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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.
I highly recommend Pentlands Nursing Home. All the staff, whatever their role, are kind, caring and very good at what they do. They clearly care about the residents and their families. My mum was made to feel very welcome and at home from the minute she arrived. There are lots of activities for residents and their visitors join in with, and the food is delicious. It gives me great peace of mind to know that my mum is being so well cared for in such a homely environment.
Many thanks for your kind words, it is a pleasure to look after your mum and meet such a good supportive family.
After being so independent and active just a few months ago, it was a massive change to suddenly need 24 hour care, 7 days a week.
The nurses, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners and all the other staff have made it a smooth a transition as possible. They are all so kind, helpful and caring. Mum and I love to see all their smiling faces as they go about their caring work.
Mum never feels rushed with their care towards her, and loves that they take time to chat and help to make her laugh in such a difficult personal time.
All the staff seem to go above and beyond for the people they look after.
The food is great, mum hasn't had one meal she has not eaten!
They offer fun activities in the lounge for those who like some company and things to do.
We would thoroughly recommend Pentlands for anyone looking for a nursing home that goes that bit extra for their loved one!
We are grateful that you chose Pentlands to deliver the care your mum requires. She is a lovely lady with lovely family support.
All staff demonstrated a level of understanding, not just of her care needs, but of her as an individual, which speaks volumes, and un until the last few weeks, our Aunt had been happy and content, which is only down to the care and attention provided.
The management at Pentlands have been amazing, always available to talk, help and give guidance and advise when needed. Thank you.
Such a lovely review and such kind words. Yes, all staff got to know your Aunt very well and had many a conversation with her. She was a kind and caring lady.
My wife is a resident needing 24 hour nursing care since July 23. She has her own room, which is kept very clean at all times. The care staff are very professional, carrying out their duties with empathy and humour. The nurses are the same and the domestic workers are also like this. The facilities are first class and well maintained. Activities and entertainment are provided on most days and are very good. Visitors are always made welcome and encouraged to visit. Myself and our family have every confidence in the excellent, warm care provided. This is a safe home for my wife, with great care given 24 hours a day.
Hi Leslie,
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home.
The Team at Pentlands
In fact, I would describe it as a true home from home, and relatives are considered as much as residents. Very good activities are arranged on a daily basis with some quality entertainment included. The food provided is of top quality and well presented.
Hi David,
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home.
The Team at Pentlands
Mum moved into Pentlands at the start of December. Despite some apprehension at having to move into a nursing home the staff have made her feel at home. Nothing is too much trouble for the care/nursing staff. The food has been excellent especially over the Xmas period. They put on great activities including a number of terrific singers which residents and guests are encouraged to join in with. They even sorted the funded nursing care benefit to help with the costs. Relatives and friends are able to visit as often as they like and are made to feel very welcome too. The maintenance staff even hung up some bunting and offered to put up extra shelving. We would definitely recommend Pentlands to anyone looking for nursing care for themselves or a loved one
Dear Mike,
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home.
The Team at Pentlands
My mother in law resided in Pentlands from November 2021 as she required nursing care. From the start she was happy in her new home, loving her spacious, spotlessly clean, light room. However, it was the brilliant, attentive, supportive care she received that helped her settle so quickly making her feel safe and secure in her new situation and surroundings. She came to regard all the amazing staff, in all roles, as her extended family. They took the time to know her and what she enjoyed, whether it was a treat of delicious cake at a local coffee shop or in her room, a competitive game of Scrabble or a good natter. All this on top of providing her with the daily care she needed. Her final years were spent in great comfort and were as full as possible. We will always be grateful to the whole team lead by their excellent manager who was always so professional and compassionate.
Pentlands Care Home has exceeded all our expectations in the care for my mother in the final few months of her life. All the staff are truly dedicated, offering an extremely high level of care. The care home is extremely clean and well maintained with large en-suite bedrooms and a lovely home from home feel. My mum enjoyed the programme of social activities which are organised daily by the brilliant activity coordinators. The food is of a very high standard and the chefs are extremely accommodating and kind, nothing was too much trouble.
Most importantly, the staff treated my mother with dignity and kindness. It has been extremely reassuring to know that my mum not only received excellent care, but was also surrounded by people who truly care - nothing was too much trouble. I can't thank Pentlands enough for this wonderful experience, not only for my mum but for the whole family. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, my family and I will always be so grateful.
Thank you for making this last season of my mum's life so comfortable. I watched the staff care for her with tender gentleness as if she was your own relative. You made her feel safe and secure and even though she wasn't able to articulate that herself, just to see her smile at you said it all and in so doing you were a huge support to me as well. From the nursing staff to carers, activity staff, chefs, cleaner and admin... you have all bee wonderful.
My lovely dad was a resident in Pentlands for 2 and a half years, this was a very hard decision as anyone would know when having to make this on behalf of a loved one so it's very important to get it right, which we did. In this time Dad got the best care I believe with the carers picking up straight away if something wasn't right, the nursing staff, matron, clinical lead would act on it with nothing being too much trouble. I used to try and go in every day often at different times. Whether it would be the cleaning staff, laundry, activity they all became so important in Dad's care as they all played a part in taking time to chat to Dad. I was able to take my dog in and go at any time day or night and to me they all became a huge support knowing I could leave Dad there and he had the best of care. As my dear dad declined it was even more noticeable that nothing was too much trouble even the kitchen staff trying anything to try and get Dad to eat, I can't thank them all enough.
As a family, we wanted to share our sincere thanks to all the staff who work so hard to do the very best for everyone in their care and always with a smile on their face. We can honestly say that choosing a home for a loved one is a hard decision but we knew we had made the right decision when we chose Pentlands and we know how much our loved one was aware he was being well cared for at all times. He enjoyed his food and the chefs would always be happy to cook alternative choices if he wanted something not on the menu. Plenty of varied activities you can join in or just watch if you would prefer. Nice garden to sit in on a sunny day. Family always made very welcome and the staff approachable at all times. Have no reservations in recommending Pentlands.
Pentlands provided lots of activities and entertainment for the residents to engage them and family and friends were always made extremely welcome to join in making the home inclusive. The home is relatively small with around 30 residents maximum and I believe that this is in part what makes Pentlands feel homely; that and all the wonderful staff in it.
Pentlands were exceptional in helping care for our mother. Mum lived there for four years, including in her final months, and we could not have asked for more support and kindness to be shown to Mum. We will always be grateful to them. They welcomed Mum and all her family and the wonderful staff there went out of their way to include us in all care and activities. When Mum was dying it was a great comfort to know that before we arrived each day, we knew that one of the nurses or carers would already be sitting with her, holding her hand and talking to her. It might be a carer or a nurse or the manager herself - they were all there for her. It meant the world to us. We would recommend Pentlands to anyone seeking support for their loved ones.
Pentlands has been my mother's home for an unexpected seven years. Matron and all members of her staff treated my mother with the utmost care and kindness. Pentlands is warm and welcoming, the rooms are modern with TVs, armchairs and many opening out onto the garden. Meals are exceptional, we particularly loved the cakes they bake in the afternoons - birthdays are always celebrated. Activities in the lounge are well organised with a regular variety of visiting entertainment. Cleanliness is a high priority throughout. My mother, who was unable to walk or move around by herself, had always loved bubble baths, so the staff went out of their way to help and assist her making sure she could still enjoy this small pleasure. I would definitely have no hesitation in recommending Pentlands to anyone and have already done so.
I would like to thank the staff at Pentlands Nursing Home for their exemplary care of my stepmother over the last 9 months. She was admitted for end-of-life care, and received just that. Individually, the staff showed a great deal of caring as well as care throughout her stay. What her last few days and hours showed up most clearly was the skill of the nursing staff in things like managing pain control - clearly nursing homes have learned a lot from the hospice movement, and I understand they work closely with local hospice staff; and also how well they work as a team - and in that I include everyone - activities organisers, carers, chefs, domestic workers, laundry staff, nurses, office staff. My partner and I were also recipients of their kindness. A model of good practice. Thank you.
The kindness and dignity they consistently showed her were comforting and heartwarming. She was so relieved to be with highly professional and sensitive carers, who took her lead throughout.
It is a very homely environment and any food preferences were catered for throughout the day.
Nothing was too much trouble for them.
There were lots on offer to occupy residents if they wanted and there was also someone to just sit and chat to.
Family and friends were always welcome anytime, which was very inviting. I couldn't have hoped for a better home from home.
Many of the staff have been there for a very long time and I think that speaks volumes.
I can't thank them enough and would highly recommend this home.
Pentlands have been excellent in providing all levels of care to my mum. The care home manager is an excellent leader and all the staff are helpful, caring and supportive. The food was excellent - mum would comment frequently on how good it was and it really helped her overall wellbeing to be given proper home cooked food at all times. All staff were very welcoming to visitors and included us in activities. Also very helpful at advising how to take mum out and about locally. They found her the right chair that she was comfortable in. The nursing care was always good - they seemed to know what would be best for mum at all times and they were good at explaining what was happening and keeping in touch at all times. Spotlessly clean at all times. A great home
Dad is very well looked after at Pentlands. He is very happy living here. He receives the best care possible and we, as family, are always made to feel very welcome. The home feels just like a home and not an institution. We thank all the staff that look after our dad and are confident that his best wishes are always considered.
My wife was a resident at Pentlands from May 2021 until January 2022. I cannot speak too highly of this nursing home and all of its staff from the management through to the care staff, the chef and the catering staff. All of the carers are kind and thoughtful and manage to maintain a sense of humour, caring out such gentle and genuine care. The opening is excellent and I frequently commented that I would like to enjoy the meals that they provided.
I recommended this home for my sick brother as my mother-in-law had lived there before she passed away. Pentlands are amazing. The food is wonderful and the rooms are lovely. My brother lived in Pentlands for 14 months but sadly passed away in April 2021. The staff are all lovely and are very helpful. The manager is a lovely lady. Best home in Worthing. Highly recommend.
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 16 Jun 2023Recipient: Pentlands Nursing Home
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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!
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