WE ARE VERY PROUD TO BE THE FIRST HOME IN WORTHING TO BE AWARDED "OUTSTANDING" BY CQC * 2015 - 2019 TOP 20 Home in the WHOLE of the South East UK 2017 - 2019 "BEST MANAGER" WEST SUSSEX ACCOLADE 2015 "5* FOOD HYGIENE" (continued since ratings began) "Worthing Sunshine Award" winners 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 "People's Choice Finalist in two categories of UK Care Awards 2018
* The ONLY award that is nationwide and not entered into voluntarily by each service. The Shelley have always achieved the highest CQC rating possible since opening. CQC began their new system of rating in 2015, with Outstanding being achieved by 0.01% in the UK There are many other local awards that different companies (not always care companies) have recently created. These should not be used as a guide to find a suitable home for a relative or friend.
"Outstanding" written by an ex-resident, the day we learnt we had achieved the award for the first time. and Pete shows his dancing skills to the residents. (click on the photo to see him in action)
Over the course of 3 afternoons Chris Simmonds sat with his new chums, the residents of The Shelley Nursing Home in Worthing, and they wrote this little song - 'Together' which is now on YouTube with the residents permission. It was such a moving experience to see the residents come out of their shells and participate in sharing stories, ideas and contributing to their song. Chris says "The Shelley was such an amazing and loving environment, and for me a shining example in how we should treat our elderly in the modern world. I had an amazing time doing this, and it wouldn't have been at all possible without the help and dedication of Pete Fij, David Gaylor recording the track and Pete Millikin filming."
We hope you enjoy reading some of the activities and events held at The Shelley and also invite you to 'find' us on Facebook (theshelley worthing) a private site for family and friends. Please do not share any photographs on your own Facebook or other Internet sites without permission. All our residents are asked to read and sign Consent Forms which includes "Photographic/Media Consent" which they can opt in or out of at any time during their stay. (please be aware that all the photos on this site are all taken by amateurs and information of each month is only a tip of an iceberg of what The Shelley offers every day of every month) Alongside weekly yoga, tai chi, gardening, poetry sessions, crosswords & quizzes, arts & craft sessions, and trips out in our minibus, we have around 150 music performances a year, as well as visits from magicians, visiting speakers, historians, theatrical performances, community groups and charities, and regular visits from kindergartens, schools, and youth groups.
The Shelley is a small, independent, care home in Worthing, which is run professionally, responsibly and most importantly, with integrity and care.
Life at The Shelley is built around a philosophy of providing our residents and families with a truly person centred approach with a unique and bespoke approach to providing outstanding care that not only meets but exceeds expectations.
The Shelley provides opportunities to remain active and independent, with the emphasis on well being, personal choice, privacy and dignity where the smallest details are considered the things that matter.
*During 2017, with so many activities to arrange and provide, along with the Facebook and Community pages, plus the residents reminded of their activities being shown on the screen in the communal areas in The Shelley. It was decided that the need for a Newsletter was no longer necessary. We still have on this site the past letters that can be viewed.