Ayton House

2 Shepherds View, Dappers Lane, Littlehampton BN16 4EN
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  • Ayton House, Littlehampton
Ayton House in Angmering is a new purpose-built care home offering the highest quality of care.

The experienced and dedicated team at Ayton House provides residential and dementia care, as well as the most sensitive end-of-life care.

The focus at Ayton House is delivering superb, personalised care and a fulfilling lifestyle in beautiful surroundings. Each bedroom at Ayton House is light and spacious, individually decorated and beautifully furnished, and has its own en-suite wet room. The shared areas are special too, including a coffee shop, pub, cinema and hair and beauty salon – plus lovely gardens ideal for exploring.

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Care Provided by Ayton House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joel Fronda Ignacio (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (70)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Ayton House

  • 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 £1,611
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,701
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,821
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,911
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Ayton House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Ayton House Reviews (12)

9.7

Ayton House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ayton House has 12 reviews.

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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has been at Ayton House for 2 1/2 months now and was one of the first residents. It was a big change for him and we were nervous how he would settle in but overall we're happy that he's settled in well. The main thing is that he's well looked after and is happy and at Ayton House, he is.

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Review from Robert A (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't praise Ayton House enough. Facilities, staff, atmosphere, level of care and attention to detail are all exemplary. My mother was not so keen on going into a care home but Ayton House went out of their way to facilitate this difficult move and Mum is now well settled and very happy.

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Home Manager at Ayton House

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are happy that mum is settled at Ayton House and that you found the admission process smooth and stress free. We strive to provide the very best service in all areas and we are gratefull that you commend us on this.


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Review from A G (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent facility more like a luxury hotel than a care home. Have nothing but praise for the staff, all of whom are friendly, caring and professional. Mum has settled down, made friends and feels safe and sound there. Would highly recommend Ayton House to anyone looking for a care home.

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Review from Sandy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In our search for a care home for my mother, we looked for a place that would provide her with a safe, comfortable and secure environment, where she would be treated with dignity and respect and where the level of care and support was of a high standard. In all these respects, Ayton House easily meets
with our criteria. In addition, the cleanliness of her new home and the quality of food are of a very high standard and many activities are provided to keep all the residents engaged and entertained. Finally, we have found the staff and management to be very understanding and supportive of many of the areas where we needed advice.
To sum up, we are very happy for my mother to be a resident of Ayton House because we believe that she is receiving the best care possible. Well done to all.

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Home Manager at Ayton House

Thank you so much for your lovely glowing review of Ayton House. We are delighted to have you as a supportive family and to care for Mum is a pleasure. I will pass on your kind words to all the team.


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Review from Kay S (Niece of Resident) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I live a long way away from my aunt and wouldn't have felt able to leave her if we hadn't found Ayton House with it's excellent care and lovely environment when she suddenly needed it.
The atmosphere is more like that of a hotel, there are even fabric napkins in the dining room! The facilities are
well thought through and the activities are well planned and varied.
The personal care has been amazing and my aunt is gaining in strength and confidence all the time thanks to the devoted staff.
The communication is excellent. We can see what my aunt has been doing by checking the app and Ayton House calls me with any concerns.

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Home Manager at Ayton House

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are pleased to provide person-centered care and that you use our relish app to view your aunt's interactions in the home. Communication is key in the home and with the launch of our newsletter I hope you can further see the fun things she gets up to.


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Review from Lorraine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

27/02/2025 We have had a fabulous afternoon at Ayton House Care Home this afternoon for their Grand Opening. As always the staff have been amazing and put on a wonderful show. I cannot recommend this home enough. My mother has been here for 2 months and is receiving the best of care. Thank you so much

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Home Manager at Ayton House

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for attending our Grand Launch, it was a wonderful opportunity for residents, family, friends, and staff to celebrate. We are pleased to hear that you feel mum receives the best of care, which is what we strive for here at Ayton House


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Review from G P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been made very welcome by the friendly staff. The facilities are tastefully designed, it's like a 5-star hotel. He likes that he is able to have his meals at times that suit him if he's not feeling hungry at their usual mealtimes.

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Home Manager at Ayton House

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is much appreciated. I am pleased that we can meet Dad's needs and that you are happy with his care.


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Review from J M (Resident) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The first week is overwhelming with questions, questions, questions! Necessary but too many all at once. The wash basin in the shower room is ridiculously small. Security is excellent but feels more like a prison. Overall atmosphere is warm, welcoming and caring. The food is excellent, made to suit
individual tastes and needs.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Ayton House

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for Ayton House and for making us aware of your concerns. We understand it can be an overwhelming experience when moving into a care home taking in the information about the home and being asked a lot of questions. Please be assured the questions enable us to best understand any of the resident's care needs so we can create person-centred care plans tailored to each individual. However, we can appreciate this may feel too overwhelming to start with. Please be assured that this feedback has been fed back to the Home Manager and Senior Management for review. I would also like to take the time to thank you for your kind feedback on the atmosphere of the home and the food quality. I am pleased to read you find it warm. I wish you all the best.


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Review from Trevor W (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has become a new woman since moving into Ayton House, happy, smiling, giggling even. She loves it, especially the way the staff include her in daily chores which makes her feel useful. We are very impressed with the number and range of activities Mum gets involved with and with the level of care
and attention paid to her. It is early days as we try to convert 'Respite' into a permanent residency but we could not have found a nicer place for her to go at short notice and we hope she is able to stay for a long time.

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Reviews Team at Ayton House

Hi Trevor, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ayton House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us with any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback Many thanks the Care UK team.


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Review from Paul L (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been nothing short of completely impressed with everything and everyone at Ayton House, it is such a warm and friendly home, with such hospitality and kindness. It is always a hard decision to move a family member into a care home but this transition has been so easy.
Well done to all.

Reply from Caroline Thomas, Reviews Team at Ayton House

Hi Paul, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ayton House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team.


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Review from Debbie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone has been very kind and helpful. The overall ambience of Ayton House is warm and welcoming. The decor, facilities and outdoor spaces have been thought through. Mum seems to be settling in well and enjoying the daily activities.

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Review from L H (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved to Ayton House as it opened. We chose it for its position, facilities and positive feedback on meeting the staff. We have not been disappointed. The rooms and facilities are excellent. Great food - my mother is not easy to please and she has had a personalised menu. Most importantly
there is a widespread feeling of professionalism with very friendly staff. My Mother has already perked up with the attention she has received and the social/contact events that she has attended and she is obviously already stimulated. A great start to her new home where she feels safe.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.737)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10 for Ayton House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.880 for Ayton House is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.88

  • 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 4.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ayton House is based on 12 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.857

  • 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.

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Meet the Team (1)

Joel

Joel Fronda Ignacio

Job Title: Home Manager

I believe it’s a privilege to care for older people, and I’m determined to deliver the very best for them as the Home Manager of Ayton House. I have a unique background – as well as being a Registered General Nurse, I also have degrees in Accounting and Finance.


Being a Home Manager draws on all the skills and training I’ve achieved over my career. You need to have an eye for the financial side while also being committed to delivering first-class care. People management skills are also essential, and a level of creativity is needed too. It’s a demanding job, but I relish every day – especially any time I can spend chatting to residents and learning about their lives and experiences. It’s important that all our team members speak to residents regularly to hear how we can improve the care and service we provide.


I joined Care UK because I wanted to be part of a prestigious organisation focused on delivering outstanding care, and Care UK leads the field in this respect. I worked as the Home Manager of Care UK’s Ancasta Grove, based in Southampton, from 2022, and I’m extremely proud of the work the team does for residents there. I now look forward to the opportunity to continue this great work at Ayton House in the months and years ahead.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ayton House

What types of Care is Ayton House registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Ayton House provide?

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

How many Rooms does Ayton House have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Ayton House?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Ayton House to the centre of Littlehampton?

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