Home care · West Sussex
Eating disorder support at home in Arundel
5 of the 37 home care agencies covering Arundel offer eating disorder support. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for eating disorder support across England. Typical fees here come to 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.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 4 rated agencies, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 1 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 4 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Eating disorder support at home in Arundel", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 4offer dementia support
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering eating disorder support
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
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alina Homecare (Rustington) | Sep 2022 | 3.8 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Crossroads Care South Central | Jul 2019 | 3.1 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Assist Care Group - West Sussex | Feb 2020 | 5.1 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Supporting Independence - Findon | Aug 2020 | 6.8 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Ontime Response Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 7 |
The full list for eating disorder support covering Arundel: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How eating disorder support in Arundel compares
CQC lists eating disorder support for 5 of the 37 agencies covering Arundel, or 14%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above the 97% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for eating disorder support across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for eating disorder support: Alina Homecare (Rustington), Crossroads Care South Central and Assist Care Group - West Sussex. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2019. Newest: September 2022. Within 2 miles of Arundel centre: 0 offices. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, West Sussex has 25 agencies registered for eating disorder support; of those rated, 96% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for eating disorder support: 14% here, 12% across West Sussex.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Eating disorder support: what it means
Help at mealtimes, and with staying safe physically and emotionally, is offered to people with binge eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia, working in step with the NHS eating disorder service.
Questions worth asking about eating disorder support
- How do you monitor physical health safely?
- How is the care plan reviewed?
- How do you support life outside mealtimes?
- What training do staff have in eating disorders?
- How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
Support: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. West Sussex: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: eating disorder support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | – | 5 | 4 |
| Wick | 2.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Littlehampton | 3.2 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Yapton | 3.2 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Rustington | 3.7 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Storrington | 6.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Findon | 7.0 mi | 6 | 5 |
Help from the council
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Questions families ask about eating disorder support in Arundel
Which agencies in Arundel provide eating disorder support?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 5 of the 37 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Arundel list eating disorder support as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Alina Homecare (Rustington), Crossroads Care South Central and Assist Care Group - West Sussex.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Arundel?
4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating. Not yet rated: 1. 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, none of 5 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more eating disorder support in towns near Arundel?
In Arundel there are 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wick (2.3 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Littlehampton (3.2 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Yapton (3.2 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support near Arundel
- Eating disorder support in Wick 2.3 mi
- Eating disorder support in Littlehampton 3.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Yapton 3.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Rustington 3.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Barnham 3.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Storrington 6.8 mi
- Eating disorder support in Bognor Regis 6.9 mi
- Eating disorder support in Findon 7.0 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.