Ball Tree Croft - Sompting
Ball Tree Croft is a registered residential care home providing person-centred care and support for up to 15 people over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. It has a four-bedroom respite/short break house where people can have short breaks, holiday or emergency respite.
The registered care home is made up of three houses. The two main houses have seven and eight single bedrooms, (four on the ground floor). There is a lounge/dining area, a separate kitchen and two bathrooms (one on each floor).
The short break service is made up of four large bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms, lounge/dining area, separate kitchen, accessible bath on the ground floor and a lift to access the first floor. Three out of the four bedrooms have ceiling track hoists and there is a fully adaptable bathroom with a spa bath and hoist on the ground floor.
Ball Tree Croft is in Sompting, close to local shops, gardens and cafes. We have a courtyard for people to sit and enjoy the outside area when the weather is nice.
We actively encourage people to go out in the community independently or with support. We have a car which enables us to get out and about, accessing activities and meeting others. We are near public transport and other means of travel can be provided when people need to get out to pursue their interests, hobbies, appointments, or to see their friends and family.
An important part of what we do is enabling and encouraging people to be independent and make choices about their day-to-day lives. From what colour they have on their bedroom wall, to riding a bike, going to work, or future planning within the service (their home), we always ensure people are supported to explore opportunities. For example, we have People Ambassadors who not only live at Ball Tree Croft but represent the voice of the other people using our service.
What people say about Ball Tree Croft
People supported at Ball Tree Croft
"I feel safe in bedroom, my house and sitting outside when its sunny."
“I make my own sandwich sometimes. I choose what I want to do during the day.”
"I know what I like to do and helped to keep doing things."
“I enjoy gardening with my friends.”
Families, carers and professionals
“The staff, including managers, know every resident and understand their needs. I have never known an Assistant manager and Manager know their residents.”
“From my interactions with staff at this service, I feel that they value the preferences, rights and dignity of their residents and make this a priority.”
“As an NHS employee, I have experienced staff at this service as being proactive in seeking appropriate healthcare support for their residents. I feel that my team have a good working relationship with this service and that we work effectively together to maintain the residents' good health.”
“My sister has been in care for 60 plus years and throughout this long period of care she is now happier and more content than I have ever known her. Which is testament to the quality of care that she is currently receiving. My family are indebted to all those involved with my sister's care.”
Staff
“I am listened to when voicing ideas.”
“I am always being told thank you for my hard work.”
“Staff support each other and there is a friendly atmosphere.”
“Team meetings are a place where we are encouraged to discuss and share knowledge with others.”
Find out more
For an informal discussion, and to find out more, please contact us.
Manager: Donna Gilbert
Ball Tree Croft
Western Road North
Sompting
West Sussex
BN15 9UX
Phone: 01903 753330
If you would like to be supported at Ball Tree Croft, please complete the online form. Or you can contact us at:
Phone: 01243 642121
Calls using Relay UK: 18001 01243 642121
(for deaf callers from a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tablet or smartphone)