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Residents enjoy a scenic location, with views of the South Downs that are recognised for their outstanding natural beauty.
The home is wheelchair accessible and a pleasant place for loved ones to visit.
Care Provided by St Rita's Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Advanced/Complex 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Updated until 2027
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Rita's Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Rita's 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)
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
- Trustees Augustinian Community
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Shrimpton(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome
Parking
- Parking available - Free
St Rita's Care Home Reviews (75)
St Rita's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Rita's Care Home has 75 reviews.
On the whole my dad is well looked after, there are times when he hasn't been changed as often as he should be, but when we ask the staff are always willing to help. Overall, the carers are very kind and caring towards dad. There doesn't seem to be many activities for those with dementia specifically, so would be nice for some more stimulation. The rooms are clean and laundry done daily. The food is good and the kitchen staff work hard to make sure residents are fed well. Dad is happy and settled here.
I noted your comments regarding changing arrangements and activities. I would be very happy to discuss these further with you and better understand your experience. Please feel free to pop into the office at any time,...
The staff are lovely, friendly and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble. Mum is loving the food (well done chefs). Mum had to move rooms for the bathroom to be done. Everything was moved for her.
Thank you for your lovely review of our care home, we pride ourselves on being as helpful and supportive as we can. It is our pleasure to care for your dear mum.
I cannot begin to express how grateful I am to ALL the staff at St. Rita's. My mother was, at short notice provided with a place at St Rita's following a terminal diagnosis and short stay in hospital. From the moment we arrived to her final days, hours, minutes we as a family could not have asked for anything better. What was such an awful time for us as a family was made so much easier and comfortable due to the complete reassurance and care provided by the staff. Everyone from groundskeepers to senior management treated our entire family with such grace, dignity, reassurance and friendliness. Mum's care was so thoughtful and centred around her as an individual not just another resident. The food was fresh, well cooked and balanced. The home was clean and well maintained. Thank you especially to all the nursing staff and care staff for helping us through such a difficult time. St. Rita's you are amazing!!!
Thank you for your lovely review of our care home and team. It was our privilege to have cared for your dear mum. Best wishes from the whole team.
Every single member of staff, especially the cat Louie showed such kindness, compassion and care for mum.
Words cannot express how grateful we all have been for being able to spend time together with mum in the knowledge that she was safe when we weren't with her.
St Rita's has air of calmness that is positively uplifting and reassuring.
Thank you for your absolutely wonderful review of St Rita's. The whole team appreciate your comments and it is a pleasure as always to care for your mum and all residents. Glad it is a positive and homely experience, that is our aim and ethos.
Our mother came to St Rita's following a terminal diagnosis in hospital. I could not have hoped for a better place for her to spend the last few weeks of her life. It helps to have wonderful views across beautiful grounds with cattle and their calves grazing, for the whole place to be light, spotlessly clean, airy and welcoming, and for the dining room to serve delicious food. But the most important thing is the quality of the care; there is not one staff member that I could fault. All were kind, caring and professional - both to our mother and to ourselves, her children. We felt completely confident that she was getting the best care possible and in the short time she was there, we felt she was understood as an individual. It wasn't just lip service. When it came to the end of her life it was so reassuring to know that she would get all the care she needed whenever we could not be with her. Thank you St Rita's
Thank you for your lovely review of our services, the team appreciate and welcome your feedback. It was our privilege to have cared for your mum in her time of need. Best Wishes. Karen & Team
On the whole my husband is well looked after sometimes he has not been changed often enough but once I mention it they are always there to help. For someone with dementia, there isn't a lot of mental stimulation, a lot of the activities are for people who do not suffer from dementia. The rooms and communal areas are always kept very clean and laundry is done on a daily basis. Three monthly reviews are not done on a regular basis and have to be requested.
Thank you, for your kind review. Please contact the clinical leads/Manager who are always available for feedback on how we can improve.
Staff welcoming, care home always looks clean and is warm. Food well cooked. Not worried about safety or security. Activities could be more person specific or one to one interactions. More feedback on patients health and treatments would be appreciated.
Thank you for your feedback, happy to discuss in person on how we as a home can improve. The Clinical Leads and the Home Manager are always available, please ask at reception.
My father is comfortable and well cared for. His health has improved since he has been here. We are happy with the support he receives. The atmosphere is always calm and the staff are friendly and helpful. Karen in particular has shown genuine kindness and compassion.
Thank you for your lovely review of our care home, we are pleased that your father's health has improved, it is our aim to make all our residents comfortable and happy.
Excellent care provided by professional, empathetic and caring staff and good food from the kitchen team!
Thank you for your review of our services, much appreciated from all of the team.
Level of care is excellent- mum is always given respect and is clean and well dressed. The staff are very friendly, extremely helpful and kind. Thank you for all you do for mum it is so much appreciated.
Thank you, for your lovely review of our home and care provided, much appreciated by the whole team.
What a wonderful place! With wonderful caring staff. Nothing too much trouble and food outstanding. Very very clean and gardens excellent.
Thank you on behalf of our lovely team for your wonderful review of our home, you are most welcome!
The care my mother has received at St Rita's has been excellent. We chose the home because we liked its ethos, and from the moment you arrive the staff are always warm and welcoming. The rooms are good size, comfortably furnished and feel homely rather than institutional. Meals are served in the dining room, giving residents the chance to eat together and socialise. Communication with staff has always been good, providing updates on request. Plenty of activities for residents as well as organised outings. Most importantly, the staff are caring and take time to understand each resident and their individual needs. We like that it is not solely a home for people with dementia which help create a more balanced and supportive environment.
Thank you for your lovely review, very much appreciated by the whole team. It is our pleasure to care for your mum. Best Wishes.
We have been very impressed with the high level of care my mum has received. The staff are very friendly and kind. I would highly recommend St Ritas.
Thank you for your most kind and welcome review. We take pride in resident care and it is a pleasure to care for your loved one.
All the staff are extremely polite, kind and caring. Nothing is too much trouble and they provide some very good entertainment and activities. The chefs produce some excellent and quality menus and I have enjoyed every meal. I love sitting in the garden and looking at all the surrounding countryside and wildlife.
Thank you for your lovely review of the home, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
I spent six weeks at St Rita's for care after a bad fall and found the carers very kind and helpful. My room looked over the garden and St Ritas is set in beautiful countryside.
Thank you for your lovely review of our care home. With best wishes from the whole team.
As I visit my friend once a week I have no experience of the activities provided although sometimes she entrusts to me about something like a visit from the singers. I also cannot comment on a safety security or value, for money as I am not privy to these things. The staff are always friendly to me when I visit and my overall impression is that my friend is very happy in this care home.
Thank you for your lovely review of our home and staff. We are very pleased that your friend is happy here.
My mother entered St Clare's in May 2025 when she's had Alzheimer's for around 6 years. She was 90 and was beginning to get bouts of pneumonia. We chose St Clare's because it was beautiful- lovely views, decor, layout, easy access for her family we were all so grateful for the tender, thoughtful care that she received. She died in March her last year of life spent at St Clare's was full of love, laughter, good food and the care of the excellent team. We'll always be grateful.
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to care for your mother. Best Wishes from the whole team.
My wife has been a resident for nearly five years and has received care.
Thank you for your lovely review of our care home, greatly appreciated.
Dad has been at St Rita's for 15 months now and is very settled. He has benefited greatly from the outside space. The indoor space is good for Dad's pacing. Dad takes part in all the activities and various outings and we are grateful for the stimulation he receives from these. Recently, I had to tell Dad of a family bereavement and we were both well supported during this. All Dad's needs are met promptly and thoroughly. I recently enquired about a bird table for outside his window. The next day one was in situ for Dad to enjoy. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We take pride in looking after your dad and all of our lovely residents.
My relative has been living at St Rita's and is very settled. She appears to have no issues with anything except her deafness which has nothing to do with the care home.
Thank you for your lovely review, pleasure caring for your loved one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 March 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires 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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Meet the Team (3)

My name is Karen Shrimpton, I am the Home manager at St Rita's care home and have been in post since 24th February 2020.
I have worked in Health and social care for the last 26 years, 16 years of these in management of care homes - Supported living, Learning disabilities, Dementia, Residential and Acquired brain injuries.
I enjoy working with the elderly and find my role to be both rewarding and fulfilling, which in turn meets my strong values in the care sector.
My qualifications are:
NVQ 4 Registered Manager's award.Level 3 Practice Nurse
Level 7 Practice Nurse
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Level 7 degree in health and social care.

Clinical Lead of St. Rita's Care Home.

Clinical Lead of St. Rita's Care Home.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Rita's Care Home
What types of Care is St Rita's Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Rita's Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Rita's Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Rita's Care Home to the centre of Burgess Hill?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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