
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,813
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2024
- Beds
- 82
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £94,250 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,625 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £469 a week less, £24,362 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,270 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.
About Skylark House
Skylark House is a nursing home in Horsham, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 82 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2016.
At its latest inspection, published June 2024, the CQC rated Skylark House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Skylark House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in West Sussex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,458 a week for residential care and £1,813 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 339 registered care homes in West Sussex. The nearest to Skylark House include Skylark House, Westlake and Ashtonleigh. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- November 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2024)
- Council area
- West Sussex
- Town
- Horsham
Skylark House was rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found safe care and kind staff, but not enough social support and weaknesses in quality monitoring.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Skylark House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in West Sussex typically charge about £1,458 a week for residential care and £1,813 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Skylark House
How much does Skylark House cost?
Skylark House has not published its fees. Care homes in West Sussex typically charge about £1,458 a week for residential care and £1,813 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Skylark House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Skylark House Good in June 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Skylark House provide nursing care?
Yes. Skylark House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Skylark House offer dementia care?
Yes. Skylark House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Skylark House have?
Skylark House is registered for up to 82 residents.
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.
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