Home care · West Sussex
Learning disability care at home in Crawley
36 of the 65 home care agencies covering Crawley offer learning disability care, from 34 providers. Alina Homecare Ltd has the most, at 2. 97% of the 29 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. 2 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 16 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Alina Homecare Horley, rated Good on 14 July 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
- 27 list dementia as a specialism.
- CQC rates 28 of the 29 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good and 7 are not yet rated.
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Crawley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 36CQC-registered agencies
- 97%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 27support people with dementia
- 10inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Learning disability care in Crawley: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 65
- Care for adults under 65 · 62
- Elderly care · 62
- Physical disability care · 55
- Dementia care · 52
- Mental health care · 46
- Sensory impairment care · 41
- Learning disability care · 32
- Eating disorder support · 10
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Children's care · 9
The full list for learning disability care covering Crawley: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How learning disability care in Crawley compares
36 of the 75 agencies covering Crawley are registered with CQC for learning disability care (48%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 97% (above England, 3 points above the 94% for all agencies in the town).
For learning disability care, the top rated agencies are Bluestar Care & Support LTD, Complete Home Care Sussex Ltd and Ansa Care. 10 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: July 2026. 19 have an office within 2 miles of Crawley centre. 7 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across West Sussex, 94 agencies are registered for learning disability care, and 96% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for learning disability care: 48% here, 45% across West Sussex.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from learning disability care
The goal is simple to state: adults with a learning disability get support to lead the lives they want. In practice that can mean building everyday skills, going to health appointments, finding work or a course, and keeping up friendships. The best services put the person's own wishes first and follow the CQC guidance known as "Right support, right care, right culture".
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across West Sussex.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | – | 36 | 28 |
| Horley | 4.8 mi | 41 | 27 |
| Crawley Down | 5.0 mi | 23 | 13 |
| Horsham | 6.5 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Haywards Heath | 8.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Reigate | 8.7 mi | 18 | 13 |
| Redhill | 8.8 mi | 22 | 17 |
Help from the council
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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
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Free care cost report for Crawley
- 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
What families want to know about learning disability care in Crawley
How many agencies in Crawley offer learning disability care?
Learning disability care is a registered specialism for 36 of the 65 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crawley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Bluestar Care & Support LTD, Complete Home Care Sussex Ltd and Ansa Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Crawley?
28 (97%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 29 with a rating, with 2 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 7 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Crawley?
Typical 2026 prices in West Sussex: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Read the full cost guide.
Does West Sussex council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: West 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 West Sussex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Crawley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 10 of 36 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 19. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Crawley?
In Crawley there are 32, 21 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Horley (4.8 miles): 41, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawley Down (5.0 miles): 23, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Horsham (6.5 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Crawley area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Crawley
- Learning disability care in Horley 4.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Crawley Down 5.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Horsham 6.5 mi
- Learning disability care in East Grinstead 7.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Haywards Heath 8.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Reigate 8.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Redhill 8.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Dorking 10.2 mi
Also in Crawley, and guides
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.