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The Poets
44 - 48 Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4BX — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Poets was rated
Rating published 07/01/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 55 bedsRegistered capacity
- West SussexCouncil for care funding
- 01903 687688Care home's own number
- South Coast Nursing HomesOperator
Care offered
Care types at The Poets
The Poets, based in Worthing, West Sussex, delivers Nursing and Respite care, and holds an overall CQC rating of "Not Yet Rated".
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat types of care does The Poets provide?
The Poets provides Nursing and Respite care.
How many rooms does The Poets have?
There are 55 rooms at The Poets.
Who owns The Poets?
The Poets is run by South Coast Nursing Homes.
Does The Poets provide Residential care?
The Poets does not offer Residential care.
Does The Poets offer Respite care?
Yes. The Poets does offer Respite care.
Does The Poets provide care for people with Dementia?
The Poets does not provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does The Poets come under?
The relevant local authority for The Poets is West Sussex.
Does The Poets accept local authority clients?
The Poets is not able to accept Local Authority-funded clients.
Does The Poets accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
The Poets is able to accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Who is the manager at The Poets?
The Poets's manager is Karen Williams.