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Care Provided by Dean House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Dean House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Maria Eagland and Dean Williams
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Fenna(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- all visitors are welcome- please avoid breakfast time
Parking
- Parking onsite also street parking is seasonal
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Dean House Reviews (7)
7.4
Dean House has a Review Score of 7.4 (7.435) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dean House has 7 reviews.
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Review from R M (Friend of Resident) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My friend has been living at Dean House for a long time. The care is good & all the staff friendly and kind. My friend's needs are complex but they are well met. It is a pleasure to be welcomed as a frequent visitor.
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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I want to thank the kind, considerate, caring and compassionate staff of Dean House for making Dad's final days as happy as they could be. His lovely bay-fronted room off reception overlooking the front meant that he was involved in all the comings and goings of the home. Everyone had a kind word for him and he had a great relationship with the staff. The food and care was fantastic, and he loved being so close to the sea that we could take him down whenever he was well enough. If he could not be at home I could not imagine a more perfect, gentle and peaceful place to spend his last days. Also catering for all the family and my energetic great nephew when we can visit at all times of the day. Thank you for creating such a lovely place to spend Dad's twilight days. He was happy there.
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Review from Pauline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Apologies for the lateness of this review, but I have only just been able to do it. Dean House looked after my dad until he sadly passed away. All the staff were so lovely, especially during Dads last 2-week journey when he moved to palliative care. I can’t thank them enough for the love and care they gave him. The team was so well led by the manager. The most thoughtful gesture was a lovely bouquet of flowers; which they sent for his funeral. A small touch, but so personal. Thank you all, and I am so sorry it had taken me this long to say it.
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Review from Jean L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My mum was at Dean House for 2 and a half years and myself and family were very pleased with the care she received. The staff were friendly and caring towards her and her family and friends. I was a frequent visitor and saw them go the extra mile.
I was aware of many activities going on sadly mum was not inclined to join in. Staff were always very approachable.
At the time of her death mum was treated with dignity and we were supported with their kindness.
I was aware of many activities going on sadly mum was not inclined to join in. Staff were always very approachable.
At the time of her death mum was treated with dignity and we were supported with their kindness.
I was pleased we chose Dean House for mum and thank you to you all.
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Review from Alan K (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Both my mother and father were residents of Dean House for over 2 years until they both sadly passed away this year. The staff are so considerate to both the residents and their families. You feel that they really care and this is not just a job. The home is clean, the food is good and the residents treated with dignity. Dean House is located in a lovely location in East Preston. When my mum first went there, she was well enough to walk the short distance to the local Sea Horse Cafe and buy herself a hot chocolate or walk a few meters up the road to sit on the bench overlooking the beach. Dean House has a family like atmosphere, staff turn around is low so really get to know them. I can't thank everyone enough for taking such good care of my parents in the last years of their lives.
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Review from Neil E (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Having found Dean House for an elderly gentleman that I had the pleasure of being acting power of attorney for, I have to say the care and personal attention given to this gentleman was above and beyond anything I could have expected. Nothing was too much trouble and he passed on very happy and surrounded by caring people who really did put his needs first.
I would recommend Dean House to anyone who has an elderly relative that is weighed down by the everyday issues at a time in their life when they need the help, in my case my friend could no longer cope physically or mentally with living alone and as much as me and my family and his neighbors could help, we could only ease a few of his worries. I would describe Dean House as a warm comforting and safe place that guided him through his later years.
A big thank you to all the staff and management at Dean House on behalf of me, my family and most importantly from my friend.
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Review from Tom S (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Dean House is just right for our mum. Staff are very friendly and really care.
There is low staff turnover with a number of staff having been there for some time.
Management are very approachable. The food is good.
The premises are kept clean and tidy.
There is low staff turnover with a number of staff having been there for some time.
Management are very approachable. The food is good.
The premises are kept clean and tidy.
Mum is 96 and has been at Dean House for over seven years.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 February 2026Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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 Dean House
What types of Care is Dean House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dean House have?
There are 23 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dean House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dean House to the centre of Littlehampton?
2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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