Home care · East Sussex
Children's care at home in Lewes
4 out of 30 home care agencies covering Lewes are registered for children's care. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in East Sussex, checked daily.
- 2 of the 2 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 2 are not rated yet.
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask East Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Lewes", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1lists dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of children's care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 30
- Care for adults under 65 · 28
- Elderly care · 27
- Physical disability care · 25
- Dementia care · 22
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Children's care · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alina Homecare Brighton | Jul 2022 | 4.7 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Ambito Community Services Brighton | May 2019 | 6.9 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Superior Healthcare - Sussex | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 2 |
| 4 | Activation Therapy and Case Management Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 3 |
The full list for children's care covering Lewes: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Children's care in Lewes by the numbers
4 of the 30 agencies covering Lewes are registered with CQC for children's care (13%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points above the 96% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Alina Homecare Brighton and Ambito Community Services Brighton. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2019. Newest: July 2022. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Lewes. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
East Sussex as a whole has 13 agencies registered for children's care; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for children's care: 13% here, 13% across East Sussex.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. East Sussex: care needs assessment.
Children's care around Lewes
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | – | 4 | 2 |
| Peacehaven | 5.6 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Brighton | 6.6 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Hassocks | 7.4 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Burgess Hill | 8.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Seaford | 8.3 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Haywards Heath | 9.5 mi | 4 | 3 |
Help from the council
East Sussex
Savings under £23,250? East 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 East Sussex
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Lewes
- 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
Questions families ask about children's care in Lewes
How many agencies in Lewes offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 4 of the 30 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lewes (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Alina Homecare Brighton and Ambito Community Services Brighton.
How are home care agencies in Lewes rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 2. Of those, 2 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Lewes?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can East Sussex council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: East Sussex council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with East Sussex council.
How can I pick between agencies in Lewes?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 4 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 2. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about children's care in towns near Lewes?
Lewes has 4, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Peacehaven (5.6 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Brighton (6.6 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Hassocks (7.4 miles): 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Lewes area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Lewes
- Children's care in Peacehaven 5.6 mi
- Children's care in Brighton 6.6 mi
- Children's care in Hassocks 7.4 mi
- Children's care in Burgess Hill 8.0 mi
- Children's care in Seaford 8.3 mi
- Children's care in Haywards Heath 9.5 mi
- Children's care in Hailsham 11.0 mi
- Children's care in Polegate 11.3 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.