The Shelley Care Home
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
The Shelley Care Home is a 32-bed residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex. It provides long-term residential care, respite care and day care for older adults. The home is located in the town centre, within walking distance of Worthing seafront. The Shelley was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home takes a person-centred approach, with staff working to understand each resident's individual needs and preferences. Care is delivered by a committed team within a family-run setting.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 May 2022 · Last inspected 13 April 2022
Inspectors found the home safe, with risks assessed, enough staff to spend time with people, and medicines given as prescribed. Staff were described as kind, patient and respectful, and the home was seen as comfortable and relaxed, with families able to visit and join meals. Personalised care, daily activities, healthcare access and end of life wishes were all noted positively.
- Risks to people were identified and assessed, and staff knew how to prevent harm
- Staff were kind, patient and treated people with dignity and respect
- A range of daily activities, outings and celebrations was offered, with choice about taking part
- Quality audits monitored care and drove improvement, and the rating moved from requires improvement to good
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
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 CourtAdequate
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Shelley Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 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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