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. 31 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 £1,458 a week, about £75,790 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,138 and £1,850. That is close to the South East average of £1,500. That is about 12% more than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing care in West Sussex typically costs £1,813 a week, based on 10 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.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £75,790 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,915 a week
Nursing care: £1,813 a week
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £358 a week less, £18,590 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,560 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in West Sussex
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near West Sussex | Not a care home | £1,100 | 25% below |
| Oban House Residential Care Home | Bognor Regis | CQC: Good | £850 | 42% below |
| Heathfield Care Home Dementia | Chichester | CQC: Good | £900 | 38% below |
| Oaklands Littlehampton Limited Dementia | Littlehampton | CQC: Good | £900 | 38% below |
| Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe | Haywards Heath | CQC: Good | £950 | 35% below |
| Edward House Dementia | Burgess Hill | CQC: Good | £980 | 33% below |
| Country Lodge Nursing Home Nursing | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,000 | 31% below |
| Hollymead House Limited | Bognor Regis | CQC: Good | £1,100 | 25% below |
| Larkswood | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,100 | 25% 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 | 38% above |
| Hallmark Angmering Grange Luxury Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Littlehampton | CQC: Requires improvement | £2,000 | 37% above |
| Avon Manor Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,900 | 30% above |
| Tarring Manor Nursing · Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,850 | 27% above |
| St Michaels Nursing Home Nursing | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,700 | 17% above |
| Drumconner Lancing Nursing | Lancing | CQC: Good | £1,650 | 13% above |
| Avon House Dementia | Worthing | CQC: Good | £1,650 | 13% above |
| Prinsted Care Home Dementia | Emsworth | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,600 | 10% above |
“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 | £1,458 | £1,813 | 31 |
| Surrey | £1,655 | £1,875 | 7 |
| Portsmouth | £1,650 | £1,577 | 3 |
| East Sussex | £1,280 | £1,575 | 9 |
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.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in West Sussex?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near West Sussex for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in West Sussex is £1,458 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 typically about £1,344 a week.
28 live-in carers within about an hour of West Sussex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,170 a week. 23 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in West Sussex cost a week?
The typical residential care home in West Sussex charges £1,458 a week and nursing care £1,813, based on 31 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 £1,458 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £75,790, and nursing care about £94,250. 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?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near West Sussex, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical West Sussex residential fee of £1,458 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.