seniors home care
Where quality care meets the comfort of home
Experts in helping seniors live well at home.
Our Care Services
Experience the Highgrove difference—compassionate round-the-clock care in a home you can call your own.
Secure Premises
Secure Premises
Specialised Staff
Specialised Staff
Daily Activities
Daily Activities
Personalised Care Plans
Personalised Care Plans
Calming Environment
Calming Environment
Specialist dementia care you can trust
Dementia Care
The Highgrove team are experts in dementia care. We understand how to help residents move through the challenges of memory loss with stability and grace. These are some of the features that enable us to help our residents live with optimism and maintain as much independence as possible.
Day Care
Day Care
Respite Care
Respite Care
End-of-Life Care
End-of-Life Care
Family Support
Family Support
Family Support
Residential care
Our 24/7 residential care is designed to provide an outstanding level of care for the elderly, frail and those unable to live with complete independence. Our services include assistance with daily personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication management, and guidance and accompaniment through social activities and exercises.
Why Choose Highgrove House?
Our People
Our residents receive continual access to experienced carers trained in the latest dementia care techniques and methodologies. Our team brings many years of combined experience navigating the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia and related conditions. We lead with a caring, empathetic approach that respects the dignity and autonomy of our residents while ensuring their safety, health, and well-being.
welcome to Highgrove
Our Home
Highgrove is a well-established dementia care home in Worthing, with a 40-year reputation for professionalism and excellence. We’re staffed by some of the best nurses and carers in the field. We are passionate about our work and recognise the critical role we play in the lives of our residents and their families, as well as the community at large. We know our residents and their family members by name and look forward to working alongside them during activities and outings like our Annual Wheel and Walk Event for dementia awareness.
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Highgrove House Fees
We base our care fees on (1) the type and level of care required and (2) the room selected. Our fees are straightforward and transparent. There are no upfront or other hidden fees, and we provide a detailed fee breakdown during a prospective resident’s initial tour of Highgrove House.
Care Fees Overview
Care Fees Overview
How Fees Are Charged & Invoiced
How Fees Are Charged & Invoiced
Funding & Local Authority Support
Funding & Local Authority Support
Top-Up Fees & Social Services Contributions
Top-Up Fees & Social Services Contributions
Highgrove House Prospective Resident FAQs
We understand the challenge of finding the most appropriate care home for yourself or your loved one. Many considerations come into play, and we want to do our part to simplify the decision-making process. We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you determine whether Highgrove House might be the correct fit.
How much are care fees?
For a breakdown of our fees, please refer to the Care Fee section of our website.
What is included in your care fees?
Our care fees include:
- Cost of care
- Room accommodation
- All meals and refreshments
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- All organised activities, exercises, and entertainment
Please note that our care fees do not encompass any therapeutic services, including chiropody, dentistry, audiology, hairdressing, etc. Our fees do not cover taxi service or other costs associated with staff accompanying residents to the hospital, doctor’s office, or other professional appointments. Additional room toiletries and amenities can be purchased at an extra cost that will always be disclosed in advance.
Do you accept Social Services Care Rates?
While we primarily cater to privately self-funded residents, we can also accept funding from local authorities, provided you are able to top up by paying the difference between the social service rates and our care fees. We always recommend that prospective residents seek independent financial consultation to explore different options and determine the best use of their funds.
How often do you increase your care fees?
We review our fee annually. Any fee increase will reflect inflation rates, increases in minimum wage and living expenses, along with third-party supplier costs.
Can I have a trial period at Highgrove House?
Highgrove House offers both Day and Respite Care service options. These short-term stays are a great way for prospective residents to test whether Highgrove House is the right environment for them in the long term. Residents can try respite care for a few weeks. Then, even if they move in on a permanent basis, they will still be given a 1-month trial period to decide if Highgrove House is right for them. During the 1-month trial period, with the approval of their family representative, a resident can depart on short notice with no additional charges. Should a resident decide to leave after the trial period, we require 1 month’s notice.
Do visitors need to make an appointment to visit me?
No prior appointment is necessary. Family and friends are always welcome at Highgrove Hours. Visitors often drop by without notice. We want residents to understand that Highgrove House is their home. As such, we expect people to come and spend time with their loved ones and stay as long as they wish.
What is the staff-to-resident ratio?
We use a care management system and capacity tools to assess whether we are well-staffed to provide the highest quality of care and meet residents’ needs. Because residents may require additional staff support under certain circumstances, we are able to adjust our care staff ratio accordingly.
Can I leave the care home if I change my mind?
Yes, you may terminate your residency contract without notice at any time during the first month. After the trial period, either you or Highgrove House can terminate the agreement by giving one month’s prior notice. In the event that a resident’s needs have changed and Highgrove House is unable to meet those needs, the agreement may be terminated without advance notice. Both sides can terminate the agreement on 14 days’ notice for any material breach which is not remedied within a reasonable timeframe.
Do the care fees cease immediately on death?
The charges will cease to apply when the room is cleared and all belongings are removed.
Will I have access to my own GP?
We normally register our residents with the GP surgery close to Highgrove House. However, if a resident wishes to remain with their current GP, we will do our best to accommodate and will check with your current GP to see that they would agree to this.
Can I bring in my pet?
We understand the important benefits of maintaining relationships with pets, and therefore allow for pet visits when the pet is accompanied by friends or family. We also organise regular pet therapy sessions. However, as Highgrove House is a small care home, we are not able to allow pets to live in the home on a permanent basis.
Do you have rooms for couples?
Yes, we do have a limited number of double rooms that can accommodate couples where appropriate. However, we will need to assess whether room sharing is the appropriate scenario for each individual.
Can I bring my own furniture and other belongings?
Our rooms are fully furnished; however, residents may bring their favourite pieces of furniture and other belongings to create a more personalised, home-to-home experience for themselves.
Highgrove House Prospective Resident FAQs
How much are care fees?
For a breakdown of our fees, please refer to the Care Fee section of our website.
What is included in your care fees?
Our care fees include:
- Cost of care
- Room accommodation
- All meals and refreshments
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- All organised activities, exercises, and entertainment
Please note that our care fees do not encompass any therapeutic services, including chiropody, dentistry, audiology, hairdressing, etc. Our fees do not cover taxi service or other costs associated with staff accompanying residents to the hospital, doctor’s office, or other professional appointments. Additional room toiletries and amenities can be purchased at an extra cost that will always be disclosed in advance.
Do you accept Social Services Care Rates?
While we primarily cater to privately self-funded residents, we can also accept funding from local authorities, provided you are able to top up by paying the difference between the social service rates and our care fees. We always recommend that prospective residents seek independent financial consultation to explore different options and determine the best use of their funds.
How often do you increase your care fees?
We review our fee annually. Any fee increase will reflect inflation rates, increases in minimum wage and living expenses, along with third-party supplier costs.
Can I leave the care home if I change my mind?
Yes, you may terminate your residency contract without notice at any time during the first month. After the trial period, either you or Highgrove House can terminate the agreement by giving one month’s prior notice. In the event that a resident’s needs have changed and Highgrove House is unable to meet those needs, the agreement may be terminated without advance notice. Both sides can terminate the agreement on 14 days’ notice for any material breach which is not remedied within a reasonable timeframe.
Do the care fees cease immediately on death?
The charges will cease to apply when the room is cleared and all belongings are removed.
Will I have access to my own GP?
We normally register our residents with the GP surgery close to Highgrove House. However, if a resident wishes to remain with their current GP, we will do our best to accommodate and will check with your current GP to see that they would agree to this.