The Shelley
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54 Shelley Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 4BX
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,325.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Andrew Bown is Manager at The Shelley.
Andy grew up in the family care home in Hythe Kent and on leaving school trained as a Registered Nurse initially working in post-operative care, he then trained in Health Care management, and took a post with the NHS managing NHS contracts and more latterly as worked as marketing account manager for BMI Healthcare. Andy and his mum Liz purchased Place Farm House in 2016 and The Shelley in 2020, Andy was appointed registered manager of Place Farm House from 2016 til 2019 and then took the post as registered manager at The Shelley in 2020.
The Shelley is Worthing’s premium residential care home, situated in a truly enviable location; only a few minutes walk from both the centre of town and the stunning seafront promenade. Boasting a warm, welcoming and homely feel, The Shelley provides residential care in a unique and elegant setting. We pride ourselves in providing the very best care and service to our residents. This is made possible by our team of outstanding staff.
The Shelley is owned by the Bown family, who have run care homes for over 26 years, mum and son Liz and Andy.
By taking a person-centred approach with each resident, our staff personally get to know each individual, understanding their needs and personalities to ultimately assist them in leading their lives as they wish.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, Personal care, Physiotherapy. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physically Frail, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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The Shelley is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Shelley originally began life as a hotel and was converted into a care home in 2005. Over the years it has developed and built a reputation for being one of the best care home’s in the area, if not in the country with its sophisticated décor and excellence in care. The Shelley has strong links with the local community which we believe is important to the wellbeing of the residents in their daily lives and their own connection with the local community. Our generously proportioned rooms, reflect a flexible approach to living and combines the independence of your own home surrounded by lovely comfortable homely surroundings with the assurance that help is always on hand if and when it is required. Our accommodation not only looks stunning but functions perfectly too, our careful and thoughtful design ensures that we not only meet and exceed today’s regulations but those of tomorrow. We take great care in ensuring The Shelley is a comfortable and safe place to live, purposely designed to meet the needs of our residents. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Our generously proportioned rooms, reflect a flexible approach to living and combines the independence of your own home surrounded by lovely comfortable homely surroundings with the assurance that help is always on hand if and when it is required. Our accommodation not only looks stunning but functions perfectly too, our careful and thoughtful design ensures that we not only meet and exceed today’s regulations but those of tomorrow. We take great care in ensuring The Shelley is a comfortable and safe place to live, purposely designed to meet the needs of our residents. Our larger en-suite rooms range in size from 252 to 290 sq ft and have either a walk in shower or bath. Ground floor rooms come with kitchen facilities and doors into the garden with individual patio area with table and seating |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 32 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 32 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Bathroom with Bath, Shower Rooms, WC and Basin, Wet Rooms. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Safe, Secure Access, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,325.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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At The Shelley, we believe that enjoyment should be at the centre of the care we provide. It’s our mission to enable everyone to carry on an active life with as much independence as they are able, or want, to have. We believe that no-one should have to give up a much-loved hobby or interest when they move into a care home. Take advantage of a host of activities including craft workshops, flower arranging, art classes, exercise classes, food and wine tasting, bridge afternoons (and in normal non COVID times) guest speakers and professional musicians and visits by local school children. These are all organised and lead by our dedicated Activities Team. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
54 Shelley Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 4BX
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 13th April 2022 |
| Last rated | 11th May 2022 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 7th January 2011 |
| Service Provider | The Shelley (Worthing) Limited, BN11 4BX |
The Shelley Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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