Rectory House Nursing Home

West Street, Sompting, Lancing BN15 0DA
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Rectory House is a beautifully preserved building with a Georgian style frontage and inviting driveway lined with oak, pine and chestnut trees. Located in Sompting, with a warm family atmosphere, highly trained staff are available to get to know residents individually offering the highest standards of residential, nursing and palliative care on a permanent and short stay basis.

The main part of the house was built in 1785, but the original part of the building dates back to the 1580s. The house has been refurbished but still retains the gracious features of the past - high ceilings and attractive ornate cornices. The two-acre mature landscaped gardens are perfect for residents to either relax or convalesce.

The main aspect of the house faces South with all of the rooms having ensuite facilities and emergency nurse-call systems. Residents can also bring items of personal furniture, mementos and other treasures - all helping them to feel that Rectory House is their real 'Home from Home.' There are two beautifully appointed lounges where residents can relax, read a book or socialise. The conservatory with views over the garden is another place where residents can enjoy quiet moments.

Caring and qualified staff are on hand 24 hours a day ensuring that all residents' needs are catered for.

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Care Provided by Rectory House Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Serah Maina (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Residents aged over 50 years
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (39)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Rectory House Nursing 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 from £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,600
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Rectory House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

Rectory House Nursing Home Reviews (46)

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9.5

Rectory House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.522) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rectory House Nursing Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rectory House Nursing Home has looked after mum very well, she is very happy there. She is always clean and tidy. The staff are very good to her and always friendly. Thank you for looking after mum so well.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review. We're delighted to hear that Mum is so happy here at Rectory House. We really appreciate your kind words about our team and your trust in us means the world!


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Review from C S (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home looked lovely at Christmas. The activities during this month and ongoing now have been 100% improved. There is a lovely atmosphere at Rectory House Nursing Home and the staff, including management, seems to be working well and in the same direction. I would have no hesitation in telling any
relatives or friends about their loved ones becoming a resident. The staff, including domestic and chefs, are involved in the overall well-being too, which is great. Thank you.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you've noticed improvements in recent months. We're always working to improve our services, and your input is incredibly valuable to us. We also appreciate your kind words about our team and their commitment to supporting the well-being of our residents. Thanks again for your review.


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Review from Diane M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister-in-law has adjusted well to the routine of the Rectory House Nursing Home. The guest visits have enabled me to see how well the home is run. The staff are qualified and proactive yet maintain a relaxed and friendly manner to all.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your review, we're delighted to see that your sister-in-law has settled in and adjusted so well to life at Rectory House. We know that it can be a difficult transition for new residents, and we hope our team have been able to make her feel welcome. Our team is focused on providing the highest quality of care while also creating a relaxed and friendly environment for residents, so we thank you for your recognition of their efforts.


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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very clean care home, and all staff are very friendly. My Mother stayed for 2 weeks of respite care after a time in hospital. She was well cared for.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your review and for commenting on our friendly team and the cleanliness of our home, we all work very hard and appreciate your positive feedback!


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Review from G K (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy my Mum is at Rectory House, she has only just moved in but everyone is so caring it is amazing. I am so happy that they get Mum out of bed every day and include her in daily activities.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

We really appreciate your lovely feedback, it's so important to our team to ensure everyone is included in activities and feels a part of our community so your recognition of our efforts means a lot to us! We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with your mum's care at Rectory House, thank you for your trust in us.


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Review from M R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Once settled from her previous care home, Mum settled down and, I believe, enjoyed her time at Rectory House. All the staff were caring and treated Mum well, and she liked them all. Mum liked her Sunny Room and the view of the garden. Special thanks to the activities team who made Mum's days full of
fun and laughter.

Reply from Rectory House Nursing Home, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We're so sorry for your loss and we really appreciate you taking the time to share these kind words with us. It was an absolute privilege for our team to care for Mum and have her as part of our community. Our activities team love being able to bring fun and laughter to our residents and will be touched by your lovely comments!


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Review from Andrew B (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everybody in the home is very very caring and thoughtful about needs and attentive to Mum. The home has outstanding grounds and courtyard where they hold parties. Inside is spotless and is perfectly decorated for Christmas. Every time we visit we're offered tea and coffee or shown where the coffee machine
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Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review and your kind comments about our team and their thoughtful and attentive approach to Mum's care. We're glad you've been made to feel welcome on your visits and we appreciate you noticing the cleanliness of the home as well as our lovely decorations. We take great pride in maintaining our beautiful home, our domestic team work very hard to keep it spotless and we've all put a lot of thought into the Christmas decorations, so your wonderful feedback means a lot.


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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff have been very friendly and kind. Only thing I'm not too keen about is resident having to use plastic mugs instead of own china mugs. Mattress alarm keeps going off constantly, it's nice to see the residents being involved the activities.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate your recognition of our kind and friendly team members, and we're glad you've gotten to see the many activities our residents enjoy together. Regarding the plastic mugs and mattress alarms, we appreciate that this isn't ideal, however, there are certain safety precautions we have to maintain consistently to ensure our residents' wellbeing. We will pass your comments on to our team, thank you again for sharing this with us.


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Review from Anne G (Regular Volunteer) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit a couple of people in the home to give them holy communion, from the local church. The staff are friendly and helpful. The ladies I visit seem happy and well cared for. Their rooms are clean and tidy.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Anne, and for providing such a valuable service to our residents, your visits mean so much to us! We're pleased to hear that the residents you've met all seemed happy - we're sure your visits have something to do with that! Thanks again for your kind words.


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Review from Sandra W (Regular Volunteer) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Enjoyed coffee morning and would like to be back for many more. Very friendly and very pleasant company the buffet very very enjoyable and all home made. It was nice to catch up with people. It had a very good feel about it. Staff were very attentive it was a bit daunting for me to start with but so
welcoming.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much, Sandra, for your lovely feedback and for joining us for our coffee morning, we would certainly love to have you back for many more in the future! We're glad you enjoyed the delicious buffet our talented hospitality team put on and felt welcome among our lovely community. We hope to see you again soon!


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Review from Miriam S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited Rectory House Nursing Home today with a group from the community church for the coffee morning. What a lovely welcome we all had and such lovely sandwiches and cakes.
Lovely to chat to staff and residents and seeing how happy residents are was good to see.
My mother-in-law lives there so
I do pop in from time to time but mostly it's my husband who visits her.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review and for joining us for our recent Coffee Morning, it was a pleasure to have you here! We're so pleased to hear that our residents' happiness stands out to you and you've gotten to spend some time with our lovely community, getting to know our wonderful residents and team. We hope to see you soon!


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Review from George H (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff. Attentive and respectful.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted that our team's attentive and respectful approach has left a lasting impression! We'll pass your kind words on to the team.


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Review from S B (Sister of Resident) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This has been a very trying time for management as she has just lost her husband of 47 years who she loved very much. The care from the staff here at Rectory House has been second to none. Amazing, so helpful and so kind and caring to my sister and they keep me updated on how she is and how her needs
are met by Rectory staff admirably.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback, we're very sorry for your sister's loss. We appreciate your recognition of our team - we're glad we can support her and her family during this difficult time.


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Review from Meher S (Wife of Resident) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for the newly promoted manager and staff. They are very professional and have a caring manner and any issues raised are promptly resolved to the relative's satisfaction. The recent events organised by the staff under the leadership of the manager have been very successful,
especially the BBQ. I am very fortunate that my husband is a resident here.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback, Meher, and for recognising our team at Rectory House. We're glad you've been enjoying our events!


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

Really friendly and helpful staff and a lovely outdoor area for enjoying the sun when we have it. My dad was at Rectory House for palliative care, he was unable to cope alone at home and the staff at Rectory House took really good care of him.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your feedback; our team will be thrilled to hear your comments!


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Review from Patricia T (Friend of Resident) published on 10 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found the staff at Rectory House to be friendly and helpful.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive comments; we appreciate your recognition of our team at Rectory House, and they will be happy to hear your feedback.


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Review from Karen F (Sister of Resident) published on 29 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Never been in a home before, respite care only. Took a few days to work out how things worked with staff and surroundings etc. Pleased with the small portions of food, and the staff able to understand my speech. Enjoyed getting visitors coming to see me while I was there. The staff is always helpful
when needed. Can’t remember doing any activities. Preferred to eat in the room, which was comfortable on the whole.
Disappointed with the occasional noise at night, preventing me from sleeping. The en-suite is a bit small to get around with my walker, equipment in the way; and no towel rail. The plug had no chain, difficult to grasp.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Many thanks for your review, we appreciate all your feedback on Rectory House which has been sent to the team.


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Review from R G (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has lived at Rectory House for 7 years and in January entered end-of-life care. The staff at the home from the receptionist, tea lady and care and nursing staff were wonderful, supportive and kind. They respected my mum's wishes and kept her dignity to the end. You could tell how fond they were
of her and treated me with kindness at every turn. The staff was lovely and reassuring and Mum had wonderful care until the end.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Rectory House for the care your mum received, we are really sorry to you and your family for your loss. The care, services and support we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.


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Review from D A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rectory House is a very friendly and caring nursing home. All the staff go out of their way to help you every time you visit. They have really helped with a very difficult decision my family had to make last year. Thank you Rectory House.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

On behalf of the Rectory House team, we would like to thank you for your kind words about our home and team. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.


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Review from J B (Resident) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A very pleasant stay at Rectory House.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Rectory House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review about your stay at Rectory House. Your feedback will be shared with the team.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.522)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.522) out of 10 for Rectory House Nursing 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.522 for Rectory House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (97 Goods x 4) + (21 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 291 Ratings = 4.522

  • 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 Rectory House Nursing Home is based on 25 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 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 25 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: 26 Jul 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (1)

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Serah Caroline Waithira Maina

Job Title: Home Manager

“I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents.


My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive. I believe in maintaining strong relationships with residents and their relatives and understand the important contribution that these relationships make to the successful running of a care home.


I feel that the company’s philosophy matches up well with my own beliefs on care provision and I am committed to ensuring that all our residents continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they deserve.”


Frequently Asked Questions about Rectory House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Rectory House Nursing Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Rectory House Nursing Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Rectory House Nursing Home have?

There are 39 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Rectory House Nursing Home?

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

How far is Rectory House Nursing Home to the centre of Lancing?

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