The 10 Best Care Homes In Worthing

Residents in Worthing care homes benefit from a wonderful location, complete with seaside attractions such as the beach, the pier and fish and chips by the water. If you or your loved one are looking for care here, then we’ve rounded up the best care homes in Worthing to ease your search.

Every care home in Worthing offers compassionate person-centred care that caters to various care types, including for people needing expert nursing or dementia care. These homes also boast state-of-the-art facilities and a range of fun activities, ensuring there’s always something for residents to do.

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Explore the best care homes in Worthing:

1. Tarring Manor
2. Merriman Grange
3. Country Lodge
4. Rectory House
5. Hallmark Angmering Grange
6. Darlington Court
7. Oakland Grange
8. Kingsland House
9. Red Oaks
10. St Wilfrid’s Priory

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Tarring Manor

Tarring Manor Care Home is the first option on our list of the best care homes in Worthing. Brand-new, Tarring Manor is packed with state-of-the-art facilities, including private balconies, a luxurious rooftop terrace, a bistro-style restaurant, a cinema, a beauty salon, and idyllic landscaped gardens.

What’s more, every bedroom is spacious and en-suite, and residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with treasured belongings to create a truly homely setting.

Several types of care are available at Tarring Manor. This home specialises in residential care, which is for people who need regular support with tasks relating to their personal hygiene, such as washing, getting dressed and taking certain medications. If your loved one is living with dementia, they can also be supported here.

Tarring Manor is in the heart of Worthing, just a short walk from the town centre, where you’ll find delicious restaurants, quaint cafés, convenient shops and more. The home is also near small green spaces such as Tarring Park and Victoria Park, perfect for older adults who want to take a gentle stroll.

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Merriman Grange

Merriman Grange Care Home also opened recently. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities that include a cinema for movie lovers, a bar area, and a beauty salon where residents enjoy well-deserved pampering sessions.

Thanks to the home’s team of dedicated activity coordinators, there are also countless activities to choose from, which take place on a regular basis. Some of the most popular among residents are arts and crafts, baking, gentle exercise, gardening, and dance.

Every resident at Merriman Grange has a bespoke care plan created for them that explains the exact care and support required. Residential and dementia care are both available on a permanent or short-term respite basis, often for a few weeks at a time. The team offers dementia care that aims to preserve the dignity and independence of residents living with dementia.

We love Merriman Grange's location. Worthing’s town centre and its beachfront are just a short drive or walk away, while the home is also close to countless West Sussex green spaces such as Angmering Park Estate and Cissbury Ring.

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Country Lodge

Just north of Worthing town centre, Country Lodge Care Home is close to convenient amenities for older adults and green spaces with flat, gentle paths such as Clapham Wood.

This home has a ‘Good’ overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second-highest rating available. It was also scored ‘Good’ in each of the five main categories, including the overall quality of care provided and the safe setting the hardworking care team have created.

Residential and nursing care are both available at Country Lodge on a permanent or temporary basis. Through their nursing care, registered nurses will look after your loved one around the clock, including support with specific medical conditions, or if they require intensive rehabilitation following a stroke.

Additional elderly care options are also available, such as palliative care if your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition and needs looking after in calming surroundings, with a focus on making them as comfortable as possible and minimising symptoms.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 10/03/2022

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Rectory House

Another of the best care homes in Worthing, Rectory House Care Home is northeast of Worthing’s town centre, near the idyllic coastal village of Lancing which offers golden beaches and stunning views stretching across the coast.

The wellbeing of residents is always the top priority at Rectory House. There’s plenty for residents to do throughout the day here, including socialising in one of the home’s communal areas, playing board and card games, and music therapy. This home even has a regular breakfast club, which is a brilliant way for your loved one to make friends within the home.

Residential and nursing care are both available at Rectory House on a permanent or short-term respite basis. Respite care is ideal if you’re a carer for a family member and need to take a brief break from these duties, often to recharge or go on holiday.

Along with specialist physical disability support and physiotherapy, temporary convalescent care (if you’re recovering after an illness, injury or operation) and adult day care services (if you need to be looked after during the day) are both offered.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Requires Improvement
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 26/07/2022

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Hallmark Angmering Grange

Angmering Grange Care Home is operated by Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, who are known for providing luxury living for older adults in need of care. This home is no exception, with beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms, a cinema room, a hair and beauty salon, spacious dining rooms, an ice-cream parlour and even a sensory garden, which is particularly beneficial for people living with dementia.

Subject to an assessment, pets are welcome in this home, while there are also couples rooms if you wish to continue living with your partner in care. Residents are also encouraged to decorate their rooms, so you’ll quickly feel at home in this premium setting.

Residential, nursing, dementia, respite and physical disability care are all available at Angmering Grange. People needing residential care often still have some level of independence but require daily support to remain safe and happy, such as getting in and out of bed and using the bathroom.

Other services included in the price are delicious meals and snacks throughout the day, a weekly activity programme, housekeeping, and laundry. Meanwhile, premium services such as weekly manicures, monthly pedicures, and bi-monthly chiropody are also available.

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Darlington Court

Next is Darlington Court Care Home, west of Worthing’s town centre. Darlington Court is also just three miles from Littlehampton, which is another seaside town packed with enjoyable activities for older adults to participate in. Just north of the home are Wephams Wood and Angmering Park Estate, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views stretching across West Sussex.

Along with residential, dementia, nursing and respite care, convalescent care, palliative care, specialist mental health and physical disability support are all available at Darlington Court. If your loved one is living with a physical disability, they’ll be supported to make daily life easier, removing difficulties faced where possible.

There’s always something happening at Darlington Court. Residents love the range of activities here, particularly dog agility classes, Elvis nights, and day trips across the coastline, including into Worthing itself.

One of the most popular facilities is the extensive, secure gardens. These gardens include a patio area, where residents can be found relaxing on warm spring and summer afternoons. This home also has a cinema, an activity room, a communal dining space, and an area dedicated to peace and quiet.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Requires Improvement
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 05/01/2023

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Oakland Grange

Oakland Grange Care Home is situated near the coastline and just west of Worthing. This home provides the best of both worlds with easy access to countless amenities, balancing tranquillity and convenience.

Oakland Grange offers a comprehensive selection of care services and has a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating. The team specialises in respectful residential care, including care for loved ones with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s. Temporary convalescent care, compassionate and supportive palliative care, adult day care services, and physical disability support are also offered here.

The care you or your loved one requires can be privately funded or paid for by your local authority. In Worthing and nearby, you’ll pay for your own care if your savings, income and assets are worth £23,250 or more. Your local authority will pay for some or all of your care if they’re worth less than this amount.

Residents love Oakland Grange's spacious living areas, which exude warmth and help create a genuine home-from-home atmosphere. Also popular is the on-site beauty salon and the wide variety of regularly rotating activities that ensure there’s always something to do.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 13/11/2020

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Kingsland House

A range of care types are available at Kingsland House Care Home, including residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. If your loved one is living with dementia, they’ll be looked after within the home’s dedicated Memory Lane Community. Here, personalised dementia care plans ensure bespoke care. Moreover, this part of the home uses specific colours and cues, making it easier for dementia residents to navigate.

This attention to detail has helped Kingsland House achieve a ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC, including ‘Good’ ratings for how responsive the care team are to changing care needs.

Kingsland House is situated in the lovely coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, which is just a short drive from Worthing.

Residents at this home are encouraged to join in daily activities. These are often organised based on the interests and hobbies of interests, such as music therapy sessions, painting, dance classes, beauty treatments, baking, and special celebrations.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 22/02/2023

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Red Oaks

Red Oaks Care Home is one of few in the area to have an ‘Outstanding’ overall rating from the CQC, the highest available. In fact, around just 4% of homes in England have this rating, highlighting the high-quality care you or your loved one will receive here. In particular, Red Oaks has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the overall quality of care given, and the speed at which carers respond to changing care needs.

The expert carers and nurses at this home provide a range of care types, including residential, dementia, nursing, respite, convalescent, palliative and physical disability care. Specialist physiotherapy support is also available as an additional service.

Red Oaks is north of Worthing and is surrounded by stunning scenery. The home is situated between the High Weald National Landscape, the South Downs National Park, and National Trust Devil’s Dyke, each of which offers truly eye-catching views.

Overseen by Barchester Healthcare, one of the country’s largest operators, Red Oaks has beautifully decorated bedrooms, nearly all of which are en-suite, manicured gardens, stylish communal lounges, bright and airy dining rooms, and an on-site hairdressing salon.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Outstanding
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Outstanding
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 09/03/2022

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St Wilfrid’s Priory

The final entry on our list is St Wilfrid’s Priory Care Home, which is northwest of Worthing. It’s hard not to be impressed by this home, set within a gorgeous Grade II listed castle in the town of Arundel.

The inside of the home is just as impressive, with stylish yet comfortable communal lounges and breathtaking gardens with stunning views of the castle. Residents love relaxing in these gardens when the sun is shining. Meanwhile, each bedroom has an emergency 24-hour call system, while some have en-suite bathrooms and kitchenette areas.

Residential care is offered at St Wilfrid’s Priory if you or your loved one need regular support with tasks such as washing, bathing, getting dressed, and safely getting in and out of bed. The carers at this home have been trained in specialist dementia techniques, including for residents exhibiting challenging behaviour if your loved one is living with this condition.

There’s always something to do at St Wilfrid’s Priory, with the team putting on regular activities and events like yoga sessions and coffee mornings. Trips out of the home are also regularly organised, including to the local theatre or the nearby beach.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 14/05/2019

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