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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 practical side, my wife is now unable to care for herself but whenever I visit she is nicely dressed in matching clothes, hair done and very happy. All contacts, verbal, phone or email are responded to promptly by all members of staff. They go the extra mile to ensure a high level of care and attention to detail. They have purchased clothes for her (seeking my advice first) and even undertaken to sew in name tags. To say I am very happy with her care is an understatement!
The care provided by St Rita's is second to none. As a family, we feel very blessed to know our loved one is here and being cared for so well.
So pleased to be able to see Mum. It is a very worrying time, but I can see that Mum is well looked after and cared for.
The home always appears to be well-run and offers a safe and comfortable environment. The care staff are always kind and friendly. I imagine that the cost to residents is expensive - I've marked value for money as poor, which is a comment on the wider care environment rather than St Rita's compared to other homes.
Excellent arrangements
An excellent home for my father. Well cared for in a clean, tidy, organised facility. The staff is attentive, caring, and informative. I can't thank them enough.
I cannot praise the care St Rita's gave to our Dad whilst he was at St Rita's. Dad was not only cared for exceptionally well, but he was also loved. All the staff, the facilities, the activities and surroundings are second to none. Thank you.
She had no relations, I have been shopping and checking on her for the last 14 years. She now enjoys activities and outings, has people to talk to most of the time, is enjoying life doing things she never attempted before and doesn't want to return home. Well done, thank you.
My wife, who suffers from vascular dementia, has been resident in St Rita's since early 2014. During that time I consider she has been very well looked after, and cared for through one or two bad patches. At all times I have been made aware of any problems with her health and general well being.
St Rita's Care Home (Augustinian Care) has proved to be outstanding in every way.
It is like a 5-star hotel.
The only minor criticism is the food.
My wife can't eat normal food so has to have soft food.
What is served is the same main course every day for lunch and supper.
An alternative would be welcome.
The home is spotlessly clean and never smells pungent.
The staff are friendly helpful and efficient and always have time to spend with residents or their families and always follow up requests from the resident or their family.
My mother has been at St Rita's for two months now and I can only sing the homes praise. It is clean, bright, airy, spacious and has no lingering smells. The maintenance man was/is extremely helpful. The staff all present well, are bright and cheerful and quick to accommodate my mother's needs. (She cannot walk and needs a wheelchair). The activities provided keep her busy through the day. After each visit I still come away with a smile, pleased that she and I are both happy that she is under their care.
Thank you for your kind comments. It is heart-warming to hear that you have peace of mind and this is a tribute to the compassionate care provided by the dedicated team at St Rita's.
Every staff member is very nice and the nursing home is very clean. Nice touch with the Christmas decorations, food sounds lovely and she is very happy here.
My mum was at St Rita's from February 2016 until the time of death in August. Her care was first class with no request too small and every care made to accommodate her wishes. She was treated with great compassion and her dignity maintained. Her dementia prevented her being overly grateful, but we, her family, cannot express our gratitude often enough. We were all so lucky that St Rita's had a place for her when she needed it so desperately. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
My mum has been at St Rita's for two years and I have nothing but praise for the care she has been given. All the residents are treated with care, kindness and compassion. It doesn't matter what time of the day you visit, the staff are welcoming and friendly. My mum's condition fluctuates and she is often anxious and upset about her confusion, but the staff are always reassuring but not patronising. Mum has her hair done by the hairdresser every week and always appears well groomed and looks well. We are all very grateful to St Rita's for their exceptional care.
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.
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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.
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