Manor Barn is a dementia care and nursing home, which means the level of clinical expertise available to your loved one here goes beyond what most dementia care settings can offer.
Our dementia specialist carers in West Sussex work alongside qualified nurses and two on-site GPs every single day. That combination of hands-on care and medical leadership means that when something starts to change in your loved one’s condition, it’s noticed, assessed and responded to properly, without the usual delays of waiting for an external appointment.
Some families spend a great deal of time at Manor Barn during their loved one’s time with us, with many noting that every single person they encounter, from the kitchen staff to the doctors, is exceptional. You can read more reviews about Manor Barn and our carers on carehomes.com.
Consistent and caring, everybody, in every role, brings the same level of kindness to their work. That is what good dementia care support looks like across a whole team and it is what we work hard to maintain here.
We never use agency staff at Manor Barn care home. Every member of our dementia care team has been recruited directly, with many having stayed with us for years. For your loved one living with dementia, that continuity is the difference between a carer who knows them and one who is meeting them for the first time.
What Our Dementia Care Support Looks Like Day to Day
Our dementia specialist carers in West Sussex are present throughout the day and into the night and the care they provide is incorporated into the everyday life of the home, so it doesn’t feel separate and clinical.
Whether it’s mealtimes, personal care, activities, time in the garden or quiet time alone in our communal lounges, our dedicated care team is attentive and engaged throughout all of it.
Our residents always feel safe and looked after, like part of a big family, because their needs are listened to and treated respectfully throughout their time here at Manor Barn. Our residents with dementia are supported and included, ensuring they are happy and healthy, reflecting what daily life is like at Manor Barn.
Our dementia care support is also incredibly responsive. For example, when something isn’t working well for your loved one, our team adjusts.
Your loved one’s care plan will be reviewed regularly and updated promptly when needs change, with families involved in that process.
Supporting Life at Our Alzheimer’s Care Home
Your loved one will be part of the full life of Manor Barn, with access to the same bistro-style dining room, communal spaces, cinema room and gardens as all our residents. The dementia care support they receive is delivered within their daily life by a team that knows them well.
Experienced, Long-Serving Team
Several members of our care team have been at Manor Barn for many years, which matters because it means your loved one with dementia is consistently cared for by the same people every day who have a genuine understanding of who they are. A new face is unsettling for anyone living with dementia, and at Manor Barn, those situations are rare. Our team notices when something is different about a resident’s appetite or behaviour because they have a clear picture of what normal looks like for that individual living in our care.
Dementia Qualifications & Training
Our dementia specialist carers in West Sussex are qualified and trained to a high standard.
At Manor Barn, that training includes:
- Health and Social Care diploma qualifications with dementia specialisation units
- Advanced training covering Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia
- Recognising changes in mood, personality and behaviour associated with different dementia types
- Communication approaches used throughout daily care and personal routines
- Memory-focused and sensory techniques informed by each resident’s personal history
- Regular update sessions to keep dementia care support standards current
Specialist Dementia Approach
Our dementia care support at Manor Barn uses consistent methods across the whole home, so your loved one knows what to expect from their day.
Care includes:
- Calm, appropriate guidance throughout personal care routines and daily activities
- Visual prompts and clear signage to help your loved one move around the home confidently
- Reminiscence work with familiar objects and life history
- A dementia activity calendar run by our dedicated lifestyle coordinator
- Communication approaches that help reduce anxiety and keep your loved one feeling at ease
- Quiet spaces for residents who need time away from busier areas of the home
Accreditation and Partnerships
Manor Barn is proud to be working with the Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS). This partnership helps us look closely at how dementia care is delivered in the home and gives us access to guidance that keeps our approach up to date.
For residents and families, it means our dementia care support is checked against recognised standards rather than relying solely on internal training. Not only that, but the partnership also encourages our team to keep learning, try new ideas and build on the experience they already have.
Working with NaDCAS gives us another way to make sure the support we provide continues to move forward and reflects the needs of residents living with dementia at Manor Barn.
Keeping Families Connected
We want you to feel as close to your loved one’s daily life at Manor Barn as possible.
You are welcome to visit us at any time, and when you do come in, please speak with the carers who look after your loved one directly because they will always have time for you and they will give you an honest account of how your loved one has been.
Our team keeps you in the loop through phone calls and emails, and if our dementia specialist carers in West Sussex notice a change in your loved one, we will be in touch with you straight away, so you always know what is happening.
We have been told by many relatives that they have always been kept up to date with any concerns and that they are always made very welcome when visiting. That is exactly the relationship we want to have with every family of residents here.
Please remember, if something is on your mind between visits, please do call us straight away. We want you to feel comfortable picking up the phone to discuss matters and our team is always here to listen and answer any questions you have about your loved one’s care.
