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Care homes in Wick
Wick has 3 care homes registered with CQC and 82 registered beds, from 2 providers. Consensus Support Services Limited has the most, at 2. 100% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England. Expect to pay in Wick about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Waterbury House, rated Good on 27 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- For dementia support, 1 have it on their CQC registration; 1 provide nursing care.
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Wick", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3registered care homes
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 1offers nursing care
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Wick | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,560 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
Every registered care home in Wick
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
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Waterbury House
What inspectors found: Not everyone using the service was receiving a regulated activity.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Norden House
What inspectors found: However, the service was being supported by an interim manager who was in the process of implementing an action plan ,to improve quality assurance…
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Strawberry Fields
What inspectors found: Any visitors to the home were required to complete a lateral flow device test, have their temperature taken, their pulse and oxygen levels checked…
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Typical care home fees in Wick
| Residential care home | £1,100–£1,600 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400–£2,000 a week |
Council rates in West Sussex County Council: £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). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Three things drive the fee: which room, how much care, and whether a nurse is needed. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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What the numbers say about Wick
Homes in Wick average 27 beds, against a typical 28 across West Sussex. 100% of rated care homes in Wick are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% of those rated among the 332 we list across West Sussex. Oldest rating on the list: Strawberry Fields, May 2019. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Wick ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (100%), with East Preston second (86%). Two-year-old ratings or newer: 67% in Wick, 29% across West Sussex. Most recent to register: Norden House (February 2024). 1 of the 3 homes (33%) provide nursing care, against 34% across West Sussex. Looking at specialisms, 2 of 3 list learning disabilities. Outstanding: 0 in Wick, 12 across West Sussex.
Providers behind the care homes in Wick
- Consensus Support Services Limited 2 in this list
- The Healthcare Management Trust 1 in this list
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Wick and the towns around it
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick | – | 3 | 3 |
| Littlehampton | 1.0 mi | 18 | 9 |
| Rustington | 1.9 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Yapton | 2.7 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Angmering | 3.1 mi | 5 | 3 |
| East Preston | 3.1 mi | 7 | 6 |
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Common questions about care homes in Wick
How many care homes does Wick have?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in Wick (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 1 supports people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Waterbury House, Norden House and Strawberry Fields.
How does CQC rate care homes in Wick?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating.
What does a care home cost in Wick?
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 Wick?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 1. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care homes in towns near Wick?
In Wick there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Littlehampton (1.0 miles): 18, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Rustington (1.9 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Yapton (2.7 miles): 12, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Littlehampton 1.0 mi
- Care homes in Rustington 1.9 mi
- Care homes in Yapton 2.7 mi
- Care homes in Angmering 3.1 mi
- Care homes in East Preston 3.1 mi
- Care homes in Barnham 3.9 mi
- Care homes in Ferring 4.5 mi
- Care homes in Bognor Regis 6.3 mi
Related pages and guides for Wick
- 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
- Every Outstanding service in West Sussex: 2026 list
- Home care in Wick (46)
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
- What CQC ratings mean
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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.