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Visitors welcome at any time.
Street and car parking available
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.542) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Clifden House Dementia Care Centre has 61 reviews.
Review from James H (Respite Resident) published on 31 August 2023
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Thank you for your response.
"Open arms and a hug" says more than we could ever put into words!
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Review from Alison B (Wife of Resident) published on 31 August 2023
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Thank you for your feedback.
Socialisation, activity and entertainment are what we would all want in our own lives, so we are pleased we are achieving this for our residents also.
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Review from Andrea R (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2023
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Many thanks for feeding back to us. We are as much a home for family and friends as for our residents themselves. This is how we build a community that helps residents to live and thrive with their condition.
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Review from Peter G (Friend of Resident) published on 31 August 2023
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We appreciate your taking the time to give us your oversight. We love to have pets visiting and nothing brings back instant memories of old friends like a dog scampering about.
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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2023
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Thank you for your feedback. Let us look into how we can get you more of the information and feedback you feel comfortable with. This could be via a family portal linking to our PCS care recording software, or perhaps a personalised version of our monthly newsletter of resident activities. Our ongoing programme of continuously upgrading the environment, inside and out, continues to aid the residents and we hope you can continue to see the positive benefits of this.
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Review from Vicky N (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2023
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Thank you for your feedback. We're so pleased your nan feels truly 'at home' in her home with us. Our goal each and every day is for our residents to feel the freedom of socialising and thriving in their life with us.
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Review from David P (Brother of Resident) published on 4 October 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to communicate your experience of care at Clifden House. Part of our role is to allow families to 'revert' to being families and not simply carers or financial overseers or other positions in which we can all find ourselves with a vulnerable relative. Our job is to reassure all parties of our close care and attention at all times.
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Review from Victoria Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this feedback. Helping individuals socialise with dementia is so key to our care. Life does not end with the diagnosis but the journey begins to discover what can still be enjoyed, what brings the individual alive and how they can thrive with the condition.
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Review from Judith B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2022
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
The care we deliver is a collaborative exchange between family, carers and health professionals to ensure we help the resident, not simply to live but to thrive with their condition, and we are very pleased that our work continues to be of benefit to your father.
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Review from Janette M (Wife of Resident) published on 12 April 2022
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Thank you for letting us have your feedback. We are moving into a new phase of dealing with the pandemic whilst safely allowing family and friends to visit and socialise and we look forward to welcoming you to the home once more to enjoy the spring and summer with us.
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Review from Lois S (Friend of Resident) published on 12 April 2022
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Our care team and their interactions with their residents is what helps to make Clifden House feel not just like a home but like a true part of the community. Thank you for your feedback.
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Review from Katy H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2022
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Thank you for your kind feedback. We have worked hard to maintain human contact and interaction throughout the pandemic, as this helps our residents just as much as it provides reassurance for families. Equally now more than ever we are aware that socialisation for all of us should be at the heart of our day, each and every day.
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Review from Daniel H (Husband of Resident) published on 7 April 2022
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Thank you for your feedback. Our care and auxiliary team are truly the heart and soul of the home and we're so pleased to have been given the opportunity to support you and your wife.
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Review from N S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to feedback to us regarding your experience at Clifden House. The past two years have been a difficult time for residents, families and the care team, yet we are proud that we have continued to help residents to not just live but to thrive with their condition. Very best wishes to you.
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Review from B C (Sister of Resident) published on 27 October 2020
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Thank you so much for these kind words and for taking the time in difficult circumstances to feedback to us. This is 100% what we are working to achieve in each and every case. We look to help our residents thrive with their condition, even in their final years, and to assist families with reconnecting with their loved ones, even as the condition develops.
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Review from Alison T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2020
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We are so pleased with your feedback and that we have been able to play such a role in not just caring for your mother and helping her thrive in her new home, but also in allowing you to relax a little and engage with your mother as members of the family, and not simply anxious carers. We look forward to continuing to work alongside you in making your mum's life as active and fulfilling as we possibly can.
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Review from R D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2019
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Many thanks for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. We have good news for you, as the minibus will be returning next week, after undergoing a sizeable repair and refurb.
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Review from T U (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to respond to our questionnaire. Data protection and our own privacy and dignity policies and procedures mean that I cannot respond directly on this forum to all the issues that you have raised. I know that the manager has been in touch with you regarding his care. I can say that district nurses and other care professionals are in regular contact with your father and his care is closely managed and monitored. He is also mobile and free to move between his rooms and the communal areas of the home.
Regarding staffing, we adhere to a regulated and monitored staffing policy balancing staff numbers with the number and needs of residents. Staffing is set precisely by what we need, legally and practically. This is recorded, regularly assessed and closely monitored by the CQC.
Thank you once again.
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Review from D R (Wife of Resident) published on 16 August 2019
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Thank you for your response. We are pleased that you and your family are satisfied with the care that we offer, and hope that this now allows you to relax into quality time with your husband.
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The Review Score of 9.5 (9.542) out of 10 for Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.542 for Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (77 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.542
b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 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 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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Job Title: Manager
Joined: 1986
I am the Registered Manager of Clifden House, and I am a highly motivated, visionary health care professional, who has passion and drive in the delivery of care to service users.
I am proactive in ensuring that all service users receive the highest standard of care through staff training, collaboration with other health care professionals and where possible involving the service user in formatting their personal plan of care.
I enjoy ensuring best outcomes for the residents that we care for. Working alongside a wonderful, diverse team of staff in all Departments.
Overall, my job is very rewarding but can have its challenges, as sometimes being a manager can be a very lonely job.
I like the fact that no 2 days are the same. The challenges I deal with are never the same. I work with a diverse group of the residents and staff that are like my extended family.
Mr qualifications are ;
Action Learning End of Life Care at St Wilfred’s Hospice, Chichester
5-day Risk Assessors course
Preliminary Certificate in Social Care year full time course
NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care
NVQ Level 4 Register Managers Award
ILM Level 2 in team leading
ILM Level 3 in First Line Management
Infection Control Champion
NVQ Level 3 Customer Services
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
ASET Level 2 Certificate in Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines
Health Carers Course (Safeguarding, Substance Misuse, Personal Development, Prevent, Mental Health Disorders)
Emergency First Aid at Work
Knowledge network around palliative care completed all 7 sessions
Train the Trainer in Moving and Handling
Job Title: Team Manger
Joined: 2014
As a Team Manager I am responsible to lead a team of care professionals who provide high quality, empathetic care to our residents, I am responsible of overseeing the daily operation of the care team ensuring that high standards of care, safety and dignity are constantly maintained for all residents. My role combines leadership, coordination and emotional intelligence to support both staff and residents , fostering a respectful and caring environment.
I have worked at Clifden House for nearly 10 years and I find my job very satisfying, knowing that I am contributing to the well being of our residents everyday gives my a strong sense of purpose. It is incredibly rewarding to see positive changes, whether that is a residents settling in and feeling more at home or a team member growing in their role with high support. Of course, there are challenges, but being able to support residents and staff, solve problems and make a real difference makes my role deeply fulfilling.
The environment, my colleagues, our residents, the manager and the owners make me feel like the home, if family to me,all I have learned at Clifden House, being a care assistant and they gave me the opportunity to study and develop myself. I have trained with medication, and completed my NVQ qualifications.
Job Title: Team Manager
Joined: 2012
I enjoy working at Clifden House with a great team and getting the feeling that we are all here for and with the same purpose. Every day is different !
I have been working here for nearly 13 years and I have a level 5 qualification.
As a Team Manager I oversee the allocation of staff and the day to day running of the shift, engaging with all the staff and visitors and dealing with several outside organisations including social workers, GP's, District Nurse, Speech & Language, OT's, Families and friends of residents and many more.
I find my job very satisfying knowing I have made a difference to the residents lives.
I enjoy having a positive impact on the residents we care for and their families, to help make their lives at Clifden House more enjoyable and rewarding on a daily basis, I also enjoy listening to stories of their life hearing the ups and downs they have encountered through their lives.
Job Title: Team Manager
Joined: 2017
I have been working at Clifden House since mid 2017 and I started as a carer and have worked up to become Team Manager. The thing I like most working at Clifden House is the family atmosphere. Residents, family members and other staff all feel like a family unit, being able to share things and raise concerns knowing something will be done to ensure everyone is better off.
My Current role is Team Manager, this role involves me assisting the house manager with the running of the dad to day needs of the care home. This is usually in the form of running the day shift ensuring each of our residents daily needs are met and our staff are working to the best of their abilities. Other responsibilities tied to my job is ensuring the residents care plans and risk assessments are upon to date and relevant, interacting with other health care professionals, and family and friends of our residents.
The thing I enjoy most about my job is meeting new and interesting people with it either being residents, family members or other staff. Listening to the stories they share and I enjoy being able to push staff to their potential.
Overall I find my job satisfying, being a carer a carer is not always sunshine or rainbows - the most satisfying part of the job is getting a smile or a thank you when assisting one of the residents.
I have a NVQ Level 4 in health and social care (graded distinction) and I regularly undertake my mandatory training courses. I have my train the trainer in manual handling and I am trained in first aid, as well as 18 years experience in the care sector.
Job Title: Senior Carer
Joined: 2015
I love what I do.
I enjoy working wit the staff! The hours are good and you can be yourself.
I enjoy getting to know the residents and hearing about their pasts.
I assist the team leaders in the running of the day shift and assist the residents with their day to day living while promoting their independence wherever possible.
Job Title: Cook
Joined: 2015
I have been a cook at Clifden House for nearly a decade, but it feels like a month !
I like everything here a Clifden House, the staff, the place, the managements, everything is great and is it like a second family for me.
I really enjoy cooking and to be here with all the lovely people. I enjoy working hard and to be responsible to provide great tasty food.
My role is very satisfying.
Job Title: Cleaner
Joined: 2021
I have been working at Clifden House for 4 years now, and I like the people that work here they are all so nice and easy to get on with. Working within a great team where we all support each other which creates a great atmosphere and a good place to work.
I clean all the communal areas, ensuring they are kept clean and tidy, washing floors and walls etc. I clean the residents rooms to an excellent standard ensuring they are clean and tidy and I replenish toiletry products. I make sure all surfaces an furnishing are clean of stains, including carpets, putting the residents first, their safety is priority.
At times it can be challenging but I enjoy being able to talk to the residents and make them smile and feel happy.
Job Title: Carer
Joined: 2022
As a carer my main role is to support residents with their daily needs such as personal hygiene, mobility, meals and emotional support.
I enjoy building strong, trusting relationships with the residents.
I really like working for Clifden House as it is supportive and a friendly team. I find my job very satisfying being able to care for vulnerable individuals and make a positive impact on their lives.
It gives me a strong sense of purpose.
Job Title: Senior Carer
Joined: 2023
I provide care and support for residents at Clifden House and I ensure a high standard of care is maintained working within a supportive team. I also need to supervise and support other team members.
I enjoy working together in my team to achieve the residents and family members well being. It can be challenging but satisfying at the end of the day. Seeing and hearing the residents responses to my makes my day brighter !
It is for the benefit of humanity where an individual unable to look after themselves, requires support and care, it is very satisfying.
I like working for Clifden House as I have a very supportive team environment, where everyone plays an important role in providing excellent care for our residents. I can learn about residents personalities and about their likes, dislikes and they abilities to daily living. It is about enhancing the quality of life working together by empathy and patience.
Job Title: Senior Carer
Joined: 2021
I enjoy every moment working at Clifden House.
I find my job really satisfying and I give care and support to all of our residents here at Clifden House. As a senior carer I am responsible for giving medication, insulin and support my colleagues. I am responsible to help the nurses who come here also. I want to help and support my team managers also, which may involve calling an ambulance in case of an emergency, and talking with health care professionals.
I like that we get support from our team and other members of staff.
Job Title: Senior Carer
Joined: 2021
I enjoy every moment working at Clifden House.
I find my job really satisfying and I give care and support to all of our residents here at Clifden House. As a senior carer I am responsible for giving medication, insulin and support my colleagues. I am responsible to help the nurses who come here also. I want to help and support my team managers also, which may involve calling an ambulance in case of an emergency, and talking with health care professionals.
I like that we get support from our team and other members of staff.
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