

The Hurst Nursing Home is warm and welcoming in Worthing, West Sussex, with more than 30 years of experience in supporting older people. The home provides 24-hour nursing care, dementia nursing care, respite care and convalescence support, with every care plan shaped around each resident’s individual needs, preferences, routines and life history.
The experienced nursing and care team is committed to helping residents feel safe, respected and genuinely at home. Time...
Care Provided by The Hurst Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 22 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Hurst Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Hurst Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Lotus Care Holdings Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Ayres (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are every day from 8am to 10pm. Further visiting hours can be arranged in special circumstances with the Home Manager in advance.
Parking
- The is on street parking available adjacent to the property on Mill Road
The Hurst Nursing Home Reviews (7)
The Hurst Nursing Home has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.894) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Hurst Nursing Home has 7 reviews.
My husband likes all the staff and feels very much at home here. He thinks the food is very good. Thank you all for all your help looking after him.
I can’t thank the staff at The Hurst Nursing Home enough. They have had a lot to deal with and have been extremely professional, kind and caring. Nothing is too much of a problem. I would highly recommend The Hurst, the manager and all the staff and care team.
My mum's stay was a short one but we found the staff very accommodating and kind. We were able to make her room homely and we were able to spend as much time as we pleased with her. The chef gave plenty of options. The main nurses were fantastic, they spoke openly with Mum explaining the type of medication used and supporting her wishes.
I am extremely grateful to the staff at this home and the former management team for the care of my mother over the last three years. However, there is now no management team. This has led to virtually no communication and no understanding of roles or how to resolve problems. I suspect my mother's death on 27/9/21 was the first one faced by the new regime. Information as to her condition the week before, was hard to come by, they seemed to be unaware of procedure regarding the funeral home which was on file, advice as to the policy regarding the disposal of her possessions was non-existent and money is still owed to her estate over four weeks later despite several attempts to seek resolution. I am now leaving this to the solicitor to pursue the person responsible for finance still not identified! This has been stressful and a difficult time. I would therefore no longer be able to recommend this home. Approach with caution.
It’s only natural to have worries and concerns for your loved one when they have to go into a home, but my mind was soon put to rest.
The home decor is a little dated but very clean and smells fresh.
The staff are all very kind and dad's face lights up when they come into his room.
His bed is always clean, he personal hygiene needs are met. We are able to chat with the chef regarding dad's diet, the meals are very good, I visit twice a week and feed dad.
There is a garden so residents can sit outside, although sadly dad is too poorly to go out.
We have put pictures up in dad's room and he is as happy and comfortable as he can be.
I can honestly say, that when I’m sat in my house thinking of dad, I’m not at all worried about his well being, as I believe his needs are met with kindness.
We didn’t choose this home, but so lucky for dad, he’s here.
My mother recieved very good care the staff was excellent, rooms were very clean and good food and drink and was treated with dignity.
My father was taken to The Hurst Nursing Home on the 25th October straight from the hospital, he had a lovely room downstairs on the ground floor. I found every member of staff so kind and helpful, even down to the chef, who informed me if I would like to have dinner with my Dad, it's not a problem just go to the kitchen and let him know. As soon as I arrived straight away came a cup of tea which was most welcomed. I cannot comment on activities as Dad never left his room through illness. He has 12 wonderful day's there, with the best care. As soon as I walked through the door to look at the room the vibes were lovely. If you have to put a loved one into a home, I would seriously consider The Hurst.
Thank you for your kind words it was our privilege to be able to look after your Dad and support you at a difficult time. The team at The Hurst.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 June 2023Good
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hurst Nursing Home
What types of Care is The Hurst Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Hurst Nursing Home have?
There are 18 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Hurst Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 The Hurst Nursing Home to the centre of Worthing?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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