Romans Care Home

1 Roman Road, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4TP
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9.5 41 Reviews
  • 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 Peter W (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at the Romans for 30 months and we are very pleased with the excellent care my mum has received.

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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very happy with Romans. She's very well cared for and says the food is very good. Mum has been on some trips out and thoroughly enjoyed them. She has had her hair and nails looked after by professionals coming to the home.

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Review from Anthony W (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the home and staff and Romans Care Home. Been excellent through the virus. Mum is very happy here and only praises the staff and home.

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Review from P E (Resident) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am extremely well cared for here and the staff are all good.

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Review from Raymond R (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good. Dad is very happy in this care home.

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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Romans over the other care homes we viewed as it felt like a home rather than an institution. The public spaces are bright and airy and the garden is lovely. The care staff are very kind and patient and visiting relatives are always made to feel welcome. The management team is equally impressive,
being readily available to relatives and having a thorough knowledge of the individual residents and their needs. Efforts are made to provide the residents with activities and (pre-Coronavirus) regular outings, which my dad enjoys. He is also complimentary about the food. We're very happy with Romans and, most importantly, so is my dad.

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Review from Jane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at The Romans for almost 5 years. She is very happy there. All the staff have been very kind to her. We have been particularly impressed with the way they have dealt with COVID-19.

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Review from Verity H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Due to COVID-19, I have been unable to go inside the care home or visit Mum's room etc so can only go on the carers we have seen. The staff are extremely helpful whenever I email and are quick to respond. The carers seem to be very caring that we have seen and spoken to. Due to not going into the home
or seeing food or facilities, I cannot answer some of the questions.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found the care for my mother extremely good especially the last few months when she was really ill. The rooms are a little bit dated but always clean. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. When my time comes I would happily move in there.

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Review from Derek D (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 19 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely good.

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Review from R T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has settled very well here. All the staff were kind and friendly, food good and very caring.

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Review from Frances E (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very homely, friendly atmosphere. All of the staff are very caring and kind and always go the extra mile to ensure that residents receive the best care.

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Review from Robina B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful caring home with a family atmosphere. As a family we are able to relax knowing Mum is safe, happy and well looked after and we are always kept informed and made to feel welcome.

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Review from Josephine B (Resident) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

More light in the conservatory. Two lights have been missing for three weeks.


Staff are very helpful and friendly.


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Review from Laurel P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Romans for a 6-week short stay with the view of permanency. At the end of the 6 weeks and at a difficult time for the family, Romans made the transition to permanency as easy as possible. A very long period of worry had come to an end and the family has complete confidence that Romans
is the right place for mum to see out her later years.

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Review from A D (Resident) published on 13 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law moved here in 2013 aged 103. Her care etc was just outstanding and she lived here up to October 2016, passing away aged 105. Due to the excellent care and due to health reasons, I had no hesitation in residing here myself and have been here since 1 May 2017 permanently.

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Review from Valerie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited Romans initially on my own and was very pleased with what I viewed, so took my mother back for a viewing. We were greeted warmly and all the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. My mother has been at Roman's now for 6 weeks and loves it here. She has a much better quality of life
now as she has made lots of friends already and has settled really well, which makes me very happy to know she is being cared for so well. I would definitely recommend Romans for anyone looking for a placement for a loved one.

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Review from Bev L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very caring staff. Nice room with space. The staff spend time chatting to my Mum. A good hairdresser visits. Could be a few more activities for the more able residents.

Reply from V.Farmer, Registered Manager. at Romans Care Home

Thank you for reviewing our home and posting your comments.We have so many activities that there is something every morning and nearly every afternoon except at weekends when this is predominantly at families request. Each resident receives an activities calendar at the beginning of every month listing the activities that will be provided including paid entertainment and visits to the local cafe.We are always happy to provide a copy for families via email if required. Updates can also be found on the dining room door and events and outings are always discussed at our every other month Residents and Family Meetings. We would welcome any suggestions that you would like to make.


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Review from Sheila M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Father originally stayed at Romans Care Home for respite care in July 2014 after an operation. He returned in November 2015 for permanent care following failing health and another stroke. Romans Care Home is a lovely home from home and it feels like it once you enter the house with its warm and friendly
atmosphere. The large lounge dining room and conservatory areas are bright and welcoming and the house is surrounded by beautiful gardens on all sides. The staff team are wonderful, carrying out at times demanding and difficult tasks with professional care and kindness.
Management keep in touch with us whenever any issues arise regarding father's health and care and we are always informed of any GP visits or other professional fathers needs, at times, can be many but we know he is well cared for by a great team of staff and for that we are very grateful.

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Review from Brett (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been well looked after since moving to the Romans last year following a lengthy stay in hospital. She has moved from ground to second floor where it is much quieter. Although she had developed a mild fear of lifts (having been stuck in one a few yeas ago), this has not prevented her using the
lift to get down to the lounge/dining area which is great. The staff are always friendly when I visit and seem genuinely caring towards the residents. The care home is very clean and mum's room is cleaned regularly. As mum is quite disabled and has mobility issues she relies on staff to help her get ready in the mornings, although they do encourage her to do as much as he can for herself. If the doctor needs calling they are on to it straight away. I have scored 'food & drink' good, as there have been occasions where the family has observed meals that were not so good e.g prawn cocktail without any salad and other times where it has been excellent e.g. last Sunday's roast!

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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.