Westergate House Care Home in West Sussex

Westergate House provides high quality nursing and residential care for older people, including support for those living with dementia in our specialised Memory Lane Community. The home is located close to local amenities including the town centre, the sea front, the beautiful countryside and the rolling hills of the Sussex Down

Dementia Care

'Memory Lane' utilises a careful blend of skills and techniques developed by leading experts in the field of dementia care, incorporating person-centred design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate through the home, whilst thoughtful interior design features, such us adapted crockery and tableware assists with reminiscence. Communities are broken up into separate units with a family feel so people can feel safe and comfortable. Care is focused on independence, dignity and choice, with a person-centred approach. Staffing levels reflect the needs of residents, and people living with dementia are offered a range of activities to help preserve life skills, support interactions and retain a sense of purpose and selfhood.

Our highly skilled and experienced team are committed to providing excellent standards of care and companionship and pride themselves on their ability to adapt to suit the needs of each residents, who are always at the heart of everything we do.

As with any Barchester care home, our high standards are reflected across all aspects of life within the home, including our hospitality, cooking and activities.

Our pet friendly home has also been approved by the Cinnamon Trust, the national charity for the elderly and their pets. In recognition of this, we are proud to have been awarded the runners up prize in the Pet Friend Care Home of the Year. We welcome a number of residents moving in along with their pets each year, all of whom we consider to be very much part of family life at Westergate.

Westergate House has a great deal of charm and character, being a Grade II listed building set in sumptuous grounds on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Arundel in West Sussex, next door to Fontwell Race Course. We continue to be part of the local community, providing a safe, secure and happy place for people to live as they wish.

We welcome visitors at any time and are always happy to discuss how we may best meet your needs.