What types of Care is Care for Veterans registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Care for Veterans provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Care for Veterans have?

There are 58 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Care for Veterans?

Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Care for Veterans to the centre of Worthing?

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

Care for Veterans care home, Gifford House, Boundary Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4LJ

Review from Mark M (Brother of Resident) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience

All the staff are very helpful and welcoming. Reception is very helpful and are interested in how my brother is doing. My brother needs a high degree of nursing care and the nurses care for him in an efficient and friendly manner. My brother's condition did deteriorate they kept me informed without

my needing to keep ringing for updates. Overall they provide a high standard of care to all their patients.

Reply from Vanessa Devenish, Clinical Support Officer at Care for Veterans

Thank you for giving us your valuable feedback. As with all of our residents, it is a privilege for us to be providing a home and care for your brother. It is noted by our staff, that as a family you too show empathy and understanding and are considerate of the needs of your brother and the interaction that our staff provide. Staff also informed me that your brother responds well to the' Therapy dog' visiting him. Thank you again for taking the time to post your review.

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Review from A M (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 June 2024
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I feel very comfortable going in for respite care. Enjoy the physio room and help with recreation going on. Love the food.

Reply from Vanessa Devenish, Clinical Support Officer at Care for Veterans

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are glad that you enjoy your frequent stays here with us. Thank you.

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Review from Allyson F (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Our mum recently visited this wonderful care home for two respite stays following a prolonged period of ill health. Despite an initial nervousness on her part at never having stayed at a care home before, this was quickly dispelled when she met the lovely staff there who put her at ease straightaway

with their warm and friendly personalities and genuine interest in her as a person. This warmth also extended to us as a family where cups of tea and no shortage of biscuits were always offered when visiting. The standard of care received on both occasions our mum stayed with you was exemplary, where everything from medical needs to checking in on her and having a chat was always professionally and considerately done. Most importantly, the welcoming atmosphere of your home has allowed our mum not only to regain her health but also to make new friends again following the isolation she felt during the pandemic. Thank you all for being the most wonderful and caring people that you are!

Reply from Vanessa Devenish, Clinical Support Officer at Care for Veterans

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It has been a pleasure to give care to your mother and see her recuperation from when she first came to stay. Her positivity also brought so much into the home and seeing her leave on both occasions more rejuvenated was a joy. We were also pleased to be able to support and reassure you as her family.

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Review from Amie W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2024
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A care home that goes above and beyond. I cannot thank you enough for the care you give to my grandfather and the ongoing support you give to my granny. You’ve made hard times that little bit easier. You make the holidays filled with joy for the children visiting and still magical for the residents.

My little girl especially loved the Elf walking around on Christmas Day. Thank you for all you do.

Reply from Vanessa Devenish, Clinical Support Officer at Care for Veterans

Thank you for your kind words and feedback. It is an honour to be caring for your grandfather. We are so glad that your family also feels welcome and supported here and that the extra actions made by our staff mean such a lot for both residents and visitors.

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Review from Clare S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2024
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My father is currently a resident. He is treated with great care and dignity. The nurses are amazing and they care just as much for us as a family as they do him.
Home from home where the care is second to none.
Thank you!

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Review from N G (Son of Resident) published on 1 December 2023
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Care for Veterans provide compassionate and resident-centred care at all times. All the staff are willing to ensure my father's stay at Care for Veterans is enjoyable and overall a real pleasure. He is encouraged to participate in as many or as few activities as he would like, including physiotherapy

and off-site events. Moreover, his residency has provided him with a safe and secure environment with medical care and welfare oversight. Very reassuring for the whole family. Thank you.

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Review from J M (Wife of Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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My husband has respite three times a year. We find it a superb place for him to stay with all the things going on in the physio and activity rooms.

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Review from Christine C (Sister of Resident) published on 22 November 2023
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The staff are amazing, dedicated and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. The home is immaculate, and the facilities are numerous. The ambience is warm and welcoming.

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Review from Lee W (Father of Resident) published on 20 November 2023
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Our son is 20 years old and is in a permanent vegetative state. We could not wish for a better place for him to be cared for. Every member of staff is so caring, with the thoughtful, little considerations making all the difference.

Reply from Vanessa Devenish, Clinical Support Officer at Care for Veterans

Thank you for your review. It is a privilege to care for your son and to be here as support to you and your family.

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Review from Caroline P (Friend of Resident) published on 6 June 2022
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The care my friend received from all the staff in Care for Veterans, Gifford House, Worthing was second to none. My friend was treated with the care and respect you would hope them to have. My friend's spouse was also looked after well on all the days they visited, nothing was ever too much trouble.

For this, I thank all the staff at Gifford House. I myself visited a couple of times, as my friend was only in for respite but, unfortunately, their health deteriorated quicker than anyone realised and they passed away surrounded by the love of their spouse and the staff. I found the home to be clean and every need catered for, the staff were welcoming and very approachable.

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Review from Janine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2021
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From initial to final contact with the staff at Care for Veterans I cannot fault the help, service and support, it was truly outstanding.
My mother spent five and a half weeks there receiving palliative end of life care, she could not have been in better hands.
My initial enquiry was promptly and

efficiently dealt with. Reception staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful, yet always mindful to meet and enforce Covid safety measures. The staff on the Richmond wing were quite simply amazing, they responded to my mum's needs well, were very friendly and soon settled my mother in. As my mother's condition declined they kept me well informed, reacted quickly to her needs and gave me fortifying cups of tea. They were so supportive. After my mother's death, everyone from the lady on reception, the nursing and care staff to the manager went out of their way to help and support me. I will be forever grateful to them. I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful organisation.

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Review from Yvette D (Sister of Resident) published on 30 June 2021
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Our brother has been at the Care for Veterans home for eighteen months.
He has been treated with care and dignity, the staff are exceptional from the management to cleaners all showing kindness to us and our brother.

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Review from Keith C (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2021
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Dad was moved to the palliative care team at Care for Veterans from a hospice (due to an aneurysm). We were initially anxious about the move, but it turns out we could not have done better. Dad was there for the month of May, and we visited every day. We were allowed to decorate the room with photos

that were meaningful to Dad. The care was great, both medical and the support team. Dad was coeliac, and they always had a good offering, despite his poor appetite. The team who cared for Dad were enthusiastic and empathic. We always found he had been shaved, and his hair combed, and as his condition got worse nothing seemed to faze them or their kindness. As visitors, we were always welcomed and could talk to the staff if we had any concerns. When the end came they were both professional and sensitive. I cannot fault them.

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Review from Debbie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2020
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My father came to stay at Care for Veterans after being in hospital.
The care and commitment of the staff are beyond excellent. Having worked many years in nursing I can honestly say it is the best home I have ever visited.
My father especially enjoyed the therapy side.
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care for the resident they were also fantastic with the families.
Their end of life care is unsurpassable..the respect and love of the staff..and the dignity for my father.
I highly recommend Care for Veterans

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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 29 September 2020
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Care for Veterans took my husband on discharge from hospital. He had been extremely ill I felt he needed further time for recuperating from sepsis. I found all the staff to be kind and were sympathetic to my needs.
During his stay, he did have 3 sessions of physiotherapy which were useful. The nursing

staff were superb and efficient and endeavoured to make his stay as pleasant as possible. I will use the home again.

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Review from Maggie F (Resident) published on 5 February 2019
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Some staff are excellent and compassionate. Some carers take a long time to resolve Problems with my sling are still unresolved which is difficult for both me and staff. Vegetarian food is variable and often mushy. I deeply appreciate the relationships I have with some staff. I am concerned about the

way in which the Matron has approached concerns about my care.

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Review from David T (Father of Resident) published on 19 December 2018
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Consistently wonderful. Marvellous staff.

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Review from Carolyn N (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2018
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Having had a stroke my mother is in Care for Veterans purely for rehabilitation prior to her moving back home. The process for her to be admitted was quick and courteously attended to. The daytime staff ensure her needs are dealt with with dignity and are always pleasant, friendly and kind. As I am

not present at night I cannot comment on night time staff. My mother has a dedicated nurse and care assistant; her nurse always has time to speak to us and answer our questions and her care assistant is very kind.
The physio and occupational therapy teams are also very kind and caring - we are keeping our fingers crossed that they can work some magic on our mother! We never expected my mother to be in a home (albeit for a short period of time) and although there is no place like her own home, this is quite an exceptional home.
My only criticism would be the food but it must be very difficult to please all the residents.

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Review from Doreen J (Wife of Resident) published on 5 December 2018
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When visiting Care for Veterans, I have always found the staff to be welcoming, cheerful and ready to help.
The rooms are kept clean as are the residents.
Residents are always treated with respect.
Medical problems are taken care of, taking away the stress from relatives.

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Review from Anne B (Wife of Resident) published on 30 November 2018
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All residents should be entitled to a single room.
Residents sharing have a television each, they are watching different channels, the volume is usually loud. Also, some residents prefer to sit in the dark, and if their fellow resident cannot speak, they are in the dark also.
As a 'hospital home',

there should be a qualified nurse to enable residents who have to have a drip to be able to stay in the home instead of being taken to a hospital.

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