Huntley
Huntley is a residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex (BN11 4AF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Huntley
Huntley is a small residential home in Worthing supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Keeping the house small is deliberate. It means everybody knows each other and the staff properly, the atmosphere stays calm, and it is easy to notice when somebody is not quite themselves. People choose how their own room looks, join in with the shopping and cooking if they want to, and have a genuine say in how the household runs. Routines are built around the individual, including the ones that need to stay exactly the same from one day to the next, because predictability is often what allows a person to relax enough to try something new. Support is agreed with each person using whatever way of communicating already works for them, whether speech, signing, pictures or something particular to them, and we learn it properly rather than guessing. Life here is meant to include the world outside. People get out into Worthing and along the coast, to activities, to work, to see family, and we provide as much or as little support as that actually takes rather than hovering. Respite stays are available for people who need a short break or whose family carers do. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to come and look round.
Care provided at Huntley
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Huntley. Report published 12 January 2019.
- 19 November 2018
- 11 places, 7 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that people remained safe. Staff understood safeguarding, and there were systems and processes in place to keep people safe. Medicines were managed safely, and staff who gave medicines were trained and had regular competency checks.
Effective
Inspectors found that people's needs were assessed before they moved into the home and regularly after that. People could make day to day choices, and staff adapted their approach to help with this. People were supported to have a balanced diet and could see healthcare professionals when they needed to.
Caring
Inspectors found that people continued to receive kind and compassionate care. People's privacy and dignity were respected. People and their relatives, where appropriate, were involved in decisions about care and were supported to say what they thought.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people received an extremely responsive service, where staff went above and beyond to put people's needs, wishes and aspirations first. Care was extremely personalised, and people were at the centre of care planning. People had access to a wide variety of activities and were supported to keep up relationships with people who were important to them.
Well-led
Inspectors found that the home continued to be well-led, and it had a registered manager. The culture of the home remained positive and helped people to live how they wanted. People, staff and relatives stayed involved, and feedback was sought daily, in key worker meetings and in care reviews.
What people told the inspectors
Relatives told inspectors that their family members were safe, had choices and were involved in decisions about their care.
We are over the moon with the kind and compassionate care our daughter receives. A relative of a person living at the home.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in January 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Responsive moved from Good to Outstanding; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 12 January 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 26 October 2015: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 16 October 2014: Inspection looking at part of the service
- 2 August 2014: Routine inspection
- 8 November 2013: Routine inspection
- 1 May 2013: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Huntley compares in Worthing
Measured against the 75 care homes registered in Worthing. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 11 places. Smaller than 56 of the 75 homes. The local average is 26 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 58 of the 75 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 12 January 2019. 68 of the 75 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2011. 29 of the 75 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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 Huntley
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 26 September 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Consensus Support Services Limited, which runs 59 adult social care services in England. 53 of the 56 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 Huntley
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, 0.8 miles away
It is about 0.8 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, 0.6 miles away
- East Worthing Station, 1.3 miles away
Around Huntley
- H: Huntley
- 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 Huntley
Where is Huntley located?
Huntley is a residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4AF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Huntley provide?
Huntley is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Huntley's CQC rating?
Huntley is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Huntley offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Huntley offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Huntley
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Huntley 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. Huntley 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. Huntley 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Huntley 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 Huntley. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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