Tenby House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds32
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-05-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about how happy their loved ones seem here. They mention the friendly atmosphere and how residents appear genuinely content in their daily lives. It's the kind of place where respect for each person comes through in everything the staff do.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Tenby House was rated Good for effectiveness at its March 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies staff training in this area was assessed. No specific detail about care plan content, GP access, medication review, or food quality is recorded in the published inspection text.Is this home caring?
Tenby House received a Good rating for Caring at its March 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home supports independence. No inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback are recorded in the published inspection text for this domain. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the absence of detail means the evidence base here is the rating itself rather than specific confirmed practice.Is the home responsive?
Tenby House received a Good rating for Responsiveness at its March 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's needs. The home supports people with a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, and sensory impairment. No specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home responds to individual requests is recorded in the published inspection text.Is the home well-led?
Tenby House received a Good rating for Well-led at its March 2021 inspection. The registered manager is Mr Jatin Patel, who also holds the nominated individual role, indicating direct personal accountability for the home's performance. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints are recorded in the published inspection text. The Good rating implies inspectors were satisfied with leadership and oversight at the time of the visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Tenby House provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. For residents living with dementia, the home's emphasis on kindness and respect helps create a reassuring environment. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity while providing the specialized support each person needs. 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
Tenby House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than verified observations, direct quotes, or specific examples.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how happy their loved ones seem here. They mention the friendly atmosphere and how residents appear genuinely content in their daily lives. It's the kind of place where respect for each person comes through in everything the staff do.
What inspectors have recorded
The way this home runs day to day gives families confidence. They describe it as well-managed, with staff who consistently show kindness and respect in their approach to care.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation comes from simply seeing how content someone is in their new home.
Worth a visit
Tenby House, at 28 Downview Road, Worthing, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection, published in April 2021. The home is registered for 32 beds and supports people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The registered manager, who also holds the nominated individual role, is named in the inspection record, suggesting clear leadership accountability. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. There are no recorded observations by inspectors, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of how care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is reassuring, but it is not a substitute for seeing the home yourself. When you visit, pay particular attention to whether staff know your parent's name and preferred routines, how the home manages nights with 32 residents, and whether activity provision is genuinely tailored to people who cannot join group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How Tenby House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness and respect shape every single day
Tenby House – Your Trusted nursing home
When families describe the care at Tenby House in Worthing, they keep coming back to the same word: kind. This care home has built its reputation on treating every resident with genuine warmth and respect, creating an environment where people feel content and well looked after.
Who they care for
Tenby House provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
For residents living with dementia, the home's emphasis on kindness and respect helps create a reassuring environment. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity while providing the specialized support each person needs.
“Sometimes the best recommendation comes from simply seeing how content someone is in their new home.”
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
Tenby House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than verified observations, direct quotes, or specific examples.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how happy their loved ones seem here. They mention the friendly atmosphere and how residents appear genuinely content in their daily lives. It's the kind of place where respect for each person comes through in everything the staff do.
What inspectors have recorded
The way this home runs day to day gives families confidence. They describe it as well-managed, with staff who consistently show kindness and respect in their approach to care.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation comes from simply seeing how content someone is in their new home.
Worth a visit
Tenby House, at 28 Downview Road, Worthing, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection, published in April 2021. The home is registered for 32 beds and supports people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The registered manager, who also holds the nominated individual role, is named in the inspection record, suggesting clear leadership accountability. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. There are no recorded observations by inspectors, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of how care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is reassuring, but it is not a substitute for seeing the home yourself. When you visit, pay particular attention to whether staff know your parent's name and preferred routines, how the home manages nights with 32 residents, and whether activity provision is genuinely tailored to people who cannot join group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Tenby House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Tenby House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness and respect shape every single day
Tenby House – Your Trusted nursing home
When families describe the care at Tenby House in Worthing, they keep coming back to the same word: kind. This care home has built its reputation on treating every resident with genuine warmth and respect, creating an environment where people feel content and well looked after.
Who they care for
Tenby House provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
For residents living with dementia, the home's emphasis on kindness and respect helps create a reassuring environment. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity while providing the specialized support each person needs.
Management & ethos
The way this home runs day to day gives families confidence. They describe it as well-managed, with staff who consistently show kindness and respect in their approach to care.
The home & environment
The home itself gets praise for being clean and spacious, giving residents room to move around comfortably. Families appreciate these practical touches that make daily life more pleasant.
“Sometimes the best recommendation comes from simply seeing how content someone is in their new home.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
