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Westergate House

Denmans Lane, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SU

Nursing home · 79 beds · Barchester Healthcare

Street view · 2022
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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,813
CQC rating
Good
November 2018
Beds
79
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in West Sussex
£1,813a week

About £94,250 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,625 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a 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.

See live-in carers near Arundel
28 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Sussex

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 Westergate House

Westergate House is a nursing home in Arundel, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 79 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated Westergate 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.

Westergate 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 Westergate House include Claremont Lodge Care Home, The Laurels and Nyton House, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Barchester Healthcare
Registered with CQC
February 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (November 2018)
Council area
West Sussex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection prevention and control arrangements.

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

Westergate 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 Westergate House

How much does Westergate House cost?

Westergate 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 Westergate House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Westergate House Good in November 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Westergate House provide nursing care?

Yes. Westergate 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 Westergate House offer dementia care?

Yes. Westergate House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Westergate House have?

Westergate House is registered for up to 79 residents.

Care at home

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.

See live-in carers near West SussexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Arundel

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

28 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Sussex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Laurels, Arundel

The Laurels

Arundel, BN18 · 0.9 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHF Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,458 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Nyton House, Chichester

Nyton House

Chichester, PO20 · 1.8 km · 34 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaNyton House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,458 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week

See all 237 care homes run by Barchester Healthcare