Rapkyns Care Centre
Guildford Road
Broadbridge Heath
West Sussex
RH12 3PQ
T 01403 276 756
F 01403 276 757
Email
Rapkyns Care Centre
Broadbridge Heath
Comprising four bungalows near Horsham in West Sussex, Rapkyns Care Centre caters for young adults with learning and physical disabilities.
Opened in October 2004, this specialist care home with nursing facilities has been equipped with the latest technological aids and provides a safe, comfortable, homely environment for our service users.
Philosophy
Our aim is to provide a Care Home with nursing support that offers support and stimulation to help service users maximise their potential physical, intellectual, emotional and social capacity within an individual person-centred plan. Service users have the right to live as normal a life as possible and to have the respect of those who support them.
Person-Centred Planning is at the forefront of our philosophy with the service users' needs and wishes at the centre of our service.
The friendly and homely atmosphere we have created at Rapkyns Care Centre ensures that the service users are able to continue their lifestyle with personal privacy and dignity. The peace and tranquillity of our lovely home and gardens are enjoyed by our service users and they are confident of the high standard of care.
Facilities
Rapkyns Care Centre comprises three bungalows for ten people and one for eleven. Each single room provides en suite facilities. There is one bed available for respite care.
An IT suite is available to all service users along with sensory and physiotherapy rooms. A separate Day Centre also provides a swimming pool with hydrotherapy services.
- Experienced staff team
- Call system in all rooms
- Audio loop system
- Full central heating
- Home cooked food using fresh local produce
- Meals prepared by chef
- Special diets catered for
- Own transport
- Track hoists
- Specialist baths
- Spa Pool
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietician
- Weekly GP visits
- 24-hour nurse support
- Multi sensory room
- Social and recreational activities programme
- Fully equipped day centre including swimming pool, IT suite and cinema /activities room
Care and Nursing
The home is registered to provide nursing and residential care. Specialist nursing care is available 24 hours a day throughout the home supported by a team of dedicated carers. The focus of the care and support is based on our person-centred philosophy.
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Sussex Health Care retains the services of a range of therapists including physiotherapists, speech & language therapists, occupational therapists and expert advice is available on any aspect of a service user's care, recreational pursuits or environment. Rapkyns Care Centre also offers a variety of complementary therapies.
Activities
Rapkyns Care Centre has the benefit of an Activity Organiser, who devises and carries out personalised activity plans, alongside the service user's key worker.
The many activities include alternative and complementary therapies, dance and movement, music, arts and crafts, cooking, hydrotherapy, swimming and riding for the disabled.
Service users benefit from the use of their own specially adapted vehicles for outings and sporting activities.
Participation in further education and leisure activities at local colleges and outreach facilities are available to all service users. Every effort is made to enable service users to keep in touch with relatives and friends. Advocacy and volunteer befriending schemes are encouraged.
Training
Care staff undertake an induction programme of instruction when joining Sussex Health Care. In addition, a system of supervision and support for care staff enables them to gain experience and increase their skills.
Extensive in-house training is provided by the Sussex Health Care training team and NVQ courses are undertaken in conjunction with the local colleges.
Location
Rapkyns Care Centre is located in the village of Broadbridge Heath, off the A281 and A29 just outside Horsham in West Sussex.
Contact
Rapkyns Care Centre, Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PQ
Tel: 01403 276 756; Fax: 01403 276 757;
