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Nursing homes in West Sussex

119 of the 339 care homes in West Sussex are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 84 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

Nursing homes in West Sussex typically cost £1,625 a week, about £84,500 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,322 to £1,963. That is about 10% more than the typical residential fee in West Sussex of £1,479. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published

Linfield House

Worthing, BN11 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaGuild Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet

Martlet Manor

Haywards Heath, RH16 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet

Mewsbrook House

Littlehampton, BN17 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaLifetimecare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet

Mill View

East Grinstead, RH19 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet

Skylark House

Horsham, RH12 · 82 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet

Typical nursing homes fees in West Sussex

Based on 119 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,625 a week
Usually £1,322 to £1,963 · 6 homes with fees

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in West Sussex cost?

Nursing homes in West Sussex typically charge £1,625 a week, usually between £1,322 and £1,963. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in West Sussex?

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

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in West Sussex?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing 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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at West Sussex council for a needs assessment.