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Care homes in Rustington
6 care homes in Rustington are registered with CQC, holding 229 beds in total. Of the 5 CQC has rated, 60% are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Rustington: about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 16 June 2026, Ashdown Lodge was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 3 of the 5 rated care homes, and 2 are rated below Good. 1 is not rated yet.
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4, and 3 provide nursing.
Citation: "Care homes in Rustington", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6care homes registered with CQC
- 60%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for nursing
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Rustington | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,620 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,850 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
Care homes in Rustington
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
Care home vacancies in Rustington → Respite and short stays →
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- All 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Dementia care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Nursing care · 3
- Residential care · 3
Ashdown Lodge
What inspectors found: The assessment took place between 14 April 2026 to 14 May 2026.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Fairlight Nursing Home
What inspectors found: Since our last inspection it was evident the managers of the service and the staff had made improvements which had raised the standard of…
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Rustington Hall
What inspectors found: People had a range of health and care needs, including physical disability and dementia care.
Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk
St Bridget's - Care Home Physical Disabilities
What inspectors found: We found 3 breaches of regulations relating to safe care and treatment, person-centred care and good governance.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Kensington Lodge
What inspectors found: Quality assurance processes were not always effective to provide managerial oversight of systems and drive improvements.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Blind Veterans UK - Rustington
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Dementia care homes in Rustington
4 of the 6 care homes in Rustington are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 4 registered for dementia.
How Rustington measures up
The newest registration is Blind Veterans UK - Rustington, registered with CQC in September 2023. The nursing share is 50% here (3 of 6 homes) and 34% across West Sussex. Looking at specialisms, 4 of 6 list physical disabilities, 1 of 6 list learning disabilities and 1 of 6 list mental health conditions. None in Rustington is rated Outstanding; West Sussex has 12. At 38 beds on average, homes here are larger than the typical West Sussex home (28 beds). 60% of rated care homes in Rustington are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% of those rated among the 332 we list across West Sussex. The oldest current rating dates from May 2021 (Rustington Hall). Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed care home that is rated Good or Outstanding, Rustington comes 6th of 7 (50%), with Wick top at 100%. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 33% in Rustington, 29% across West Sussex.
Which groups run care homes in Rustington
- Leonard Cheshire Disability 1 here
- Mrs K Kalkat and Mr GS Nijjar 1 here
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Recently inspected
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Rustington compared with nearby towns
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington | – | 6 | 3 |
| Littlehampton | 1.0 mi | 18 | 9 |
| East Preston | 1.3 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Angmering | 1.6 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Wick | 1.9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Ferring | 2.6 mi | 5 | 4 |
What care homes cost in Rustington
| Residential care home | £1,100–£1,600 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400–£2,000 a week |
West Sussex County Council's own rates: £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Fees vary with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
Help from the council
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What families want to know about care homes in Rustington
How many registered care homes are in Rustington?
As of Oct 2026, 6 care homes in Rustington are registered with CQC. Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 4 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Ashdown Lodge, Fairlight Nursing Home and Rustington Hall.
How are care homes in Rustington rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 3 (60%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Rustington?
Usual 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. More in our cost guide.
Can West Sussex council help pay for a care home?
It may. West Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact West Sussex council.
How can I pick between care homes in Rustington?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 6 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 3 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about care homes in towns near Rustington?
Rustington has 6, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Littlehampton (1.0 miles): 18, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; East Preston (1.3 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Angmering (1.6 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Rustington
- Care homes in Littlehampton 1.0 mi
- Care homes in East Preston 1.3 mi
- Care homes in Angmering 1.6 mi
- Care homes in Wick 1.9 mi
- Care homes in Ferring 2.6 mi
- Care homes in Yapton 4.6 mi
- Care homes in Worthing 4.8 mi
- Care homes in Barnham 5.8 mi
Also in Rustington, and guides
- Help paying for care in West Sussex
- Best rated care homes in West Sussex
- Nursing homes in West Sussex
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in West Sussex, 2026
- Home care in Rustington (57)
- Choosing between home care and a care home
- When is it time for a care home?
- NHS-funded nursing care
- Understanding CQC ratings
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.