Home care · West Sussex
Home care in Littlehampton
57 home care agencies registered with CQC cover Littlehampton, from 52 providers. The Aldingbourne Trust has the most, at 4. CQC has rated 44 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding, against 94% across West Sussex and 88% across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 31 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 10 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Steps 2 Limited, rated Good on 29 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 9 November 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- For dementia support, 42 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in West Sussex, checked daily.
- CQC rates 42 of the 44 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good and 13 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Littlehampton", Nov 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 57CQC-registered agencies
- 95%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 42are registered for dementia
- 13inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Littlehampton | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Most home care in Littlehampton comes from CQC-registered agencies whose carers visit people at home across the town, Wick, Lyminster and the surrounding Arun villages. Visiting care typically costs £28–£38 an hour in 2026. Adult social care is run by West Sussex County Council, so that is where you ask for a needs assessment and help with funding, while Arun District Council handles housing, council tax and adaptation grants.
Every agency that covers Littlehampton
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
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- All 57
- Elderly care · 51
- Care for adults under 65 · 46
- Physical disability care · 45
- Dementia care · 42
- Sensory impairment care · 37
- Mental health care · 34
- Learning disability care · 27
- Supported living · 12
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 7
Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd
What inspectors found: The assessment was completed to assess the quality and safety of care being provided and to provide the service with its first rating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Molly Care Ltd
What inspectors found: This assessment was carried out remotely, instead of visiting the office location we used technology such as electronic file sharing and video or phone…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Hilton Home Care – West Sussex
What inspectors found: The assessment was completed to assess the quality and safety of care being provided and to provide the service with its first rating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Greenhurst Care
What inspectors found: Assessment took place between 5 May 2026 and 19 May 2026.
Est. £30–£37/hr
AcreCare Limited
What inspectors found: Staff and people were positive about the care provided by Acre Care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Steps 2 Limited
What inspectors found: Who the service is for This was a specialist service for autistic people, people with a learning disability and people with physical disabilities.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Sudley Road
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Acre Care Limited
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Everyday Recruitment Agency
What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care To You Healthcare
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
SCC Agency Ltd (trading as South Coast Care)
What inspectors found: This assessment took place in part because of concerns raised, and due to the time since the last assessment.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Guild Care Domiciliary Care
What inspectors found: People were protected from avoidable harm and risks were well managed through clear processes, effective staffing and strong partnership working.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Ethica Care West Sussex
What inspectors found: I can't fault them, they are excellent." Systems were in place to help safeguard people from abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
New Venture Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People were treated with respect and dignity and supported to make decisions about their care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Alina Homecare (Rustington)
What inspectors found: People felt safe receiving support from the care staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Coastal Homecare (Worthing)
What inspectors found: People were protected from the risk of abuse and felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
ADL Care
What inspectors found: People were supported by the registered manager and nominated individual.
Est. £30–£37/hr
YourLife (Littlehampton)
What inspectors found: The assisted living scheme had communal areas such as a lounge, restaurant, hairdressers, laundry room and beauty therapy room which people could use.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Aspens Supported Living & Outreach (West Sussex & Surrey)
What inspectors found: Staff were passionate about supporting people in the way they wanted and were enthusiastic about their work.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Prestige Nursing - Worthing
Est. £30–£37/hr
Inter County Care Rustington - Chichester
What inspectors found: This report covered the service under its previous provider; people and relatives said they felt safe and respected and would recommend it.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Crossroads Care South Central
What inspectors found: This included carers of adults with various conditions including older people living with dementia, people living with autism and people with a physical disability…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Premier Nursing Limited
What inspectors found: It provides support to older people and people living with dementia.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Assist Care Group - West Sussex
What inspectors found: People were protected from the risk of abuse and harm by staff who had been trained appropriately and knew what action to take if…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremark (Arun)
What inspectors found: People were protected from avoidable harm and abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Support at Home, Beehive Care
Est. £30–£37/hr
PRN Homecare - Bognor Regis
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care (Worthing)
Est. £32–£39/hr
ECL West Sussex South
Est. £30–£37/hr
VHM Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing
Est. £30–£37/hr
Jasmine Lodge
Est. £30–£37/hr
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Worthing
Est. £29–£35/hr
Egalite Care Ltd
Est. £32–£39/hr
Yourlife (Worthing)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Support Workers Direct
Est. £30–£37/hr
Ashton Domiciliary Care Agency
Est. £30–£37/hr
Supporting Independence - Findon
Est. £30–£37/hr
Nightingales (Chichester)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Independent Lives (Disability)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Catchers Care
Est. £30–£37/hr
FirstCol Services Limited - Home Care - Worthing
Est. £30–£37/hr
Kendall Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Mariegold Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Ashbourne Healthcare Services (Sussex)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Native Care Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Apex Prime Care - Worthing
Est. £29–£36/hr
St. Juliana’s
Est. £29–£36/hr
Olut Services Ltd (Bognor Regis)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Ontime Response Healthcare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Sky99 Healthcare Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Careinmyhome Worthing
Est. £29–£36/hr
West Sussex
Est. £29–£36/hr
Aurora Community Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Pentacare (West Sussex & Hove)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Littlehampton centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Littlehampton
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
What the numbers say about Littlehampton
Most recent to register: St. Juliana’s (July 2026). By specialism, 45 of 57 list physical disabilities, 27 of 57 list learning disabilities and 34 of 57 list mental health conditions. The share registered for dementia is 74% in Littlehampton (42 of 57) and 76% across West Sussex. Oldest rating on the list: Bluebird Care (Worthing), July 2018. Outstanding ratings: 2 covering Littlehampton, 5 across West Sussex. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Littlehampton comes 6th of 7 (74%), with Rustington top at 77%. Across West Sussex we list 298 agencies, and 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Littlehampton the figure is 95%. Across West Sussex, 23% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Littlehampton it is 21%.
Older people and dementia in Littlehampton
Littlehampton falls within Arun, so the figures below describe the wider area rather than Littlehampton alone.
| Area | Aged 65+ | Share of residents | Aged 85+ | Change since 2021 | Deprivation rank (2025) | Dementia diagnosis rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arun | 50,500 | 29.3% | 7,800 | +7.7% | 141st of 296 | 67.0% (2,363 of 3,530) |
The ONS mid-2025 estimate puts about 50,500 residents of Arun aged 65 or over, 29.3% of the population (above the England figure of 19.1%), including about 7,800 aged 85 or over. That is a rise of 7.7% on the 2021 Census count. On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Arun ranks 141st of 296 local authority areas in England by average neighbourhood score (1st is most deprived), in the middle third. On the older-people income deprivation measure (IDAOPI), an average of 11.7% of people aged 60 and over across its neighbourhoods experience income deprivation, ranking 205th of 296.
The estimated dementia diagnosis rate for people aged 65 and over in Arun is 67.0% (2,363 diagnosed against an estimated 3,530 living with dementia), above the England rate of 66.3%; it meets the NHS ambition of 66.7%. That leaves roughly 1,160 people estimated to have dementia without a recorded diagnosis.
At neighbourhood level, the Littlehampton built-up area (ONS 2022 boundary) ranks 480th of 3,793 built-up areas on the Indices of Deprivation 2025 (1st is most deprived), and 874th on older-people income deprivation, where 15.2% of people aged 60 and over experience income deprivation.
Sources: ONS mid-2025 population estimates and Census 2021; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); OHID Fingertips dementia profile (estimated dementia diagnosis rate, aged 65 and over, 2026). Figures describe the whole local authority area, are rounded, and are not a forecast for any one neighbourhood.
Providers behind the agencies covering Littlehampton
- The Aldingbourne Trust 4 in this list
- Acre Care Ltd 2 in this list
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 2 in this list
- Hilton Nursing Partners Limited 1 in this list
- Everyday Recruitment Agency Limited 1 in this list
- Care To You Healthcare Limited 1 in this list
- Guild Care 1 in this list
- Ethica Services Limited 1 in this list
- New Venture Care Ltd 1 in this list
- Alina Homecare 1 in this list
- Coastal Homecare (Hove) Limited 1 in this list
- Aspens Charities 1 in this list
- Tilton & Thomas Care Ltd 1 in this list
- Inter County Care Limited 1 in this list
- Crossroads Together from Carers Trust 4all 1 in this list
- Assist Care Group Limited 1 in this list
- Abbeyfield Society 1 in this list
- Bluebird Care 1 in this list
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Littlehampton.
Littlehampton and the towns around it
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | – | 57 | 42 |
| Rustington | 1.0 mi | 57 | 44 |
| Wick | 1.0 mi | 47 | 36 |
| Arundel | 3.2 mi | 38 | 29 |
| Yapton | 3.5 mi | 41 | 31 |
| Barnham | 4.9 mi | 32 | 24 |
An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.
More on home care in Littlehampton
This page covers what care looks like locally, what it costs, which local services can help alongside paid carers, and how to get started. For general information on equipment, staying independent and care options, the council's West Sussex Connect to Support site is a good first stop.
In short: ring West Sussex County Council's Adults' CarePoint on 01243 642121 for an assessment, claim Attendance Allowance if eligible, and compare agencies that already have carers working in your part of town.
Who needs home care in Littlehampton?
Littlehampton sits in Arun District, which had around 164,800 residents in the 2021 Census and one of the highest proportions of people aged 85 and over of any council area in England, according to West Sussex County Council's census briefing. The town itself had just under 28,000 residents in the 2011 Census, and the wider built-up area running into Wick, Lyminster and Rustington is much larger.
In practice, that means many families locally are arranging care for a parent in their late eighties or nineties, often a widowed mum or dad living alone in a bungalow or flat, and often after a fall or a hospital stay. Demand for morning and evening calls is high.
What does home care in Littlehampton look like?
Most people start with one to three short visits a day. A carer might help with:
- getting up, washing and dressing (personal care)
- preparing meals and prompting medication
- light housework, laundry and shopping
- company and trips out, which matters for people who no longer drive
- overnight support or live-in care if needs increase
Where stairs, bathing or getting in and out of bed are a problem, ask the council about an occupational therapy assessment and equipment before booking longer care visits; see free equipment and OT assessments.
Is it harder to get care in Wick, Lyminster and the villages?
Wick is part of the Littlehampton built-up area and is generally as easy to cover as the town centre. Lyminster, Crossbush and the villages towards Arundel and Climping are more spread out, and some agencies only take on calls there when they have other clients nearby. Being flexible about visit times helps. If you live further out, our guide to home care in West Sussex villages explains how rural rounds work.
Home care Littlehampton costs: what to expect
Expect roughly £28–£38 an hour for visiting care from a regulated agency, with higher rates for weekends, bank holidays and very short calls. The Homecare Association's minimum price for England for 2026/27 is £34.42 an hour.
| Type of care | Indicative West Sussex price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Visiting care (per hour) | £28–£38 |
| Sleeping night (carer sleeps in, available if needed) | £210–£260 a night |
| Waking night (carer awake all night) | Higher than a sleeping night |
| Live-in care | £1,400–£1,700+ a week |
As a rough guide, an hour a day, seven days a week, at £32 an hour comes to about £224 a week. See home care costs in 2026 for more worked examples.
What funding help is available?
- Attendance Allowance is paid to people over State Pension age who need help with personal care, whatever their savings: £76.70 a week (lower rate) or £114.60 a week (higher rate) in 2026/27. Our Attendance Allowance guide explains how to claim.
- Council funding from West Sussex County Council depends on a needs assessment and a financial assessment. For care at home, the home itself is not counted. Savings above £23,250 mean paying the full cost.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full cost for people with a primary health need. It is decided by NHS Surrey and Sussex.
Our funding checker gives a quick view of what might apply, and home care funding in West Sussex covers each option in detail.
What local support is there in Littlehampton?
Paid care works best alongside local services. These are active in the Littlehampton area:
- Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove runs services across Arun, including dementia support and day respite in Littlehampton. Freephone 0800 019 1310.
- Carers Support West Sussex has a local Arun team offering carer assessments, advice and groups for family carers. Helpline 0300 028 8888.
- Arun Community Transport is a volunteer-run charity driving people who struggle with public transport to medical appointments and social activities, covering Littlehampton, Wick, Rustington and the wider district. There is a small annual membership fee. Call 01903 792110 on weekday mornings.
- Memory assessment. If you are worried about memory, the GP can refer to Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's memory assessment service; Littlehampton is covered by its South team. See early signs of dementia.
Getting to hospital and appointments
Littlehampton has its own railway station, and Stagecoach's Coastliner 701 runs from Wick and Littlehampton through Rustington and Goring to Worthing and Worthing Hospital, up to every 15 minutes. Worthing Hospital, run by University Hospitals Sussex, is the main acute hospital for most Littlehampton residents. If a hospital stay is coming to an end, see hospital discharge in Worthing for how care is set up before someone comes home.
How do you arrange home care in Littlehampton?
- List the help needed at each point of the day, including nights.
- Contact West Sussex County Council on 01243 642121 or through the online referral form for a needs assessment, and ask for a carer's assessment for the main family carer.
- Claim Attendance Allowance on form AA1 if eligible; the form and rules are on GOV.UK.
- Shortlist two or three CQC-registered agencies that cover your postcode, read their inspection reports and ask how they cover sickness and holidays. Our guide to choosing a home care agency has the full checklist.
- Start with a trial of a few weeks and review the visit times once everyone has settled.
Find care near you
Tell us your postcode and what you need help with. We send you a shortlist of up to three CQC-registered providers in your area, and you choose which of them can contact you. It is free for families; providers pay us a fee for each enquiry, and nothing is sent until you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Which council covers Littlehampton for social care?
West Sussex County Council runs adult social care for Littlehampton. Arun District Council, which is based in Littlehampton, deals with housing, council tax and Disabled Facilities Grants, but not care assessments.
How much is an hour of home care in Littlehampton?
Indicatively, £28–£38 an hour in 2026 from a CQC-registered agency. Weekend, bank holiday and 30-minute calls often cost more, so always ask for the full price list.
Can someone get home care straight after leaving Worthing Hospital?
Yes. The hospital discharge team should assess what support is needed before discharge, and short-term reablement may be offered free for a limited period. Ask about this before the discharge date; our guide to care after hospital discharge explains the process.
Is there transport for older people in Littlehampton?
Arun Community Transport provides volunteer driving to appointments and activities for people who find buses difficult. The Coastliner 701 bus links Littlehampton with Rustington, Worthing and Worthing Hospital.
The Care Panel is an independent publication. We are not a care provider and are not regulated by the Care Quality Commission, because we do not deliver care. Always check a provider's own CQC registration and inspection report before you commit.
Written and fact-checked by The Care Panel. Last updated September 2026. Sources: West Sussex County Council adult social care, West Sussex JSNA Census 2021 briefing, Stagecoach Coastliner, Arun Community Transport, Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust memory assessment service. General information, not financial, legal or medical advice — figures are indicative and subject to change.
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Littlehampton
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- 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 home care in Littlehampton
How many agencies provide home care in Littlehampton?
57 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Littlehampton (CQC register, Nov 2026). Top-rated names here include Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd, Molly Care Ltd and Hilton Home Care – West Sussex.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Littlehampton?
42 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 44 with a rating, including 2 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 13 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How do I choose between agencies in Littlehampton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 13 of 57 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 31 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more home care agencies in towns near Littlehampton?
In Littlehampton there are 57, 42 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Rustington (1.0 miles): 57, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Wick (1.0 miles): 47, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Arundel (3.2 miles): 38, 29 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Rustington 1.0 mi
- Home care in Wick 1.0 mi
- Home care in Arundel 3.2 mi
- Home care in Yapton 3.5 mi
- Home care in Barnham 4.9 mi
- Home care in Worthing 5.8 mi
- Home care in Findon 6.8 mi
- Home care in Bognor Regis 6.9 mi
Related pages and guides for Littlehampton
- Home care after hospital in Littlehampton
- Live-in care in Littlehampton
- Overnight care in Littlehampton
- 24-hour care in Littlehampton
- Respite care in Littlehampton
- Home help in Littlehampton
- West Sussex: paying for care
- Best rated home care agencies in West Sussex
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in West Sussex, 2026
- Care homes in Littlehampton (18)
- Who pays for home care
- What to look for in a home care agency
- How the council assesses care needs
- What CQC ratings mean
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