Home care · West Sussex
Care for adults under 65 at home in Crawley
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 69 of the 74 home care agencies covering Crawley, operated by 67 separate providers. Alina Homecare Ltd runs the most, with 2. Of the 43 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for care for adults under 65 across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 13 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Alina Homecare Horley was rated Good on 14 July 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Among the 43 rated agencies, 40 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 26 are not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 57 have it on their CQC registration.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Crawley", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 69agencies on the CQC register
- 93%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 57support people with dementia
- 19with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Crawley
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
Every agency covering Crawley registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Crawley: what the data shows
93% of Crawley's agencies (69 of 74) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 94% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Metro Homecare Limited, Bluestar Care & Support LTD and DBAGZ Solutions Limited Crawley. 19 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2018 and the newest from July 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Crawley centre: 38. Not yet rated: 26. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 177 agencies in West Sussex list care for adults under 65, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 93% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 86% across West Sussex.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask West Sussex for a care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | – | 69 | 40 |
| Horley | 4.8 mi | 87 | 49 |
| Crawley Down | 5.0 mi | 66 | 33 |
| Horsham | 6.5 mi | 27 | 18 |
| East Grinstead | 7.8 mi | 34 | 16 |
| Haywards Heath | 8.7 mi | 20 | 15 |
| Reigate | 8.7 mi | 72 | 47 |
Council support
West Sussex
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
Questions families ask about care for adults under 65 in Crawley
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Crawley?
Of the 74 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crawley, 69 list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Metro Homecare Limited, Bluestar Care & Support LTD and DBAGZ Solutions Limited Crawley.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Crawley have?
Of the 43 that have been rated, 40 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 26 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Crawley?
Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026: 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. See our full cost guide.
Will West Sussex council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) West Sussex council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach West Sussex council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Crawley?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 19 of the 69 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 24 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Crawley compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Horley (4.8 miles): 87, 49 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawley Down (5.0 miles): 66, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Horsham (6.5 miles): 27, 18 rated Good or Outstanding. Crawley itself has 69, 40 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Crawley
- Care for adults under 65 in Horley 4.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Crawley Down 5.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Horsham 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in East Grinstead 7.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Haywards Heath 8.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Reigate 8.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Redhill 8.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Dorking 10.2 mi
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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.