Abbots Lawn is a family owned 35 bedded nursing home situated in the West of Bognor Regis, a stone's throw from the seafront, local shops, hairdressers, gardens and Bognor Regis town. The team have a passion for supporting individuals with dementia and who present with what is sometimes referred to as "challenging" behaviour. At Abbots Lawn this behaviour is seen as a communication tool and the ethos of this home...
Abbots Lawn is a family owned 35 bedded nursing home situated in the West of Bognor Regis, a stone's throw from the seafront, local shops, hairdressers, gardens and Bognor Regis town. The team have a passion for supporting individuals with dementia and who present with what is sometimes referred to as "challenging" behaviour. At Abbots Lawn this behaviour is seen as a communication tool and the ethos of this home is simple, understand the individual and their communication techniques to support them to live their life to the fullest.
A gradual process is ongoing for designing and changing bedroom décor to align with the latest standards and research around dementia bedrooms. As further research informs better design, the home will adapt and change their designs.
Corridors have already undergone this process and are named and colour themed with doors painted in their own individual colours. This colour scheme, along with signage, supports cognitive awareness and orientation for those with dementia.
The home has 2 large lounges (one quiet lounge and a busier main lounge), 2 small sitting areas (activities and visiting corner and a period feature reminiscence lounge) and a dining area that all service users can use. Homes are comfortably heated in winter and air conditioned in summer to provide the comfiest of climates.
Externally the home boasts a large naturally turfed garden, complete with a summer house and the "Lawn Stores" and to the rear of the property you can find the small sensory garden where service users are able to grow their own vegetables.
There is a strong activities programme in place which includes twice weekly minibus outings to destinations chosen by the service users, access to the community and leisurely walks into the local town for shopping. In-house activities include things like Bingo, quizzes, festive celebratory parties, arts and crafts and baking.
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Care Provided by Abbots Lawn
Primary Care Categories
Older Person Care
Dementia
Learning Disability / Autism
Mental Health Condition
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment
Eating Disorders
Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
Permanent Care
Respite Care
Care Types Provided
Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care
For a maximum of 37 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Moderate Dementia
Advanced/Complex 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
Residents Kitchenette
Phone Point in own room
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Type of care
Permanent
Respite
Residential Care
£1,200 - £2,000
£1,200 - £2,000
Residential Dementia Care
£1,200 - £2,000
£1,200 - £2,000
Nursing Care
£1,200 - £2,500
£1,200 - £2,500
Nursing Dementia Care
£1,200 - £2,500
£1,200 - £2,500
The fee we charge is dependant upon individual needs. To find out more please contact us.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbots Lawn for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbots Lawn 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)
Support you may be entitled to
If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Abbots Lawn visiting policy is reviewed regularly and in line with the latest government guidance on Covid-19 and safe visiting within a care home setting.
Parking
Abbots Lawn has a private car park onsite which is available free of charge to all visitors.
Review from Sara S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
The staff at Abbots Lawn have been tremendously caring to my father who was with them for 21 months before he recently passed away. The respect for the residents is wonderful and there is such a welcoming attitude. The carers and nursing staff are second to none with expert knowledge of dementia...
The staff at Abbots Lawn have been tremendously caring to my father who was with them for 21 months before he recently passed away. The respect for the residents is wonderful and there is such a welcoming attitude. The carers and nursing staff are second to none with expert knowledge of dementia and the relevant care. My mother who visited almost daily was made to feel part of his care and the staff became true friends, offering support to us all especially in his final days. We wouldn't have wanted Dad anywhere else and we are truly grateful for Abbots lawn staff and management for making him so comfortable in his time there.
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Review from Brian B (Husband of Resident) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Management and staff are so professional. I know my wife is in good hands. I sit there for a long time with my wife and watch the care that is carried out, I feel so lucky for my wife. I used to cry a lot but that has got better.
Management and staff are so professional. I know my wife is in good hands. I sit there for a long time with my wife and watch the care that is carried out, I feel so lucky for my wife. I used to cry a lot but that has got better.
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Review from D C (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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I have been so happy with the care given to my stepfather. He has really settled in well and has told me he feels 'safe'. This is evident in the change in his behaviours.
I have been so happy with the care given to my stepfather. He has really settled in well and has told me he feels 'safe'. This is evident in the change in his behaviours.
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Review from L H (Wife of Resident) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My husband is very happy living here. As his wife, I am happy he is happy. I can't ask for more. Thank you.
My husband is very happy living here. As his wife, I am happy he is happy. I can't ask for more. Thank you.
↩Reply from Emma Donovan, Manager at Abbots Lawn
Thank you for your kind words. It is so nice to here that your husband is settled.
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Review from I H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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On our regular visits, we are always greeted by smiley staff and told the whereabouts of the resident we visit. I know staff are quick to facilitate any needs called for and I have noticed that some residents even have a member of staff dedicated to them. Residents are offered many snacks...
On our regular visits, we are always greeted by smiley staff and told the whereabouts of the resident we visit. I know staff are quick to facilitate any needs called for and I have noticed that some residents even have a member of staff dedicated to them. Residents are offered many snacks throughout the day including tea and biscuits and sometimes mince pies! The staff are organised and make sure numerous events can take place to please residents.
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Review from J E (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My husband has settled really well and seems very happy and content. He has been through a lot of confusion but now he seems very happy and never mentions coming home. Having his own room makes a lot of difference as usually, he is a very private man. The staff are really caring.
My husband has settled really well and seems very happy and content. He has been through a lot of confusion but now he seems very happy and never mentions coming home. Having his own room makes a lot of difference as usually, he is a very private man. The staff are really caring.
↩Reply from Rebecca Newman-Smith, Director at Abbots Lawn
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. We are so happy you can feel how caring the team are and that this has had a positive impact on your husbands wellbeing. If we can do anything to help you and your husband get even more from our service to create a 5 star experience please just let us know.
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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My father was transferred to Abbots Lawn after a very unsuccessful failed placement. He has been shown nothing but kindness, care and respect since being at Abbots Lawn and has now been signed off from the crisis team. He is now almost nonverbal but the staff seem to understand what he needs and...
My father was transferred to Abbots Lawn after a very unsuccessful failed placement. He has been shown nothing but kindness, care and respect since being at Abbots Lawn and has now been signed off from the crisis team. He is now almost nonverbal but the staff seem to understand what he needs and they are all extremely patient.
↩Reply from Rebecca Newman-Smith, Director at Abbots Lawn
Thank you for your kind words. They mean so much to us. It is so great you can see how much the team truly care and that we have been able to be a positive part of your father's journey.
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Review from William W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Well run and clean. The staff are very caring and all the residents appear to be content and happy.
Well run and clean. The staff are very caring and all the residents appear to be content and happy.
↩Reply from Rebecca Newman-Smith, Director at Abbots Lawn
Thank you for your review. It's great to know you see the positive work the team do and that we can provide a 5 star service for your relative.
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Review from Katrina B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Friendly and welcoming. Informative.
Difficult environment to work but most do an amazing job. Very caring.
Friendly and welcoming. Informative.
Difficult environment to work but most do an amazing job. Very caring.
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Review from Arthur M (Husband of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I have found the staff very friendly. They are very kind and understanding to my wife. I feel she is in good hands and being looked after well.
I have found the staff very friendly. They are very kind and understanding to my wife. I feel she is in good hands and being looked after well.
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Review from Judy C (Wife of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am very pleased with the care that my husband receives at Abbots Lawn.
I am very pleased with the care that my husband receives at Abbots Lawn.
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Review from Anne L (Wife of Resident) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My husband was lovingly cared for at Abbots Lawn. He settled in very well. The staff are extremely friendly and very caring. He was cared for and treated as if he was their own. The staff showed care, compassion, dignity and support to our family and friends as well as my husband. They are truly...
My husband was lovingly cared for at Abbots Lawn. He settled in very well. The staff are extremely friendly and very caring. He was cared for and treated as if he was their own. The staff showed care, compassion, dignity and support to our family and friends as well as my husband. They are truly Angels, we couldn't have wished for him to be anywhere else.
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Review from Caroline D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I found Abbots Lawn a lovely place for my mum to be. It was home from home. Staff were friendly, caring and compassionate. My mum was happy there.
I found Abbots Lawn a lovely place for my mum to be. It was home from home. Staff were friendly, caring and compassionate. My mum was happy there.
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Having needed to relocate Mum from another home we are extremely pleased with her experience at this home. She had far more trips out with this home than in six years at the previous home. Unfortunately, her deadline has meant she is no longer able to join in. The home has been very very proactive...
Having needed to relocate Mum from another home we are extremely pleased with her experience at this home. She had far more trips out with this home than in six years at the previous home. Unfortunately, her deadline has meant she is no longer able to join in. The home has been very very proactive in getting her help and funding and ensuring her care is appropriate. Liaising with general practitioners has been good and quick action. Staff show genuine care and respect.
↩Reply from Rebecca Newman-Smith, Director at Abbots Lawn
Thank you for your detailed feedback.
We work tirelessly to pick and support the best staff so we can provide the best care for anyone who places trust in us by using our services. As a family-run business, it means the world to us when we get feedback like this about our team. Thank you.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 March 2024
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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.
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.View Latest Report
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abbots Lawn.
Meet the Team (7)
Susan NewmanJob Title Owner and Nominated Individual (RMN)Joined 1987
Sue is the owner of Abbots Lawn and has overall responsibility for driving compassionate person-centred care.
She qualified as a Mental Health Nurse...
Sue is the owner of Abbots Lawn and has overall responsibility for driving compassionate person-centred care.
She qualified as a Mental Health Nurse shortly after the Nursing and Midwifery Council introduced the qualification. Since then Sue has worked hard to share her passion for and awareness of mental health conditions and good and poor well-being practices.
Since her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Sue has also invested significant resources in understanding how to provide the best care for those who have a dementia diagnosis. Sue has subsequently gone on to host guest lecturers at local universities on the topics of dementia and assisted research in this area of specialism as well as others.
Emma DonovanJob Title Registered Manager and RMNJoined 2000
Emma started her career with Ashton Care at the age of 16 as a tea-time assistant. She has dedicated her working life to providing exemplary...
Emma started her career with Ashton Care at the age of 16 as a tea-time assistant. She has dedicated her working life to providing exemplary person-centred care to Ashton Care service users and in doing so has shown the compassion, empathy and professionalism needed to gain not just Registered Manager status but also to qualify as a Register Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
Emma has gained management experience in the varying residential settings at Ashton Care which has allowed her the opportunity to develop her awareness of a wider range of specialist care needs.
Amy HarbinsonJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2017
Amy is responsible for overseeing the quality of care that is delivered to those at Abbots Lawn.
She has a keen eye for the small details that make...
Amy is responsible for overseeing the quality of care that is delivered to those at Abbots Lawn.
She has a keen eye for the small details that make a big difference and works diligently to influence the same attentive care in others.
Her genuine passion for seeing every person as their own individual means she is a brilliant advocate for residents, she empowers them to live their lives to their fullest and in a way that complements how they see the world around them. For those with a diagnosis of dementia and Huntington's, among other conditions, this can be a calming and soothing approach which allows people to feel settled and welcome the support from care staff that they need. Amy hopes to further enhance her skill set by completing her Nursing Associate qualification with a specialism in mental health.
Natalie BlissettJob Title Nursing AssociateJoined 2004
Natalie is an empathetic leader who strives for continuous improvement in the person-centred care offered at Abbots Lawn.
Her progression to...
Natalie is an empathetic leader who strives for continuous improvement in the person-centred care offered at Abbots Lawn.
Her progression to management has been hard earned but after completing extensive training and specialisms in areas such as mental health, end-of-life palliative care and dignity Natalie has proven, by positively influencing change to care practices, that she has what it takes to succeed in her role.
Natalie is passionate about her personal development and recently qualified with a distinction as a Nursing Associate and is set to top up her qualification to gain full Registered Mental Health Nurse status in the future.
She has also obtained an NVQ Level 5 qualification, gaining personal commendation for her research, and is awaiting the results of her application for Registered Manager status.
Annethy NdlangamandlaJob Title Registered General NurseJoined 2006
Annethy has committed for the last 12 years to providing safe person-centred care to those at Abbots Lawn.
Emma BlissettJob Title Nursing AssociateJoined 2019
Emma is a passionate, committed and hard-working professional.
She has a personal commitment to providing the most sensitive and dignified care to...
Emma is a passionate, committed and hard-working professional.
She has a personal commitment to providing the most sensitive and dignified care to those she works with.
Emma has a passion for palliative end-of-life care and providing meaningful support to those facing the toughest of times.
She recently obtained Nursing Associate status whilst working at Abbots Lawn and has ambitions of gaining Registered Nurse status in the near future.
Rebecca Newman-SmithJob Title DirectorJoined 2019
Rebecca has developed a business and project management orientated background and so offers a different set of skills to the team.
She is...
Rebecca has developed a business and project management orientated background and so offers a different set of skills to the team.
She is responsible for working with the team to continually identify areas of improvement, to adapt to changes in environments and regulations and to support a positive change to move the home and the wider Ashton Care team forward.
Rebecca grew up around the business and as the daughter of Sue, owner and founder, she has inherited her mother's passion for enabling staff to fulfil their full potential. In turn, this creates a more cohesive and caring environment where service users get the best from the nursing home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbots Lawn
What types of Care is Abbots Lawn registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbots Lawn have?
There are 33 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbots Lawn?
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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbots Lawn to the centre of Bognor Regis?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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