Warmere Court – Shaw healthcare
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-08-30
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality52
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership42
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-08-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home applies its knowledge of each person's needs. The home specialises in dementia care for adults both over and under 65, which requires specific staff competencies. No detail about dementia training content, GP visiting frequency, medication reviews, or care plan quality is provided in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff are kind, whether people are treated with dignity and respect, and whether individuals retain as much independence as possible. The published summary provides no direct observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback to substantiate the rating. The absence of detail makes it difficult to evaluate the quality of relationships between staff and the people living there.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This covers whether the home provides activities that are meaningful to individuals, whether it responds to changing needs, and whether end-of-life care is well planned. The home's dementia specialism implies it should have tailored approaches for people at different stages of the condition. No activity examples, individual engagement observations, or end-of-life planning details are described in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2024 inspection — the only domain to fall below Good and the reason the overall rating declined from the previous Good. The published summary does not describe what specific failures inspectors found. The home has a registered manager (Mrs Irene Joyce Pudduck) and a nominated individual (Mr Liam Francis Scanlon) from Shaw Healthcare Limited. The nature of the leadership or governance shortcomings, and what remedial action has been taken, is not publicly available in the report text provided.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, with specialist support for people living with dementia. For those with dementia, the team provides thoughtful care that maintains dignity while ensuring safety and wellbeing. 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
Warmere Court scores in the mid-range, reflecting that four care domains were rated Good at the January 2024 inspection but leadership was found to Require Improvement — a combination that indicates reasonable day-to-day care but unresolved governance concerns that families should probe directly.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Warmere Court in Arundel was inspected in January 2024 and published its report in March 2024. Four of the five domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive — were rated Good. This is a meaningful baseline: inspectors found the home to be broadly safe, adequately staffed and trained, and caring in its approach to the people living there. The home is registered for 40 beds and specialises in dementia care for both older and younger adults, run by Shaw Healthcare Limited. The important caveat is that Well-led was rated Requires Improvement — a decline from a previous Good overall rating — and the published report summary provides almost no detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. This means families are left with domain ratings but very little supporting evidence to evaluate the home's quality with confidence. On a visit, ask the registered manager, Mrs Irene Joyce Pudduck, specifically what the leadership shortcomings were and what has changed since January 2024. Ask for evidence of completed action plans. Also ask what the current staffing model looks like overnight, how incidents and complaints are logged and reviewed, and when your parent's care plan would next be formally reviewed with your involvement.
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In Their Own Words
How Warmere Court – Shaw healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets professional care in West Sussex
Dedicated nursing home,residential home Support in Arundel
Finding somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming can make all the difference when choosing care. Warmere Court in Arundel brings together skilled support with real warmth, creating a place where people feel comfortable and well looked after. The home provides specialist care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, with specialist support for people living with dementia.
For those with dementia, the team provides thoughtful care that maintains dignity while ensuring safety and wellbeing.
“It's worth arranging a visit to get a feel for the atmosphere here yourself.”
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
Warmere Court scores in the mid-range, reflecting that four care domains were rated Good at the January 2024 inspection but leadership was found to Require Improvement — a combination that indicates reasonable day-to-day care but unresolved governance concerns that families should probe directly.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Warmere Court in Arundel was inspected in January 2024 and published its report in March 2024. Four of the five domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive — were rated Good. This is a meaningful baseline: inspectors found the home to be broadly safe, adequately staffed and trained, and caring in its approach to the people living there. The home is registered for 40 beds and specialises in dementia care for both older and younger adults, run by Shaw Healthcare Limited. The important caveat is that Well-led was rated Requires Improvement — a decline from a previous Good overall rating — and the published report summary provides almost no detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. This means families are left with domain ratings but very little supporting evidence to evaluate the home's quality with confidence. On a visit, ask the registered manager, Mrs Irene Joyce Pudduck, specifically what the leadership shortcomings were and what has changed since January 2024. Ask for evidence of completed action plans. Also ask what the current staffing model looks like overnight, how incidents and complaints are logged and reviewed, and when your parent's care plan would next be formally reviewed with your involvement.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Warmere Court – Shaw healthcare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Warmere Court – Shaw healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets professional care in West Sussex
Dedicated nursing home,residential home Support in Arundel
Finding somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming can make all the difference when choosing care. Warmere Court in Arundel brings together skilled support with real warmth, creating a place where people feel comfortable and well looked after. The home provides specialist care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, with specialist support for people living with dementia.
For those with dementia, the team provides thoughtful care that maintains dignity while ensuring safety and wellbeing.
Management & ethos
Staff bring both professional skills and genuine warmth to their work. They're known for their kindness and thoughtfulness, with the kind of approach that helps people feel at ease.
The home & environment
The food here gets particular praise — with good variety and generous portions that people actually enjoy. The building itself feels light and airy, kept fresh and clean throughout.
“It's worth arranging a visit to get a feel for the atmosphere here yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
