Tudor House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-09-22
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The atmosphere strikes visitors immediately — unhurried, genuinely warm. Residents aren't rushed through routines but supported to follow their own patterns. Staff take time to sit and chat, treating each person as an individual rather than a task list.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement85
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-09-22
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at inspection. This domain covers care planning, training, healthcare access, and nutritional care. Tudor House specialises in dementia, so dementia-specific training is particularly relevant here. The published summary does not include specific detail about how often care plans are reviewed, whether families are involved in those reviews, or how GP access is arranged. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the evidence they saw, but the level of detail available does not allow for a more precise assessment.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and how well the home supports independence. A Good rating indicates inspectors found satisfactory evidence of kind and respectful interactions, but the available published text does not include specific observations such as staff using preferred names, knocking before entering rooms, or moving without hurry. No resident or family quotes from the inspection are available in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Outstanding, which is the highest possible rating and the standout result for Tudor House. This domain covers how well the home tailors its approach to individuals, the activity programme, engagement, and end-of-life care planning. An Outstanding rating means inspectors found specific, strong evidence that the home goes beyond the expected standard in this area. The published summary does not reproduce the specific detail that earned this rating, but the Outstanding judgement itself is a meaningful and relatively rare distinction.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at inspection. The registered manager, Mrs Nadia Fatuma Abdullah Walsh, is also the nominated individual for the organisation, meaning she holds both operational and regulatory responsibility for the home. This is a common arrangement in smaller independent homes and can indicate close, committed leadership. The published summary does not include specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. A Good rating in Well-Led indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance and leadership.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Tudor House cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. Staff show real understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. They adapt their approach rather than forcing residents into fixed routines, allowing people to feel secure while maintaining their sense of self. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Tudor House scores 72 out of 100, reflecting solid Good ratings across most areas and a standout Outstanding in Responsive care. However, the inspection was conducted in June 2018, which means the findings are now over six years old, and much of the specific detail that would raise individual theme scores is simply not available in the published summary.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The atmosphere strikes visitors immediately — unhurried, genuinely warm. Residents aren't rushed through routines but supported to follow their own patterns. Staff take time to sit and chat, treating each person as an individual rather than a task list.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team stays visible and approachable, setting clear standards that staff follow through on. They coordinate closely with GPs and specialists, keeping families informed about medication changes and health needs. When concerns arise, they're addressed directly rather than dismissed.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the smallest details — a patient conversation, a favourite meal remembered — make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Tudor House on Victoria Drive in Bognor Regis was rated Good overall at its last inspection in June 2018, with ratings of Good in Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well-Led. Its standout result is an Outstanding rating in Responsive, the domain that covers activities, engagement, and how well a home tailors its approach to individual needs. For a 24-bed home specialising in dementia care for older adults, that Outstanding rating is a meaningful marker. It suggests that at the time of inspection, the team were doing more than the basics when it came to keeping your parent engaged and treating them as an individual. The most important thing to know before visiting is that this inspection was carried out in June 2018, more than six years ago. A lot can change in a care home over that time, including the manager, the staff team, the activity programme, and the overall culture. The published summary available for this report is also thin on specific detail, which means many of the questions that matter most to families, including night staffing numbers, agency staff use, food quality, and how the home communicates with families, cannot be answered from the inspection record alone. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, ask what has changed since 2018, and observe whether staff greet your parent by their preferred name and move without apparent hurry.
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In Their Own Words
How Tudor House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find their loved ones becoming themselves again
Tudor House – Your Trusted residential home
When dementia changes everything, finding the right care feels impossible. Tudor House in Bognor Regis understands this deeply. Families describe watching their loved ones relax here, becoming calmer and more content as staff learn their rhythms and preferences.
Who they care for
Tudor House cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia.
Staff show real understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. They adapt their approach rather than forcing residents into fixed routines, allowing people to feel secure while maintaining their sense of self.
“Sometimes the smallest details — a patient conversation, a favourite meal remembered — make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Tudor House scores 72 out of 100, reflecting solid Good ratings across most areas and a standout Outstanding in Responsive care. However, the inspection was conducted in June 2018, which means the findings are now over six years old, and much of the specific detail that would raise individual theme scores is simply not available in the published summary.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The atmosphere strikes visitors immediately — unhurried, genuinely warm. Residents aren't rushed through routines but supported to follow their own patterns. Staff take time to sit and chat, treating each person as an individual rather than a task list.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team stays visible and approachable, setting clear standards that staff follow through on. They coordinate closely with GPs and specialists, keeping families informed about medication changes and health needs. When concerns arise, they're addressed directly rather than dismissed.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the smallest details — a patient conversation, a favourite meal remembered — make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Tudor House on Victoria Drive in Bognor Regis was rated Good overall at its last inspection in June 2018, with ratings of Good in Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well-Led. Its standout result is an Outstanding rating in Responsive, the domain that covers activities, engagement, and how well a home tailors its approach to individual needs. For a 24-bed home specialising in dementia care for older adults, that Outstanding rating is a meaningful marker. It suggests that at the time of inspection, the team were doing more than the basics when it came to keeping your parent engaged and treating them as an individual. The most important thing to know before visiting is that this inspection was carried out in June 2018, more than six years ago. A lot can change in a care home over that time, including the manager, the staff team, the activity programme, and the overall culture. The published summary available for this report is also thin on specific detail, which means many of the questions that matter most to families, including night staffing numbers, agency staff use, food quality, and how the home communicates with families, cannot be answered from the inspection record alone. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, ask what has changed since 2018, and observe whether staff greet your parent by their preferred name and move without apparent hurry.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Tudor House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Tudor House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find their loved ones becoming themselves again
Tudor House – Your Trusted residential home
When dementia changes everything, finding the right care feels impossible. Tudor House in Bognor Regis understands this deeply. Families describe watching their loved ones relax here, becoming calmer and more content as staff learn their rhythms and preferences.
Who they care for
Tudor House cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia.
Staff show real understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. They adapt their approach rather than forcing residents into fixed routines, allowing people to feel secure while maintaining their sense of self.
Management & ethos
The management team stays visible and approachable, setting clear standards that staff follow through on. They coordinate closely with GPs and specialists, keeping families informed about medication changes and health needs. When concerns arise, they're addressed directly rather than dismissed.
The home & environment
Meals have helped several residents regain healthy weight after difficult transitions. The home sits close to the beach, with gardens offering fresh air and quiet spaces. Everything feels clean and well-maintained without being institutional.
“Sometimes the smallest details — a patient conversation, a favourite meal remembered — make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
