





Situated in a quiet conservation area of Southwick, Romans Care Home is very close to local shops, library, community centre and GP Practice.
Romans has been operating as a care home since 1957 and has 26 single bedrooms, including 6 that are en suite, there is a large garden to the side of the property with a patio area for residents to enjoy.
Care is delivered with a person centred approach offering...
Care Provided by Romans Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
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
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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Hairdressing and Chiropody services are available on request.
Contact Romans Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Keychange Charity
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Mainwaring (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: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- There are no visiting restrictions.
Parking
- Small car park and on road parking available.
Romans Care Home Reviews (49)
Romans Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.428) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Romans Care Home has 49 reviews.
This is a very friendly home with great staff. I would definitely recommend it to any person needing care. Thank you to everybody for making Linda's stay enjoyable.
thank you for this lovely review. welcome anytime and the recommendation
Mum's admission to a care home was sudden following another fall at home and subsequently being advised that she needed someone around night and day. Mum said she would like to try Romans as a friend had been happy there for some time. She is now happily settled there and has become a permanent resident. Sarah and all the care team have been so welcoming and made the transition much easier for both mum and us her family. We have seen mum change from struggling to cope at home and too frightened to go into the garden alone to the more confident mum she used to be. She enjoys the company and has been on an outing. Being a smaller home the atmosphere is more homely than hospital, clean comfortable and hats off to all the brilliant staff who are helpful and friendly.
Thank you for the lovely feedback and for the kind words. We do our best to be a home.
Mum is mostly happy with the food and hopefully will enjoy participating in the quizzes again soon, as well as the Church visits and communion service. The regular residents' meeting, to discuss and iron out any issues and generate ideas from the residents, is a very positive aspect. We are so grateful that Mum feels she is in her 'home from home'.
Thank you for the feedback. With so many changes in care now, carers are going above and beyond and pleased that the staff have been acknowledged for this.
Since her stay ( now almost 2 months ) she has regained some confidence, is eating well and has made friends . The difference is amazing.
I see happy staff and a clean environment, I see enriched living with visiting churches and activities .
She wants to stay now . Thank you
Thank you for a lovely review. We love it when people come to stay and enjoy it so much they want to make it their forever home
Everything is satisfactory, and the staff are very professional. My brother is well looked after and seems happy when I visit him. He could do with some help to get some shoes from the NHS, he only has slippers. Overall we are very satisfied with his care.
Thank you for the feedback and completing this review for us.
Mum moved to Romans 9 months ago and is so much happier and relaxed.
The staff team are very caring and supportive and the cooks make every effort to make sure everyone has food they enjoy.
As soon as you walk in it has a very nice feel to it.
Thank you for the feedback we take pride in all food being homecooked.
Mum is very happy here, The staff are all fantastic, friendly and helpful, always have time to say hello and for a quick chat. The home is well appointed and well maintained inside and out, always clean and tidy and fresh. There are a good range of events for the residents, family and friends are welcome. The food is very good, particularly their summer barbeques! I would not hesitate to recommend the Romans.
Thank you for the feedback. we do love a BBQ at Romans. Summer here we come
A safe and comfortable environment. Food excellent and management approachable and helpful . Sometimes appear a little short on staff at weekends .Room is ok . Clean and functional . Some nice activities are organised"
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Thank you for the feedback. we appreciate all feedback as it helps us to improve the care that we deliver to those who live with us
Most importantly for us, we know that mum is safe and cared for in the best place she could be.
Thank you Sue for the lovely comments, we appreciate these and will share with the team
Dad is settled and his needs ate taken care of. I feel happy knowing he is safe and content. He likes the company, entertainment, church services and food. His room is warm, bright and comfortable. The staff are helpful, caring and friendly. On the negative side, sometimes his clothes go missing in the laundry and he ends up with someone elses', but he doesnt seem to mind and sometimes we are late to hear news eg if he's had a fall or if he's given medication but this is not an issue to be raised. Overall we are happy.
Thank you for the review Mel, we will take on board comments made
Difficult to asses needs and care if not a relative, also the home has very religious leanings and some are non-believers and may not look to attend prayers etc. Otherwise pleasant staff and facilities.
The Romans is an excellent care home for residents to live in their later years. Everyone is treated so well by caring staff and management and the needs of each individual are considered well. My mother informs me that the food is excellent and there is always plenty of choice. My mother's own room, the lounge and dining room are all kept extremely clean. There is a lovely garden where the residents are able to sit when the sun is shining. On arrival when visiting my mother, I am always greeted with a smiling face from the staff member on duty. I am very my mother is now living at Romans.
The Romans is a welcoming, friendly care home. It always smells clean, staff are kind and helpful and remember my name. My auntie is well cared for and happy. She tells me the food is delicious. They are so attentive to the residents and visitors alike. I'm also brought a chair and offered tea, coffee, cake etc. They have BBQs, quizzes, coffee mornings and many activities for their residents and families.
I've always found the staff to be friendly and a lot of fun! They have been brilliant in helping Mum gain confidence in using the facilities and encouraged her to chat with other residents and be involved in the planned events, including the Church ones.
I'm so impressed with Romans Care Home. My mother was taken in for respite care and she's still there three months later. The management and staff are kind, respectful and clearly happy at work. There are plenty of activities and the food is great! All needs are taken care of with the respect for each individual. It feels like home, not just a care facility. Mum wants to live there permanently!
I came here for respite care for two weeks. I have put on weight. Doctor wanted me to come because I lost weight and I was a bit frail. I live on my own, no family, only good friends. I am going home Tuesday 30th April. Feeling much better. Also have ulcerated legs. They pushed me in a wheelchair to surgery to have my legs dressed.
The Romans is a wonderful care home. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The place is always very clean and tidy. The Christian aspect is wonderful. The residents are very well cared for and are happy.
Dad has been a resident at the Romans for the past 18 months and initially found it difficult to accept help. The staff have always been kind and friendly, always a smile and a reassuring word whenever I visit him. He agrees that he is very well cared for and cannot fault the home and the people working there. It is a huge relief to know that he is safe, happy and is being well looked after. A huge thank you to everyone at the Romans for all that you do.
Great place, very friendly. Good care.
The care provided is on the whole above reproached. The staff are very caring and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 December 2023Good
- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Requires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
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Meet the Team (4)
I started working in care at 16 years old. I left for three years and returned as a Carer, then progressed as a Senior Carer, then a Care-Co-ordinator and then a Deputy at our sister home in Worthing. I moved to Romans in March 2018 as a Deputy and took on the role of Manager in December 2020.
I hold a Diploma in End of Life Care, and Level 5 in Management. I am most proud of the family community we have established at Romans. At the weekend I like to read, cross stitch and go for a peaceful coffee.
I've been working at Romans for over 18 years, and started here as a Carer, moving to Senior Carer, and I'm now Head of Care at our home. I have a Level 3 qualification, and I'm working towards a Level 5. My proudest achievements at work have been learning new aspects of managing a care home, and I enjoy looking after people and ensuring their needs are met. Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with my grandchildren and watching horror films.
I've been working here for over 17 years, and have completed a Level 3 in Health and Social Care. I think it's very important to ensure Romans is as homely as possible, and I enjoy getting involved in the activities with the residents. Outside of work, I love reading and watching sports.
I have five years of experience in care, and I have completed my Level 3 NVQ. I am now working towards a Level 5. I started working at Romans as a Carer in 2019, and have progressed within the role to Team Leader in 2022. This is my proudest achievement. Outside of work, I support Brighton and Hove Albion and enjoy attending games with my dad and spending time with my family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Romans Care Home
What types of Care is Romans Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Romans Care Home have?
There are 27 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Romans Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Romans Care Home to the centre of Brighton?
4.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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