Home care · West Sussex
Children's care at home in Arundel
8 of the 37 home care agencies covering Arundel offer children's care. 100% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd, rated Good on 6 May 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- 7 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 6 of the 6 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 2 are not rated yet.
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Arundel", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 37
- Elderly care · 34
- Care for adults under 65 · 31
- Physical disability care · 31
- Dementia care · 28
- Mental health care · 26
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Learning disability care · 17
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 8
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd | May 2026 | 3.1 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | New Venture Care Ltd | Mar 2023 | 2.2 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Alina Homecare (Rustington) | Sep 2022 | 3.8 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Caremark (Arun) | Feb 2021 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Prestige Nursing - Worthing | Nov 2019 | 3.0 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Crossroads Care South Central | Jul 2019 | 3.1 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Kendall Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.2 miles | 7 |
| 8 | Ontime Response Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Arundel with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How children's care in Arundel compares
CQC lists children's care for 8 of the 37 agencies covering Arundel, or 22%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above the 97% 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: Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd, New Venture Care Ltd and Alina Homecare (Rustington). Ratings run from July 2019 to May 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Arundel. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
West Sussex as a whole has 30 agencies registered for children's care; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex, 15% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 22% here.
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
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
What to ask about children's care
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask West Sussex for a care needs assessment.
Children's care around Arundel
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | – | 8 | 6 |
| Wick | 2.3 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Littlehampton | 3.2 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Yapton | 3.2 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Rustington | 3.7 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Barnham | 3.7 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Bognor Regis | 6.9 mi | 11 | 8 |
Council support
West Sussex
A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking West Sussex for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
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Free care cost report for Arundel
- 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 Arundel
Which agencies in Arundel provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 8 of the 37 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Arundel list children's care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd, New Venture Care Ltd and Alina Homecare (Rustington).
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Arundel?
6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 6 with a rating. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Arundel?
Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. More in our cost guide.
Does West Sussex council fund home care?
It may. West 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 West Sussex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Arundel?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 8 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 5 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Arundel?
In Arundel there are 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wick (2.3 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Littlehampton (3.2 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Yapton (3.2 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care near Arundel
- Children's care in Wick 2.3 mi
- Children's care in Littlehampton 3.2 mi
- Children's care in Yapton 3.2 mi
- Children's care in Rustington 3.7 mi
- Children's care in Barnham 3.7 mi
- Children's care in Storrington 6.8 mi
- Children's care in Bognor Regis 6.9 mi
- Children's care in Findon 7.0 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.