Care homes · West Sussex
Care homes in Barnham offering residential care
61 of the 79 care homes in Barnham offer residential care and 1,313 registered beds, from 49 providers. Allied Care (Mental Health) Limited has the most, at 4. CQC has rated 57 of them, and 81% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees in Barnham at about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 28 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 5 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Waterbury House, rated Good on 27 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 46 of the 57 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 11 are rated below Good; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Arun council will assess care needs for free.
- 30 list dementia as a specialism.
To cite: "Care homes in Barnham offering residential care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 61CQC-registered care homes
- 81%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 30support people with dementia
- 20rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering residential care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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 residential care in Barnham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How residential care in Barnham compares
77% of Barnham's care homes (61 of 79) hold a CQC registration for residential care. 81% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points above the 77% for all care homes here and below the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: Nyton House, Crawford Care Home and Henson Court. 20 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2018. Newest: October 2026. They have 1,313 registered beds in total. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
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.
Residential care: what it means
A residential care home provides a room, meals, personal care and support around the clock, without nursing staff on site. It suits people who can no longer manage at home but do not need regular nursing; district nurses visit when needed.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What activities run during the week?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Glossary: Residential care home.
Nearby towns: residential care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham | – | 61 | 46 |
| Yapton | 1.4 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Bognor Regis | 3.5 mi | 35 | 29 |
| Littlehampton | 4.9 mi | 11 | 4 |
| Rustington | 5.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Chichester | 6.2 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Angmering | 6.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
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- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about residential care in Barnham
Where can I find residential care in a care home in Barnham?
Of the 79 CQC-registered care homes in Barnham, 61 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Nyton House, Crawford Care Home and Henson Court.
How does CQC rate care homes in Barnham?
46 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 57 with a rating, 2 of them Outstanding, and 11 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does a care home cost in Barnham?
Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. What a home charges depends on the room, how much care is needed and whether that includes nursing. See our full cost guide.
Does Arun council fund a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Arun council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care explained.
How do I choose between care homes in Barnham?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 20 of 61 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 37 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more residential care in towns near Barnham?
In Barnham there are 61, 46 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Yapton (1.4 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Bognor Regis (3.5 miles): 35, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Wick (3.9 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.