Fernbank Residential Home
Fernbank Residential Home is a residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex (BN11 4BN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fernbank Residential Home
Fernbank is a residential care home in Worthing supporting older people, and we welcome respite guests. We are a small home on the Sussex coast and we run at the pace of the people living here. Mornings are flexible, meals are proper meals cooked in the house, and residents decide how they spend their days. Some want company and something going on from breakfast onwards, and some want the paper, the window and their own thoughts. Neither should have to be negotiated for. Staff here know residents properly. They know who takes sugar, who will always talk about the sea, who wants a hand and who would much rather manage alone. That knowledge is what good care actually rests on, and it is why we keep our teams as settled as we can. We are conscious that moving into a home usually follows a loss, often a house lived in for decades, and frequently happens quickly after something has gone wrong. We take the first weeks seriously, arrange rooms with people's own furniture and pictures where possible, and do not expect anyone to have settled in by the second day. Respite guests receive exactly what permanent residents receive. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. If you would like to look round, please get in touch and come and see us.
Care provided at Fernbank Residential Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 April 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Fernbank Residential Home compares in Worthing
Measured against the 59 care homes for older people registered in Worthing. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 46 places. Larger than 49 of the 59 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 46 of the 59 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 21 April 2026. 5 of the 59 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 27 of the 59 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 43 of the 54 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Worthing.
The local picture: Worthing
What the numbers say about care for older people in Worthing, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,700. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 74%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 123. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 68 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Fernbank Residential Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 27 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 4 July 2025.
- Run by
- South Coast Nursing Homes Limited, which runs 9 adult social care services in England. All 9 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Fernbank Residential Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 0.7 miles away
It is about 0.7 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Worthing Station, 0.4 miles away
- West Worthing Station, 0.8 miles away
- East Worthing Station, 1.2 miles away
Around Fernbank Residential Home
- H: Fernbank Residential Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Fernbank Residential Home
Where is Fernbank Residential Home located?
Fernbank Residential Home is a residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fernbank Residential Home provide?
Fernbank Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fernbank Residential Home's CQC rating?
Fernbank Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fernbank Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fernbank Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fernbank Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Fernbank Residential Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Fernbank Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Fernbank Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Fernbank Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Fernbank Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Fernbank Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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