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St Rita's Care Home

Ditchling Road, Ditchling, Burgess Hill, East Sussex RH15 0GT
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St Rita's Care Home, Burgess Hill
St Rita's Care Home, Burgess Hill
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.

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

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,855 - £1,855£2,230 - £2,230
Residential Dementia Care£1,855 - £1,855£2,230 - £2,230
Nursing Care£1,855 - £1,855£2,230 - £2,230
Nursing Dementia Care£1,855 - £1,855£2,230 - £2,230

Updated until 2027

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

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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from Alan H (Husband of Resident) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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The care home has exceeded my expectations on all levels from the manager down. My wife hardly knows me now, if at all, but the joy on her face and physical reaction to her carers is lovely to see. She is obviously getting the emotional support that I can no longer give her. (Covid19 restrictions) There is a genuine rapport between the carers and my wife which gives me great comfort. On her birthday, when I visited, she was given a lovely cake by the staff who came in singing Happy Birthday.

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!

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Review from Chris T (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from J L (Friend of Resident) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from D K (Husband of Resident) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent arrangements

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Review from Mark B (Son of Resident) published on 8 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Emma F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Shirley T (Friend of Resident) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The resident is a 95-year-old, deaf and disabled lady who couldn't get out and spent all day watching TV.

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.

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Review from D S (Husband of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from G M (Husband of Resident) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My elder son and I visited 10 local care homes seeking a place for my wife.
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.

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Review from Vivian M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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The residents are encouraged to treat the nursing home as their home. All the rooms are ensuite and the residents can do as they wish to the room to make it their own home.
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.

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Review from D W (Son of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Neil Kentish, Care Director at St Rita's Care Home

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.

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Review from Chloe M (Relative of Resident) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Fiona P (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2016 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Jeni S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 March 2023
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (3)

Karen Shrimpton
Karen ShrimptonJob Title:Registered Home ManagerJoined: 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.

Antonio Loyola
Antonio LoyolaJob Title:Clinical leadJoined: 2009

Clinical Lead of St. Rita's Care Home.

Melanie Charles
Melanie CharlesJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2024

Clinical Lead of St. Rita's Care Home.

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