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The home has a warm and welcoming feel and care packages are put together to suit each individual resident, who is kept updated about any care decisions, as are their families.
Meals are home-cooked fare and are nutritionally balanced. The resident chef can accommodate any special dietary requirements.
Care Provided by Koinonia Christian Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We accept those who are paying for their own care (self-funders), those who are being supported by the Local Authority, and those in receipt of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding.
• Around the clock care from highly-trained staff
• Personal care - such as bathing, dressing, grooming
• Daily living assistance, tailored to individual needs
• Food, drink and snacks
• Heating and lighting
• Specialist equipment
• Personal laundry
• All of our in-house activities
• Spiritual and pastoral support
• Basic residential care: this is where the assessed needs are relatively uncomplicated and where mechanical or technical assistance is rarely needed.
• Higher dependency: this is where the assessed needs are complex and where mechanical or technical assistance is intermittently needed.
• Enhanced care: this is where assessed needs are highly complex and where mechanical or technical assistance is frequently needed. We charge for dementia care at this rate.
The Registered Care Manager will assess you prior to admission to determine the level of care provision required. These fees are valid between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2027 and are reviewed annually. Our fees are charged per person, per week. We do not require a deposit and we do not require a guarantor.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Koinonia Christian Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Koinonia Christian Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Pilgrims' Friend Society
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- John Manea(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
- Residents must be supportive of our Christian ethos and activities
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
Visiting
- Koinonia welcomes visits, but please call to book.
Parking
- Street parking around the home.
Koinonia Christian Care Home Reviews (39)
Koinonia Christian Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.622) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Koinonia Christian Care Home has 39 reviews.
My mother lived at Koinonia for four years and during that time she was cared for with such love, kindness and dignity by the wonderful team. She especially enjoyed the food, particularly the puddings! Whenever I visited, I always found Koinonia to be a peaceful, warm and genuinely caring environment, with a Christian ethos. The values of kindness, compassion and respect were clearly reflected in the way everyone was cared for. Being offered a drink during my visits was such a thoughtful touch. Communication with relatives was excellent and I was always kept informed about everything that was happening regarding my mum's care. My mum lived with dementia during her final years and recently went to be with the Lord. The compassion and support shown to our family during such a difficult time was a real blessing and deeply appreciated. I can wholeheartedly recommend Koinonia; John and the whole team do an exceptional job and I will always be grateful for the care my mum received there.
Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation.
It was a joy, a privilege and a blessing to support and be part of your mother's final years. Her prayers and kindness has been a blessing to us all.
It was good to have you around and thank you for all encouragement to the team.
Thank you!
Thank you all at Koinonia for looking after my dad and the continued support!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We count it a privilege and a blessing to be able to support your dad. It's great to have you in the extended Koinonia Family.
I found the rest home in excellent condition with staff all caring they look after residents of varying ages and conditions of health. My only concern was the meals I felt they could have been of a better standard.
Thank you for your review. We consider it a joy to have been able to support your wife during her brief time with us. We are looking to improve in the areas of food and activities. Thank you!
Koinonia became dad's home for a short time. We could not of been happier with the Koinonia family. The staff were amazing with dad. He always enjoyed his food and there was a great personal touch between all staff and dad. There always appeared to be something going on in the lounge for the family members. We enjoyed sharing the services on a Sunday morning with dad. We are very grateful to all staff for looking after dad whilst he was with them until he went to be with his Lord in Glory.
Thank you very much for your kind words and appreciation. It was great to have your father with us even for a short time. He's been such and encouragement to all of us and we are so grateful for his service years ago as our chaplain. Thank you for your support.
My husband was wonderfully cared for by everyone and in a Christian environment services prayer bible studies etc and I'm so grateful for the support they gave me St the beginning he could join in with seated games etc but there was lots of music to enjoy re guitar songs etc
Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to have your husband with us. Thank you for all your support, prayers and encouragement. We would love to see you around.
She was treated with respect, gentleness, kindness and great affection. The staff displayed a great deal of perseverance and patience on a daily basis.
I received updates as and when necessary.
The Christian ethos was reflected in their care.
The manager has created a team he should be proud of, for which he should be congratulated.
I too received friendly conversations and many a cup of tea, for which I was always very grateful!
I thank the Lord for His provision. I continue to pray for God's richest blessings on each and everyone one of you.
Thank you very much for your kind appreciation. We take it as a privilege to have been part of your mum's life. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given us. We would love to see you again at some point.
My husband who has Alzheimer's became part of the KOINONIA family in June and I am so very happy with the care he is receiving there. The staff always have a smile for everyone and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. He has given the staff some very challenging moments as he settled in but through their Christ centred loving and professional care for him he is now much more at peace in his new environment. The home is a place where the Christian way of life is lived in all its fullness and where my husband can be free to live his life of faith with others who love Jesus. I can't thank the senior care staff enough for helping me navigate this new way of life for my husband, answering my many questions and guiding me along the way. A great big thank you to everyone at KOINONIA for welcoming my husband and I into your family.
Thank you for your kind words and we believe it's a privilege to be able to serve your husband and yourself. It's such a blessing to have you both part of our community.
The manager made the journey to see my husband whilst he was in Hospital. This I found going beyond the bounds but such a caring thing to do. My husband settled into Koinonia 5 weeks ago and appears very happy. The care and support we both receive is amazing. It is a big weight off my shoulders knowing he is well cared for by the wonderful team there. Being just 10 minutes walk means I can see him often and there's always a welcome from the staff with a cup of tea.
Thank you for your kind review. We love having your husband here with us.
It took him a while to settle and he has been a difficult and demanding resident. The staff seem to be able to look beyond the disease and see the person behind the diagnosis. I am so grateful for all the support we have both received at this warm caring home.
Everyone on the staff goes out of their way to foster a supportive relationship with each resident and their carers.
The senior staff are very knowledgeable and defuse awkward situations with warmth and humour. I am eternally grateful we found our way here - grateful too for the hugs and humour which have made this dreadful experience a little more manageable.
We really appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to review our service.
I had the pleasure of entrusting my mother's care to Koinonia Christian Care Home for two years, and I couldn't be more grateful for their exceptional service. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that this wasn't just a care facility - it truly became a home for her. The staff at Koinonia were incredibly friendly and attentive. Over time, my mother developed genuine friendships with many of them, which brought her great joy and comfort. Their dedication created a warm, family-like atmosphere. The Christian ethos of the home was reflected in the compassionate care provided. One of the lovely features of Koinonia is their beautiful garden. As my mother was an avid gardener in her younger years, the presence of the garden added to the homely atmosphere. Based on our experience, I would highly recommend Koinonia to anyone seeking a caring, homely environment for their loved ones. The peace of mind knowing my mother was in such good hands was invaluable.
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. It was a pleasure having your mother stay with us at Koinonia.
My mother moved in to Koinonia in the Spring and was made to feel very welcome straight away. The care manager and staff there have taken time to get to know Mum and recognise her needs. They have been flexible and respectful but also can see when she might benefit from some gentle encouragement and coaxing. Mum is appreciating and thriving with the Christian input and it is lovely to see her so content. Staff are very accessible and always happy to answer my queries. There is a lovely atmosphere in the home.
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback. We're delighted to have your mother living with us at Koinonia.
The home is always clean and welcoming.
My mother is considered a family member, rather than a service user.
We really appreciate your positive feedback! Thank you for taking the time to review Koinonia.
Koinonia is a God send to so many, including to my grandmother and myself. It is a place filled with love, kindness and warmth. It means so much to me that my grandmother is in very capable and caring hands.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to provide this amazing feedback!
From the moment I met the manager, I had a very blessed feeling the care home was the right place.
My father has been a Christian all of his life. He is surrounded by like-minded people.
My father’s needs to settle in the home were met with outstanding care, attention, and perseverance, from the team. Overcoming issues that in the past, we had not been successful with. I have been amazed!
Staff are always friendly, and attentive & updates are reported efficiently.
My father now seems settled and happy, he is more interactive at times and I see my old father, who has now been in Koinonia for 4 months. I feel he is surrounded by love and care. I am confident he is safe.
So very grateful for the team that has made my father a home. All so important to our family.
Beyond my father - I have also felt care & support from the staff at a very difficult time.
We really appreciate your positive comments, thank you so much!
Excellent home for my dad. Staff very caring, can’t complain about anything. They cater for all his needs and he has settled in very well.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we do appreciate it!
I want to write to say how grateful I am for the lovely day you and the staff made for Mum’s Birthday. She thoroughly enjoyed being spoilt and being the centre of attention. We were invited to stay for tea and enjoyed a meal and cake, which was lovely.
It was our pleasure! Thank you for your kind feedback.
Great experience. The staff at Koinonia are very caring, often going the extra mile, even caring for those who visit. You always get offered a drink and a biscuit. The management team superb too so, caring, you feel like it’s home from home.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your positive feedback.
They are always friendly and make us welcome when we arrive.
Thank you for your comments, we appreciate your feedback!
The staff were very attentive and kind.
I attended some of the activities and enjoyed the exercise class but would have liked more. I appreciated the midweek service.
I went to the lounge every day but found it hard to make conversations with the other residents. My daughters live nearby and came to take me for short walks otherwise I wouldn't have had much walking exercise which is important for my condition.
Overall, I was happy with my room and being looked after.
Thank you for your review and feedback, it is very much appreciated.
The staff were very kind and caring.
I would highly recommend this care home.
And has wonderful Christian values and always had activities for the patients to get involved in.
Thank you very much! It was a joy to have your mother with us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 July 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 10 Oct 2025
Lesley has worked at Koinonia Christian Care Home, Worthing, for over 12 years. What began as a temporary job soon became a true calling that brings her joy, purpose and...
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Meet the Team (3)

John Manea has been a Registered Care Manager at Koinonia since November 2021, having joined the home in 2016 as Deputy Manager. He has been in the care industry for the last 14 years and is passionate about people living fulfilled lives.
John became a Christian in his teens at the witnessing of one of his best friends who had just given his life to the Lord. He is married and has two young girls. He and his family worship with the Lancing Tabernacle Church, and are involved in the life of the church by supporting different areas of ministry.

Nathan joined Koinonia in June 2023 as our Business Manager. He lives in Yapton with his wife and two children and spent the previous five years working for a domiciliary care provider in Chichester.
He attends Saint Wilfrid Church in Bognor Regis and is part of the leadership team for the men’s ministry. Nathan is also a Trustee for two charities. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the gym, kayaking and cycling.

Sarah joined Koinonia in November 2022 as a Hummingbird and in March 2023 she started her new role as Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator.
Sarah has always been a Christian and has undertaken many different roles in her church life, from junior church to fundraising and organising events.
She enjoys working and spending time with the family members in Koinonia working with local churches and engaging with the local community to enhance the spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing of the Koinonia family.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and visiting antiques and vintage fairs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Koinonia Christian Care Home
What types of Care is Koinonia Christian Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Koinonia Christian Care Home have?
There are 39 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Koinonia Christian Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Koinonia Christian Care Home to the centre of Worthing?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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