
The level of care my mother receives at Linfield is truly exceptional.Magda P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The level of care my mother receives at Linfield is truly exceptional.Magda P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Linfield House offers residential and 24 hour nursing care in a warm and welcoming setting near Victoria Park in Worthing. Opened in 2006, the home is celebrating 20 years of supporting local people with high quality, compassionate care. It continues to play an important role in the community, providing a place people are proud to call home.
The home is designed to feel calm and homely, supporting people at every stage...
Care Provided by Linfield House
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 54 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
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Linfield 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
Group / Owner
- Guild Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jolanta Harbuz (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (54)
Parking
- Own car park
Linfield House Reviews (69)
Linfield House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Linfield House has 69 reviews.
Mum settled in well, was eating better than she had been at home and joining in with the mostly daily activities. Unfortunately, she had a fall in the night, she was examined in hospital but was returned to Linfield House. The care staff supported Mum to improve her mobility.
Unfortunately, Mum's dementia deteriorated very suddenly, and despite the very best efforts of the staff, Mum's condition declined and she died in late September.
I was so impressed with the genuine care, affection and respect afforded my Mum whilst she resided in Linfield, including domiciliary, care, nursing and management staff. The staff also cared for us, her daughters as Mum reached the end of her life, I just can't praise and thank them enough.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. We are truly grateful that your mother experienced genuine care, respect, and compassion from our team at Linfield House during her time with us. It was our privilege to support her and to help her stay as active and comfortable as possible. We are...
My mum moved into Linfield House in June 2024, in the late stages of Alzheimer's. After it became unsafe for her to be at home. Mum was losing the ability to eat and drink and the staff continually encouraged her to try and eat. As soon as entering Linfield's you can feel the warmth and friendship. From the very start the staff made Mum feel loved and cared for. Every member of the team were friendly and caring and nothing was too much trouble for them. The staff at the home encouraged Mum to join in with activities when she could. The staff at the home had very good communication and if there were any issues I was contacted straight away to keep me informed. Sadly Mum lost her fight in September, the last four months of her life were better for her being at Linfield's. Anybody who is having doubts for their family member please feel reassured that this a welcoming and amazing home, I only wish that we had moved her there sooner.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt review about your mum's experience at Linfield House. We are deeply moved to know that from the very start, our staff could provide her with the warmth, love and care she needed. We take great pride in fostering a supportive and welcoming environment, and it...
My late sister was cared for by the very dedicated team at Linfield House during the advanced stage of Parkinson's disease. They were gentle, kind, supportive and encouraging, especially during the last weeks of her life. Their loving care extended to me and our family when we also had bad days coping. Linfield House is light, airy, spacious with a calm atmosphere, is very clean with good rooms, excellent food and activities programme. I knew it was the right place as soon as I walked around the facilities and met the manager and some of the staff.
My parents, both of whom have Dementia, have been residing at Linfield House for almost a year now. I have nothing but praise for all the Carers and Nurses at Seldon Suite. They display unwavering devotion, respect and care at all times towards my parents and the other residents, enabling them to retain their dignity. The carers and nurses undertake what must be a very challenging role at times and their patience and understanding are undeniably to be applauded. I would recommend Linfield House without hesitation.
We feel so lucky to have found Linfield House for my mum. Not only is she safe but she is with staff who have taken the time to get to know her and to genuinely care about her as well as for her. We are so pleased to see her smiling and joining in with the many activities on offer.
This was a great decision as she is now much happier in herself, and we, the family, can rest assured she is well cared for and all her needs are met.
The staff are lovely, and the home is equally lovely.
Communication has always been great.
Here's hoping Mum remains as happy and enjoys the rest of her life at her new home.
I hold Power of Attorney for a good friend who has always relished her independence. When she became unable to live safely on her own it was a huge challenge to find appropriate residential care, but Linfield House has provided a supportive and caring environment. Staff have taken the time to get to know her as a person and are interested in her 'background story'. The nursing staff are excellent at keeping in touch if there are any concerns, visitors are welcomed like family, and the inevitable 'tricky situations' amongst a significant proportion of people living with dementia are managed with compassion and good humour. Management, Carers, Nurses, Reception, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Kitchen Staff all play their part in this.
The home felt peaceful and calm but I was also very impressed with the daily activities and entertainment on offer. I will always remember the kindness given to my granny from all the staff - they were truly excellent. We felt supported as a family when we visited and staff were available to talk to if we wanted. I felt they got to know my Granny very well despite her only being there for a relatively short amount of time.
Linfield has a varied program of daily events which she loves joining in with, helping to stimulate her and maintain her interaction with others.
The staff are approachable and happy to discuss anything. They all know and understand Mum well, so quickly pick up on any concerns.
The manager even has an open-door policy, which is great.
It is so reassuring to know mum is well looked after, and is safe.
Thank you everyone.
I am delighted with the way my mother is being cared for, particularly when staff spend time with her and listen to her when she is anxious or upset. She is always encouraged to ask for help when she needs it, but is also allowed to be independent whenever she can, which helps her self-esteem.
She likes her room and I was so pleased she has a lovely large room with 2 windows and an ensuite. There is plenty of wall space for her pictures and shelves for photos and ornaments. She has a landline phone on the table so we can call her.
We needed a few conversations to ensure she was offered only fish, not meat but this was soon remedied.
If she has any medical issues the nurses phone me the same day to inform me.
I feel very happy with my cousin being looked after at Linfield House and feel she is safe.
It is expensive but I was told by several people that it is the best care home in Worthing so that was my priority when choosing.
They went over and above to make my mother's birthday really special.
She has greatly improved since being in their care and living her best life.
We are delighted that your mother is enjoying living at Linfield House and it was a pleasure to be able to celebrate her birthday with her. Our staff are committed to providing high-quality person-centred care enabling our residents to live well, enjoy life and love every day and it is such a joy...
Mum had over two years here. She was very happy and well looked after. After a stroke a few weeks prior to her death the care was extremely good and I couldn't have wished for better care. Thoroughly recommended.
Thank you for your kind review of Linfield House. On behalf of Guild Care, and the team at Linfield House, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so pleased that your mum was happy in our care and that you felt she was well looked after. We pride ourselves on...
From the moment she was greeted, until the moment she left, the staff were delightful, treated her with compassion and respect and genuinely seemed to care. The staff communicated well with me, as well, which meant a lot. The room was bright and clean and the food was pretty good - there was flexibility for dietary requirements. I would recommend this home, as it was the best place for my mum to gain her strength and confidence before returning home.
Thank you for your kind review of Linfield House. We are delighted that your mum enjoyed her stay with us and that we were able to have such a positive impact on her health. We would be delighted to care for your mum again should the need arise in the future. Your feedback is invaluable to us and...
My mother stayed with you for ten days of respite and the level of care was extremely poor. Even when she arrived, the BP machine wasn't working and never was taken until I asked a week later. Carers were generally very young and disinterested. Examples: given laxatives unbeknown which caused an accident and she wasn't showered. Had to bring in blankets because there is one thin sheet. No one came into the room unless she rang the bell. No stool at the sink for her to sit whilst she washed. Woken at 6 am to take paracetamol. No proactive engagement. TV remote not working etc. Now she is somewhere else I realise how bad it was!
We are very sorry that your experience at Linfield House was not as positive as we would have hoped. We take the wellbeing of our residents, their families and our staff extremely seriously.
We always welcome the opportunity for concerns to be raised directly at the time they arise so that we...
The care staff at Linfield have been so wonderful. When my mother arrived from the hospital in 2018 she was very frail, she has thrived at Linfield since that time. I live overseas, it is so important to know that the staff really keep a careful eye on her. Every time I call she is happy and comfortable. I originally had a hard time being able to speak to Mum by phone. We now have a planned time for my call to a phone in her room. The food is amazing, they have done so much to make sure she can have some of her favourites. Mum now has to have a soft diet which they make appetizing.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that the service is having a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
Given that mum could no longer live a fulfilled and safe life in her own home anymore, her only option was to go into care. This seemingly huge compromise turned out to be the best decision we could have made. Her last three years in Linfield gave her a new extended family in the staff and carers. Their genuine interest and care for her physical and mental well-being cannot be overstated. She knew she had people around her who genuinely loved her at the end, and for that, I shall be eternally grateful. Linfield House has proved that going into care doesn't have to be a sad or a diminishing option for anyone who needs help to continue to have a good life.
Thank you for your review. It was a privilege to have been able to help. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is communicated to the team. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
Everyone has an expectation when they purchase anything. Linfield House staff in the Richmond wing have exceeded my expectation, well done to them.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that the service is having a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
My cousin has been a resident at Linfield House for over four years. The physical and medical care he has received has been very satisfactory. We live some distance away but when we visit, staff show care and attention, and also patience, which is so important as my cousin's physical condition and dementia sadly worsen. A lot of effort was made during the Covid period to protect residents and to enable visits which was much appreciated. We receive regular updates and photos/videos of residents involved in activities which help us to stay in touch. We feel great confidence in the care Linfield provides.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that the service is having a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
Well done Linfield house you are doing an amazing job for my mum and family.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that your mum and your family are seeing a positive benefit and impact. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure that it is shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to provide this review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 July 2021Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (56) & Events (0)
- 09 Jun 2026
Guild Care offers a full daily activity schedule for its residents, with something for every interest and ability. Residents at Caer Gwent, Linfield House and Haviland House have a choice...
- 20 Jun 2025
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- 14 May 2025
Family, friends and staff gathered at Caer Gwent residential home in Worthing this week to mark a very special milestone as Patrick, a long-time Worthing resident, celebrated his 100th birthday...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 15 May 2026Recipient: Guild Care
- 15 May 2026Recipient: Guild Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Linfield House.
Meet the Team (6)

As a qualified Nurse with a diploma in Health and Social Care, I am passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I truly enjoy getting to know our residents and their families, and it is a privilege to support them every day.

As Clinical Lead, I oversee the clinical team and nurses to ensure that all areas are functioning correctly in line with CQC and the NMC. I oversee medication management and conduct clinical assessments for new residents before they move into our home. A key part of my role is liaising with residents' families on their loved one's health and care plans.

I manage the Housekeeping team, and I take great pride in keeping Linfield House clean, welcoming and comfortable for everyone who lives and works here.

I have worked with Guild Care for almost 10 years, beginning my journey as a Care Assistant before progressing into my current role as Practice Development Facilitator. My role is all about supporting colleagues to deliver safe, confident and compassionate care. I spend much of my time mentoring and coaching staff on the floor, making sure everyone feels equipped and supported in their roles. I also oversee training across the home, including running practical workshops and delivering our bespoke dementia training programme, “I’m Still Me”.
I love seeing colleagues grow in confidence and knowing that the training we provide makes a real difference to the people who live at Linfield House. Working closely with our residents and their families is incredibly rewarding, and it means a lot to be part of a team that is committed to providing the very best care every single day.

I am responsible for ensuring all our residents’ records are accurate, clear and kept up to date. I stay in regular contact with residents’ families and manage any correspondence relating to their care. One of the best parts of my role is the daily interaction I have with our residents and their loved ones. Being part of the Linfield House family is something I really value.

I have worked at Linfield House for several years and have enjoyed an interesting and varied career with Guild Care for more than two decades. During this time, I have gained valuable experience across different homes and services.
I love welcoming families into Linfield House and helping with any queries or requests they may have. Being part of the Linfield House family is something I really value.
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