A warm welcome to our home
Set in a beautiful Grade II listed castle, our home environment has been designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents and incorporates a number of features to promote warmth and a sense of tranquillity. St Wilfrid’s Arundel Priory specialises in Residential and Respite Care.
- Long Term Dementia
- Dementia Respite
- Long Term Residential
- Residential Respite
The home has been designed with wellbeing and comfort in mind. Cosy lounges are available to relax in, as are secure gardens to take advantage of on sunny days.
St Wilfrid’s Arundel Priory offers a delightful home environment split across two floors. The private bed-sitting rooms take advantage of the stunning views and offers a peaceful oasis. The home offers three large comfortable homely living areas with stunning views of the historic castle and gardens, where residents can join in with the wide range of activities taking place on a daily basis.
Each room offers an en-suite private bed-sitting room, an emergency 24 hour call system, ensuite shower rooms and plenty of space for residents personalise rooms.
Services & Facilities
The team
Food
Activities
Events
About the team
All of our Care Team are professionally qualified and trained to the highest standards. Every member of the team holds the Care Certificate. The Care Team at St Wilfrid’s Arundel Priory includes a Home Manager, Dementia Lead, Activities Co-ordinator, Carers, Admiral Nurse, Care Leads, Housekeeping Team, Chef and Handy Person.
Meet the teamFood
A talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals. The freshly prepared, delicious dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences. Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join.
The menus change daily, and the kettle is always on, so hot drinks are available throughout the day.
You are free to take your meals in your room if you wish or you can join other residents in the main dining hall to enjoy your food in a more social environment.
Activities
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at St Wilfrid’s Priory. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pubs, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Fun activities with ‘Messy Miniatures’, the local toddler group
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal Church services
Download sample activities schedule
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
Events
We also organise regular events to meet potential residents and for all to join in with:
Meet the team
The team consists of a Home Manager, Care Services Manager, Dementia Lead, Senior support Workers, Support workers, Activity Co-ordinators, Admiral Nurses, Housekeeping, Handy person, administrators and the home's Chef and catering team.
Rachel Staker
Rosie Beller
Leanne Molloy
Kirsty Potter
Home Manager
St Wilfrids is a small home of 23 rooms nestling within the tranquil grounds of Arundel Castle this allows us to offer a very homely feel to the home and to deliver an exceptional person centred service.
The care is made up from a dedicated and truly remarkable team who regularly go beyond expectations for the benefit of those who live with us.
I have been the Home Manager here since 7 October 2013 since leaving Shaw healthcare whom I had worked for for many years.
I have worked in the care industry for over 20 years working within the fields of Adults with learning disabilities and elderly frail care before finally settling within the Dementia care service.
My previous role was Managing a Dementia setting for 30 people and 30 Elderly frail residents within an 80 bedded home with nursing.
I have recently completed my Diploma level 5 and have gained qualifications for Dementia care end of life care and Dementia care mapping. In 2012 I was nominated for the National Dementia awards where I managed to secure a place in the last 3.
In 2013 I was nominated for a Star Award by residents their families and my staff team hosted by my previous employer Shaw healthcare where I won the Regional and National awards.
My passion comes from a drive to make a difference however small that difference may be.
Activity Coordinator
Rosie started working at St Wilfrid's in 2016.
Rosie is a friendly, bubbly person and works extremely hard to brighten up the residents days.
Rosie loves sewing and in the last few years has learnt to make her own clothes, something which she is very proud of!
Head Of Care
Leanne has worked at St Wilfrids for 15 years and was promoted to Head of Care in 2018.
Leanne has worked in the care sector since leaving school and has a real passion for the industry.
Admin Assistant
Kirsty has been working at St Wilfrid's since 2014.
Kirsty works part time at St Wilfrid’s to assist with office duties and financial matters within the Home.
What's happening
Jul 2019
We are delighted to share our Summer 2019 Trust in Care magazine, free to download. A varied selection of articles spanning both external and internal topical matter is available for you to enjoy. From heart-warming stories such as our cover story 'A Reunion of Pure Chance at Longlands' to the exceptional care quality ratings bestowed on recently inspected homes. Also, highlighted are the Trust's strong links with our local communities who we work closely together with to help support our residents and to provide wonderful experiences.
May 2019
On 2nd of May, the staff and residents of St Wilfrid’s Priory were honoured to host an amazing individual; Tracey Stemp. Over a period of 12 months, Tracey completed 12 marathons raising money for the residents at St Wilfrid’s.
Mar 2019
On the 26th February St Wilfrid’s Priory opened its doors to the local community for the day; joining other The Order of St Johns Care Trust Care Homes across the country to help bust some of the myths about living in a care home.
Come and visit us
We would really love to meet you and show you around St Wilfrid’s Arundel Priory. To make sure we have plenty of time to find out about your needs and introduce you to the key members of the team, we recommend you contact us in advance to book an appointment. Alternatively, we welcome you to drop in and see us if you are passing.
Call: 01903 882079London Road
Arundel
BN18 9BZ
United Kingdom