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Dementia care homes in West Sussex

180 of the 339 care homes in West Sussex are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 125 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

Dementia care homes in West Sussex typically cost £1,450 a week, about £75,400 a year, based on 17 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,250 to £1,650. That is close to the typical residential fee in West Sussex of £1,458.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,100 a week near West Sussex and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical dementia care home in West Sussex
£1,450a week

About £75,400 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,100a week

The typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £350 a week less, £18,200 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near West Sussex
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.

Nursing careFees published1 filter, 17 homes · clear
Abbots Lawn, Bognor Regis

Abbots Lawn

Bognor Regis, PO21 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,400 to £2,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near West Sussex

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

Ashton House

Haywards Heath, RH16 · 100 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAshton Care Homes
Nursing care
from £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Avon House, Worthing

Avon House

Worthing, BN11 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCobham Care
Nursing dementia care
£1,650 to £1,750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Avon Manor, Worthing

Avon Manor

Worthing, BN11 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCobham Care
Residential dementia care
£1,900 to £2,050 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Bywell House Care Home, Worthing

Bywell House Care Home

Worthing, BN11 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaHazelwood Care
Care home fees
£1,250 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Care for Veterans, Worthing

Care for Veterans

Worthing, BN11 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare for Veterans
Care home fees
£1,296 to £1,602 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Fairlight Nursing Home, Littlehampton

Fairlight Nursing Home

Littlehampton, BN16 · 62 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaForever Care
Nursing care
£1,450 to £1,750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Heathfield Care Home, Chichester

Heathfield Care Home

Chichester, PO20 · 23 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAMJ Care
Care home fees
£900 to £1,200 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Tudor House, Bognor Regis

Tudor House

Bognor Regis, PO21 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaNara Healthcare
Care home fees
£1,200 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Prinsted Care Home, Emsworth

Prinsted Care Home

Emsworth, PO10 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaSpringfield Health Services
Care home fees
from £1,600 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Bradshaw Lodge, Bognor Regis

Bradshaw Lodge

Bognor Regis, PO22 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCrystal Care Collection
Care home fees
£1,575 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Broadbridge Park, Horsham

Broadbridge Park

Horsham, RH12 · 71 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Nursing care
from £2,156 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Tarring Manor, Worthing

Tarring Manor

Worthing, BN14 · 75 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaTarring Park
Nursing care
from £1,950 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
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.

Typical dementia care homes fees in West Sussex

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 180 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,450
Usually £1,250 to £1,650 a week17 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,100
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in West Sussex cost?

Dementia care homes in West Sussex typically charge £1,450 a week, usually between £1,250 and £1,650. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in West Sussex?

180 of the 339 CQC-registered care homes in West Sussex are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in West Sussex?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in West Sussex?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at West Sussex council for a needs assessment.