


        Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


        Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

        Delivering a respectful and quality service.

        Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

        Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


        Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


        Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

        Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

        Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


        Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

        Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

        Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

        Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


        Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


        Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

        Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.

        Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


        Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

        Activities Are So Important

        Our specialist group of activities coordinators at Rectory House ensures that our residents have a range of mental, physical, and social activities to participate in and enjoy.

        A packed schedule of games, activities, and trips means there is a social event to suit every resident's taste. Residents can enjoy a range of entertainment options, including singers and dance troupes, from the various types of visiting entertainment.

        Use this simple booking request form to schedule a visit and get a feel for daily life at this popular West Sussex care home.


        Activities At Home
        Birthday Celebrations, Card Games, Crafts, Dancing, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Painting, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment.

        Activities Outside Our Home
        Local Tourist Attractions.
        go green logo

        The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.

        The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.

        The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property

        safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Yes
        safe-tick Do you have an EPC rating? Yes
        safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

        The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

        safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
        safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes
        safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Yes

        Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

        safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes

        Using digital rather than paper based processes

        safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
        safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
        safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes
        Our Pets

        Cats and dogs are welcome in our centre (by arrangement), providing friendship and a special kind of therapy to our residents.


        Can You Bring Your Pet
        Yes

        West Street
        Sompting
        Lancing
        West Sussex
        BN15 0DA

        Regulator: CQC

        Current Ratings
        Overall Good
        Safe Requires Improvement
        Well Led Good
        Caring Good
        Responsive Good
        Effective Good
        Inspection Reports
        Last inspected 7th June 2022
        Last rated 26th July 2022
        Current Report

        Rectory House Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

        Historic Reports

        Rectory House Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

        Registration Date 4th July 2013
        Service Provider Caring Homes Healthcare Group Limited, CO4 9YQ
        Transport
        Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

        Places of Worship
        Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church.

        Nearby Services
        Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

        Frequently asked questions about Rectory House Nursing Home

        Rectory House Nursing Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in July 2022.
        Rectory House Nursing Home provides Residential, Nursing and Respite care.
        Rectory House Nursing Home has 39 rooms.
        Prices for Rectory House Nursing Home start from £1,200.00 per week.
        Rectory House Nursing Home is owned by Aria Care.
        Yes. Rectory House Nursing Home does offer Residential care.
        Yes. Rectory House Nursing Home does offer Respite care.
        No. Rectory House Nursing Home does not provide care for people with Dementia.
        Rectory House Nursing Home comes under West Sussex.
        Rectory House Nursing Home accepts Local Authority clients.
        Rectory House Nursing Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
        Serah Caroline Waithira Maina is the manager of Rectory House Nursing Home.

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