St Rita's Care Home

Ditchling Road, Ditchling, Burgess Hill RH15 0GT
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  • St Rita's Care Home, Burgess Hill
St Rita’s Care Home is a purpose-built facility, designed to support traditional care values in a state of the art property where pastoral care is practised on a daily basis.

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.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1855 – £1855
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1855 – £1855
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1855 – £1855
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1855 – £1855
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £2230 – £2230
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £2230 – £2230
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2230 – £2230
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2230 – £2230

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.

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome

Parking

  • Parking available - Free

St Rita's Care Home Reviews (70)

9.6

St Rita's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.611) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Rita's Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from Isabel C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with St Rita’s!
Moved Dad here from another care home after 10 days of ‘respite care’ - he had been stuck in the room at the other care home for his entire stay and bed-bound for the last 4 or 5 days. Moved Dad here and the very next day he was in a wheelchair enjoying meals in the restaurants,
activities and socialising with other residents. All the staff I have met have been great - they all care and live the ‘ethos’ of the home to a tee and the atmosphere in the home is lovely - and also in a lovely position. So glad we found St Rita’s - highly recommend it!
Reply from Karen Shrimpton, Home Manager at St Rita's Care HomeDear Isabel, thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to have given your dad quality of life again, and that you are happy with our service!
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Review from R P (Son of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone was kind and caring to my dad and his relatives.
Staff made it their business to get to know him and sensitively meet his needs, and were equally kind and supportive of his relatives.
Thank you all.
Reply from Karen Shrimpton, Home Manager at St Rita's Care HomeThank you for your review; we appreciate your kind words.
Best wishes from all at St Rita's.
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Review from C S (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff showed a high level of care, compassion and professionalism. We always felt that he was safe and comfortable. His needs were met medically and pastorally. The staff were always friendly, caring and helpful to us visitors. Communication with the family was always excellent.
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Review from Simone C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had been at St Rita's for nearly three years following a significant stroke in 2020. We always knew that St Rita's was the best place for her to be and were impressed with their level of care. But I have just spent a week at her bedside there, as she entered her final days and was blown away
by the kindness, respect, standard of care and actual love for both my mum and me during this really difficult time. I witnessed first-hand the care home operating 24 hours a day - not just the one hour a week when I used to visit - and saw the whole incredible team: hard-working, caring and simply wonderful. Thank you, St Rita's, for giving my mum the very best care possible.
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Review from Steve W (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care from all departments. Staff are very caring and organised. Quick response to requests. Housekeeping is brilliant, always clean and tidy.
My view - 11/10.
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Review from T V (Son of Resident) published on 15 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Rita’s is a truly outstanding care home, built around amazing people and a wonderful environment.
Set in extensive and beautiful grounds, which are perfect for walks when visiting, the whole place exudes a calm and nurturing atmosphere. It is fairly large but feels small and family. The staff
are genuinely the best and most friendly we have found anywhere.
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Review from Anthony H (Son of Resident) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was really struggling at home, and it was a huge decision to place her into a care home and find one that we had confidence in. From the moment we first visited St Rita's, I knew we had made the right choice for Mum. All of the staff, from the managers to the carers, treat Mum with respect and dignity.
Their priority is always her well-being, health and making her stay in her new home happy. Mum now joins in with the activities and has really enjoyed her trips out. They are always quick to inform us of any changes. I am confident we made the right choice for Mum and would thoroughly recommend St Rita's.
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Review from D H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has Alzheimer's, and I visit the care home to see her very regularly. I have always found the management and staff to be very friendly and efficient. Their main focus is always on the well-being and health of my mother-in-law, and they are very quick to keep us informed on how she is
and any concerns they may have. She is always treated with respect, and the care she received is exemplary. I would not hesitate to recommend St Rita's to anyone.
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Review from David U (Friend of Resident) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Entry requirements very clear, including Covid test. Staff member very welcoming and natural, speaking with patient/client in a normal, friendly manner. Patient/client, our friend, very relaxed and seemed content. Pleasant room, personalised and clean.
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Review from Theodora V (Friend of Resident) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear friend was at St Rita's, and I had the privilege to be with her often during the weeks she was at St Rita's. She had MND. The staff were always attentive and caring - answering every need. I do believe she was in the perfect place for the last weeks of her life. Do not think she could have had
better care. She was comfortable and peaceful. Her family were always welcome.
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Review from Alex A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a big decision to move my mum into a home, especially in the pandemic, and we held off as long as possible. But now we have found St Rita's, we know Mum is happy and well cared for. All her anxiety has gone, and the staff and the communication are both excellent. So pleased and recommend to everyone
I know in a similar position.
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Review from Mark M (Son of Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but positive things to say about St Rita's. They have cared so magnificently for our mother over the years. The standards in all areas are exceptionally high, and the staff are a real pleasure to deal with.
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Review from Kim P (Friend of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first visit to the home, I was very impressed by the welcome and assistance. My friend has a lovely room with a beautiful outlook, and the staff seemed helpful and attentive. I was offered a cup of tea and cake - an unexpected bonus! Clean, spacious and a lovely home.
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Review from R L (Husband of Resident) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife is bedridden and has been here for two years. The care is very good and considerate.
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As soon as I walked into St Rita's, I knew it was the right place for my mother. It is absolutely excellent, and the staff are wonderful. Totally recommend to anyone wanting a caring and professional place for their loved one.
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Review from R T (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Helpful staff, caring, very friendly and respectful to patients.
It's a really good care home.
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Review from Alice A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granny has been here throughout Covid. She is supported, cared for and respected. She is always treated with dignity, and for that, I am very thankful.
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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was really struggling at home with dementia, and after she broke her hip, we needed to find a nursing home that we could have confidence in to take care of and look after her. St Rita's has done exactly that, and considering everything the home has had to cope with and endure as a result of the
pandemic, the management, nursing and care staff have worked very hard to keep Mum safe and well.
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Review from Vickie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was extremely lucky to be able to have my mum admitted to St Rita's at the beginning of the pandemic. In both homes, my mum has been treated with dignity, care and support. The staff have worked hard through this awful time, and I can relax in the knowledge that my lovely mum has been treated amazingly.
Beautiful setting, lovely, caring staff that go the extra mile. Thank you!
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Review from R H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was first at one care home and now at St Rita's. The staff are kind, attentive and treat my mum with great care and respect. They keep me informed of any changes in her care, and are always welcoming of new ideas and concerns.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.611)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.611) out of 10 for St Rita's Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.636 for St Rita's Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.636
  2. 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 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Rita's Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    2. 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Mar 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (3)

Karen

Karen Shrimpton

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2020

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.

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Antonio Loyola

Job Title: Clinical lead Joined: 2009

Clinical Lead of St. Rita's Care Home.

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Melanie Charles

Job Title: Clinical Lead Joined: 2024

Clinical Lead of St. Rita's Care Home.

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