Dementia care at home in Worthing

Dementia care in Worthing: ratings, size and cost

Registered for dementia care: 48 out of 61 agencies covering Worthing (79%). Of those rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 96% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for dementia care.

AcreCare Limited, SCC Agency Ltd (trading as South Coast Care) and KMX Nursing Agency lead the list for dementia care. 13 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from June 2026. 28 have an office within 2 miles of Worthing centre. 13 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across West Sussex, 164 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 79% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 78% across West Sussex.

Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.

What to expect from dementia care

What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.

Questions to ask agencies about dementia care

1. How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
2. What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
3. How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
4. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
5. What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?

Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across West Sussex. Jargon explained: Dementia care.

Where else nearby offers dementia care