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Their dedicated staff are passionate about providing a high standard of 24-hour specialist nursing care for older people.
The interior of the home is finished to the highest standard, with spacious communal areas and bedrooms. All bedrooms feature en-suite wet rooms and are fully furnished, including a personal fridge, telephones and large wall mounted...
Care Provided by The Poets Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
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
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 The Poets Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Poets 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
- Joel Corpuz(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2022
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Parking
- Off street parking available
The Poets Nursing Home Reviews (41)
The Poets Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Poets Nursing Home has 41 reviews.
We are blown away by the standard of care at The Poets in Worthing . After the trials of a sub standard care home and recurrent hospital stays it feels like we have landed in paradise . It's such a relief to know mum is being cared for in such a highly professional deeply caring and skilled way . As a retired doctor myself I can confirm the clinical care is outstanding , leadership incredible and the communication and team work is a wonder to behold . The staff are across everything and make a difficult and challenging job look easy . Can't praise highly enough . We are and will forever be , so grateful .
The Poets gave the best end of life care we could have hoped for. Every member of staff was friendly and helpful. The whole environment made visiting a sick relative so much easier. I will be forever grateful that there was a room available for my sister.
Hi Philippa, 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 The Poets.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Excellent convalescence care after my hip replacement.
The Team at the Poets.
My mother had a severe stroke and was already suffering with Alzheimer's and as a result of the stroke she required 24 hour care. The Poets home have been caring and professional in their delivery of care to my mother.
The home is very clean, welcoming with professional caring staff. My mother is part of a community where she is included in all activities despites the issues she has . The staff ensure she feels included in everything from morning coffee to afternoon activities.
Without this home she would not live the active life she does.
The staff know the name of each patient and their family. We are always made to feel welcome. There are no restrictions on visiting.
The senior team are approachable. They take time to listen to concerns taking the seriously and give feedback on actions taken.
I would have preferred that my mum had not needed care but am so glad she found this home for its care and support. I would wholly recommend this home to anyone looking.
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Can't speak highly enough of our experience at the poets for my mum. Staff are extra special, so kind and caring to mum and us. Level of care is brilliant - very thoroughly across mums physical and mental needs and preferences and reactive as they change. Very much keeping me in the loop with everything. It's such a bright, airy space and the activities are varied and engaging. We have experienced one other care home (not local) which we thought was good at the time but this is leaps and bounds ahead of that experience. Thanks so much for everything you do.
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My mother has had an excellent experience. Wonderful atmosphere and caring, dedicated and committed staff. I feel so reassured that she is receiving the best of care. Thank you.
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Pupose built, new nursing home designed to provide optimum care. Bright, airy common areas with a great outlook onto the well designed garden area. The Bistro provides an excellent communal area for residents, relatives and staff well designed bedrooms, all with ceiling hoists and underfloor heating, airflow matresses to prevent bed sores. Great staff, who show true compassion. Excellent regular visits from physiotherapy and GP practice.
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All the staff are kind,caring and make my husband happy which makes me happy as well.They are friendly as well ,the carers are well trained and seems a happy place to work.The home is very clean and the manager is always helpful and kind.
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home.
The Team at The Poets
My father has had a wonderful start to his stay at The Poets. The care has been excellent. The staff are very caring, friendly and everything you would wish for a loved one. The atmosphere in the home is calm and peaceful. The cleanliness is amazing. My father says the food is wonderful. It looks amazing. I am so happy to have found this amazing place and feel confident that my fathers needs are being fully met in a wonderful environment.
Dear Karen,
Thank you for the review and for your kind words about our home.
The Team at The Poets
My review is nothing bad to say about this home staff and seniors are all nice. Most of the staffs are very hard working but one or two lay-back. I have notice, which is normal in every care homes. I also want to say thank you to everyone supporting Len staffs nurses and management. Also want to say I am very happy that Len is very happy to be here ones saying thanks and god bless you all.
With regards to health issues they keep us fully informed of any concerns and the website is very useful.
Food looks amazing and mum is eating better than she has in months.
My mother moved to The Poets when she was no longer able to look after herself in her own home. The care that she was given by the kind and thoughtful staff was excellent . The domestic facilities such as laundry was very efficient, the meals and snacks were tasty and well-presented. When my mother needed end of life care, her care plan was adapted seamlessly and she received the very best care and support in surroundings with which she had become familiar and where our family were able to stay with while the nursing staff continued with their care, of my mother. I felt like the The Poets was my home too!
Thank you very much.
The very welcoming building is matched by the very warm welcome given by the reception staff. Our son has now stayed at The Poets three times and on each occasion we were made to feel welcome and nothing seemed to be any trouble. The care staff are fantastic and clearly enjoy their working environment. Our son has complex needs and the range of staff from the care assistants to the senior nursing staff that the home has ensures that he gets excellent care for the duration of his stay. Without doubt the organising and management of the home is equal to the care staff. The management are always available to discuss things and the housekeeping manager is kind and caring and checks with us frequently that things are as we want them. We would strongly recommend anyone to this home and we hope to continue visiting for respite care in the future.
Family are kept well-informed and regularly updated. Visits were always lovely and meals can be taken in the restaurant together. When my Dad couldn't walk he was given extra care moving him and was helped to feel independent.
Special mention must be made of the manager and staff. The manager's kindness to my father and staff's kindness to me will never be forgotten. Thank you to everyone at the Poets - I'm sorry I don't know all your names but I remember all your kindnesses.
My Dad passed away recently and whilst going through his phone I found a selfie of him smiling happily in the Bistro with one of the carers. I shall treasure this. Thank you.
It's a fantastic nursing home. Practically brand new, very comfortable, well equipped, spotlessly clean and staffed by a great team who really do their best to make their residents' time with them as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. My father was dreading going into care and is actually very happy with his life at The Poets. It's a great relief knowing that he is being so well cared for by the great team The Poets has.
I was given a personal recommendation to the Poets and I can't thank my friend enough. My mum receives what I believe is the best possible care in the most amazing environment. The Manageress is top notch and this flows down from her to all her staff. Wonderful, thank you The Poets.
2. All the staff were courteous, helpful, respectful and attentive to my personal requests and preferences.
3. Medication was administered according to the hospital discharge instructions. One felt confident in the medical/nursing professionalism.
4. Food was a bit bland and green veggies were sadly always soggy. Fresh fruit is always available on request.
5. I would recommend this home unreservedly.
My mum has been in The Poets since May 2023. The care and kindness that my mum receives is excellent. All the staff know my mum as an individual and always strive to meet her needs.
All in all very good. Always met with good humour. We appreciate all the good care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 September 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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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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“Welcome to The Poets. As the Home Manager, it is my privilege to welcome you to our stunning, purpose-built luxury care home in central Worthing. Surrounded by the charm of our historic, poet-named streets, we are proud to offer an unparalleled standard of care, backed by a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
My personal passion - and our home’s core specialism - is Complex Nursing. I am incredibly proud of our exceptional team. Our staff training and retention rates are excellent, ensuring our residents receive consistent, deeply personalised care from familiar faces they know and trust.
We have designed every aspect of The Poets with our residents' comfort and convenience in mind. Our home features full wheelchair-friendly access and plentiful parking for visiting loved ones. Life here is rich and fulfilling; our residents particularly love the beautiful garden views, our vibrant bistro, excellent food, and a varied activities programme tailored to all interests.
We are blessed with a prime location near Victoria Park, the town centre, and the beach. I invite you to get in touch with our team to arrange a visit so you can experience our vibrant community for yourself; you will always be guaranteed a warm welcome and expert advice.”
Joel CorpuzHome Manager, The Poets
Frequently Asked Questions about The Poets Nursing Home
What types of Care is The Poets 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 The Poets Nursing Home have?
There are 47 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Poets Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Poets Nursing Home to the centre of Worthing?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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