Haviland House: Trusted nursing care, round the clock
Guild Care is known for providing all-inclusive nursing care across each of its Worthing homes – Caer Gwent, Linfield House and Haviland House.
For decades, our established clinical team has delivered person-centred care to all residents, providing familiar faces and round-the-clock support.
In this article, Avallon McCormack, registered manager at Haviland House, takes a closer look at Haviland House and what sets our nursing care apart.
Continuity of care
When residents join us at Haviland House, they benefit from all-inclusive nursing care as standard, whatever their requirements. This is the case throughout all Guild Care homes, where a cohesive, experienced and professionally registered team of qualified nurses are on hand, day and night. Our trusted clinical team are all employed directly by us, meaning we do not need to rely on district nurses or ad hoc support. We have been delivering nursing care for many years, so the longstanding team, our residents and their loved ones are part of one big family. This familiarity is particularly important at Haviland House, where we provide dementia care for people at all stages of their dementia journey.
Whether people join us for longer-term residency or temporary respite, the same dedicated team will provide person-centred care that is tailored to the individual. We have five separate households, each designed for a specific stage of dementia so that residents feel supported and cared for, while promoting a sense of calm and independence. Round-the-clock care is available at all times, bringing peace of mind to residents and their loved ones.
In-house training support
As well as providing an in-house clinical team, we also have direct training support, with a Guild Care facilitator based in each of our homes. We place strong emphasis on employing skilled staff in every role, so that they can provide the best possible care. Our facilitators work with every member of the team to build comprehensive training programmes to ensure people are constantly informed on the latest tools, techniques and approaches to care. Guild Care is proud to be recognised as a finalist in the national Care Home Awards 2026 for our training & development.
A lot of our training is delivered to mixed groups with representatives from all three homes, so that colleagues can share learnings and best practice. One of the most powerful parts of our bespoke dementia training at Haviland House is the immersive workshop; part of our ‘I’m Still Me’ initiative. The session places colleagues in the shoes of a resident living with dementia and echoes the way this impacts their senses, emotions and physical experience. It shows them that dementia affects more than just your memory and gives staff first-hand experience.
Stylish, safe surroundings
Haviland House is purpose-built with dementia care in mind, meaning every detail has been thoughtfully added to make our residents comfortable and content. We recently completed a series of upgrades, including new decor and lighting in the shared lounges and dining areas, designed to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere, and adding simple recognisable artwork that encourages engagement without overwhelming the senses. Since refreshing our shared spaces, we have noticed that residents are spending more time socialising and joining in with activities, bringing their visitors along too, which boosts their overall wellbeing.
To find out more about life at Haviland House or any of our homes, please call our friendly Customer Relationship Team on 01903 327327, email [email protected] or visit our website at guildcare.org