The Poets is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Worthing, West Sussex. It is operated by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Poets provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Poets in January 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Poets is located in Worthing, within the West Sussex local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BX |
| Phone | 01903 210612 |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 7 January 2025 |
| Provider | South Coast Nursing Homes Limited |
Is The Poets registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Poets is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-13011535452
What type of care does The Poets provide?
The Poets provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact The Poets?
You can contact The Poets by phone on 01903 210612, or visit them at 44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BX.
What is The Poets's CQC rating?
The Poets has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-13011535452
How many care homes are in Worthing?
There are 91 CQC-registered care homes in Worthing. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/worthing.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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