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.
I think first impressions are a good gauge and I was pleasantly surprised on my first visit. Very clean, friendly and residents seem happy. Not an easy job but the staff always have a smile on their faces. Would recommend this care home.
Mum has been a resident for over 3 years and it has given her a new lease of life since going there. The staff are like an extended family always giving time to chat and showing interest in her. Their level of care is excellent and I have complete trust in them. The regular activities and events such as quiz afternoons, baking and crafts provide both social opportunities and important mental engagement. Going to visit her feels like seeing her at her home and I feel very fortunate that she is in such a wonderful environment with Christian values at its heart.
Thank you for the kind words. Three years have gone so quickly
We know she is safe and loved.
Thank you for everything you do.
Mum is a pleasure to care for as part of our family and loves a game of bingo. Thank you for your kind words.
Many social occasions are enjoyed such as coffee mornings, seasonal occasions, and summer barbecues. Quizzes are held in the lounge.
Thank you for you kind words about Romans community, we are glad that you enjoy the activities.
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.
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.
Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased to hear that your dad feels at home with us at Romans.
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.
Thank 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.
She thinks all the staff are wonderful, she likes her room and enjoys the food.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and comfortable with us at Romans.
Mum has been at the Romans for 30 months and we are very pleased with the excellent care my mum has received.
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.
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.
I am extremely well cared for here and the staff are all good.
Very good. Dad is very happy in this care home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extremely good.
My mother has settled very well here. All the staff were kind and friendly, food good and very caring.
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.
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.
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