The Old Malthouse Care Home

33 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0RB

01243605410

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

14 July 2021

Provider

Follett Homes Limited

Beds

34 beds

About The Old Malthouse Care Home

The Old Malthouse is a 34-bed residential care home located on Selsey's High Street in West Sussex, providing care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is operated by Follett Homes Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, based on an inspection carried out in July 2021.

Situated in the coastal town of Selsey near Chichester, the home's central location offers access to local amenities and services. The range of specialisms indicates the home caters to residents with complex needs, including age-related conditions and progressive conditions such as dementia. The moderate size of 34 beds suggests a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities, potentially allowing for more personalised attention to individual residents and their specific care requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Old Malthouse Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Old Malthouse Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Old Malthouse Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees