Romans Care Home

1 Roman Road, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4TP
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  • Romans Care Home, Brighton
Situated in a quiet conservation area of Southwick, Romans Care Home is very close to local shops, library, community centre and GP Practice.

Romans has been operating as a care home since 1957 and has 26 single bedrooms, including 6 that are en suite, there is a large garden to the side of the property with a patio area for residents to enjoy.

Care is delivered with a person centred approach offering kindness, care and support to all who live at the home. The highly trained, friendly and professional team welcome you with warmth and an open heart.

Alongside quality care, the team also have an exciting and varied activities programme that means there is something for everyone, including day trips, visiting entertainers and speakers, social groups both in house and with the online social community.

The team provide a high standard of meals, prepared by trained and professional chefs, and they take into consideration all dietary requirements ensuring that all meals are healthy, fulfilling and, most importantly, delicious.

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Care Provided by Romans Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Mainwaring (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (30)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2010
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Romans Care 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 £1,075 – £1,200
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,075 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,075 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,075 – £1,200

  • Hairdressing and Chiropody services are available on request.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Romans Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • There are no visiting restrictions.


  • Parking

  • Small car park and on road parking available.


Romans Care Home Reviews (41)

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9.5

Romans Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Romans Care Home has 41 reviews.

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Review from J P (Brother of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally, he is very happy here and the staff are very helpful and likeable.

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Review from Y B (Friend of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Difficult to asses needs and care if not a relative, also the home has very religious leanings and some are non-believers and may not look to attend prayers etc. Otherwise pleasant staff and facilities.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Romans is an excellent care home for residents to live in their later years. Everyone is treated so well by caring staff and management and the needs of each individual are considered well. My mother informs me that the food is excellent and there is always plenty of choice. My mother's own room,
the lounge and dining room are all kept extremely clean. There is a lovely garden where the residents are able to sit when the sun is shining. On arrival when visiting my mother, I am always greeted with a smiling face from the staff member on duty. I am very my mother is now living at Romans.

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Review from L H (Niece of Resident) published on 28 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Romans is a welcoming, friendly care home. It always smells clean, staff are kind and helpful and remember my name. My auntie is well cared for and happy. She tells me the food is delicious. They are so attentive to the residents and visitors alike. I'm also brought a chair and offered tea, coffee,
cake etc. They have BBQs, quizzes, coffee mornings and many activities for their residents and families.

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Review from Jennifer G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've always found the staff to be friendly and a lot of fun! They have been brilliant in helping Mum gain confidence in using the facilities and encouraged her to chat with other residents and be involved in the planned events, including the Church ones.

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Review from Sallie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Romans nearly 3 years and is still very happy and content there. The staff are so friendly and treat her with respect and dignity and share a joke with her too. Mum enjoys the Christian association and the fact that her local Church representatives are able to visit and hold a communion
once a month for anyone who wishes to attend. She also enjoys the quizzes that are organised regularly. Mum is very happy with the food and it's great that there is a residents' meeting regularly to discuss and iron out anything. It is a huge relief to see her so settled in her 'home from home'.

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Review from W O (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so impressed with Romans Care Home. My mother was taken in for respite care and she's still there three months later. The management and staff are kind, respectful and clearly happy at work. There are plenty of activities and the food is great! All needs are taken care of with the respect for each
individual. It feels like home, not just a care facility. Mum wants to live there permanently!

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Review from Patricia W (Respite Resident) published on 10 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I came here for respite care for two weeks. I have put on weight. Doctor wanted me to come because I lost weight and I was a bit frail. I live on my own, no family, only good friends. I am going home Tuesday 30th April. Feeling much better. Also have ulcerated legs. They pushed me in a wheelchair to
surgery to have my legs dressed.

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Review from Angela B (Friend of Resident) published on 9 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Romans is a wonderful care home. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The place is always very clean and tidy. The Christian aspect is wonderful. The residents are very well cared for and are happy.

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Review from Shirley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been a resident at the Romans for the past 18 months and initially found it difficult to accept help. The staff have always been kind and friendly, always a smile and a reassuring word whenever I visit him. He agrees that he is very well cared for and cannot fault the home and the people working
there. It is a huge relief to know that he is safe, happy and is being well looked after. A huge thank you to everyone at the Romans for all that you do.

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Review from Sophia M (Friend of Resident) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great place, very friendly. Good care.

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Review from R M (Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care provided is on the whole above reproached. The staff are very caring and helpful.

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Review from P C (Friend of Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I think first impressions are a good gauge and I was pleasantly surprised on my first visit. Very clean, friendly and residents seem happy. Not an easy job but the staff always have a smile on their faces. Would recommend this care home.

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Review from Andrew C (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident for over 3 years and it has given her a new lease of life since going there. The staff are like an extended family always giving time to chat and showing interest in her. Their level of care is excellent and I have complete trust in them. The regular activities and events such
as quiz afternoons, baking and crafts provide both social opportunities and important mental engagement. Going to visit her feels like seeing her at her home and I feel very fortunate that she is in such a wonderful environment with Christian values at its heart.

Reply from Sarah Mainwaring, Manager at Romans Care Home

Thank you for the kind words. Three years have gone so quickly


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Review from Julie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is really happy at Romans Care Home. All the staff are lovely, caring and kind, always smiling. Nothing is too much trouble. They all work hard, plus organise events BBQ's and coffee mornings. They involve Mum in the activities, which is great. We see what she gets up to via social media, which
is fantastic for the family members who live further away.
We know she is safe and loved.
Thank you for everything you do.

Reply from Sarah Mainwaring, Manager at Romans Care Home

Mum is a pleasure to care for as part of our family and loves a game of bingo. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from Susan R (Sister of Resident) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Roman's Care Home has a lovely family atmosphere. My sister is treated as a member of the family of residents.
Many social occasions are enjoyed such as coffee mornings, seasonal occasions, and summer barbecues. Quizzes are held in the lounge.

Reply from Paula Nixon, Leadership Support Officer at Romans Care Home

Thank you for you kind words about Romans community, we are glad that you enjoy the activities.


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Review from Maggs B (Friend of Resident) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I live near Romans Care Home and have been visiting a resident there since the beginning of the year. I always feel very welcomed by the staff who I find to be kind, friendly and helpful. They have a very high standard of care. Excellent.

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Review from Geoff K (Son of Resident) published on 27 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dad has been in the home for about a year now and in my opinion feels safe and well cared for.
All the staff go beyond what is expected of them and Dad speaks very highly of all of them.
Food is very good and he certainly doesn't go hungry.

Reply from Becki Hatch-Diespecker, Marketing Officer at Romans Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased to hear that your dad feels at home with us at Romans.


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Review from Marian D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident in the Romans for six years and has been very happy during her stay. All the staff, from those providing care to the housekeepers, kitchen staff, laundry ladies and the maintenance man and management, are happy, kind and helpful. The Romans has a very homely feel and I really
feel our mum has a second family now! Also, I want to say that during the pandemic I felt they went above and beyond and stayed cheerful when n they were having such a very hard time.

Reply from Becki Hatch-Diespecker, Marketing Officer at Romans Care Home

Thank you for your kinds words. We are pleased to hear that your mum feels at home with her second family at Romans. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to all our team.


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Review from S N (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the responses below are from my mum who lives at The Romans Southwick.
She thinks all the staff are wonderful, she likes her room and enjoys the food.

Reply from Becki Hatch-Diespecker, Marketing Officer at Romans Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and comfortable with us at Romans.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.530)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10 for Romans Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.530 for Romans Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (19 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.53

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Romans Care Home is based on 17 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 17 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: 5 Dec 2023

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (5)

Sarah

Sarah Mainwaring

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2018

I started working in care at 16 years old. I left for three years and returned as a Carer, then progressed as a Senior Carer, then a Care-Co-ordinator and then a Deputy at our sister home in Worthing. I moved to Romans in March 2018 as a Deputy and took on the role of Manager in December 2020.


I hold a Diploma in End of Life Care, and Level 5 in Management. I am most proud of the family community we have established at Romans. At the weekend I like to read, cross stitch and go for a peaceful coffee.


Marisa

Marisa Heasman

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2006

I've been working at Romans for over 18 years, and started here as a Carer, moving to Senior Carer, and I'm now Head of Care at our home. I have a Level 3 qualification, and I'm working towards a Level 5. My proudest achievements at work have been learning new aspects of managing a care home, and I enjoy looking after people and ensuring their needs are met. Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with my grandchildren and watching horror films.


Stephen

Stephen Nicholas

Job Title: Senior Team Leader

Joined: 2007

I've been working here for over 17 years, and have completed a Level 3 in Health and Social Care. I think it's very important to ensure Romans is as homely as possible and I enjoy getting involved in the activities with the residents. Outside of work, I love reading and watching sports.


Christina

Christina Packard

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2020

I have over 10 years of experience in care and have achieved both a Diploma Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social Care. I am also a TAQA Qualified Assessor.


Throughout my experience in care roles, I have undertaken many different qualifications and I am particularly interested in Dementia care. I participated in a course in London called Ladder To The Moon which was a person-centred learning course specifically about activities that can be carried out with individuals in the care home. This has been very beneficial to me in my job role. Whilst I am not at work, I like to go out walking and spending time with my family and friends.


Keira

Keira Humphreys

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2019

I have five years of experience in care, and I have completed my Level 3 NVQ. I am now working towards a Level 5. I started working at Romans as a Carer in 2019, and have progressed within the role to Team Leader in 2022. This is my proudest achievement. Outside of work, I support Brighton and Hove Albion and enjoy attending games with my dad and spending time with my family.


Frequently Asked Questions about Romans Care Home

What types of Care is Romans Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Romans Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Independent Living Training, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Romans Care Home have?

There are 30 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Romans Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Romans Care Home to the centre of Brighton?

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