Care homes · West Sussex
Care homes in Southwick
21 care homes in Southwick are registered with CQC, holding 534 beds in total, run by 20 different providers. The largest is Brighton and Hove City Council, with 2. Among the 20 with a CQC rating, 95% are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees in Southwick come to about £1,560 a week for residential care and £1,840 for nursing careestimated. 9 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 29 October 2026, 19 Leicester Villas was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- CQC rates 19 of the 20 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- 8 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 4 provide nursing care.
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
- Whatever your savings, West Sussex council will assess care needs for free.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Southwick", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 21registered care homes
- 95%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 4offer nursing care
- 6inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Southwick | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,560 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,840 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
Care homes in Southwick
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
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Care home vacancies in Southwick → Respite and short stays →
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- All 21
- Elderly care · 17
- Residential care · 17
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Nursing care · 4
Fairdene Lodge
What inspectors found: There were 41 people living at the home on the day of inspection.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Sackville Gardens
What inspectors found: The service was split into 2 houses, each with 5 rooms.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
19 Leicester Villas
What inspectors found: Overall, the provider was working in line with this guidance.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Lindridge
What inspectors found: There were also people with a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder living at the service, however this was not their primary assessed need.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
The Churchley Rest Home Limited
What inspectors found: There were 15 people living at the home on the day of inspection.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Autumn Lodge
What inspectors found: At the time of inspection, 32 people were living at the home.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Keychange Charity Romans Care Home
What inspectors found: We undertook our on site assessment activity on 18 December 2023 and our offsite assessment was completed on 20 February 2024.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Bon Accord
What inspectors found: Management systems for monitoring the quality of the service were inconsistent and some shortfalls including in record keeping had not been identified.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Lavender House
What inspectors found: At our last inspection we found the provider had not always operated their quality monitoring systems effectively, which we discussed with the provider at…
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Brighton & Hove City Council - The Beach House
What inspectors found: eople and their relatives told us they felt safe being supported by staff and that staff had the skills and experience to support them…
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
St Clare Rest Home
What inspectors found: The home also provides respite services for people who want to stay at the home on a short-term basis.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Greenways Care home
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Harmony House Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People told us they felt safe, they were relaxed and familiar with the staff and each other.
Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk
Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane
What inspectors found: The house is situated in a residential area of Hove with some shops nearby.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
The Adelaide Nursing Home
What inspectors found: Staff understood how to identify and report concerns in order to protect people from harm.
Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk
Marine View Rest Home
What inspectors found: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the provider had ensured that appropriate infection control procedures were in place to keep people safe.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Brighton & Hove City Council - Wayfield Avenue Resource Centre
What inspectors found: We found that medicines were not always managed safely throughout the home.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Charles Lodge
What inspectors found: The service caters for older people who are living with dementia.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
The Grange Rest Home Limited
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People told us they felt safe and happy living at The Grange Rest Home.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Arlington House
What inspectors found: This assessment took place from 7 June to 21 June 2024.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
182 Hangleton Road
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Dementia care homes in Southwick
8 of the 21 care homes in Southwick are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 7 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 8 registered for dementia.
What care homes cost in Southwick
| 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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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A closer look at the data for Southwick
CQC registered 19 Leicester Villas in February 2026, the newest on this list. Nursing care is available in 4 of 21 homes (19%); across West Sussex the share is 34%. Registered specialisms here: 5 of 21 list physical disabilities, 5 of 21 list learning disabilities and 5 of 21 list mental health conditions. West Sussex has 12 Outstanding care homes in total; in Southwick the figure is 2. One rating goes back to January 2019: Southdown Housing Association - 52 Mill Lane. Ask what has changed since. Homes in Southwick average 25 beds, against a typical 28 across West Sussex. Across West Sussex we list 332 care homes, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Southwick the figure is 95%. Henfield has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Southwick, at 90%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. Across West Sussex, 29% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Southwick it is 29%.
Care groups with care homes in Southwick
- Brighton and Hove City Council 2 locally
- Fairdene Lodge Care Home Limited 1 locally
- BHT Sussex 1 locally
- Certitude 1 locally
- Keychange Charity 1 locally
- Jiva Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Follett Care Limited 1 locally
- Southdown Housing Association Limited 1 locally
- Seaway Nursing Home Limited 1 locally
- Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited 1 locally
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Most recent ratings
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How Southwick compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick | – | 21 | 19 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1.5 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Lancing | 3.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sompting | 4.5 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Brighton | 4.6 mi | 61 | 54 |
| Bramber | 4.7 mi | 31 | 24 |
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Care homes in Southwick: your questions answered
How many registered care homes are in Southwick?
As of Oct 2026, 21 care homes in Southwick are registered with CQC. Of these, 4 provide nursing care and 8 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Fairdene Lodge, Sackville Gardens and 19 Leicester Villas.
How are care homes in Southwick rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 20. Of those, 19 (95%) are Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Southwick?
Typical 2026 prices in West Sussex: 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can West Sussex council help pay for 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 can I pick between care homes in Southwick?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 6 of the 21 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 14. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about care homes in towns near Southwick?
Southwick has 21, with 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Shoreham-by-Sea (1.5 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Lancing (3.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Sompting (4.5 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Southwick
- Care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea 1.5 mi
- Care homes in Lancing 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Sompting 4.5 mi
- Care homes in Brighton 4.6 mi
- Care homes in Bramber 4.7 mi
- Care homes in Henfield 6.8 mi
- Care homes in Worthing 7.2 mi
- Care homes in Findon 7.7 mi
Other help in Southwick
- West Sussex: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in West Sussex
- Nursing homes in West Sussex
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- West Sussex's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Understanding CQC ratings
- NHS-funded nursing care
- When is it time for a care home?
- Choosing between home care and a care home
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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.