Romans Care Home

1 Roman Road, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4TP
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9.5 46 Reviews
  • Romans Care Home, Brighton
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 kindness, care and support to all who live at the home. The highly trained, friendly and professional team welcome you with warmth and an open heart.

Alongside quality care, the team also have an exciting and varied activities programme that means there is something for everyone, including day trips, visiting entertainers and speakers, social groups both in house and with the online social community.

The team provide a high standard of meals, prepared by trained and professional chefs, and they take into consideration all dietary requirements ensuring that all meals are healthy, fulfilling and, most importantly, delicious.
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Care Provided by Romans Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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

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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1250 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1300

Hairdressing and Chiropody services are available on request.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Romans Care Home 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)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Mainwaring (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • 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 (46)

9.5

Romans Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.549) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Romans Care Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from Susan R (Sister of Resident) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Roman's Care Home has a lovely family atmosphere. My sister is treated as a member of the family of residents.
Many social occasions are enjoyed such as coffee mornings, seasonal occasions, and summer barbecues. Quizzes are held in the lounge.
Reply from Paula Nixon, Leadership Support Officer at Romans Care HomeThank you for you kind words about Romans community, we are glad that you enjoy the activities.
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Review from Maggs B (Friend of Resident) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I live near Romans Care Home and have been visiting a resident there since the beginning of the year. I always feel very welcomed by the staff who I find to be kind, friendly and helpful. They have a very high standard of care. Excellent.
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Review from Geoff K (Son of Resident) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has been in the home for about a year now and in my opinion feels safe and well cared for.
All the staff go beyond what is expected of them and Dad speaks very highly of all of them.
Food is very good and he certainly doesn't go hungry.
Reply from Becki Hatch-Diespecker, Marketing Officer at Romans Care HomeThank you for your kind words, we are pleased to hear that your dad feels at home with us at Romans.
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Review from Marian D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident in the Romans for six years and has been very happy during her stay. All the staff, from those providing care to the housekeepers, kitchen staff, laundry ladies and the maintenance man and management, are happy, kind and helpful. The Romans has a very homely feel and I really
feel our mum has a second family now! Also, I want to say that during the pandemic I felt they went above and beyond and stayed cheerful when n they were having such a very hard time.
Reply from Becki Hatch-Diespecker, Marketing Officer at Romans Care HomeThank you for your kinds words. We are pleased to hear that your mum feels at home with her second family at Romans. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to all our team.
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Review from S N (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the responses below are from my mum who lives at The Romans Southwick.
She thinks all the staff are wonderful, she likes her room and enjoys the food.
Reply from Becki Hatch-Diespecker, Marketing Officer at Romans Care HomeThank you for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and comfortable with us at Romans.
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Review from Peter W (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at the Romans for 30 months and we are very pleased with the excellent care my mum has received.
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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is very happy with Romans. She's very well cared for and says the food is very good. Mum has been on some trips out and thoroughly enjoyed them. She has had her hair and nails looked after by professionals coming to the home.
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Review from Anthony W (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the home and staff and Romans Care Home. Been excellent through the virus. Mum is very happy here and only praises the staff and home.
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Review from P E (Resident) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am extremely well cared for here and the staff are all good.
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Review from Raymond R (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good. Dad is very happy in this care home.
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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Romans over the other care homes we viewed as it felt like a home rather than an institution. The public spaces are bright and airy and the garden is lovely. The care staff are very kind and patient and visiting relatives are always made to feel welcome. The management team is equally impressive,
being readily available to relatives and having a thorough knowledge of the individual residents and their needs. Efforts are made to provide the residents with activities and (pre-Coronavirus) regular outings, which my dad enjoys. He is also complimentary about the food. We're very happy with Romans and, most importantly, so is my dad.
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Review from Jane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at The Romans for almost 5 years. She is very happy there. All the staff have been very kind to her. We have been particularly impressed with the way they have dealt with COVID-19.
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Review from Verity H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Due to COVID-19, I have been unable to go inside the care home or visit Mum's room etc so can only go on the carers we have seen. The staff are extremely helpful whenever I email and are quick to respond. The carers seem to be very caring that we have seen and spoken to. Due to not going into the home
or seeing food or facilities, I cannot answer some of the questions.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found the care for my mother extremely good especially the last few months when she was really ill. The rooms are a little bit dated but always clean. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. When my time comes I would happily move in there.
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Review from Derek D (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely good.
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Review from R T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has settled very well here. All the staff were kind and friendly, food good and very caring.
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Review from Frances E (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very homely, friendly atmosphere. All of the staff are very caring and kind and always go the extra mile to ensure that residents receive the best care.
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Review from Robina B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful caring home with a family atmosphere. As a family we are able to relax knowing Mum is safe, happy and well looked after and we are always kept informed and made to feel welcome.
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Review from Josephine B (Resident) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
More light in the conservatory. Two lights have been missing for three weeks.


Staff are very helpful and friendly.

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Review from Laurel P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Romans for a 6-week short stay with the view of permanency. At the end of the 6 weeks and at a difficult time for the family, Romans made the transition to permanency as easy as possible. A very long period of worry had come to an end and the family has complete confidence that Romans
is the right place for mum to see out her later years.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.549)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.549) out of 10 for Romans Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.649 for Romans Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 188 Ratings = 4.649
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Romans Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Dec 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (5)

Sarah

Sarah Mainwaring

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2018

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.

Marisa

Marisa Heasman

Job Title: Head of Care Joined: 2006

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.

Stephen

Stephen Nicholas

Job Title: Senior Team Leader Joined: 2007

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.

Christina

Christina Packard

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2020

I have over 10 years of experience in care and have achieved both a Diploma Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social Care. I am also a TAQA Qualified Assessor.


Throughout my experience in care roles, I have undertaken many different qualifications and I am particularly interested in Dementia care. I participated in a course in London called Ladder To The Moon which was a person-centred learning course specifically about activities that can be carried out with individuals in the care home. This has been very beneficial to me in my job role. Whilst I am not at work, I like to go out walking and spending time with my family and friends.

Keira

Keira Humphreys

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2019

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.

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