New Elmcroft

New Elmcroft is a nursing home in Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex (BN43 6AT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About New Elmcroft

New Elmcroft is a nursing home in Shoreham By Sea. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock means clinical needs are met in the home rather than through repeated trips to hospital. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the gradual changes that come with frailty are managed by people who know the person, in surroundings they know. Most of good nursing care is unglamorous and depends on reliability. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened in the night. The rest of the job is making sure there is a life here and not only treatment. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. With dementia we keep the surroundings calm and familiar and look for what lies behind distress. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to gloss over that. We know which areas were identified, work is in hand, and we would rather discuss it openly with anyone considering New Elmcroft than have it come as a surprise. Please visit, ask us direct questions and see the home as it actually is.

Care provided at New Elmcroft

Older person care
Dementia care
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 27 May 2022

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How New Elmcroft compares in Adur

Measured against the 16 care homes for older people registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 60 places. Larger than 12 of the 16 homes. The local average is 36 places.
CQC rating: Requires improvement. 14 of the 16 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
Latest report: 27 May 2022. 7 of the 16 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: December 2010. 11 of the 16 homes registered more recently.
Care offered: Nursing and dementia care. Of the 16 homes, 7 offer nursing care and 10 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene: 4 out of 5. The same rating as 3 of the 16 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 Adur.

The local picture: Adur

What the numbers say about care for older people in Adur, 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: 8,600. Rising to 9,500 by 2035, up 10%
People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 41%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 19%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. West Sussex average is 83.
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 200 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 New Elmcroft

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 10 September 2025.
Run by: Shaw Healthcare Limited, which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 14 of the 17 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 New Elmcroft

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, 4.7 miles away

It is about 4.7 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

Adur Health Partnership, 0.7 miles away
Mile Oak Medical Centre, 1.7 miles away
Portslade Health Centre, 2.1 miles away

Nearest dentists

Alpha Dental Care, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Mydentist, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
2nd Floor, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Park Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
Greens Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Station, 0.6 miles away
Southwick Station, 1.2 miles away
Fishersgate Station, 1.8 miles away

Around New Elmcroft

H: New Elmcroft
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 New Elmcroft

Where is New Elmcroft located?

New Elmcroft is a nursing home in Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6AT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does New Elmcroft provide?

New Elmcroft is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is New Elmcroft's CQC rating?

New Elmcroft is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 27 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does New Elmcroft provide dementia care?

Yes. New Elmcroft supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does New Elmcroft offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. New Elmcroft offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about New Elmcroft

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. New Elmcroft is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. New Elmcroft is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. New Elmcroft 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?

Yes. Yes. New Elmcroft supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

New Elmcroft 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
Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from New Elmcroft. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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