

Nestled on a peaceful, leafy road in West Worthing, Tenby House is a residential dementia care home providing support for up to 29 residents aged 65 and over, including individuals living with dementia or mental health conditions. Set within a beautifully maintained Edwardian building with thoughtful extensions, the home offers spacious single bedrooms with en-suite toilets, TV and telephone points, and the option for residents to personalise their space with...
Care Provided by Tenby House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
24-hour personal care (including help with washing, dressing, mobility, and medication)
Accommodation in a fully furnished, private room with en-suite toilet facilities
All meals, snacks, and refreshments, freshly prepared by our in-house catering team
Laundry services (excluding dry cleaning)
Housekeeping and room cleaning
Heating, electricity, and water bills
Recreational activities and entertainment, including events, games, and group outings (unless otherwise stated)
Weekly GP visits and healthcare monitoring
Access to communal areas, such as lounges, gardens, and dining rooms
Hairdressing and beauty treatments
Chiropody and other specialist therapies
Private or specialist medical appointments
Personal toiletries and grooming products
Clothing and footwear
Dry cleaning services
Private telephone line or TV subscriptions (if requested for individual rooms)
One-to-one care (unless part of an agreed care plan)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Tenby House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Tenby House 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
Owner
- Assured Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paige Swan (Operations Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Tenby House warmly welcomes visits from family and friends, as they play a vital role in the well-being of the residents. To ensure a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for everyone, Tenby kindly ask visitors to follow the guidelines below: Visiting Hours The home is open for visitors daily between 9:00am and 8:00pm. Tenby encourages visits during these times to allow residents to maintain a calm and consistent routine. Protected Mealtimes To support Tenby's residents' nutrition, dignity, and concentration during meals, the home observes protected mealtimes as follows: Breakfast: 8:00am – 9:00am Lunch: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Supper: 5:00pm – 6:00pm During these periods, Tenby kindly asks that visits are avoided unless previously arranged or if a visitor is supporting their loved one with eating. This quiet time allows residents to focus on their meals without interruption and helps staff provide essential support. Booking a Visit While not always required, Tenby recommends booking visits in advance during busier times to ensure privacy and availability of communal areas. Health and Safety Tenby asks that visits be postponed if visitors feel unwell or have been in contact with someone who is unwell. This helps Tenby protect the health of all residents.
Parking
- On-site parking. Free roadside parking.
Tenby House Reviews (38)
Tenby House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.057) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tenby House has 38 reviews.
All the staff are very caring and understanding even through stressful moments. The residents are kept well entertained and have many trips out. Tenby House has a very homely atmosphere and I am comforted to know my relative is in good hands.
The staff at Tenby House have always been and continue to be 100% the loveliest and most attentive and professional staff we could have hoped for during Mum's time with them - this standard continues and enables us to relax in the knowledge that Mum is loved, looked after and cared for - Thank You.
I am always greeted at the door and directed to where my friend is. No sooner have I arrived at her side, a chair is provided for me to rest my weary legs! Her room is at the end of several long corridors and these are always spotless. The rooms with open doors are always tidy. The lounges are organised and spotless too. I cannot fault the staff. Their dedication to elderly together with their gentleness and compassion is humbling to watch. Not an easy task with many residents all with varying needs but this is always managed calmly and with unlimited patience. I am often visiting over lunchtime and the quality and presentation of food is very good and I witness residents eating with much enjoyment, especially my friend. Any questions or concerns I have had have always been answered without delay. At the end of my visits I can confidently walk away knowing my friend is in the best possible place to suit her needs.
My Father has been in Tenby House since December 2023. After a period of adjustment and settling in, he is now very settled and happy here. All staff that both he and us as a family encounter show compassion, care and a high level of dedication to their work and this is reflected in my father's contentment. My father particularly enjoys the activities and trips out, especially to the beach for ice cream, the pub for fish and chips or to a garden centre for coffee and cake. He looks forward to these outings and enjoys telling me all about them. I am kept well informed and if I need to raise any issues/concerns or suggestions then these are always listened to and addressed if needed.
My Dad was so sad after my mum passed away earlier this year. He missed her greatly. The staff were wonderful. So kind. He went into end-of-life care and sadly passed away last month. The staff kept me informed and looked after Dad so well right to the end.
Tenby House looked after my dad for nearly two years until he peacefully passed away. He was very happy there and I know the staff all loved having him around. It was a huge weight off my mind to know he was safe and well cared for in these difficult times. I would recommend the home as a reasonably priced efficiently run and caring place.
I would thoroughly recommend Tenby House. All the staff and management were lovely both to my dad and us. He enjoyed his stay and was well looked after, which gave us peace of mind. We would not hesitate to go back there when we need respite again. Thanks to all the staff for their kindness and expertise.
All the staff based at Tenby looked after Mum with care, dignity and treated her as one of their own family. We know that Mum was in the best place possible, and we, as a family, cannot thank them enough.
Everyone at Tenby House was so very kind to my mum. The care and compassion were excellent. I feel that Mum was a member of a very special Tenby family.
My father had excellent care during his time at Tenby and became very poorly and was on palliative care and then end of life care. He was well looked after by the team at Tenby, St Barnards and Echo nurses. The managers and staff listened to our requests and put everything in place to make Dad more comfortable and pain-free. As a family, we were supported and allowed to spend time with Dad.
I have been so pleased with the care that mum has received. All the carers have such a lovely way of dealing with her. The home is very clean and welcoming too.
Mum needed to go for respite care after being admitted to the hospital for three and a half weeks. Tenby House was very kind and caring to Mum when she was being very difficult. Whenever we phone for information, staff were always professional and friendly towards us.
I cannot thank the management enough for their continued communication and ensuring I am up to date with all dad's needs and health concerns. The care staff are friendly and dad enjoys their company.
Needed to find a dementia home rather rapidly last September and were very pleased that you could assist with our needs. We haven't been disappointed with the overall care of my mother and she certainly seems happy, even though we had a hiccup over the Christmas period with my Mum, the home dealt with it well and we were not disappointed.
My mother-in-law is a service user. Every time I visit all the staff are helpful and she seems as happy as she can be, which relays any anxiety about her care and safety.
My mum enjoyed her stay and had a good relationship with the staff and residents. Staff were very friendly and supportive, especially one of the carers. My mum loved the food and was well cared for.
I wish to thank Tenby House and its staff for the wonderful, very caring care given to my Mother in the last 6 months of her life. As my sister and I live abroad, we were unable to visit but telephoned regularly and the staff were always polite and willing to give, in detail, updates or hold the telephone to Mum’s ear so we could talk to her. I know how pleased my father was leaving Mum in such a caring, kind home. Thanks again to the staff. We would certainly recommend Tenby House.
Very good, friendly and caring.
My dad has settled well into the home and seems quite happy. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Friendly and efficient staff. Mum feels safe at the home. Carers and admin staff very approachable and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Paige is an experienced and dedicated Care Home Operations Manager with over a decade of experience in the health and social care sector. Having worked her way up from a Night Care Assistant to leading multi-site operations, Paige brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and leadership to Assured Care Services.
In her role, Paige oversees the day-to-day running of our specialist dementia residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and resident well-being. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment where both residents and staff can thrive.
Paige’s background in HR and finance has equipped her with a strong understanding of workforce development, recruitment, and resource management — all essential to delivering safe, person-centred care. She believes that empowering staff through training and open communication is the key to maintaining excellence across every aspect of care delivery.
When she’s not busy driving quality improvements and supporting her team, Paige enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new places with family and friends. Her positive energy, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement make her an invaluable member of the Assured Care Services team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tenby House
What types of Care is Tenby House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Tenby House have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Tenby House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Tenby House to the centre of Worthing?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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