Walberton Place Care Home – Country Court
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 beds80
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2024-02-09
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth30
- Compassion & dignity30
- Cleanliness35
- Activities & engagement25
- Food quality30
- Healthcare30
- Management & leadership25
- Resident happiness25
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-02-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Individual domain ratings are not available in the report text provided, so this analysis cannot confirm what inspectors found about training, care plans, healthcare access, or food quality. An Inadequate overall rating at a home specialising in dementia care raises particular questions about whether staff have the right skills and knowledge to support people living with dementia. The July 2024 follow-up assessment listed in the report header may have reviewed effectiveness, but its findings are not available here. You should ask the home directly about dementia training, care plan quality, and GP access arrangements.Is this home caring?
Individual domain ratings are not available in the report text provided, so this analysis cannot confirm what inspectors observed about staff warmth, dignity, or the way your parent's preferences and independence would be respected. An Inadequate overall rating does not automatically mean staff are unkind, but it does mean inspectors found serious concerns about how the home was being run, and those concerns can affect the culture of care. The follow-up inspection in July 2024 may have assessed caring practice, but findings are not available here.Is the home responsive?
Individual domain ratings are not available in the report text provided, so this analysis cannot confirm what inspectors found about activities, individual engagement, or how the home responds to the specific needs of people living with dementia. For a home of 80 beds with a dementia specialism, the quality and individualisation of activities are particularly important. The July 2024 follow-up assessment may have reviewed responsiveness, but its outcome is not available here. You should ask the home directly what a typical day looks like for a resident with moderate to advanced dementia.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Inadequate overall at its February 2024 inspection, having declined from Requires Improvement. This trajectory, deteriorating across consecutive inspections, is a significant concern. An Inadequate rating frequently reflects serious concerns about leadership, governance, and accountability. The home is operated by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited and has a registered manager in post. A follow-up assessment was conducted in July 2024, and the report header suggests this produced improved domain ratings, but the findings of that inspection are not available in the text provided here.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specializes in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia, and also supports adults under 65 who need residential care. Dementia care forms part of the home's core services, with specialized support available for residents living with various stages of the condition. 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
This home received an overall Inadequate rating at its February 2024 inspection, having declined from Requires Improvement. The inspection report provided does not contain domain-level findings, quotes, or observational detail, so scores reflect the serious concerns implied by an Inadequate rating rather than specific verified evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Walberton Place Care Home, on Yapton Lane in Arundel, was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in February 2024. This represents a decline from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. An Inadequate rating is the lowest possible rating and means inspectors found serious concerns about the way the home was being run. The home specialises in dementia care and has 80 beds. It is operated by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited. The inspection report text available for this analysis does not contain domain-level findings, direct observations, resident or relative quotes, or specific evidence to explain what went wrong. This is a significant gap: it means this report cannot tell you whether the concerns relate to safety, staffing, care quality, leadership, or all of these. Before visiting, contact the home and ask directly what actions have been taken since the February 2024 inspection to address the inspectors' concerns. Also check whether a more recent inspection has since been published, as a follow-up inspection is standard practice after an Inadequate rating. The most recent assessment listed in the report header suggests a further inspection took place in July 2024, so ask the home for the outcome of that visit and verify it against the published record.
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In Their Own Words
How Walberton Place Care Home – Country Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful village setting where new leadership aims to rebuild trust
Walberton Place Care Home – Expert Care in Arundel
Set in the quiet village of Walberton near Arundel, this care home occupies a well-maintained modern building that makes a strong first impression on visitors. The home provides care for adults over 65, including those living with dementia, as well as younger adults who need support. Recent changes in management bring fresh energy to address past challenges.
Who they care for
The home specializes in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia, and also supports adults under 65 who need residential care.
Dementia care forms part of the home's core services, with specialized support available for residents living with various stages of the condition.
“With new management in place, the home is working to match its appealing surroundings with the quality of care families deserve.”
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
This home received an overall Inadequate rating at its February 2024 inspection, having declined from Requires Improvement. The inspection report provided does not contain domain-level findings, quotes, or observational detail, so scores reflect the serious concerns implied by an Inadequate rating rather than specific verified evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Walberton Place Care Home, on Yapton Lane in Arundel, was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in February 2024. This represents a decline from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. An Inadequate rating is the lowest possible rating and means inspectors found serious concerns about the way the home was being run. The home specialises in dementia care and has 80 beds. It is operated by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited. The inspection report text available for this analysis does not contain domain-level findings, direct observations, resident or relative quotes, or specific evidence to explain what went wrong. This is a significant gap: it means this report cannot tell you whether the concerns relate to safety, staffing, care quality, leadership, or all of these. Before visiting, contact the home and ask directly what actions have been taken since the February 2024 inspection to address the inspectors' concerns. Also check whether a more recent inspection has since been published, as a follow-up inspection is standard practice after an Inadequate rating. The most recent assessment listed in the report header suggests a further inspection took place in July 2024, so ask the home for the outcome of that visit and verify it against the published record.
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In Their Own Words
How Walberton Place Care Home – Country Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful village setting where new leadership aims to rebuild trust
Walberton Place Care Home – Expert Care in Arundel
Set in the quiet village of Walberton near Arundel, this care home occupies a well-maintained modern building that makes a strong first impression on visitors. The home provides care for adults over 65, including those living with dementia, as well as younger adults who need support. Recent changes in management bring fresh energy to address past challenges.
Who they care for
The home specializes in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia, and also supports adults under 65 who need residential care.
Dementia care forms part of the home's core services, with specialized support available for residents living with various stages of the condition.
The home & environment
The building itself draws consistent praise for its attractive design and upkeep, with the surrounding village location offering a peaceful environment. An activities coordinator has brought new structure to the social programme, organizing entertainment and engagement opportunities for residents.
“With new management in place, the home is working to match its appealing surroundings with the quality of care families deserve.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
