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The PoetsWest Sussex

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Rated:GoodNursing

The Poets

44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4BX
01903210612
Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

23 September 2024

Provider

South Coast Nursing Homes Limited

Beds

55 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 61 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 52 are the same and 8 are lower.

14 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

  1. GoodJan 2025

First inspected by CQC in 2025, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited, which runs 9 care homes in England: 9 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

  • NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
  • How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Poets

The Poets is a 55-bed nursing home located on Shelley Road in Worthing, West Sussex. It is operated by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those with sensory impairments. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in January 2025.

As a nursing home, it offers medical and personal care support on-site, with nursing staff available. The location places it within the coastal town of Worthing, in the South East of England. The home's range of specialisms means it caters to diverse care needs beyond standard residential provision, accommodating both age-related conditions and specific disability requirements.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service
Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity
55 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · BN11 4BX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Assessment published 7 January 2025. Assessment date recorded: 23 September 2024.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 7 January 2025. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment 8 October to 31 October 2024. This service was registered by the Care Quality Commission on 12 May 2022. This was the first assessment of this service. We assessed all key questions and quality statements. The assessment outcome rated the service as good. The service did not have a manager registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The registered manager and the provider are legally responsible for how the service is run and for the quality and safety of the care provided. The manager had applied to register with CQC, and their application was being processed. People received personalised care which was safe and effective. Care and treatment plans directed safe and dignified care. Risks to people were managed. The culture of the service promoted person-centred care. People were involved in planning their care and treatment. People’s personal preferences and wishes were capture and used to inform care planning. People received support from a skilled staff team who were empathetic, kind, and compassionate. People and staff were free from discrimination. The manager and staff team were motivated and proud of the service they provided to people. Governance systems ensured people experienced good care. Records were accurate and contemporaneous. Relevant regulations were known and understood.

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

Read The Poets's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Poets, consider asking...

  1. 1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
  2. 2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
  3. 3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
  4. 4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
  5. 5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Poets, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
  2. 2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
  3. 3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
  4. 4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
  5. 5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund The Poets's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Location

44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4BX

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The Poets

CQC overall rating

Good

Assessment date: 23 September 2024

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