Home care · West Sussex
Physical disability care at home in Crawley
Of the 74 home care agencies covering Crawley, 61 offer physical disability care; 59 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Alina Homecare Ltd (2). Of the 39 CQC has rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for physical disability care across England. Outstanding: 1. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 11 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Alina Homecare Horley: Good, on 14 July 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 37 of the 39 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good. 22 are not rated yet.
- For dementia support, 55 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Crawley", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 61CQC-registered agencies
- 95%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 55offer dementia support
- 17inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Physical disability care in Crawley: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 74
- Elderly care · 71
- Care for adults under 65 · 69
- Physical disability care · 61
- Dementia care · 60
- Mental health care · 51
- Sensory impairment care · 47
- Learning disability care · 35
- Supported living · 19
- Eating disorder support · 14
- Substance misuse support · 13
- Children's care · 9
The full list for physical disability care covering Crawley: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Physical disability care in Crawley: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists physical disability care for 61 of the 74 agencies covering Crawley, or 82%. 95% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 94% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for physical disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for physical disability care: Metro Homecare Limited, Bluestar Care & Support LTD and DBAGZ Solutions Limited Crawley. 17 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: July 2026. 36 have an office within 2 miles of Crawley centre. 22 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across West Sussex, 164 agencies are registered for physical disability care, and 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for physical disability care: 82% here, 80% 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 physical disability care
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Questions worth asking about physical disability care
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
Where to get support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care across West Sussex.
Where else nearby offers physical disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | – | 61 | 37 |
| Horley | 4.8 mi | 84 | 50 |
| Crawley Down | 5.0 mi | 61 | 32 |
| Horsham | 6.5 mi | 19 | 14 |
| East Grinstead | 7.8 mi | 32 | 16 |
| Haywards Heath | 8.7 mi | 19 | 14 |
| Reigate | 8.7 mi | 74 | 51 |
Help from the council
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- 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 physical disability care in Crawley
Which agencies in Crawley provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 61 of the 74 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crawley list physical disability care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Metro Homecare Limited, Bluestar Care & Support LTD and DBAGZ Solutions Limited Crawley.
Are home care agencies in Crawley well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 37 (95%) of the 39 rated (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 22. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Crawley?
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.
Will I get help from West Sussex council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Crawley?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 17 of the 61 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 22 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Crawley for physical disability care?
Counting physical disability care: Crawley 61 (37 Good or Outstanding); Horley (4.8 miles): 84, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawley Down (5.0 miles): 61, 32 rated Good or Outstanding; Horsham (6.5 miles): 19, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Physical disability care near Crawley
- Physical disability care in Horley 4.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Crawley Down 5.0 mi
- Physical disability care in Horsham 6.5 mi
- Physical disability care in East Grinstead 7.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Haywards Heath 8.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Reigate 8.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Redhill 8.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Dorking 10.2 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.