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The home has a highly skilled team of nurses and carers, led by an experienced manager, who are on-hand to help with all aspects of the health and wellbeing of those in their care.
All rooms are fully appointed and sensitively designed...
Care Provided by Sunhill Court
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- 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)
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
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Your fees cover all care needs, laundry, housekeeping, food and activities. An extra charge will be added for Hairdressing, Chiropody, private Physio/OT, other chargeable healthcare professionals such as dentist and opticians, and any spending money needed for trips.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sunhill Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sunhill Court 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
- Kindred Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Melody Akena(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at anytime
Parking
- There is parking onsite for visitors
Sunhill Court Reviews (48)
Sunhill Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.510) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunhill Court has 48 reviews.
My husband was with Sunhill from July 2025 - August 2025 suffering from Alzheimer's. the care he received was excellent and all staff great.
Very happy with the care and support my wife receives at Sunhill.
I consider Sunhill Court to be an excellent, caring home, dealing with vulnerable often challenging people. The environment is spacious, the staff hardworking and my mother is treated with patience and dignity while having a comfortable room, painted to her individual taste. I am able to visit/take her out freely, while the manager is receptive and supportive. The lounge has a glorious view, which my mother is able to appreciate with her good sight. I only wish access to the garden was easier for her so she could breathe fresh air more regularly, though the staff do their best to give her access to the outside, as do I.
Thank you for your kind words. We are all honored to support our residents and their families and friends. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and means so much to our team. We are committed to continue delivering high standard care tailored to our residents' individual needs.
Since he arrived he has been treated with kindness, gentleness and respect.
On my first visit, I was very moved to see how much care had been taken to arrange his bedroom with his beloved toy car collection and his Only Fools and Horses memorabilia.
A lot of work is being undertaken to improve the facilities in the building which is the only reason why I have not yet awarded five stars.
I live overseas and am only able to visit on an irregular basis. It has been a great relief to know that he is happy and cared for and the staff seem to be genuinely fond of him.
When I visit I am always made to feel welcome by every member of staff, who are there supporting totally the needs of every resident.
I would recommend Sunhill Court to anybody requiring care and support.
A thank you to all the dedicated staff and management doesn't go far enough to show how their support is valued.
Loads of entertainment for the residents on a daily basis which family and friends are always welcome to join in. The staff and management are more like family to Mum and myself, very kind and approachable - any requests are dealt with straight away and with a smile. I would highly recommend Sunhill Court Nursing Home for your loved ones' care and support.
Dear Claire, We are pleased to hear you are happy with our home. Our team work very hard to provide the best possible service and we are very happy to receive your kind feedback. Best wishes and thank you for being with us!
I recently spent a few months visiting my dad at Sunhill Court. My experience was very positive. The manager and staff go above and beyond to care for my dad and all the residents. They are compassionate, engaging, patient, and always have a smile. The rooms are light, spacious, and clean, and the gardens are wonderful. We had lovely picnics in the garden, and each time we were provided with tea and biscuits. The residents are encouraged to spend time in the lounge area where there are various activities, and some receive individual care according to their needs. What struck me most was the consistent compassion and warmth of all the staff, even in trying moments. This was evident as I visited often. The manager was always available to chat, and it is clear that her approachable nature is genuine. I interacted with many of the staff members, and I was thoroughly impressed with each one. Sunhill provides exceptional care and a warm, friendly environment for its residents.
Having been in the unfortunate position of requiring, within the past year, residential dementia care for two family members, has led me to have firsthand experience of the daily workings of four different homes and Sunhill has been, by far, the most accommodating and genuinely caring of those establishments. Nothing I have asked for, or my Mother-in-law has required, has ever been the slightest of inconvenience to the home. The level of care given is first class and is testament to the quality of the caring staff selected for this difficult and challenging roll and is an excellent reflection on the management/leadership team. The level of my Mother-in-law's care has provided many extreme situations for the home, all of which have been managed with the utmost professionalism. I can highly recommend Sunhill for residential dementia care.
Very happy with the staff and care my mum has received in the last 8 months. I am always welcomed no matter what time of day I come. Food is plentiful and nothing is too much trouble. Management always has time for us.
Dear Clare, we are very pleased that you are happy with our service. We will continue to improve and ensure that you and our Residents feel at home. Best wishes.
Friendly staff. My brother is comfortable, lovely gardens - but a great pity we could not use them on the 2 sunny days we visited. Apparently, they were not 'safe', but I feel we two visitors could have taken care of my brother.
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear your brother is comfortable with us as that is our aim, to ensure our residents feel as at home as possible. We're sorry to hear about your experience when attempting to access the gardens. We have now rectified the access issues and as always we are...
Awful place, they gave my brother who has alcohol related dementia and depression razor blades. The worst happened, over a month in hospital and scarred for life, also no personal care not given, He always smelt and his feet were disgusting even after numerous requests to get sorted.
As discussed during the investigation process and outcome, promoting...
I have been very impressed with Sunhill Court since Mum was moved here last year. After a difficult 6 months, it was good to find somewhere where I know Mum is being well cared for and there is such a wealth of experience with mums condition (Alzheimer’s). My Dad also feels very welcome and well looked after when he goes to visit. My only two slightly lower scores are for activities but this has improved significantly since the restrictions around covid have been lifted and the second one was for the facilities which are also currently being improved with a new reception/seating area.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for understanding the improvements we are continuously making to our service. Providing a home where loved ones feel welcome is one of our biggest priorities, it's wonderful to hear we have got it right.
Thank you so much for providing such an excellent service.
Thank you for such a lovely review; we are very proud of our home, and we have passed your comments on to the team. It is our pleasure to support our residents and their loved ones on their care journey.
Mum lives with dementia and has been at Sunhill for a year. Thankfully, Mum settled in straight away, which was a huge relief as she had become increasingly unhappy and withdrawn at her previous care home. Sunhill endeavours to recognise the individual needs of each resident, and we feel that we are welcomed and listened to. We are reassured by the quality and loyalty of the staff, who demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude, with lots of smiles and interaction with residents. Mum is always dressed elegantly, exactly as she would have done herself, and is brought into the lounge to mingle with the other residents and join in the activities. The food is very good, and we have joined Mum for lunch on occasion. The manager is passionate about offering a high level of care and actively seeks feedback from families. Even though Sunhill is over 30 miles away from my nearest family, as a dementia researcher, I have visited many care homes, and I am satisfied that Mum is in the right place.
Thank you for such a glowing review. It is our privilege to be able to support mum. We are passionate about the quality of care for our residents and, by extension, their families, and I'm thrilled to hear that we have been delivering.
Whenever we visit, the team are really attentive to us, often making us drinks and providing a tasty snack or two.
Thank you for your kind review. I'm pleased to hear that Dad and your family are well cared for, and I will pass on your comments to the team; I'm sure they will be gratefully received.
Mum wouldn't eat and barely drank anything.
We decided Sunhill was the best option, partly location and partly because they were able to look after advanced dementia clients until the end of life.
It was very important she had continuity of care.
Mum settled in very quickly and did start to eat a little and actually drank fluids unaided.
Myself and my stepbrother visited daily and were welcomed by the numerous staff; there are a lot of staff.
The level of care is excellent, and the food for those that can appreciate it is very good; I've sampled it on more than one occasion.
Resident's rooms are very nice, but they are all encouraged to be in the day room; there are activities for those that can take part, plus music and television.
At least once a month, there are entertainers who visit; the staff really make this home a home.
Thank you, David, for your kind words. We're so pleased we were able to give mum that bit of independence back, and your feedback means so much to the team. We are proud of the care we provide, and making our families feel welcome is something we are passionate about; we're very glad to hear we succeeded!
My brother has been in Sunhill Court for 18 years. My brother was recently moved to a different room which is lovely for him. He has a range of ill health issues, but the home always takes good care of him. When calling about any health crisis, staff have always been very considerate when informing me about what was happening. This is a home which caters for individual residents' needs and, at the same time, makes family members feel welcome. Catering to individual needs prevents the institutionalisation of the home, which can be a danger. In the ratings I have put that I don't know about activities, not because they will be poor but because my brother is unable - and probably unwilling - to take part, so I have no knowledge of the activities there. The downside is that recently the Head Office took over the invoicing process, which is always incorrect. There are purchases without receipts and incorrect additions, which didn't happen before.
We are so pleased to hear such lovely feedback; we truly believe that person-centred care is the only way to care. Thank you for raising the invoicing issues; I will ensure this is passed on so we can get this rectified.
My husband has just moved into Sunhill Court following a disruptive year with stays in three different t hospitals and two care homes. It is reassuring that he is now settled in a great place with a homely atmosphere and a good-sized team of caring, friendly staff, who are led by an efficient, approachable manager. Family and friends visiting are treated as "part of the family", and nothing is too much trouble. Recently, it was our 54th wedding anniversary, and we were treated to surprise drinks, nibbles and cake to celebrate - a lovely touch much appreciated.
My husband has been at Sunhill Place for nearly a year. He has multiple needs, and all of these have been met with great kindness and dignity. He has a lovely room, which as a family, we have been able to personalise. I visit frequently and am always surprised that whichever member of the caring staff opens the door to let me in knows exactly where my husband is and how he is that day. Their kindness and support to my family, and in particular, to me, are very much appreciated. I am particularly impressed by the care the staff give to all the residents throughout the day - the little things like stopping to chat or giving a hug when it is needed. I would not have my husband anywhere else.
He has always been a very smart man and would hate wearing clothes that are not pressed.
He has gained weight and looks well enough, so I know the staff are taking their time on feeding him and always giving him plenty to drink.
The staff are very friendly and make me feel quite at home when visiting; I see they talk to him and are aware of his needs (ie) a quiet corner away from any loud noise and sit in a comfortable chair.
Also, on a few occasions, my husband has been unwell, and I have been notified straight away, and I can stay with him as long as I like and arrive any time, which is very important.
Many thanks for your kind words which I have passed onto the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 August 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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)

I’m Melody, the Home Manager at Sunhill Court. I value creating a welcoming, homely place where residents feel comfortable, respected, and supported in their everyday lives. I work closely with my team, residents, and families to make sure care is kind, consistent, and shaped around each individual. I also place real importance on maintaining high standards, so families can feel confident that care is safe, well-organised, and thoughtfully delivered. Sunhill Court is a close-knit community, and I’m proud to help create an environment where people feel listened to, cared for, and truly at home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunhill Court
What types of Care is Sunhill Court 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 Sunhill Court have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sunhill Court?
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, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sunhill Court to the centre of Worthing?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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