Care homes · West Sussex
Care homes in Sompting offering residential care
8 of the 9 care homes in Sompting offer residential care and 180 registered beds. CQC has rated 8 of them, and 63% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. We estimate typical fees in Sompting at about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was St Georges Lodge Residential Care Home, rated Requires improvement on 3 December 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Latest CQC rating changes in West Sussex, checked daily.
- 5 of the 8 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Sompting offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 8care homes on the CQC register
- 63%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for dementia
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering residential care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutton Court | Nov 2024 | 10 | No | |
| 2 | Ball Tree Croft | Dec 2021 | 20 | No | |
| 3 | White Pearl Residential Care | Nov 2022 | 18 | No | |
| 4 | Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care Home | Jan 2019 | 29 | No | |
| 5 | The New Grange Care Home Limited | Jun 2021 | 58 | No | |
| 6 | St Georges Lodge Residential Care Home | Dec 2025 | 26 | No | |
| 7 | Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical Disabilities | Jul 2025 | 10 | No | |
| 8 | Baytree House | Apr 2022 | 9 | No |
The full list for residential care in Sompting: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How residential care in Sompting compares
8 of the 9 care homes in Sompting are registered with CQC for residential care (89%). Of those rated, 63% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points below the 67% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 84% for residential care.
Sutton Court, Ball Tree Croft and White Pearl Residential Care lead the list for residential care. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: December 2025. Between them they have 180 registered beds.
West Sussex as a whole has 220 care homes registered for residential care; 84% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 89% here, 65% 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. Where these figures come from.
Residential care: what it means
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- What activities run during the week?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask West Sussex for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Residential care home.
Nearby towns: residential care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sompting | – | 8 | 5 |
| Lancing | 0.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Worthing | 2.7 mi | 45 | 36 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 3.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bramber | 3.7 mi | 18 | 14 |
| Findon | 3.8 mi | 64 | 49 |
| Southwick | 4.5 mi | 17 | 15 |
Council support
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Free care cost report for Sompting
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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
Common questions about residential care in Sompting
How many care homes in Sompting offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 8 of the 9 registered care homes in Sompting (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Sutton Court, Ball Tree Croft and White Pearl Residential Care.
How does CQC rate care homes in Sompting?
5 (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What does a care home cost in Sompting?
Typical 2026 prices in West Sussex: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. Three things drive the fee: which room, how much care, and whether a nurse is needed. Read the full cost guide.
Does West Sussex council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which West Sussex 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. Getting in touch with West Sussex council.
How do I choose between care homes in Sompting?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 8 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 5. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more residential care in towns near Sompting?
In Sompting there are 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lancing (0.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Worthing (2.7 miles): 45, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Shoreham-by-Sea (3.0 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.