Camowen is a well-established independent residential care home registered for twenty residents in the quiet and desirable area of Worthing. The home has twenty single rooms, nineteen with en-suite facilities and has recently been refurbished. It is set in lovely grounds creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility
The owner and management have many years’ experience of providing professional care to the elderly in a safe, friendly family atmosphere. Camowen provides professional, compassionate care to all residents who are always treated with individuality dignity and respect.
The home is driven by the needs, abilities and aspirations of residents and attention to detail is paramount. Care workers are vigilant to ensure that the facilities, policies, activities and services are always resident led and residents are allowed to live their lives the way they choose. Care services are delivered in accordance with agreed contracts of care and promote privacy, dignity, choice and independence.
Owners strongly believe the key to the delivery of a high standard of care is to have an experienced, well-trained and caring staffing team. Staff are known for their warmth, patience and respect for the needs of residents whilst providing holistic care. The service is further enhanced by the full support of local doctors and community nurses, providing a comprehensive range of care that meets all resident’s care needs and personal preferences.
There are several types of stay depending on the level of support required, residential care, respite care, convalescence and palliative care. The home accepts local authority and privately funded residents.
For residents to feel truly at home, they are able to bring their personal possessions and pets can be accommodated by arrangement.
Owner: ASA Care Ltd
Person in charge: Ley Little (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: West Sussex County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 20 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Mental Health Condition • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 50+.
Single Rooms: 20
Rooms with ensuite WC: 19
Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single £550 – £900 (These prices are only a guideline, please contact Camowen to find out the exact price for your requirements.)
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Camowen: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Camowen has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.881)
The Review Score of 8.9 (maximum of 10) for Camowen is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 7 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Camowen in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
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a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.631 for Camowen is calculated as follows: ( (55 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.631
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
The 4.25 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Camowen is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 3.5
Target of 4 positive Reviews (20 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 3 Reviews ÷ 4 Target = 0.750
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Richard P (Cousin of Resident) on Tuesday 9 May 2017. Relates to April 2017.
We visit my cousin on a regular basis and have always been warmly welcomed. Staff are friendly, with warm smiles.
No smell of urine in ground floor level, which is where my cousin has her room. She is always clean, no evidence of soiling on clothing.
Attention given by staff to dress her in clothes she likes.
Her room is clean, no bodily smells evident. I ring every few days between visits. The assistant manager always gives a detailed account of my cousin's health etc and on occasion has called her to the office to have a chat.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Christine M (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 28 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
On first impressions when looking over Camowen, we found it to be a warm and friendly home. My mother has settled in well, the staff are caring and have a wonderful sense of humour. Very well run by the manager and so efficient. I have visited friends in a 5-star care home but Camowen is superior to them. Residents are encouraged to sit in the conservatory and join in the activities. Pity there are not more care homes like this one.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Julia M (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 27 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
From the very beginning, I have found the staff and management to be very kind and attentive to my mother's needs. Although she tends to be a loner, they have gently encouraged her to join in the activities at the same time, respect her need for privacy and the food is served is excellent. As a visitor, I am always made to feel welcome and I am grateful for the peace of mind this establishment has given to me and my family.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Review submitted from a Postal Card by A W (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 7 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
This home is one of the very best, I was very lucky to of got my mum in. My mum does need a lot of help, the staff are very caring, very friendly and can't do enough for my mum in all ways. My mum has had more than most people trips to hospital, the staff are always there far her on her return. I know that I can go away or home knowing my mum is in the best home and getting the best care.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by J W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) on Thursday 7 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
The staff are very friendly, caring and treat each client as an individual. Considering mum can be a little disruptive due to her dementia they are incredibly patient with her. The food is very good and they give mum plenty of time to do things at her own pace. They know her likes and dislikes and feed her accordingly.
They are very friendly and welcoming to her family and we are invited to all the parties and concerts they have. They also have outings where were are invited too.
In all we are extremely happy with the care and the love that is given to mum and have no worries about her being in Camowen.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sandra H (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 16 December 2015. Relates to October 2015.
My mother has been a resident at Camowen for three and a half years. The staff are welcoming and have made mum feel settled, safe and happy. All of the staff are friendly and approachable. Mum is always treated with respect and dignity. The activities are varied and she is always encouraged to participate.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Good
Cleanliness: Satisfactory
Treated with Dignity: Good
Food & Drink: Good
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Barbara S (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 14 December 2015. Relates to November 2015.
My mother has been at the Camowen for a few years now and I can only praise all the staff for their care and patience for her day to day wellbeing. The home is very nicely decorated and always very inviting. If my mother has been out, upon her return she says she is home, which makes the family feel very reassured and happy.
How likely would you be to recommend Camowen? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
