Bletchingley
Haywards Heath, RH16 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
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
A 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.
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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.
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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
Burlington Nursing Home
Bognor Regis, PO21 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Cavell House
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 · 52 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Chichester Grange
Chichester, PO19 · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Croft Meadow
Steyning, BN44 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Darlington Court
Rustington, BN16 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Derwent Lodge
Billingshurst, RH14 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Eastridge Manor EMI Nursing and Residential Home
Haywards Heath, RH17 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Ferndale Nursing Home
Crawley, RH10 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Fulford Care & Nursing Home
Littlehampton, BN17 · 74 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Haviland House
Worthing, BN12 · 67 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Hillside Lodge
Pulborough, RH20 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Honeywood House Nursing Home
Horsham, RH12 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Hurst Nursing Home
Worthing, BN11 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Kingsland House
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 · 71 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Linfield House
Worthing, BN11 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Longacre Care Home Limited
Worthing, BN13 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Martlet Manor
Haywards Heath, RH16 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Mewsbrook House
Littlehampton, BN17 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Mill River Lodge
Horsham, RH12 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Nightingale Nursing Home
Littlehampton, BN17 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Norden House
Littlehampton, BN17 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Rectory House Nursing Home
Lancing, BN15 · 48 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
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.
Evana K.
1 review
From £1,117 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
Yvonne T.
1 review
From £1,201 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 16 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
Ahkim S.
1 review
From £1,057 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
Andrea S.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
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.