Care Homes in Worthing: A 2026 Guide for Families
Everything you need to know about finding the right care home in Worthing — from CQC ratings and specialisms to costs and what to look for when visiting.
CQC Ratings Overview
Worthing has 79 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. 2 are rated Outstanding — the highest level of care quality. 59 homes are rated Good, meaning most families in Worthing have access to well-rated care options.
23 homes offer nursing care (with qualified nurses on-site), while 56 are residential care homes providing personal care without nursing. 31 homes in {data.name} specialise in dementia care. The total capacity across all homes is 2,056 beds.
Top-Rated Care Homes in Worthing
| Name | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 26 |
| Heaton House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 14 |
| Haviland House | Good | Nursing | 67 |
| Berkeley Lodge | Good | Nursing | 64 |
| Care for Veterans | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| The New Grange Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 58 |
| Westholme Clinic Limited | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| The Poets | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| Linfield House | Good | Nursing | 54 |
| Fernbank Residential Home | Good | Residential | 46 |
| Hollywynd Rest Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Ashdown Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| The Beeches Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Camelot Nursing and Residential Care Home | Good | Nursing | 36 |
| St Michaels Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
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Nursing vs Residential Care in Worthing
Nursing Homes (23)
Qualified nurses on-site 24/7 for residents with complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, or conditions requiring regular clinical care.
Browse nursing homes in Worthing →Residential Homes (56)
Personal care support for daily living — meals, washing, dressing, social activities — in a homely setting without on-site nursing.
Browse residential homes in Worthing →Dementia Care in Worthing
31 care homes in Worthing specialise in dementia care. These homes typically offer secure environments, specialist training for staff, and activities designed for people living with dementia.
How to Choose a Care Home in Worthing
- 1Check CQC ratings — Start with homes rated Outstanding or Good. 61 homes in Worthing meet this standard.
- 2Match the care type — Decide between nursing (23 homes) and residential (56 homes) based on medical needs.
- 3Visit at least 3 homes — Use our visiting checklist to compare homes in person.
- 4Understand the costs — Care home fees in England average £800–£1,200/week. See our funding guide.
- 5Save and compare — Use the shortlist feature on each care home page to save and compare your favourites side by side.
All Care Homes in Worthing
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