Fernbank Residential Home
25-27 Gratwicke Road, Worthing, BN11 4BN
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 15 December 2022
Last inspected 24 November 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 15 Dec 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Worthing Hospital
57.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Shelley Surgery
0.1 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.3 mi
14 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
7 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by West Sussex (2025–26)
£1,033
per week, residential
£1,125
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
19.8% of people in West Sussex are aged 65 or over
57.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
South Coast Nursing Homes Limited
10
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.