Care home costs in West Sussex
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 339 care homes registered with the CQC in West Sussex, South East. 16 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in West Sussex is £1,479 a week, about £76,895 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,103 and £1,888. That is close to the the South East average of £1,500. That is about 10% more than the England figure of £1,350.
Nursing care in West Sussex typically costs £1,950 a week, based on 5 nursing homes with a fee on record. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of that fee, direct to the home. Dementia care is typically £1,975 a week.
Of the homes with a published fee, Oban House Residential Care Home in Bognor Regis is the least expensive at £850 a week and Broadbridge Park in Horsham the most at £2,017. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Least expensive care homes in West Sussex
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban House Residential Care Home | Bognor Regis | CQC: Good | £850 | 43% below |
| Oaklands Littlehampton Limited Dementia | Littlehampton | CQC: Good | £900 | 39% below |
| Edward House Dementia | Burgess Hill | CQC: Good | £980 | 34% below |
| Country Lodge Nursing Home Nursing | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,000 | 32% below |
| Hollymead House Limited | Bognor Regis | CQC: Good | £1,100 | 26% below |
| Care for Veterans Nursing · Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,296 | 12% below |
| Abbots Lawn Nursing · Dementia | Bognor Regis | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 5% below |
| Crossways Healthcare Limited | Haywards Heath | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 5% below |
Most expensive care homes in West Sussex
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbridge Park Nursing · Dementia | Horsham | CQC: Not yet rated | £2,017 | 36% above |
| Hallmark Angmering Grange Luxury Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Littlehampton | CQC: Requires improvement | £2,000 | 35% above |
| Avon Manor Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,900 | 28% above |
| Tarring Manor Nursing · Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,850 | 25% above |
| Avon House Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,650 | 12% above |
| Bradshaw Lodge Dementia | Bognor Regis | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,575 | 7% above |
| Cornelius House | Chichester | CQC: Good | £1,450 | about typical |
| Oakwood Court | Haywards Heath | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 5% below |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How West Sussex compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sussex | £1,479 | £1,950 | 16 |
| Surrey | £1,655 | £1,815 | 7 |
| East Sussex | £1,131 | 5 | |
| Hampshire | £1,608 | £1,575 | 6 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in West Sussex normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in West Sussex
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, West Sussex council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Care home or live-in care in West Sussex?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers costs from about £1,120 a week for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in West Sussex is £1,479 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is from about £1,344 a week.
How live-in care worksCommon questions
How much does a care home in West Sussex cost a week?
The typical residential care home in West Sussex charges £1,479 a week and nursing care £1,950, based on 16 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in West Sussex cost a year?
At £1,479 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £76,895, and nursing care about £101,400. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in West Sussex?
Oban House Residential Care Home in Bognor Regis has the lowest published fee we hold for West Sussex, from £850 a week (residential care). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will West Sussex council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, West Sussex council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in West Sussex?
Standard live-in care costs from about £1,120 a week and complex care from about £1,344. Against the typical West Sussex residential fee of £1,479 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked August 2026.