The Poets
Nursing home · Worthing
44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4BX
Run by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds55
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01903 210612
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 January 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Poets
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-13011535452
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Poets
The Poets provides registered nursing care for older people and adults with physical disabilities or sensory impairment in central Worthing. The home supports both long and short-term stays, with person-centred care planning shaped by residents and families. Its 67 bedrooms include en-suite facilities, personal climate control and large HD televisions.
Residents can use lounges, dining rooms, secure gardens and a bistro with views across the landscaped grounds. Daily activities include music, visiting pets and craft sessions, while the home also offers care for people living with frailty, dementia symptoms and life-limiting progressive diseases. Families considering care can also access guidance on fees, local authority thresholds and NHS support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Worthing
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelley Care HomeWorthing | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Berkeley LodgeWorthing | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Camelot Nursing and Residential Care HomeWorthing | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fernbank Residential HomeWorthing | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LulworthWorthing | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley LodgeWorthing | Good | 8.4 | |
| Fernbank Residential HomeWorthing | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pentlands Nursing HomeWorthing | Good | 8.0 | |
| White Lodge Residential HomeEast Preston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Eastridge Manor EMI Nursing and Residential HomeHaywards Heath | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rookwood Residential HomeBurgess Hill | Good | 8.0 | |
| Blatchington ManorSeaford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abundant Grace Nursing HomeSeaford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 67 bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- Bistro overlooking landscaped gardens
- Activities including music and visiting pets
Suits: Older people needing nursing care or a planned short-term stay
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4BX
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Questions families ask
How much does The Poets cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Poets for its weekly fee. As a guide, West Sussex council paid on average £1,098 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Poets whether it takes residents funded by West Sussex council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.