Care Provided by Appletree House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Appletree House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Appletree House
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Freeman (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (14)
Visiting
- Visiting is available at all times, with no restrictions.
Parking
- On site parking
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Appletree House Reviews (7)
8.8
Appletree House has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.756) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Appletree House has 7 reviews.
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Review from Carol P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I feel we were SO lucky that our second carehome option turned out to be Appletree lancing , I was terrified of my Mum going into care because of things I had seen on visiting carehomes in the past, But Mum's been here since March 2025, and we both feel as if she still has her own home, but now with extended " family" as that is how we feel about all the staff here, Everyone is SO kind to Mum AND me! Mum has felt safe since being here and hasn't fallen since she arrived, she'd been falling on a regular basis at home, I cant recommend Appletree and ALL who work here highly enough, they are our angels and feel like our family, It is very much a home from home, just had a lovely Christmas day here with my Mum, we are cosy ,well fed and looked after , very contented and settled ,Thankyou Alison, Rachel and all the lovely people who care for the residents .XX
↩Reply from Alison Freeman, Registered Manager at Appletree House
Thank you Carol for your kind words. We love looking after your Mum here.Bert wishes, Alison.
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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
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I cannot recommend Appletree House and the staff enough. My mother was a resident for 7 years and I could not fault them on the focused care and attention given to my mother over this time.
Appletree is a converted house, so it does not feel corporate or part of a chain. Rooms are basically furnished when you first arrive, but personal items and appropriate furniture is welcomed to make the individual feel at home.
They retain good staff. Over the years it's a comfort to see the same smiley faces.
The staff are excellent communicators and all systems are precise and always accessible to view and discuss. Christmas and Easter etc are a wash with celebrations and sing-a-longs. Quiz's and summer fetes in the garden.
They hold hands with people, embrace and always encourage a positive atmosphere.
Appletree is a converted house, so it does not feel corporate or part of a chain. Rooms are basically furnished when you first arrive, but personal items and appropriate furniture is welcomed to make the individual feel at home.
They retain good staff. Over the years it's a comfort to see the same smiley faces.
The staff are excellent communicators and all systems are precise and always accessible to view and discuss. Christmas and Easter etc are a wash with celebrations and sing-a-longs. Quiz's and summer fetes in the garden.
They hold hands with people, embrace and always encourage a positive atmosphere.
I have seen many care homes in my work capacity and I can say that whenever I walked away from one of these establishments I would always have comfort knowing my mother was with Appletree.
↩Reply from Alison Freeman, Registered Manager at Appletree House
Thank you so much for your kind review. It means so much to us all at Appletree House, to know that our residents and their relatives are happy.
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Review from Marion H (Niece of Resident) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My aunt lived at Appletree House for about five years, she felt like it was her home because the staff became family to her. The staff loved her and cared for her with great kindness and respect. I felt like they lifted a great weight off my shoulders as I felt confident that my aunt was happy, well-loved and cared for. I would recommend this care home if you are looking for love and kindness.
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Review from Gloria J (Friend of Resident) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website•
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What I would call an old school care home. My friend has been a resident getting on for 3 months. I really cannot fault the care she gets. The staff are helpful and friendly but mainly they are kind, which means a great deal to the residents. My friend has settled well and feels loved and cared for (her words). At this point in her stay, I can't fault it!
↩Reply from Tracey Langton, Manager at Appletree House
Thank you so much for your review it means so much to us at Appletree House.
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Review from Monica L (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My mother is not the easiest person to look after yet the staff have got past this behaviour and bought out the best in her. Not only do they look after her so very well but they always go above and beyond to ensure she is as well as she possibly can be. I haven’t known her to be so happy since my father passed away. Everything they do is with care and concern for her well-being. I can’t speak too highly of the care and the food is always of a high standard. I am always involved in being included in decisions regarding her health and well-being. It’s a home from home and not clinical and that’s what makes the residents so calm and happy. I would recommend this care home if you want peace of mind that your loved one will be cared for in the best way possible.
↩Reply from Tracey Langton, Manager at Appletree House
Thank you so much. We love looking after your mum.
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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Excellent home, my mother has been revitalised since being there. Her health has improved and she now has a different outlook on life. The staff are always in good humour and are eager to please, despite my mother's sometimes 'bolshie' behaviour.
↩Reply from Tracey Langton, Registered Manager at Appletree House
Many thanks.
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Review from N M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I have found Appletree House to be very welcoming and friendly. My mother has settled in very well. She had to move in suddenly. As her previous care home had to close. She is a much more sociable person and joins in with the activities. The staff are very engaging and helpful.
↩Reply from Tracey langton, Registered Manager at Appletree House
Thank you.
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Regulatory Rating
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Date: 04 November 2022Overall
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- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Appletree House
What types of Care is Appletree House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Appletree House have?
There are 14 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Appletree House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Appletree House to the centre of Lancing?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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