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Designed to offer a true ‘home from home’ experience, St Mary’s Care Home combines functionality with comfort, ensuring that residents feel both...
Care Provided by St Mary's Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
(a) The use of the Room
(b) Unrestricted use by you, of the communal facilities
(c) Heating and lighting
(d) Three main meals per day and in addition mid-morning, mid-afternoon and night time drinks and snacks
(e) Facilities for making drinks and snacks at any time (subject to a risk assessment being carried out to confirm that you are able to use such facilities unaided)
(g) Cleaning of the room and communal areas
(h) Care and support from our staff as detailed on your care plan
(i) Access to and use of aids and appliances available in the Home, which are used according to individual needs and as detailed on your care plan, e.g. hoists, lifts, occasional use of wheelchairs.
Additional costs for hairdresser (fortnightly visits), chiropody, special outings, transport, dentist, opticians, toiletries.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Mary's Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Mary's Residential 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
Owner
- QH St Mary's Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Lecheminant(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome anytime.
Parking
- Parking facility available at the front.
St Mary's Residential Care Home Reviews (46)
St Mary's Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Residential Care Home has 46 reviews.
Have been to St Mary's to visit my mother-in-law. The staff were lovely, very helpful and caring. The home is very clean and mother-in-law's room very cosy. This home is much better than we could have wishes for.
That's lovely to hear, we are certainly enjoying her company!
Highly recommend St Mary's Residential Care Home. Staff can't do enough. Staff are very respectful and listen. Staff very cheerful and cheer me up and we have a laugh. Everyone from manager to laundry staff helped my stay here. I would come again.
You were a laugh a minute to have here, glad you enjoyed your stay.
My husband is well cared for. The staff are friendly and caring. I am pleased he is being cared for in a happy place.
That is lovely. I shall pass to the team. It's a pleasure to have such lovely people to care for.
My brother has been at St Mary's since February 2023. He is difficult to deal with as, apart from his mobility problems, he refuses to go out or join in with anything. However, the staff seem to have got used to him and treat him well and he is happy. I have marked activities as such because my brother won't take part and I have marked value for money accordingly as his placement is paid for by the council.
Thank you for your kind words, we will continue to offer the inclusion to activities etc. and support with all needs as appropriate.
On the negative side - the staff numbers mean that those in post appear to be overworked and are consequently not able to spend much time with residents, particularly if they want to go outside into the gardens (as most need to be accompanied).
Overall, the positives outweigh the negatives by a considerable margin.
Thank you for the feedback; we now have a new activities coordinator in post, and I am confident she will make a big difference in the day-to-day lives of our residents.
Dad went to St Mary's after a short hospital stay. He settled in so quickly, and all of the staff are absolutely wonderful, and the care team treat him with such respect and dignity, which is so important for us as a family to see. I would recommend St Mary's to anyone wanting the same compassionate care.
Thank you for your kind words; I shall pass it on to the team.
I visit a friend at St Mary's fortnightly, phoning her weekly. The staff are always helpful and welcoming and are looking after my friend kindly and attentively. My friend is very articulate, and the staff have enjoyed engaging with her. The home is always clean, tidy and welcoming.
Thank you for your kind feedback; I shall share it with the team.
Kind, caring, friendly, respectful and professional.
Thank you for your kind feedback; I shall pass it on to the team.
As a family, we feel very fortunate to have been recommended St Mary's. From the moment Dad arrived at the care home, he was welcomed and included. He is known by everyone and is always treated with dignity, love and patience by all the staff. The residents are clearly at the "centre". Most of all, Dad is happy there. It is so hard to make the decision to place a dear Dad in residential care, but we know he is in a wonderful place, and thank you all.
Thank you for your feedback; I shall pass your comments on to the team.
Three of my community are in care at St Mary's. Over the years, a number of our sisters have been in care. At present, I visit twice daily. I always find the staff welcoming and helpful. Our sisters are very happy there and are grateful for the care they receive. I sense an atmosphere of happiness and peace in St Mary's. The staff are very person-centred.
Thank you so much for your kind words; I shall pass them on to the team.
My father went to St Mary's straight from the hospital. The managers visited him in the hospital, and he was moved a few days later. All the staff have been so welcoming, and my father has settled in very well. He likes all the staff, and they are kind and supportive of him and us as a family. We know he is being well looked after and is safe. As a family, we are very grateful. Many thanks to everyone.
Thank you for your kind words; I shall pass this on to the team.
Her well-being and happiness are my priority, and I have no concerns about either!
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I shall pass your comments on to the team.
There are lots more new staff, and they seem very friendly.
Thank you for your feedback; I will share your comments with our team.
My father has been at the home just over four years, and until recently, my mother also, and during this time, they have been very well cared for. Father has often told me how kind everyone has been to him, and both of them enjoyed the meals. All the carers are courteous and helpful, and I know that Dad is being well looked after.
Thank you for your feedback; your comments will be shared with our team.
The small chapel has been converted into a beautiful dining room, and the stained glass windows reflect onto the ground - it is such a lovely room where the residents are served good fresh meals. There are now two activity coordinators, so the residents are kept entertained with various activities.
Thank you for your feedback; your comments will be shared with our team.
There is always the option to get involved with activities if residents wish to do so and they make an effort to make special occasions like birthdays and Christmas a memorable time. There is a lovely family feel to the home, and it is very reassuring to know that Mum is being looked after in such a warm, friendly and caring environment.
Thank you for your feedback; I will pass onto our staff team.
I found it so difficult finding suitable care for my mother. The staff at St Mary's are very kind and caring, and I am confident that she is now in the best place. She enjoys the food and the company of the staff and the other residents in a pleasant, clean and comfortable surrounding with activities and entertainment provided on a daily basis.
The staff all very helpful and nice. Everyone is efficient if I have a problem they all help solve it.
Extremely friendly, professional and kind. Everyone has made us all very welcome and explain everything well. The difference to Mum re: cleanliness, drinking, and food is fabulous. Also, she has made friends and has improved socially.
Thank you feels inadequate to show how much your care and attention of my family means to me. We have been humbled by the care my mother has received and how you have supported us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 May 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 02 Jul 2026
Residents from St Mary's Care Home, Worthing, recently enjoyed a wonderful day out at a local garden centre, where they spent time exploring beautiful displays of flowers and plants. The...
- 26 Jun 2026
St Mary’s Care Home proudly celebrated achieving the prestigious Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) Accreditation on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment...
- 24 Jun 2026
Residents at St Mary's Care Home have been making the most of the recent heatwave with a variety of fun activities designed to keep everyone cool, comfortable, and smiling. A...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Our Home Manager is Michelle Lecheminant

Birhan Andree is one of our Senior Care Assistants
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