Larkswood Residential Home

3 St Botolph's Road, Worthing BN11 4JN
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9.3 14 Reviews
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Care Provided by Larkswood Residential Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 18 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sound Homes Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Golding (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (18)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Funding & Fees Guide for Larkswood Residential Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £950 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £950 – £1,200
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Larkswood Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome anytime


  • Parking

  • Street parking outside available


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Larkswood Residential Home Reviews (14)

9.3

Larkswood Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.250) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Larkswood Residential Home has 14 reviews.

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Review from Gabrielle K (Sister of Resident) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Today my Husband and I visited my Brother. He came to Larkswood 3 years ago after a spell in a Hospital and realized he needed to be looked after so he was sent temporarily to Larkswood. He was so happy and comfortable there that we realized this was where we needed to get him. The Staff are so caring
and go far beyond the call of duty, always welcoming and obliging. Larkswood is always kept clean, the food is plentiful and when we visited today the Dining Room had been decorated for St Patrick's Day.
Our Brother has many Medical needs but this is supported by the manager and all her staff. My Brother and Sister in Law are regular visitors and they endorse everything we have said. We came to the Christmas Fair in December, so many staff on hand to assist, such a lovely atmosphere, lots of prizes, and wonderful food. Well done Larkswood. You are doing an amazing job!

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Review from Dana C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After Mum had her second fall and spent 2/3 months recovering in hospital and rehabilitation, we felt that she would no longer be safe to return home alone.
Due to work commitments, there was no easy alternative other than a care home.
As soon as we entered Larkswood, we felt a good vibe. Larkswood
is welcoming and homely with many of the building’s original features, which makes it feel like a home and not a clinically disinfected care home!
The management took time to listen to our concerns and understand our emotional distress at the decision we were about to embark on.
It turned out to be the best decision and our mum is happy and feels at home in this safe environment.
The staff are caring, and welcoming and feel like an extended family.
They’re helpful and approachable and nothing is too much trouble.
Mum has settled and made friends there, she enjoys the food and all the little treats.
Thank you Larkswood for your dedicated care, not just for Mum but for her family too.

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Review from Wendy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My lovely dad only spent a short while in Larkswood Care Home. He was discharged from hospital and was welcomed as a temporary resident into Larkswood. Sadly, he was readmitted back into hospital, and he passed away some days later.
I was so very impressed with Larkswood. The manager is kind, caring,
supportive and knowledgeable, as is the deputy manager. My dad commented on how all the staff were friendly and helpful and that nothing was too much trouble for them. He also told me how homely it felt to be living there.
I visited frequently and I was always greeted with a smile and offered a cuppa. I always felt welcomed.
During his short stay at Larkswood, my dad enjoyed sitting in the garden which is well-kept and has a very nice seating area.
I can't recommend Larkswood enough. It can be very difficult when a loved one goes into a care home, but knowing my dad was so well cared for put my mind at ease.
Finally, very good value for money for an excellent service.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience as a family has been really good. I cannot fault the care given to Mum. As a family, we were anxious about having Mum in care but this was soon eased with the care and dedication shown and the clear lines of communication and support offered to us. Larkswood has been a good, supportive,
caring environment and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Keith H (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Larkswood is a very well-run care home. The caring staff are extremely helpful. My mother is a resident and moved there in December.
I could immediately feel a happy atmosphere when we arrived and my mother is happy and well looked after. The carer team is very well led by the manager and I am very
pleased we chose Larkswood to look after Mum.

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Review from Susan R (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very caring home with wonderful staff.

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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my mother receives seems extremely good.

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Review from Paul K (Grandson of Resident) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were fantastic and did everything in their power to ensure our grandmother's final weeks were the best ever.
If you want to have trust that your loved one will be looked after then this is the place.
Thank you Larkswood.

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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A warm, caring, human and professional approach to care. Personalised birthday cakes, one to one social interaction and regular events and activities for residents, family and friends. Efficient, attentive, skilled medical, palliative and emotional interactions between the staff and residents. A highly
welcoming and respectful atmosphere with an essential element of fun and humour!
My ongoing thanks and admiration.

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Review from Dereck S (Son of Resident) published on 20 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had Mum in Larkswood House for the past seven months there has been nothing but kindness shown to me and our family every time we visited (and that was often). Mum had a few complex issues but the Manager and her Deputy and staff worked around them with dillagence and care , (CQC have missed
the essence of this particular home because they do care instead of pushing bits of paper around to fill a quota). Thank You

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Review from Wendy L (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I last wrote a review in January 2018. My mother has now passed away peacefully with not only her family around her but the care team who were more like friends (not only to my Mother but to our family).


Our total thanks, gratitude and kindness to EVERYONE at Larkswood - we will pop in for coffee!!!!


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Review from Heather M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Larkswood Care Home is in my opinion, unlike many other homes. This is not an establishment geared around making money. The staff here actually care. They get to know the residents, everything is personalised and they support their residents and family 100%.


My elderly mother came to live here three

years ago when her needs increased to the point where it was no longer tenable to live at home. She loves it. The staff know her routine and cater to it. All dietary needs are met and nothing is too much trouble. Birthdays are made a huge fuss of and a personalised cake is produced with the Chef ensuring she makes a cake based on the resident's interests.


The Manager and Deputy are experienced in all aspects of care as are the staff. Nothing is too much trouble.


I really cannot fault them and as a retired nurse of 37 years with the NHS who has encountered many Care Homes during my career, I am quite confident in saying this home is outstanding.


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Review from Barbara K (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2017
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I don't know how the CQC arrives at their ratings. A fundamental requirement is how caring the staff are in any establishment. In terms of my mother's care, all the staff were great. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The food was excellent. My mum was encouraged to join in without feeling
pressurised. Her room was kept clean. I really can't fault this home.

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Review from Gillian (Niece of Resident) published on 3 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited my aunt for the first time in her new home. We received an extremely warm welcome and were shown around various rooms before we went to see her in the lounge. All staff were very friendly and made us tea!


Our aunt looked well cared-for, was well dressed, happy and relaxed. They gave

advice on clothing needs.


The building is attractively furnished and spotlessly clean. Our first impressions were very positive and we felt confident leaving her in their care. I had phoned a few times before we visited and each time the opportunity to speak to my aunt was readily offered. As we live a four hour journey away all these positive vibes are so important to us.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.250)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.250) out of 10 for Larkswood Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.750 for Larkswood Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.75

  • b) 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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Larkswood Residential Home is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5

    • ii) 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 18 registered maximum number of service users is 3.6, which has been reached with 5 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Apr 2024

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Larkswood Residential Home

What types of Care is Larkswood Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, No Medical Intervention & Substance Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Larkswood Residential Home provide?

Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Larkswood Residential Home have?

There are 18 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Larkswood Residential Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Larkswood Residential Home to the centre of Worthing?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.