Care home
Care for Veterans
Care home in Worthing, West Sussex
Care for Veterans
Care home in Worthing, West Sussex
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Care for Veterans is a care home in Worthing, West Sussex, with 60 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, and its 2023 report graded each of the five key questions Good. The home runs a Day Care Service from Gifford House on Boundary Road, open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am until either 2pm or 4pm. Attendees take part in a range of activities and eat meals in the home's own surroundings. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy are available alongside day care at £30 per session, or on their own at £45 per session. Veterans and their families can have one free taster session per person, subject to availability.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 April 2023 · Last inspected 22 February 2023
Inspectors found that people felt safe and were supported by kind, caring staff who knew them well, with their dignity and independence respected. Risks were managed, medicines were handled safely, and the home was clean and well maintained. Organised activities were limited at the time of the visit because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, and people's risks, including environmental risks, were identified and managed safely.
- People received their medicines as prescribed, and staffing levels were sufficient to meet their needs.
- The home was clean and well maintained, and people could access gardens and outside spaces.
- A team of therapists employed by the home, plus other health and social care professionals, supported people, including those on a rehabilitation programme.
- Activities were limited at the time of the inspection because of a COVID-19 outbreak, although the home normally offers a range of activities.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
594 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Care for Veterans is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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