Home care · West Sussex
Home care in Steyning
CQC lists 58 home care agencies covering Steyning. CQC has rated 41 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding (versus 94% across West Sussex and 88% across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 23 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 8 registered since November 2024. Most recently, Steps 2 Limited was rated Good on 29 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 9 November 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 46.
- Among the 41 rated agencies, 39 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 17 are not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Steyning", Nov 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 58agencies on the CQC register
- 95%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 46support people with dementia
- 14with a rating or inspection since November 2024
| Care | Steyning | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Home care in Steyning comes from CQC-registered agencies, but because the town and its neighbouring villages sit at the foot of the South Downs, away from the main coastal towns, finding a regular carer can take longer than in Worthing or Shoreham. Expect indicative rates of £28–£38 an hour in 2026, sometimes at the higher end because of travel. Steyning is in Horsham District, but adult social care comes from West Sussex County Council.
Featured providers near Steyning
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Caremark (Worthing & Adur)
Visiting care · Live-in care · Overnight care · Respite care · Dementia care · End of life care · Companionship
Caremark Worthing & Adur provides home care across Worthing and Adur, including Broadwater, Durrington, Goring-by-Sea, Tarring, Lancing, Sompting, Shoreham-by-Sea and Southwick. Care is planned around each…
Agencies covering Steyning, ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
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- All 58
- Care for adults under 65 · 49
- Elderly care · 49
- Physical disability care · 47
- Dementia care · 46
- Sensory impairment care · 39
- Mental health care · 34
- Learning disability care · 27
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Supported living · 9
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 4
Care To You Healthcare
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal 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
Kardinal Healthcare Ltd
What inspectors found: We found people were being supported in line with this guidance.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Carewise Ltd
What inspectors found: Risks to people were now identified and managed safely, with guidance for staff on mitigating risks.
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
GoodOaks Homecare - Sussex South
What inspectors found: This service was inspected as it was newly registered and required rating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
KMX Nursing Agency
What inspectors found: KMX provides support for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people, some people also live with physical disabilities.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead Worthing and Steyning
What inspectors found: The assessment was carried out as part of a routine assessment due to an aged rating.
Est. £33–£40/hr
LQS Healthcare Services Ltd
What inspectors found: People were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
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
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
Everyday Recruitment Agency
What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Angelica Care Mid Sussex
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
London Care - Brighton
What inspectors found: This assessment took place between 23 January and 10 February 2026.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Brainerd Limited Domiciliary Care Service
What inspectors found: The service provides support to people who have a learning disability and or autism.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency
What inspectors found: Right Support: People were supported to live in their community as independently as possible.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Phoenix Bespoke Support
What inspectors found: Right Support: Staff supported people exceptionally well to live as independently as possible and be in control of their daily lives.
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
DBAGZ SOLUTIONS LTD - BRIGHTON
What inspectors found: Staff had a clear understanding of their responsibilities under safeguarding,.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Supporting Independence - Findon
What inspectors found: People told us they were happy living at Ivy Cottage and Mortimer House.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Egalite Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People and relatives were highly complimentary about staff and managers, and people said they felt safe and that staff were kind and reliable.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District
What inspectors found: People said they felt safe and were protected from harm.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Alina Homecare Lancing
What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 16 and 17 April 2018 and was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Worthing
What inspectors found: It provides support to older people and younger adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health needs.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Direct Support Professionals
What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 3 December 2018 and was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care Guaranteed
Est. £30–£37/hr
Agincare UK Worthing
Est. £30–£37/hr
Independent Lives (Disability)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Chanmil Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yourlife (Worthing)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing
Est. £30–£37/hr
ECL West Sussex South
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care (Brighton & Hove)
Est. £32–£39/hr
Compass Homecare Brighton and Hove
Est. £30–£37/hr
VHM Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care (Worthing)
Est. £32–£39/hr
FirstCol Services Limited - Home Care - Worthing
Est. £30–£37/hr
Advantage Healthcare - South Coast
Est. £30–£37/hr
Support at Home (Lancing)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Unicare Complex Care Specialist
Est. £29–£36/hr
Connect Care Services Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Carelink Direct Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
West Sussex
Est. £29–£36/hr
Careinmyhome Worthing
Est. £29–£36/hr
Oval Care Services Sussex
Est. £29–£36/hr
Apex Prime Care - Worthing
Est. £29–£36/hr
Pentacare (West Sussex & Hove)
Est. £29–£36/hr
INNOVE24 LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
Aurora Community Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Native Care Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Ashbourne Healthcare Services (Sussex)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Meemanda Rose Homecare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Esquisite Care UK Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Breeze Homecare
Est. £29–£36/hr
Wanderlust Case Management Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Steyning to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
Council support
West Sussex
Savings under £23,250? West Sussex council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in West Sussex
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Steyning
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.
Dementia care at home in Steyning
46 of the 58 agencies covering Steyning are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 31 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 46 registered for dementia.
What the numbers say about Steyning
The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Alina Homecare Lancing). 46 of the 58 agencies (79%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across West Sussex. By specialism, 47 of 58 list physical disabilities, 27 of 58 list learning disabilities and 34 of 58 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is Support at Home (Lancing), registered with CQC in September 2025. Ratings are about as recent as the council average here: 24% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 23% across West Sussex. At 95% Good or Outstanding, Steyning sits above the West Sussex figure of 92% (from 298 agencies). Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Steyning (67% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by Storrington (76%). 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 5 across West Sussex.
Older people and dementia in Steyning
Steyning falls within Horsham, so the figures below describe the wider area rather than Steyning alone.
| Area | Aged 65+ | Share of residents | Aged 85+ | Change since 2021 | Deprivation rank (2025) | Dementia diagnosis rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 36,700 | 24.1% | 5,400 | +9.6% | 279th of 296 | 59.0% (1,519 of 2,580) |
The ONS mid-2025 estimate puts about 36,700 residents of Horsham aged 65 or over, 24.1% of the population (above the England figure of 19.1%), including about 5,400 aged 85 or over. That is a rise of 9.6% on the 2021 Census count. On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Horsham ranks 279th of 296 local authority areas in England by average neighbourhood score (1st is most deprived), in the least deprived third. On the older-people income deprivation measure (IDAOPI), an average of 8.4% of people aged 60 and over across its neighbourhoods experience income deprivation, ranking 284th of 296.
The estimated dementia diagnosis rate for people aged 65 and over in Horsham is 59.0% (1,519 diagnosed against an estimated 2,580 living with dementia), below the England rate of 66.3%; it falls short of the NHS ambition of 66.7%. That leaves roughly 1,060 people estimated to have dementia without a recorded diagnosis.
At neighbourhood level, the Steyning built-up area (ONS 2022 boundary) ranks 2,642nd of 3,793 built-up areas on the Indices of Deprivation 2025 (1st is most deprived), and 2,166th on older-people income deprivation, where 9.8% 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 Steyning
- City and County Healthcare Group 2 in this list
- Bluebird Care 2 in this list
- Care To You Healthcare Limited 1 in this list
- Acre Care Ltd 1 in this list
- Guild Care 1 in this list
- Everyday Recruitment Agency Limited 1 in this list
- Independent Lifestyles Support Services LLP 1 in this list
- Coastal Homecare (Hove) Limited 1 in this list
- DBAGZ Solutions Ltd 1 in this list
- Right at Home 1 in this list
- Alina Homecare 1 in this list
- Midshires Care Limited 1 in this list
- Sutton Court Associates Limited 1 in this list
- Agincare 1 in this list
- Caremark 1 in this list
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 1 in this list
- Guardian Angel Carers Ltd 1 in this list
- Essex Cares Limited 1 in this list
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Steyning, newest first.
Steyning and the towns around it
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning | – | 58 | 39 |
| Bramber | 0.6 mi | 19 | 14 |
| Findon | 3.6 mi | 46 | 32 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 4.3 mi | 92 | 60 |
| Worthing | 5.3 mi | 61 | 44 |
| Storrington | 5.8 mi | 17 | 13 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
Our guide to home care in Steyning
This page covers what care looks like in Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding and Ashurst, how rural travel affects cover, costs and funding, and the local services that help families.
In short: start early, be flexible on visit times, ask West Sussex County Council for an assessment on 01243 642121, and use local volunteer transport and carers' support to fill the gaps between visits.
What is home care like in Steyning and the villages?
Steyning is a small market town at the north end of the Adur gap, around four miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea. Bramber and Upper Beeding sit alongside it at the river crossing, while Ashurst, Wiston and Botolphs are smaller, more scattered communities. Horsham District as a whole had around 146,800 residents in the 2021 Census, and much of it is rural.
Care follows the same model as elsewhere: a carer visits to help with getting up, washing, dressing, meals, medication and company, from once a day up to four times, with night care or live-in care as needs grow. What differs is logistics. Agencies based in Shoreham, Worthing or Horsham need carers who drive and are willing to cover the area, and each call includes travel time.
How does rural travel affect home care?
Agencies plan rounds of visits close together. Steyning town and Bramber can often be fitted into an existing round; outlying homes in Ashurst or up lanes off the A283 may only be accepted when an agency already has clients nearby. Common effects are:
- a narrower choice of agencies
- visit times less tightly fixed, for example a morning call "between 8 and 9.30" rather than at 8.00
- minimum call lengths of 45 minutes or an hour, rather than 30 minutes
- a slightly higher hourly rate or a travel charge
Being flexible makes a real difference. Longer, less frequent visits are often easier to staff than several short ones. For a household that needs round-the-clock help, live-in care avoids the travel problem altogether. Our guide to home care in West Sussex villages covers rural care in more depth.
Home care Steyning costs: what to expect
Indicative West Sussex rates for 2026 are below. The Homecare Association's minimum price for England for 2026/27 is £34.42 an hour, and rural calls are often priced towards the upper end.
| 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 |
For example, one hour a day at £35 an hour costs about £245 a week. Ask each agency whether travel is included, how weekend rates work and what notice is needed to cancel a visit. See home care costs in 2026 for more on how bills add up.
What help is there with the cost?
- Attendance Allowance: £76.70 or £114.60 a week in 2026/27 for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care. Not means-tested. See our Attendance Allowance guide or claim through GOV.UK.
- West Sussex County Council may fund care after a needs assessment and financial assessment. For care at home, the home is not counted; savings above £23,250 mean paying the full cost.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare covers the full cost for people with a primary health need, decided by NHS Surrey and Sussex.
Try our funding checker for a quick view of what might apply.
What local support is there in Steyning?
- Steyning & District Good Neighbours is a volunteer group driving people to medical appointments and activities, picking up from Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Botolphs, Annington, Ashurst and Wiston. Passengers are asked for a voluntary contribution per mile and need to be able to get in and out of a car. Call 01903 816181.
- Steyning Health Centre on Tanyard Lane is home to the town's GP practice. The GP is the route to district nursing, memory assessment and referrals for equipment.
- Memory assessment. Steyning is covered by the South team of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's memory assessment service, reached through a GP referral. See dementia care at home.
- Carers Support West Sussex has a Horsham district team and a helpline on 0300 028 8888 for family carers.
- Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove provides advice and services across Horsham district. Freephone 0800 019 1310.
Buses and hospitals
Brighton & Hove's route 2 runs from Steyning through Bramber and Upper Beeding to Shoreham, Hove and Brighton, stopping at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-by-Sea. For inpatient and emergency care, most residents use Worthing Hospital or the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, both run by University Hospitals Sussex. Our transport support guide covers other options.
What if the main carer falls ill?
In a rural area, the biggest risk is often not the paid care but what happens if the husband, wife or daughter who does everything else is suddenly unable to. Carers Support West Sussex offers emergency contact cards and help with contingency planning, so that someone knows who to call and what the person being cared for needs. It is worth setting this up at the same time as arranging paid care, and telling the agency who the back-up contacts are.
How do you arrange home care in Steyning?
- Start early. If a hospital discharge is likely, ask the ward about reablement and speak to agencies before the discharge date.
- Request a needs assessment from West Sussex County Council on 01243 642121 or via the council's website. Ask about equipment and telecare too; see personal alarms and telecare.
- Contact several CQC-registered agencies and ask directly whether they have carers covering your exact address, and at what times.
- Be flexible on visit windows and call length.
- Plan cover for gaps: volunteer transport, family rotas and carers' support. See how to choose a home care agency.
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 Steyning for social care?
West Sussex County Council runs adult social care for Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding and Ashurst. Horsham District Council handles housing, council tax and Disabled Facilities Grants.
Is home care more expensive in Steyning than in Worthing?
It can be. Agencies must pay carers for travel, so rural calls are often priced towards the top of the £28–£38 an hour range or carry a minimum visit length. Ask each agency for a written quote.
What if no agency can cover the times we need?
Widen the visit windows, combine short calls into longer ones and ask more agencies, including those based in Shoreham, Worthing and Horsham. Tell West Sussex County Council if eligible needs are not being met, and consider live-in care if help is needed through the day and night.
Is there transport for older people in Steyning?
Steyning & District Good Neighbours offers volunteer lifts to appointments and activities for local residents. The route 2 bus links Steyning with Shoreham, Southlands Hospital, Hove and Brighton.
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, Steyning & District Good Neighbours, Brighton & Hove Buses, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. General information, not financial, legal or medical advice — figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Common questions about home care in Steyning
Which home care agencies cover Steyning?
There are 58 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Steyning (register checked Nov 2026). Among the highest rated are Care To You Healthcare, Steps 2 Limited and Kardinal Healthcare Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Steyning have?
Of the 41 that have been rated, 39 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 17 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Steyning?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 14 of the 58 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 27 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Steyning compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Bramber (0.6 miles): 19, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Findon (3.6 miles): 46, 32 rated Good or Outstanding; Shoreham-by-Sea (4.3 miles): 92, 60 rated Good or Outstanding. Steyning itself has 58, 39 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Steyning
- Home care in Bramber 0.6 mi
- Home care in Findon 3.6 mi
- Home care in Shoreham-by-Sea 4.3 mi
- Home care in Worthing 5.3 mi
- Home care in Storrington 5.8 mi
- Home care in West Chiltington Common 6.9 mi
- Home care in Hassocks 8.3 mi
- Home care in Brighton 9.4 mi
Also in Steyning, and guides
- Care after a hospital stay in Steyning
- Live-in care in Steyning
- Overnight care in Steyning
- 24-hour care in Steyning
- Respite care in Steyning
- Home help in Steyning
- How to pay for care in West Sussex
- Best rated home care agencies in West Sussex
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- West Sussex's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- How to read a CQC rating
- The council care needs assessment
- How to choose a home care agency
- Who pays for care at home, and how
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