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The home is one of Worthing’s longest established nursing homes and has been extended and refurbished to achieve its high standards and attractive appearance. All rooms have a private phone with direct number, overhead tracking, WiFi and large TV.
All beds are electric profile and air mattresses provided where...
Care Provided by Pentlands Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
These prices are only a guideline. If NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC) is awarded this will be deducted from the fees. There are no extras except newspapers, hairdressing and chiropody. A private phone is included at no cost.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pentlands Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pentlands 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
Group / Owner
- South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debbie Hathaway (Matron)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at all times Well behaved family pets may be brought to visit. Regular activities and entertainers, to which visitors always welcome to attend, no invitation required.
Parking
- On-site parking
Pentlands Nursing Home Reviews (52)
Pentlands Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pentlands Nursing Home has 52 reviews.
Pentlands staff look after my mother very well. Always encouraging her to take part in the activities. Which are of a very high standard. I like the way the manager & staff take the time to make sure her whole well being is looked after, mentally as well as her every day physical needs.
I visited your Pentlands Nursing Home with my long term parter, because her father is a resident and you were having a garden function on Saturday 25 July for all residents and their families with various stalls and with tombola prizes to help raise funds for a local hospice. It was clear to me as a visitor , Pentlands is an extremely professionally run nursing home with a caring attentive team. The public toilets and rooms are kept pristine. The function and fun entertainment, with professional singer Tania , was organised by Pentland's super friendly Giedre. Everything was first class, entertainment, cakes, drinks and stalls et al! When I asked Giedre to assist my partner's father to visit his apartment toilet she organised that with her carer team immediately with a smile. Top Notch nursing home!!
The staff here are friendly and atmosphere always feels calm and positive. They seem to know my Nan well. Her jelly beans are always in reach! They make all visitors feel welcome- thanks for the drinks and biscuits!
I hope I can end my life in my own home, but if that doesn't happen I have been very reassured by my 2/52 in Pentlands Nursing Home
Pentlands was a wonderful home from home for my mother, she was always very happy there. I cannot thank the staff enough for all the love and care my mother received from the day she arrived until her last. The fun and laughter between her and the staff will always be, for me, a very fond memory. At the end she was treated with true dignity along a warmth of friendship that comes from being a part of the amazing Pentlands family.
The care is very good to all residents. + exellent!!
A pleasant feeling with attentive staff.
Pentlands has a warm and inviting atmosphere, that is always spotlessly clean. I have found the staff to be friendly, happy and professional, but most importantly, kind. The activities are varied and inclusive and fun! I have always had peace of mind that my mum is being well cared for.
Thank you to all the staff at Pentlands. 5 star
Dear Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
Pentlands was recommended to us by several people independently of each other. My wife has been there for 18 months, and I doubt I could find better care anywhere else. The home is well managed so that a good atmosphere prevails and staff are friendly and helpful. On the medical side they are alert and quick to deal with any issues that arise, e.g. managing pain. The manager/matron and senior nurse are easily accessible and contact me promptly when necessary.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
The Team at Pentlands.
My partner needed full time nursing care after nearly 6 months of hospitalization. Suffering from many health issues and immobility the family wanted a happy placement for him. Pentlands were efficient and quick to respond to our enquiry and having our very much loved family member there is the best decision we could have made. The care and attention he receives is second to none, the food is really excellent and the activities are entertaining and well thought out. His en suite room is lovely, comfortable tasteful and also practical and safe. He is very happy to be there. All the management and staff are very experienced, caring, thoughtful and extremely pleasant and we are sure that all the patients must feel very safe, comfortable, happy and inspired.
The Team at Pentlands.
We really appreciated the speed of response after we first contacted Pentlands, and all arrangements they made for appropriate transport. Our mother's end-of-life care was outstanding. Support to family members in difficult and unexpected circumstances was excellent.
Hi Mary, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
It is just a pity my mum wasn't able to have more time at Pentlands, and enjoy Pentlands.
Hi Steven, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
Mum being Mum, she made a quick impression on all the staff and they always looked out for her. No request was too small. All of her visiting family and friends were made to feel welcome. Facilities modern and clean. Food excellent.
As devastated as we are by mum's loss, it is comforting to know she received the best possible care at the end of her life. This being Worthing, there are plenty of nursing homes to choose from. I would highly recommend Pentlands without hesitation.
Hi Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
I have visited Pentlands over 20 years for friends and my husband nine years ago. Always well impressed especially as staff are happy and here for long periods, some over 20 years.
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Everything about this home is super
Care food and in particular the staff who are all friendly and caring
I am 91 years old and I have been looked after superbly and a little apprehensive about going home to my flat alone on Wednesday
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
Very caring and compassionate staff. My mother very much looks forward to the lunch clubs and entertainments provided in the afternoons. The staff are very approachable and always ready to help and support the family.
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Very good experince. Staff all very kind and care is great. Clean and very tidy room and other areas. Some one always around to help my mum. Everyone helpful and happy.
Hi Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
My wife has been at Pentlands since last year, and I have found her stay here wonderful, the staff are so caring, thoughtful and very understanding, calling her by her first name and making her comfortable. I find it very rewarding. I myself find all the staff are excellent from Matron to cleaners, altogether great teamwork.
Hi Philip, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will pass your kind words along to the team. Thank you.
My brother's stay was sadly quite short (for palliative care) but the standard of care and support was excellent throughout. Every member of staff I was in contact with impressed with their professionalism and kindness. This is clearly a well-run home with the individualised care of its residents at its heart. The atmosphere and environment is comfortable, smart and relaxing - but the home is equipped with high-grade equipment and procedures. (Even when there was a change of shift, it was clear there was always a smooth and proper handover.) We have no criticisms, only praise to offer - and will be forever grateful that our brother was so well cared for at the end of his life.
Even though it was just a short stay at Pentlands for your Brother, we are pleased you chose Pentlands to provide the care he needed and you were happy with the standard we provide. Many thanks
Mum spent her final days safe and happy.
It was a pleasure to look after your mother and we are all pleased you were happy with the care she received
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 April 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 16 Jun 2023Recipient: Pentlands Nursing Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

“Hello, and welcome to Pentlands. I am Debbie Hathaway, the Registered Manager. I have had the privilege of working for South Coast Nursing Homes for nearly 30 years, and I have proudly served as the manager here at Pentlands for the last 25.
Pentlands holds a special place in our local history as one of the first nursing homes established in Worthing. Over the decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing excellent, compassionate care - a standard we maintain every day through our exceptional staff.
I am supported by a dedicated care team, many of whom have been with us for between 10 and 30 years. Staff retention ensures a stable, well-run environment where our residents are truly treated like family. It is this continuity of care that has earned us a 9.9 rating on carehome.co.uk, an achievement of which we are immensely proud.
At the heart of our service is expert clinical care, anchored by a highly skilled nursing team. We are fully equipped to specialise in a variety of complex needs, providing tailored support for general nursing, Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, we are deeply honoured to have built a reputation for delivering sensitive, dignified palliative care.
Our home is ideally situated to keep residents connected to the local area. We are located close to shops and the beautiful Worthing seafront. For visiting loved ones, we are incredibly easy to reach, positioned right on a main bus route and just a short distance from West Worthing train station.Choosing a care home is a significant decision, and my team and I are here to support you every step of the way. We warmly invite you to get in touch and experience Pentlands first hand.”
Debbie HathawayHome Manager, Pentlands

Having started at South Coast Nursing Homes in 2007 as a Care Assistant, I have progressed from Welfare Manager to General Manager.
Working closely with Debbie Hathaway, our lovely Matron, I (in conjunction with other members of staff) ensure our residents are looked after exceptionally well; they have what they need to make their stay with us a happy one, and I work hard behind the scenes to provide activities that ensure our residents' well-being.

Laura started working for South Coast Nursing Homes back in 1996. Laura enjoys helping people and will always put our residents first, ensuring they are happy and cared for in a way which respects their wishes, dignity and privacy.
Laura provides our raffle prizes when we have events at Pentlands, which always goes down well!
Frequently Asked Questions about Pentlands Nursing Home
What types of Care is Pentlands Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Pentlands Nursing Home have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Pentlands Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 Pentlands Nursing Home to the centre of Worthing?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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