About Rosemary Mount care home
“ I have been in Rosemary Mount since April 2007 having sold my bungalow - it is now my home. During that time I have been very well looked after in all respects. The staff are always very kind and helpful. The food and accommodation is excellent. I am 95 years old and could not wish for a better home in which to live. ”
Donald - resident
Rosemary Mount is a 3 star residential care home, run by the West Sussex Housing Society. In this retirement home we provide long term care, short stay, convalescence and respite care.
There is lots of information on this page covering such things as location, facilities, fees, food, the staff and key documents for download. You can either read it all, or use the short cuts given in the ‘page contents’ above.
Rosemary Mount is a pleasant house in East Worthing with gardens for the residents and easy parking for visitors. Our home has undergone a major refurbishment creating nine ensuite bedrooms and light and airy lounge and dining areas. In addition we now have a sun room for our residents and an improved reception area. This was formally unveiled in February 2009.
The home is within easy reach of all the facilities that a major seaside town can offer - Worthing has an excellent shopping center, theatres, cinemas and a wide promenade. The local train station is close by and there are regular bus services at hand.
We have always aimed and worked towards making this a happy home for the residents and the staff. We warmly invite you to come and visit us - just check first , as we might all be out on one of our outings!
Address, Map and Contact
147 Chesswood Road, Worthing, Sussex, BN11 2AE
Google Map - this can sometimes take a while to load, but you can zoom and pan once loaded!
Email a message to Rosemary Mount or telephone 01903 205762
Our Facilities
We provide all sorts of facilities in our home. Some are shown in the pictures [if you click the title under any picture then you will see a larger version of the picture].
Rosemary Mount Care Home has twenty nine single rooms on two floors with a lift service to the upper floor. All rooms are provided with washbasins, ample wardrobe and drawer space and television points. Bathing and toilet facilities are close by, with a hoist available for those needing such assistance, and care staff on duty to give assistance if needed. Nine of the bedrooms are en-suite - with toilet and handwashing facilities
Communal television room • A separate dining room • A quiet sun lounge overlooking the garden • Trolley Service for stationery, sweets, toiletries etc • Phone booth & free calls
Hairdresser visits on a regular basis • Chiropodist visits routinely
Short Stay Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Non Smoking • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Our Activities
One of our aims is to maintain a stimulating atmosphere in the homes. We put on regular activities for our residents, some at their suggestion:
• Crossword/Puzzle Group - every day (this was formed by the residents themselves)
• Bingo - weekly
• Musical Movement (Armchair Exercises) - weekly
• Video Afternoons - occasionally
• Visiting Entertainers (Musical and Drama Entertainment) - occasionally
• Church Service - occasionally
Our Official Rating & CQC reports
Care Quality Commission rating: 3 star or excellent
[rating runs from 0 to 3 stars]
Rosemary Mount Inspection Report 2008 - Commission for Social Care Inspection
Rosemary Mount Inspection Report 2006 - Commission for Social Care Inspection
Our Fees
Fees start from £435 per week depending on care needs and facilities required.
We are happy to accept those who are funded by the local authority - however a ‘third party top up’ is required to bring the authority payments in line with the Society’s fees. This cannot be paid by the resident and is usually paid by a relative.
What we eat - menus
Good food is so important to the happiness of the elderly - we believe that tasty and nutritious food is right at the heart of a good home. Rosemary Mount prides itself on its home cooking and we are frequently complimented on it by residents and visitors [so time your visits accordingly!]
Here you can see a sample menu for a day - there is lots of choice, along with snacks between times. Of course we encourage our residents to eat together in the dining room, but they are free to have meals in their own rooms.
Besides the main meals, there is an early morning drink between 6am & 7.30am, morning coffee and biscuits at 10.30am and a night time drink with snacks from 9pm. Residents are also very welcome to ask staff to bring them drink and a snack at any time, night or day.
Our staff at Rosemary Mount
West Sussex Housing Society has over eighty people working between our two homes. We don't use temporary agency staff, as we believe that familiar faces are best, so we cover holidays and sickness by using other staff members.
Here are the key staff members at Rosemary Mount:
Denise Waller [Manager]
No picture yet...Denise is the Registered Manager of Rosemary Mount Care Home in Worthing. She has worked in several positions since commencing employment with West Sussex Housing Society in March 1987 as a night care assistant.
Denise worked her way up from Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant and then Care Coordinator. She took up the post of Registered Manager in 2005 and achieved her Registered Managers Award in the same year.
Carol Barwick [Assistant Manager]
No picture yet...Carol is one of the Society’s longest serving employees she joined in September 1977. She originally joined as a domestic and has worked her way upto Assistant Manager. She has recently acheived NVQ3 in care.
Jemma Spinks [Assistant Manager]
No picture yet...Jemma has recently been promoted to the position of Assistant Manager she was previously a senior carer for Rosemary Mount. Jemma joined West Sussex Housing Society in October 1997 and has recently passed her NVQ 3 she is about to embark on NVQ 4. Rosemary Mount wishes her well in her new position.
Phil Spinks [Catering Manager]
![Phil Spinks [Catering Manager]](/images/wshs/staff/cache/phil_spinks-200x250.jpg)
Phil is the Catering Manager for West Sussex Housing Society. He is responsible for the catering in both of our homes and is based at Rosemary Mount in Worthing. Phil trained as a chef in the Royal Navy and has worked for West Sussex Housing Society since 2005.
Pam Evans [Secretary]
![Pam Evans [Secretary]](/images/wshs/staff/cache/pam-evans-200x190.jpg)
Pam is one of Rosemary Mount’s receptionists and secretary. She joined the Society in September 2005 having transferred from one of our other homes.
Wendy Royle [Activities co-ordinator]
No picture yet...After joining Rosemary Mount in 1982 as a care assistant Wendy has now become the home’s activities co-ordinator.
Peter Herbert [Maintenance Officer]
No picture yet...Peter has recently joined Rosemary Mount as their full-time Maintenance Officer.
Louise Hunter [Secretary]
No picture yet...Louise joined our team of receptionists in July 2009 she currently works on Wednesdays each week. On occassions she covers for Pam and Jenny.
West Sussex Housing Society staff
West Sussex Housing Society is in the overall charge of:
Dawn Monnery [General Manager]
![Dawn Monnery [General Manager]](/images/wshs/staff/cache/dawn_monnery-200x317.jpg)
Dawn is the General Manager of West Sussex Housing Society. She is a first level nurse who trained at St. Richards Hospital in Chichester and qualified in 1993.
Dawn has worked for West Sussex Housing Society for fourteen years.
Abigail Pearson [Financial Controller]
No picture yet...Abigail is the Financial Controller of West Sussex Housing Society. She has been AAT qualified since 2006, has over 10 years experience in accounting and joined the society in May 2010.
Key documents
There are several documents that you might be interested in, if you or your relative or friend is thinking about moving into Rosemary Mount care home. You can download these documents right here, and then read them at your leisure.
- Service users guide - what you can expect at Rosemary Mount
- Statement of purpose - what we aim for at Rosemary Mount
- Admission form - financial details to be completed if you are to live at Rosemary Mount
Have we missed anything?
If you have any other questions or would like to visit us at Rosemary Mount, then don't hesitate to contact us!
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