Care homes · West Sussex
Care homes in Barnham offering elderly care
Elderly care is offered by 60 of the 79 care homes in Barnham, with 1,925 beds between them, operated by 52 separate providers. Allied Care (Mental Health) Limited runs the most, with 4. Among the 57 with a CQC rating, 81% are Good or Outstanding (versus 81% for elderly care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees in Barnham come to about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 24 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Nightingale Nursing Home was rated Good on 5 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- You can ask Arun council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 46 of the 57 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 11 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 are not rated yet.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 42; 17 have nursing care.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Barnham offering elderly care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 60care homes on the CQC register
- 81%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 42offer dementia support
- 22inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering elderly care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 79
- Residential care · 61
- Elderly care · 60
- Care for adults under 65 · 44
- Dementia care · 42
- Learning disability care · 27
- Physical disability care · 23
- Mental health care · 22
- Nursing care · 18
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
The full list for elderly care in Barnham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Elderly care in Barnham: what the data shows
60 of the 79 care homes in Barnham are registered with CQC for elderly care (76%). England-wide, 81% of care homes registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 81% (in line with England, 4 points above the 77% for all care homes in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated care homes are Nyton House, Abbey Dean and Walberton Place Care Home. 22 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2018. Newest: October 2026. Together they hold 1,925 registered beds, and 17 also provide nursing care. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Expect around £1,555 weekly for residential care in the South East, or £1,830 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Where these figures come from.
Elderly care: what it means
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Glossary: Personal care.
Nearby towns: elderly care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham | – | 60 | 46 |
| Yapton | 1.4 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Bognor Regis | 3.5 mi | 35 | 27 |
| Littlehampton | 4.9 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Rustington | 5.8 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Chichester | 6.2 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Angmering | 6.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
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What families want to know about elderly care in Barnham
How many care homes in Barnham offer elderly care?
Elderly care is offered by 60 of the 79 registered care homes in Barnham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Nyton House, Abbey Dean and Walberton Place Care Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Barnham have?
Of the 57 that have been rated, 46 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 11 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Barnham?
Typical 2026 prices in West Sussex: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. Fees vary with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Read the full cost guide.
Will Arun council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Arun council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Who gets NHS-funded nursing care.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Barnham?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 22 of the 60 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 35. A checklist to help.
How does Barnham compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Yapton (1.4 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Bognor Regis (3.5 miles): 35, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Wick (3.9 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Barnham itself has 60, 46 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Barnham
- Elderly care in Yapton 1.4 mi
- Elderly care in Bognor Regis 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Wick 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Littlehampton 4.9 mi
- Elderly care in Rustington 5.8 mi
- Elderly care in Chichester 6.2 mi
- Elderly care in Angmering 6.9 mi
- Elderly care in East Preston 7.1 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.