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Care homes in Sompting offering elderly care
Elderly care is offered by 6 of the 9 care homes in Sompting, with 151 beds between them. 67% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 81% for elderly care across England). Expect to pay in Sompting about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care Home was rated Good on 27 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Whatever your savings, West Sussex council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 6 rated care homes, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3; 1 provide nursing care.
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Sompting offering elderly care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6registered care homes
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3offer dementia support
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Elderly care in Sompting: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 9
- Residential care · 8
- Elderly care · 6
- Dementia care · 4
- Learning disability care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care Home | Oct 2026 | 29 | No | |
| 2 | Ball Tree Croft | Dec 2021 | 20 | No | |
| 3 | White Pearl Residential Care | Nov 2022 | 18 | No | |
| 4 | Rectory House Nursing Home | Jul 2022 | 48 | Yes | |
| 5 | St Georges Lodge Residential Care Home | Dec 2025 | 26 | No | |
| 6 | Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities | Jul 2025 | 10 | No |
The full list for elderly care in Sompting: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Elderly care in Sompting: what the data shows
Registered for elderly care: 6 out of 9 care homes in Sompting (67%). 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 67% for all care homes here and below the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care Home, Ball Tree Croft and White Pearl Residential Care. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2021. Newest: October 2026. Together they hold 151 registered beds, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Across West Sussex, 278 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 85% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 67% here, 82% across West Sussex.
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. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. West Sussex: care needs assessment. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sompting | – | 6 | 4 |
| Lancing | 0.8 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Worthing | 2.7 mi | 54 | 43 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 3.0 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Bramber | 3.7 mi | 27 | 22 |
| Findon | 3.8 mi | 74 | 58 |
| Southwick | 4.5 mi | 17 | 15 |
Help from the council
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- 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 elderly care in Sompting
Which care homes in Sompting offer elderly care?
6 of the 9 CQC-registered care homes in Sompting offer elderly care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care Home, Ball Tree Croft and White Pearl Residential Care.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Sompting have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 4 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good.
What are typical care home prices in Sompting?
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. What a home charges depends on the room, how much care is needed and whether that includes nursing. 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 Sompting?
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, 3 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Sompting compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Lancing (0.8 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Worthing (2.7 miles): 54, 43 rated Good or Outstanding; Shoreham-by-Sea (3.0 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Sompting itself has 6, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Sompting
- Elderly care in Lancing 0.8 mi
- Elderly care in Worthing 2.7 mi
- Elderly care in Shoreham-by-Sea 3.0 mi
- Elderly care in Bramber 3.7 mi
- Elderly care in Findon 3.8 mi
- Elderly care in Southwick 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in Ferring 5.1 mi
- Elderly care in Angmering 6.2 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.