
What a beautiful place unsung heroes work here with love and respect.David A(Son of Resident/Service User)



What a beautiful place unsung heroes work here with love and respect.David A(Son of Resident/Service User)



Haviland House is a dementia care home in Goring by Sea that provides a warm and calming environment for people at every stage of their dementia journey.
Families often speak about the comfort of seeing gentle routines, familiar faces and a team who understands what matters to their loved one. With five purpose-built households and 24/7 nursing care, the home offers safe, homely spaces where support evolves naturally as needs change.
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Care Provided by Haviland House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 67 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Haviland House 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
Group / Owner
- Guild Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Avallon McCormack(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (67)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (67)
Parking
- Own car park
Haviland House Reviews (97)
Haviland House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Haviland House has 97 reviews.
Mum is able to have her hair and nails done, enjoy the outings she has and she loves the garden. Lots of entertainment for her, singing and dancing, she looks 20 years younger since she has been there. She is safe and well looked after and we receive regular updates and photos by email as we live overseas.
Merry Christmas and thanks to you all.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that the service is having a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
The staff are wonderful, kind and considerate. Very well looked after. Activities are good very sociable and residents are all involved. Appropriate music seems to be enjoyed.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that the service is having a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
The outstanding feature of Haviland House is the dedication, skill and personal warmth of all the staff, most notably the carers but also the administrative staff and management. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The building is light and spacious and imaginatively furnished and decorated, with an attractive garden, and the general atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. It is a great comfort to know that my wife is affectionately cared for and her personal requirements efficiently managed.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that the service is having a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
Haviland House staff are caring and kind, and nothing was too much trouble. I am so sad my father didn't settle and hope that sometime in the future, he changes his mind. I would not think twice about him returning.
Many thanks for your review and feedback. Thank you for choosing Haviland House. We look forward to helping again if the need arises.
I can't thank the staff enough for their invaluable advice and service enough. From my initial point of contact with them through to someone coming to visit my father at his home on the same day I can't thank you enough. You are truly amazing and I can't thank you enough.
Many thanks for your review. We are very glad that we were able to make a difference. Your feedback is invaluable to us and I will ensure that it is fed back to the team.
We were arranging for my mother to transfer to Haviland House in support of her needs when she unexpectedly suffered a catastrophic medical decline. In spite of this, staff expedited her admission to the home and gave her loving and generous end of life care, easing her passing and providing me with much needed and valued emotional support. I cannot speak highly enough of the care which she received in her final days. I am only sad that she did not get a chance to make greater use of the wonderful opportunities which Haviland offers to residents but will ever be grateful to everyone there for the way in which she was looked after during her respite stay.
Thank you for your review. It was a privilege to have been able to help. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is communicated to the team. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
Such a terrible experience - my mum spent 5 weeks at Haviland and she deteriorated massively - we could not regret the decision to send her there more. The management behaved appallingly and since leaving we have realised how many mistakes were made from day 1. Their apologies since cannot undo the damage done and I cannot urge potential residents' relatives to keep their loved ones away from this home enough.
Unfortunately, there are times when a person's circumstances change, and they can no longer be safely cared...
Sometimes when agency staff are in the unit they often look unsure about what to do and I wonder about the training they come from the agency or college? There is one particular person from an agency and the attitude is excellent and I wonder why Haviland House haven't encouraged them to join them (maybe they have) I am very satisfied with what I see in most places and I realise care staff are a valued asset in at all times.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that you have seen a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. We have implemented a number of processes to support agency staff and are making good progress in terms of recruiting to our vacancies. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
I was so worried about leaving my husband for the first time but the staff made him feel so welcome and really put my mind at ease. They could not do enough for us to make sure he was settled and happy. I would definitely recommend and use Haviland House again in the future.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that you have seen a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
Haviland house is a friendly and loving environment for my grandpa to live in. The staff are lovely and always happy to help! They have supported my family through a difficult time and I couldn't thank them enough!
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that you have seen a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
My wife was transferred from another home because they were not equipped to cope with her dementia. So I am pleased with the way my wife is looked after at Haviland House. She is clean and tidy, and well dressed.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that your wife and your family are seeing a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
My mum loves all the activities which take place every day. I have a copy of the activities schedule and wondered if they would take place but they really do. I am sent photos of my mum taking part, she is always smiling and happy. Mum also loves having her hair, nails and feet pampered and it is a real comfort for me to know she is visited every week by the affiliated GP. The staff are always caring and welcoming. I receive regular updates on how my mum is and all staff take the time to talk with me when I visit. My mum has made so many new friends who she introduces me to. Thank you Haviland for making what could have been a difficult transition for my mum and our family so much better.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that your mum and your family are seeing a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
My mum has been at Havilland House for some time and I wanted to submit a new review to say a big thank you for the love and care shown to my mum by her amazing and lovely carers who go above and beyond to care for my mum and to make Haviland her home, she absolutely loves them. The housekeepers also take time to sit and chat and engage with mum. How lovely they have been there for myself and my mum throughout this awful period and I could not have got through without them they are amazing. The new management team are also doing an excellent job cannot recommend Haviland enough and they should not change anything.
Hi there. Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. It’s a pleasure having your mum stay with us our staff are very fond of her. We want everyone who lives and works at our homes (and their relatives) to feel like family, and that’s why every one of our staff takes the time to get to...
My friend has been with the group for five years now, most of that time in Haviland House as her condition has worsened. I am overwhelmingly grateful to them for the care they have taken with her, particularly during lockdown when it has been so difficult to visit. They seem genuinely to care about her as an individual – everything they do goes way beyond 'just doing the job'.
Hi Caroline, thanks for this lovely review. We’re so happy to hear that you know how much we care for your friend, as caring is at the heart of everything we do! We look after our residents through every stage of their dementia journey, and will always adjust our care as conditions and needs change. Thanks again, and we’ll make sure to share your kind words amongst our staff.
My mother has been a family member at Haviland House for several years and is well cared for and settled in the home. I think her general health improved with the care she has received, with pain management and dietary needs catered for. The last two years have been very challenging with the pandemic but relatives have been kept informed during the lockdowns and facilities set up for face to face meetings when possible or video calls when necessary. Activities have continued to take place where possible and I have been sent regular photographs and updates of my mother enjoying taking part which is greatly appreciated in these unprecedented times. I would recommend Haviland House as an excellent care facility for dementia patients, where residents are treated as family members with dignity and respect.
Hi Janet, thank you for this lovely review. The last couple of years have certainly created some new challenges for us, but we’re so happy that you still feel connected to your mother. Maintaining these connections is so important! We want everyone at Haviland House to feel like part of our family - not just our residents, but their relatives too! Thanks again for taking the time to write this.
I looked at a lot of homes when looking for residential care. From the get-go, Haviland House had a different atmosphere, and it was the first one that I felt would be okay - and I haven't been proved wrong.
Thank you for taking the time to write these kind words. We understand how difficult the limitations to visits have been, and thank you for putting your trust in our staff, even when you couldn’t be there yourself. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at Haviland House, and it’s good to hear that you feel this way too!
The key nursing care provided by staff at Haviland has always been excellent, and I have no hesitation in recommending this element to friends/family if asked. However, the current Covid pandemic has revealed a weakness in regards to general communications with relatives during various lockdowns over the last 18-months. Most care homes across the country were geared up to have 'face to face' contact with relatives, which is the ideal situation, and Haviland, I feel struggled with making the switch to emails/video calls/phone calls when the pandemic took hold and could have been supported better by the internal IT team. Even now, the communications with relatives are still patchy. Basically, any changes to visiting arrangements/temporary lockdowns/diarrhoea and vomiting outbreaks/change to policy etc tend to 'leak out'. Relatives really need to have access to all the latest information and at the same time, please.
Hi Tony, thank you for your feedback. Communication is a key priority to us as a home, and we make sure to include all our friends and families in every key communication that we send out. Our Registered Manager will follow up on your specific situation with you directly. Thanks once again for taking the time to provide your feedback.
Nana has been in Haviland for over a year now, moving in on the 31st of December last year. It has been a difficult journey and a real challenge for us as a family. Throughout this process, the staff at Haviland have been incredible in their support of us all. They have been warm, welcoming and human. We feel that Nana has been well looked after and supported through her own journey. It hasn't been without its challenges, but these are to be expected with the year we have all had. The staff on Angmering have been brilliant and we know that Nana is loved and cared for; which is paramount.
Hi Aaron, thank you for taking the time to write these lovely words. We truly understand how difficult this journey can be, and we strive to make every step as comfortable as possible. Despite the challenges that the last couple of years have provided, rest assured that we will continue to give your Nana the care and love that she deserves.
Mum has been in Haviland for 3.5 years. She recently moved to a new household as her physical and dementia needs have worsened. Haviland has the capacity for 5 separate households so individuals can be cared for with others at a similar stage in their dementia journey. The staff have made a huge fuss of Mum and ensured that they get to know her and her likes/dislikes. Mum has settled in well because of this and seems happy and content. The staff are all lovely which I see first hand as I am able to visit mum in her room as an Essential Caregiver. Staff bring us a tray of tea and cake so we can share this together just as if she was in her own home. When it was the football final staff brought in food they had made themselves so that the family members (residents) could have a football-themed party with a buffet tea. They genuinely care and go the extra mile. Last weekend Mum sat in the garden to listen to a singer who had come in to entertain. I have a video of Mum singing along. Priceless!
Hi Chris. We are so pleased that your mother has settled in so well over the last three and a half years – as you wrote, our staff love making a fuss over family members. We cannot wait to keep going the extra mile.
I cannot rate Haviland House highly enough. It is an excellent dementia care home. The staff care for the residents as if they were their own family. They know my dad and care for his needs so well. There are also many stimulating activities. Management, carers, support staff, nurses, activity organiser, kitchen staff, office staff and all the staff are excellent. My dad is very fortunate to be there. I wouldn't want him to be anywhere else.
Dear Theresa, thank you so much for this lovely review. I am very pleased that you and your dad are happy with the care provided by all our excellent staff. The activities run by our fabulous health and wellbeing co-ordinator every day are fantastic aren't they, I wish I could take part in some of them too. I will pass on your kind and supportive words to everyone at Haviland House.
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News (58) & Events (0)
- 09 Jun 2026
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- 14 May 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 15 May 2026Recipient: Guild Care
- 15 May 2026Recipient: Guild Care
- 07 Nov 2019Recipient: Haviland House
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Meet the Team (8)

I joined Haviland House as Care Home Manager in November 2022, and it immediately felt like the right place to be. My career in Health and Social Care began in 2012, when I started as an administrator in a nursing home in Brighton. From there, I progressed to Deputy Manager, then Care Home Manager, before becoming the Registered Manager of an 80-bed residential and dementia home.
I cannot imagine another career that offers such variety, challenge and reward. Making a positive difference to people’s lives every day is what drives me. I am passionate about supporting a team, influencing positive change and ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.
At Haviland House, the dedication of the team is exceptional. Every member of staff plays a part in creating a warm and engaging environment for people living with dementia. We focus on helping residents feel fulfilled, connected and well cared for.
Getting to know the people we support, understanding what matters to them and seeing them happy is one of the greatest rewards of this role. Helping someone live a life that feels meaningful to them is something I am incredibly proud to be part of.

I have worked at Haviland House since 2018, and over the years, I have had the privilege of growing with the home and progressing in my career. I began as a Night Carer and worked my way up to my current role as Deputy Manager – Resources.
My role involves overseeing staffing, recruitment and resourcing to make sure we always have a safe and supportive staff?to?resident ratio. Because I have been part of Haviland House for so long, I am often the person colleagues come to when they need information or support, and I am always happy to help.
What I enjoy most is welcoming new residents and getting to know their families. Haviland House feels like one big family, and being part of a team that cares so deeply for our residents is something that means a great deal to me.

I trained as a nurse at Guy’s Hospital in London and have now been qualified for over 40 years. Throughout my career, I have gained a wealth of experience across a variety of care settings, with the past 30 years dedicated to supporting people living with dementia.
I am deeply passionate about dementia care and committed to ensuring that every resident is treated with dignity, compassion and understanding. Building meaningful relationships, getting to know each individual and supporting them to live as comfortably and independently as possible is at the heart of my role.
Nursing is a significant part of my life, and I am proud to come from a family with a strong nursing tradition. As a third-generation nurse, it means a great deal to me that my daughter has continued this legacy as the fourth generation, qualifying in 2014.
I feel incredibly fortunate to work in a profession that is both rewarding and meaningful. Supporting residents to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives is what motivates me every day.

I began my career by running my own home help business for 20 years, supporting people to live independently in their own homes. Alongside my team, we provided a wide range of services, including preparing meals, organising outings, assisting with appointments and offering day-to-day support tailored to each individual.
Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, I transitioned into working within care homes and have found it to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I particularly enjoy spending time with residents, building meaningful relationships and helping to create a warm, homely and welcoming environment for everyone. I am passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and take pride in supporting residents to feel comfortable, valued and well cared for each day.
Outside of work, I live with my young son and our ageing dog. My son has a strong interest in wildlife and hopes to travel the world one day, focusing on conservation and protecting the environment.

I am the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator and have been supporting people living with dementia since 2009. I have a particular interest in advanced dementia and enjoy creating calm, meaningful and engaging experiences tailored to each individual.
My background is in art therapy and adult education, and I hold a Master’s degree in Education. Creativity plays an important role in my work, and I enjoy using art and storytelling to connect with people, especially when communication can be more challenging.
I believe that curiosity is essential in dementia care - remaining open, reflective and willing to learn helps me provide the best possible support. I am proud to work for Guild Care, where kindness and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

I have been working at Haviland House for the past two years as a Care Home Administrator, and I thoroughly enjoy my role. Building relationships with residents and their families is a particularly rewarding part of my work, and I value the opportunity to support them each day.
Before joining Haviland House, I worked at Guild Care’s head office in Administration and Governance Services. This experience provided me with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge that I continue to use in my role.
Outside of work, I spent seven years living in New Zealand, which was an incredibly rewarding experience. It gave me the opportunity to travel, meet new people and experience a different way of life—something I will always value.

I’m Buddy, an eight-year-old Labrador with a very calm and patient nature. I’ve been coming to work with my mum my whole life, so being around people feels completely natural to me.
During the COVID pandemic, I spent my days visiting residents who were feeling lonely or isolated, and I did my best to bring comfort just by being there. Ever since, I’ve developed a real appreciation for all the strokes, cuddles and kind words that come my way.
I’m known for my love of tennis balls and for being extremely dedicated when it comes to cleaning up any food that might hit the floor. These days, I enjoy a slower pace of life, and I’m happiest snoozing nearby, keeping people company and getting a good scratch behind the ears.

I’m Mabel, Buddy’s little sister and a very enthusiastic two-year-old Cocker Spaniel. I’m still learning from him, but I like to think I bring my own bit of flair to the job.
I adore cuddles, and I’m excellent at rolling over for belly rubs the moment I meet someone new. I’ll happily chase anything that moves and, even though I’m small, I have a surprising talent for helping myself to any snacks that get left within reach.
Full of energy, charm and a little mischief, I love being part of the team, and I do my best to bring a spark of fun wherever I go.
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