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Dementia care homes in Worthing

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There are 12 dementia care homes in and around Worthing on AskBart. 91% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,650 a week, while West Sussex usually pays £1,033. The largest is Tarring Manor Care Home, with 75 beds.

care homes
12
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
91%
typical residential fee
£1,650/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what West Sussex council pays
£1,033/wk

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Worthing

Care homes in Worthing (12)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Ashdown Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2026On request400.9 mi—0.6 mi
Avon HouseGood · Oct 2025On request260.8 mi—0.4 mi
Avon ManorGood · Jul 2019On request281.1 mi—0.7 mi
CamowenGood · Oct 2021On request201.5 mi—1.1 mi
Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care HomeGood · Oct 2026On request290.4 mi—0.8 mi
LarkswoodGood · Nov 2024On request181.1 mi—0.7 mi
Longacre Care Home LimitedGood · May 2026On request302.6 mi—2.2 mi
St Mary's Residential Care HomeGood · May 2022On request270.6 mi—0.4 mi
Sunhill Court Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Aug 2023On request402.7 mi—2.3 mi
Tarring Manor Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,650751.3 mi—0.9 mi
Tenby HouseGood · Jun 2026On request321.2 mi—0.8 mi
The New Grange Care Home LimitedGood · Jun 2021On request580.1 mi—0.5 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Worthing in numbers

91% of Worthing’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 11 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Worthing costs about £1,650/week, while West Sussex’s published usual rate is around £1,033/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £617/week (about £32,084/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed12
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 11 (91%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,650
West Sussex usual weekly rate (2025)£1,033
LargestTarring Manor Care Home (75 beds)
Most recently inspectedSunhill Court Nursing Home (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 12 · Respite 4
Average house price, Worthing (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£296,227
Good10
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Worthing£1,650/wk
  • Dementia, Worthing£1,650/wk
  • West Sussex average£1,423/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • West Sussex usual rate£1,033/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Sussex. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: West Sussex's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Worthing

The average house price in Worthing is £296,227, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£296,227
Detached
£592,121
Semi-detached
£408,869
Terraced
£324,454
Flats & maisonettes
£180,145

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Worthing

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 3% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

594 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime171
  • Anti-social behaviour141
  • Shoplifting92
  • Public order52
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Worthing

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Guild Care

Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1044658)
Charity

Carers Support West Sussex

To deliver high quality services to carers in West Sussex by provision of information and support.To develop good working relationships with all agencies to deliver services that address the needs…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1123359)
Charity

Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (Bat) UK

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of London and the surrounding area the provision of table tennis and other facilities for recreation or leisure.

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1159618)
Charity

East Preston Men in Sheds

This project is intended to combat loneliness and isolation amongst older adults in East Preston and surrounding areas. To mitigate the effects of social isolation and provide worthwhile,…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202293)
Charity

Time to Talk Befriending

We overcome loneliness experienced by older people through befriending. We provide one to one befriending, group befriending, events, seasonal outreach and social prescribing in Brighton and Hove,…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1186555)
Charity

Arun Community Transport

Transporting clients who are unable to access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social engagements

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1183665)

Worthing: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+48.3%
Projected change in Worthing, 2025 to 2035 (4,288 to 6,361). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.6%
Projected change in Worthing, 2025 to 2035 (26,517 to 32,501). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
12
Nearest: Paydens Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
21
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.2% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 42 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Worthing

  • Longacre Care Home Limited · 2.2 milesCQC Good (report published May 2026). CQC page
  • St Barnabas House · 2.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published May 2016). CQC page
  • Chestnut Tree House · 5.7 milesCQC Good (report published June 2015). CQC page

Hospitals near Worthing

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Worthing a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Worthing

Worthing suits people seeking a seaside retirement with established community networks and plenty of amenities. At 23.3% over-65s, it's well above the national average (18.6%), marking it as a mature retirement destination. The area's main trade-off is limited local care-home provision and recorded crime that sits higher than many UK towns; weigh these against good everyday services, green space, and lower costs than many southern England locations.

Health & support

  • Medical access: The area has several GP surgeries and pharmacies; Worthing Hospital is within the town, and major emergency services are locally available.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in April 2026 was 594 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting among the most common. This is higher than many comparable towns — worth factoring into your sense of safety.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are; Worthing's established over-65 community means many residents have long-rooted local ties, but distance from you matters.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Worthing sit below the national average, making it more affordable than much of the south-east. That said, only one care home is currently listed locally, so choice is very limited.
  • Transport: Worthing has good bus links and a railway station with connections to nearby cities. The town centre and seafront are walkable; outer areas are more car-dependent.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision is minimal — just one listed home with roughly 75 beds and not yet inspected by the CQC. You may need to look further afield or consider independent living options.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Worthing has 21 parks and 6 allotments, plus direct access to the seafront and shingle beach. With 175 restaurants and cafes and 52 pubs and bars, there's a strong social and eating-out scene.
  • Community: The high concentration of over-65s means active social groups, memory cafes and support networks are well-established across the town.
  • Climate: South-east England's climate is mild compared to northern regions, though Worthing's coastal position means it can be breezy; winters are generally damp rather than harsh.

Things to weigh up

  • Very limited care-home choice: Only one care home is listed locally, and it has not yet been inspected by the CQC. You may face waiting lists or need to consider homes in neighbouring areas.
  • Higher recorded crime: Crime levels are notably above average for similar towns. Check specific neighbourhoods and visit at different times if safety is a priority.
  • Popularity as a retirement hub: High demand from over-65s may drive up costs for other services and accommodation types, even if care-home fees remain competitive.

Questions about care homes in Worthing

How many dementia care homes are there in Worthing?

AskBart lists 12 dementia care homes in and around Worthing, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Worthing rated?

Of the 11 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 10 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Worthing cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,650 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Worthing?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Worthing?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Worthing:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in WorthingPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Worthing

Near Worthing

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

Header photo: Katharine Oakeshott, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons