Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
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- Older Person Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Requires Improvement
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About Us
We at Fethneys Living Options are proud to offer specialist residential care in the heart of Worthing, West Sussex, providing a supportive home for adults living with physical disabilities and complex needs. Our care home has been thoughtfully designed to combine comfort, accessibility, and dignity, ensuring every resident feels genuinely at home.
Set within the welcoming coastal community of Worthing, our location offers the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and easy access to local amenities. The BN postcode area is well connected, making it convenient for family and friends to visit regularly. Our environment has been tailored with accessibility at its core, so residents can move freely, engage confidently, and enjoy the everyday moments that make a house feel like a home.
Our specialist focus lies in supporting adults with physical disabilities, alongside providing care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. We also welcome younger adults and older people, and we offer respite care for families who need short term support. What this means in practice is a genuinely person centred approach where each resident receives care shaped around their preferences, abilities, and aspirations. Whether someone needs assistance with daily living, mobility support, or encouragement to pursue hobbies and community involvement, our team is committed to championing independence whilst providing the reassurance that skilled support is always close at hand.
For families, this specialist expertise brings peace of mind. We understand how important it is to know that your loved one is not only safe but also valued as an individual with a rich life to lead. Respite stays offer a valuable opportunity for family carers to rest, recharge, or attend to other commitments, knowing their relative is in capable and compassionate hands.
Following our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection in July 2025, Fethneys Living Options received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We were pleased to be rated Good in the areas of Safe, Caring, and Responsive, reflecting the warmth of our team and the genuine relationships we build with those we support. The Effective and Well led domains were rated as Requires Improvement, and we are taking this feedback seriously. We are actively working on a clear improvement plan to strengthen these areas, and we welcome open conversations with families about our progress. Transparency and continuous learning are values we hold dear.
If you are exploring care options for a loved one and would like to learn more about life at our home, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing the right care setting is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we are here to answer your questions, share more about our approach, and help you feel confident about the next step. At Fethneys Living Options, every resident matters, and every family is part of our extended community.
Common questions about Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Where is Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities located?
Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities is a residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities provide?
Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities's CQC rating?
Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 8 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 8 July 2025
- Report published: 8 July 2025
Overall: Requires Improvement
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Requires Improvement
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Requires Improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities compares in Worthing
Measured against the 59 care homes for older people registered in Worthing. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 10 places. Smaller than 54 of the 59 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 46 of the 59 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 8 July 2025. 11 of the 59 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 39 of the 59 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Worthing.
The local picture: Worthing
What the numbers say about care for older people in Worthing, 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: 14,700. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 74%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 123. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 68 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 Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 12 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Leonard Cheshire Disability, which runs 41 adult social care services in England. 25 of the 39 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 Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
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, 0.2 miles away
It is about 0.2 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
- Selden Medical Centre, 0.1 miles away
- Worthing Medical Group, 0.7 miles away
- Victoria Road Surgery, 0.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Guildbourne Centre (Dental Surgery), 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Provident Dental Surgery, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- 60 - 62 Chapel Road, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Worthing Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- East Worthing Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- East Worthing Station, 0.6 miles away
- Worthing Station, 0.8 miles away
- West Worthing Station, 1.5 miles away
Around Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- H: Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- 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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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