Aldyn Care Home
Aldyn Care Home is a residential care home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex (PO21 1DW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Aldyn Care Home
Aldyn Care Home is in Bognor Regis, and we support adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults. Respite stays are available as well. We are a household rather than a unit, and that is deliberate. People here have their own rooms and their own belongings, and a real say over how the day goes. What we offer most of is stability: a team people come to know well, a shape to the week that holds, and a house that does not come apart when somebody has a difficult stretch. Mental health rarely moves in a straight line, and we plan for that rather than treating a bad fortnight as a failure on anybody's part. Support is agreed with the person and written in terms they recognise. Some people here need a good deal of practical help with daily living, medication and appointments. Others mainly want somewhere settled to live while they rebuild, with support available when they ask for it. We work alongside community mental health teams, GPs and social workers, and we keep asking when somebody needs something that is slow to arrive. We take people's own plans seriously. Work, study, hobbies, family, friendships and moving on to something more independent are all things to support rather than to manage around. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at Aldyn Care Home
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 July 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Aldyn Care Home. Report published 11 July 2019.
- 14 May 2019
- 12 places, 10 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that recruitment checks were not always robust enough to show that staff were of good character before they started work. CQC said this was an area that needed improvement. Staffing levels met people's needs, medicines were managed safely, risks to people were reduced and the home was clean and hygienic.
Effective
Inspectors found that people were supported to have choice and control of their lives, in the least restrictive way possible. People had good access to health services and their nutritional needs were known and met. Staff received training to support people living with mental health conditions.
Caring
Inspectors found that staff were kind. People's dignity was maintained and respected, and their independence was promoted. People's communication needs were supported so that their views on their support were understood.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people had access to activities that met their interests and were active in their local community. Staff knew people well and encouraged them to develop their skills. There was a complaints procedure in place which people knew about.
Well-led
Inspectors found that the home was well-led. There was a friendly and calm atmosphere, and staff said they felt supported. Quality assurance processes drove improvement to the support people received.
What people told the inspectors
People spoke positively of the management of the home.
We’re like a family really. I think the staff are very good. Always helpful. A person living at the home
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in July 2019, up from Requires improvement.
Safe moved from Requires improvement to Good; Effective moved from Requires improvement to Good; Caring moved from Requires improvement to Good; Responsive moved from Requires improvement to Good; Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good.
- 11 July 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 31 May 2018: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
- 6 January 2017: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
- 31 October 2014: Routine inspection
- 17 July 2013: Routine inspection
- 18 October 2012: Inspection looking at part of the service
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Aldyn Care Home compares in Arun
Measured against the 100 care homes registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 12 places. Smaller than 75 of the 100 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 73 of the 100 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 11 July 2019. 71 of the 100 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 87 of the 100 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 89 of the 94 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Arun.
The local picture: Arun
What the numbers say about care for older people in Arun, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Aldyn Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 January 2024.
- Run by
- Babajide Folarin Ademujimi, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Aldyn Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, 5.6 miles away
It is about 5.6 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Bognor Medical Centre, 0.1 miles away
- Maywood Health Care Centre, 0.7 miles away
- Bersted Green Surgery, 0.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Bognor Regis Dental Centre, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Dove Holistic Dental Centre, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- White House Dental Surgery, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Bognor Regis Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Dexter's Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Bognor Regis Station, 0.1 miles away
- Barnham Station, 3.6 miles away
- Ford Station, 5.3 miles away
Around Aldyn Care Home
- H: Aldyn Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Aldyn Care Home
Where is Aldyn Care Home located?
Aldyn Care Home is a residential care home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Aldyn Care Home provide?
Aldyn Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Aldyn Care Home's CQC rating?
Aldyn Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Aldyn Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Aldyn Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Aldyn Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Aldyn Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Aldyn Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Aldyn Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Aldyn Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Aldyn Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Aldyn Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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