Everyone is an extended family' at Guild Care’s Haviland House in Worthing

By Kevin Burke, director of care homes and dementia services at Guild Care

At Guild Care, we are proud to support the community in a variety of ways, whether that’s helping people find their forever home at Linfield House, Caer Gwent or Haviland House, or through our respite services and day centres. We know the vital role that we play in caring for the community – and their loved ones – whenever and wherever they need us.

In this article, we look at how our Haviland House Day Service and Haviland House, our purpose-built dementia care home has become a special place for one family.

Haviland House Day Service

Mike was familiar with Haviland House, as his aunt had previously stayed with us. So when his family were looking for support for his mum, Christine, he knew he’d come to the right place. The family decided to use Haviland House Day Service initially for extra support where they could also get to know the team and the surroundings.

Christine, a resident at Haviland House, smiling with her son Mike. The image captures a heartfelt moment between them, reflecting the warm and supportive environment provided by Guild Care’s dementia services. — Guild Care resident with son Mike

Haviland House Day Service offers a variety of options to suit all needs, from tailored, person-centred care and support for people living with dementia, to time-out sessions for carers. With an extensive activities programme, including numerous social events and a dementia choir, we offer something for all interests, safe in the knowledge that our specialist carers and nursing team are always on hand.

He explains: “We looked at newer homes, but I didn’t feel confident that it would have the same level of staffing. Haviland House is always clean and tidy, and we liked the fact it felt like a real community.”

Christine, a resident at Haviland House, sharing a warm moment with her carer Mercy. The image highlights the compassionate and person-centred care provided at Guild Care’s dementia services. — Christine and carer Mercy

Christine says: “Everyone here is friendly, it’s warm and welcoming and the activities are great. My favourites are Dom the drummer and I love the singers - they always sing songs that I know. If anyone is considering Guild Care’s services, I’d say come to Haviland House, the people here are very friendly, and they will help you out.”

The home is thoughtfully designed across five households, each tailored to care for people living with a specific stage of dementia. Each household features spacious en-suite bedrooms, dining rooms, lounges and themed areas. These spaces aim to promote familiarity and independence, ensuring residents feel supported and cared for. There are also a variety of daily activities for residents to enjoy, as well as regular trips out to local cafes and garden centres.