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An ideal choice for older people looking for a comfortable retirement, while having round-the-clock access to skilled carers and any specific requirements. The stunning grounds include their own Dovecote, pond and apple orchard.
This Grade II listed building has been lovingly refurbished, maintaining the charm of the property while suiting modern care practice.
Care Provided by Westhampnett House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 32 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild 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
- Moderate 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
- 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
All fees subject to a full assessment of the person's care and support needs. Sundries to be funded in addition to the above fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westhampnett House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westhampnett House Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bethesda Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ginu Thomas (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- There are no restrictions on visiting times.
Parking
- Care park available for the use of residents, families, staff and health professionals.
Westhampnett House Nursing Home Reviews (58)
Westhampnett House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.217) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westhampnett House Nursing Home has 58 reviews.
The experience that my brother and I went through whilst our mother was a resident in Westhampnett House Nursing Home was one of relief and gratitude. Relief that our mum was treated with dignity, and kindness, which is all you can ask for during such difficult times, and gratitude that our mums leg sores were taken care of, even though the hospital were unable to help them heal. Our mum was not the easiest resident to care for, she spoke her mind which quite often would appear very rude, however, this was due to her not wanting to be in any residential home, let's face it, who does? The Manager (she knows who she is) and the staff were to say the least, heroic. My brother and I attempted to care for our mum for a couple of weeks, with the help of morning and evening carers, but in the end we found it impossible. Westhampnett did the job that we couldn't and went that extra mile to make mum feel love and affection. Thank you all at Westhampnett, we both appreciate all you did for our mum. Kind regards...
My nan was a resident here for 23 years and was well looked after, the manager really knows her residents. Right up until she passed the home had my nan's best interests at heart. My nan was very happy here. After all, it was her home for so long!
Thank you for your very much for your kind words about the home and the manager. The staff team are dedicated in ensuring that your loved ones receive a high-quality of care throughout their stay with us, it's an honour to support them.
My mum was on end-of-life care and from the hospital was transferred to Westhampnett House Nursing Home. From the moment she arrived, she had the warmest of welcomes. Her care 24 hours a day was outstanding. All the staff from the management, carers, the cook and cleaners gave 101% into their day to make every resident comfortable, clean and made to feel special and loved. Mum passed with amazing care and love, Really can't thank everyone enough.
It's a privilege to care for your loved ones and especially when they are coming to the end of their life. Thank you so much for your kind words about the team at Westhampnett. I'm pleased to hear that you felt supported by all staff at the home.
We would highly recommend Westhampnett House, especially after hearing awful stories about other local nursing homes.
Many thanks for your wonderful and kind feedback. It is very important to us for our residents to receive the highest quality of care during their time with us. All the staff at the home work very hard for the benefit of the residents and it means a great deal to all of them to receive such a positive review, I will make sure your wonderful comments are passed on to them.
I highly recommend Westhampnett House Nursing Home. From the moment my father arrived after a lengthy stay in hospital, his well-being improved. This is because of the expert, compassionate care he received, in a calm, friendly environment. He was always kept clean, comfortable, well-fed and treated with complete dignity. This was very important to him and to our family and was very reassuring for us all. We are extremely grateful to the wonderfully dedicated nursing manager, her deputy and the whole care team for everything they did for my father - and for looking after my mother and me too!
My mother was a resident at the home for some eight and a half years. She passed away peacefully in her room on the 5th of May. The manager and all the wonderful staff at Westhampnett House Nursing Home gave my mother the most attentive, kind and wonderful care. They also supported me when things were difficult due to my mother's dementia. I can't speak highly enough of the friendly and professional care at Westhampnett.
Many thanks for your wonderful and kind feedback. It is very important to us for our residents to receive the highest quality of care during their time with us, particularly when they reach their end of life. I'm very pleased to note that you also felt you were supported by our staff team when it was needed.
I was extremely nervous being referred to a nursing home, especially as my care was complex. However, I felt completely reassured once I was introduced to the staff and my room. Led by a very competent sister/manager, deputy nurse manager, whose team of nurses, carers, cleaners and catering staff were the best in my long and varied experience of care I have ever met. They worked brilliantly as a team, nothing was too much trouble. I could go on and on. Head of nurse/sister/manager and her deputies lead a wonderful team by example of dedication, care throughout such hard times, Covid outbreak, norovirus, they worked tirelessly so hard and maintained amazing care. I truly do not know how they managed, everybody pulled together with such kindness and thoughtfulness. I can not thank them enough.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a complimentary review of the service you received from all our staff during your stay at Westhampnett House. The overall experience and quality of care and support people receive whilst in our care is extremely important to us...
On the very few occasions I was able to visit I found the staff extremely attentive and welcoming. My mother and all the family spoke highly of the nursing home. One person that will always be in our hearts is the manager, she was Mum's "Angel".
Well done and keep up the good work.
My brother was sent to this nursing home for end of life care. Sadly this was only for two weeks but within that time he was treated with great care, kindness and compassion by everyone.
Many thanks for your valued and kind feedback. It is very important to us for our residents, who are reaching their end of life, to be supported with compassion and dignity and remain comfortable. We also strive to extend our compassion and support to those close to them during this very difficult time.
Our mother was a resident for approximately two and a half years. The staff were friendly and compassionate. They were patient with our mum's obstinacy! The small scale of the home made it more personal. Mum appeared happy and even enjoyed the food. End of life care was sensitive but realistic. All staff were dedicated and genuinely cared and the whole team was well led. Thank you very much.
Mum tells me they are wonderful here! She had an accident in bed and the staff were very kind 'they changed it and put me back to bed without complaining and walked me back to bed'. They are the cat whiskers (my mother's words). 'A lovely carer painted my nails and made me feel happy, I love it here'. It is such a pleasure to visit my mother and I feel so welcome! Thank you.
We endeavour to ensure that all of our residents feel at home and are treated with kindness and respect.
When visiting was allowed under the restrictions we were made extremely welcome into a special area. It was plain to see my sister was well cared for and content in her surroundings.
The manager and all of her staff always went the extra mile and it was comforting for us to know that as my sister's life ebbed away she was at peace, cared for and surrounded by love in a family atmosphere. The considerate loving care we received as a family was well beyond the remit of the home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write.
It was a pleasure to support your sister at Westhampnett House and I am pleased to hear you took some comfort from the team at the home during what can be very challenging times.
I will share your feedback with the team and the Home Manager.
The staff provide a high standard of nursing care. They are responsive to my mother's needs and supportive of us visiting and do their very best to accommodate us. They are kind and caring and inform us of any concerns. I am confident that she is very well looked after.
Thank you Julia for your comments. We are very proud of the team at Westhampnett House and I will be sure to feed your comments back to them.
The staff are always friendly and I feel they have done everything they can to keep the residents safe throughout the pandemic. They have started a Newsletter to keep families up to date and in touch with what's happening in the home which we really appreciate. When I visit, there's a special room that my Aunt is brought to which is very clean and hygienic.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very happy that you are enjoying the monthly newsletter and the visits with your Aunt. It's a real pleasure to be able to support your Aunt and we hope to see you again soon.
My father spent his final 6 weeks on palliative care at Westhampnett House after being discharged from the hospital. And, wow, what a breath of fresh air the staff are at this home. Even during this very difficult time, the care staff and manager appear to work tirelessly for each resident and also the residents' families. Top-level dignity and care for my father at all times, with regular updates, especially during his final couple of weeks. The manager is a most wonderful lady and treats families with pure respect and humanity and we cannot thank her and the wonderful team she has working with her, enough. Thank you so very, very much from the heart of all of our family.
All staff are very kind and friendly. They looked after my husband very well.
Delighted with the care and attention given to my father. He was very poorly and the staff and management were always patient and cheerful towards him.
My mother was an emergency admission to the home from hospital over 2 years ago. She had dementia, and a history of strokes. She soon settled in, and much enjoyed her stay in the home. She had a very good relationship with all the staff who enjoyed looking after her. She celebrated her 100th birthday in the home, and died there in June 2020 peacefully.
After visiting several nursing homes in the area for my father-in-law, I visited Westhampnett Nursing Home. First impression was excellent. All staff were so friendly and said 'hello' when I walked past and I observed them assisting residents in a warm, friendly manner. The manager showed me around and I knew it would be perfect for my father-in-law who had severe heart failure and needed palliative care. The manager worked so hard and managed to arrange for him to be transferred from hospital so quickly, allowing us to take pictures and make it more homely. His room was lovely and the home was spotlessly clean. The first morning they gave him a bath which he loved. Due to the government restrictions (Covid19) we were not able to be with him for his last few days. Again the manager and her team were wonderful and kept in contact with us daily. When he finally passed away, a member of staff sat with him and they made him comfortable and pain-free. I would highly recommend this wonderful nursing home.
The resident died in Westhampnett Nursing Home in January 2020 suffering from Alzheimer's. We had been there for nearly three years and I cannot fault the care that he received. The staff were kind, caring and polite and adjusted to his needs. Previously I had visited at least seven nursing homes in the area and particularly liked Westhampnett as the staff were so welcoming and the surrounding grounds so beautiful. My only criticism I have is the lack of space in the dining room for the residents, many of whom are in wheelchairs and it is the only space for activities as well as TV.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Ginu was promoted to Registered Manager in 2018 and really enjoys what working at Westhampnett House and says that her role is more than just a job.
Ginu is passionate about individualized care and service delivery and often spends her time supporting residents to ensure that they receive the best possible outcomes.
Ginu leads her team from the front and is very supportive and committed to teaching and coaching her team to perform to the best of their ability.
Ginu creates a homely atmosphere by ensuring she know each resident and team member personally.

Siby was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2018 after being recognized for his leadership skills.
Siby is a valued member of the senior team at Westhampnett House and is committed to making a difference in the lives of those who live at the home.
Siby leads the nursing and care team with his knowledge and high standards of service delivery.
Siby is highly thought of by residents and staff alike.
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