Camowen
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds20
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2021-10-28
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-10-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Camowen was rated Good for Effective at the September 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food quality. The published summary does not include specific detail about dementia training content, care plan review processes, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. There is no published information about food quality or how the home accommodates dietary needs. The Effective rating indicates inspectors found these areas satisfactory, but the evidence behind that judgement is not publicly detailed.Is this home caring?
Camowen was rated Good for Caring at the September 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or family members, and no specific inspector observations are described. A Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with the quality of staff interactions and the home's approach to dignity and respect. The absence of resident or family testimony in the published findings means this rating cannot be independently verified from the available text.Is the home responsive?
Camowen was rated Good for Responsive at the September 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, complaints handling, and end-of-life care. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which requires a genuinely tailored approach to daily life. The published summary contains no detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home handles complaints. A 20-bed home has the potential to offer a more individual approach than larger settings, but this is not confirmed in the available findings.Is the home well-led?
Camowen was rated Good for Well-led at the September 2021 inspection. A named registered manager (Mrs Claire Adel Mitchell) and a nominated individual (Ms Shelina Amershi) are both registered with the regulator, which confirms basic governance accountability is in place. The published summary does not detail the manager's tenure, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home learns from incidents and complaints. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests meaningful leadership change occurred before or during the 2021 inspection period.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home caters for adults both under and over 65, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. For residents living with dementia, the varied feedback suggests families should ask detailed questions about specific care approaches and daily routines. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Camowen has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Camowen, at 30 Parkfield Road in Worthing, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in September 2021. This is a significant improvement on its previous rating of Requires Improvement, and named, registered managers are in post. The home supports up to 20 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. That means it is difficult to confirm, for example, whether staff interactions were genuinely warm, whether activities were tailored to individuals, or what night staffing looks like. The inspection was also carried out in September 2021, which is now over three years ago. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring a reassessment, which is reassuring, but does not replace a fresh full inspection. Before you decide, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, and request to speak with the registered manager about what has changed since the home's earlier Requires Improvement rating.
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In Their Own Words
How Camowen describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding the right balance between positive experiences and serious concerns
Dedicated residential home Support in Worthing
Choosing care involves weighing different perspectives, and Camowen in Worthing presents a particularly complex picture. While some visitors describe satisfactory experiences over several years, others have raised concerns that need careful consideration. The home provides support for residents with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home caters for adults both under and over 65, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
For residents living with dementia, the varied feedback suggests families should ask detailed questions about specific care approaches and daily routines.
“Given the contrasting experiences reported, visiting and asking thorough questions becomes especially important here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Camowen has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Camowen, at 30 Parkfield Road in Worthing, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in September 2021. This is a significant improvement on its previous rating of Requires Improvement, and named, registered managers are in post. The home supports up to 20 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. That means it is difficult to confirm, for example, whether staff interactions were genuinely warm, whether activities were tailored to individuals, or what night staffing looks like. The inspection was also carried out in September 2021, which is now over three years ago. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring a reassessment, which is reassuring, but does not replace a fresh full inspection. Before you decide, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, and request to speak with the registered manager about what has changed since the home's earlier Requires Improvement rating.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Camowen measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Camowen describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding the right balance between positive experiences and serious concerns
Dedicated residential home Support in Worthing
Choosing care involves weighing different perspectives, and Camowen in Worthing presents a particularly complex picture. While some visitors describe satisfactory experiences over several years, others have raised concerns that need careful consideration. The home provides support for residents with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home caters for adults both under and over 65, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
For residents living with dementia, the varied feedback suggests families should ask detailed questions about specific care approaches and daily routines.
Management & ethos
Experiences with staff vary considerably. While some visitors report polite interactions over extended periods, others describe concerning incidents including questions about falls procedures and professional conduct.
The home & environment
The home maintains clean, hygienic surroundings according to some visitors. Food quality has been described as satisfactory by those who've dined there.
“Given the contrasting experiences reported, visiting and asking thorough questions becomes especially important here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
