Home care · East Sussex
Sensory impairment care at home in Lewes
20 out of 30 home care agencies covering Lewes are registered for sensory impairment care, run by 19 different providers. The largest is Apex Prime Care Ltd, with 2. CQC has rated 19 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 14 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old. On 28 August 2026, Amaiva Homecare Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- East Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Among the 19 rated agencies, 19 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 1 is not yet rated.
- 19 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in East Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Citation: "Sensory impairment care at home in Lewes", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 20CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 19support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of sensory impairment 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
The full list for sensory impairment care covering Lewes: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Sensory impairment care in Lewes by the numbers
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 20 of the 30 agencies covering Lewes, or 67%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 4 points above the town-wide 96% and above the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.
The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Apex Prime Care - Brighton, Care Quality Services Brighton and Hove and Amaiva Homecare Services. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2018. Newest: August 2026. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Lewes. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across East Sussex, 68 agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 67% here, 65% 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 sensory impairment care
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. East Sussex: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Lewes
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | – | 20 | 19 |
| Peacehaven | 5.6 mi | 24 | 20 |
| Brighton | 6.6 mi | 37 | 26 |
| Hassocks | 7.4 mi | 38 | 25 |
| Burgess Hill | 8.0 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Seaford | 8.3 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Haywards Heath | 9.5 mi | 15 | 10 |
Council help
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
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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
Sensory impairment care in Lewes: your questions answered
Which agencies in Lewes provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 20 of the 30 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lewes list sensory impairment care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Apex Prime Care - Brighton, Care Quality Services Brighton and Hove and Amaiva Homecare Services.
How are home care agencies in Lewes rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 19. Of those, 19 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Lewes?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Can East Sussex council help pay for home care?
It may. East Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact East Sussex council.
How can I pick between agencies in Lewes?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 20 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 15 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Lewes?
Lewes has 20, with 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Peacehaven (5.6 miles): 24, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Brighton (6.6 miles): 37, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Hassocks (7.4 miles): 38, 25 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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
- Sensory impairment care in Peacehaven 5.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Brighton 6.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hassocks 7.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Burgess Hill 8.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Seaford 8.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Haywards Heath 9.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hailsham 11.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Polegate 11.3 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.