Care homes · West Sussex
Care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea
CQC lists 6 care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea, with 255 beds between them. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England). Typical fees in Shoreham-by-Sea come to about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 6 list dementia as a specialism; 3 provide nursing care.
- Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 5 of the 6 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6registered care homes
- 83%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3have nursing care
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Shoreham-by-Sea | 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
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- All 6
- Dementia care · 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Nursing care · 3
- Residential care · 3
Meadowcroft Care Home
What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe and could speak with staff or management if they did not.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Kingsland House
What inspectors found: The home was divided into areas based on people’s needs, but staff were able to work across the whole home.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Elreg House
What inspectors found: It has been adapted and extended from a domestic house.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Cavell House
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Kathleens Lodge Rest Home Ltd
What inspectors found: : People's experience of using the service was positive.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
New Elmcroft
What inspectors found: People did not always receive care in line with their assessed needs and plans of care.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Dementia care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea
6 of the 6 care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Shoreham-by-Sea
50% of homes in Shoreham-by-Sea offer nursing (3 of 6), compared with 34% county-wide in West Sussex. Cavell House is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in January 2026. West Sussex has 12 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Shoreham-by-Sea. By specialism, 2 of 6 list physical disabilities and 1 of 6 list mental health conditions. Compare Shoreham-by-Sea's 83% Good or Outstanding with 84% for the rated care homes among the 332 we list in West Sussex. Typical size: 28 beds across West Sussex, 43 on average in Shoreham-by-Sea. Elreg House has the oldest rating still in force, from December 2018. 0% of care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 29% across West Sussex. Of Shoreham-by-Sea and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Shoreham-by-Sea ranks 3rd for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (83%); Southwick is highest at 90%.
Care groups with care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited 1 locally
- Shaw Healthcare 1 locally
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How Shoreham-by-Sea compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | – | 6 | 5 |
| Southwick | 1.5 mi | 21 | 19 |
| Lancing | 2.3 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sompting | 3.0 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Bramber | 3.8 mi | 31 | 24 |
| Worthing | 5.7 mi | 67 | 53 |
What care homes cost in Shoreham-by-Sea
| Residential care home | £1,100–£1,600 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400–£2,000 a week |
What West Sussex County Council pays providers: £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). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Care home fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea: your questions answered
Which care homes can I choose from in Shoreham-by-Sea?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 6 care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea. Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Meadowcroft Care Home, Kingsland House and Elreg House.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.
What are typical care home prices in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. Care home fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will West Sussex council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means West Sussex council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting West Sussex council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea?
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, none of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 6 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Shoreham-by-Sea compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Southwick (1.5 miles): 21, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Lancing (2.3 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Sompting (3.0 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Shoreham-by-Sea itself has 6, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Shoreham-by-Sea
- Care homes in Southwick 1.5 mi
- Care homes in Lancing 2.3 mi
- Care homes in Sompting 3.0 mi
- Care homes in Bramber 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Worthing 5.7 mi
- Care homes in Brighton 6.1 mi
- Care homes in Findon 6.3 mi
- Care homes in Henfield 6.6 mi
More for Shoreham-by-Sea, plus guides
- West Sussex: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in West Sussex
- Nursing homes in West Sussex
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in West Sussex
- Home care in Shoreham-by-Sea (90)
- How to read a CQC rating
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
- Home care versus a care home
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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.