Home care · West Sussex
Elderly care at home in East Grinstead
Of the 38 home care agencies covering East Grinstead, 38 offer elderly care; 36 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Brooklands Homecare Ltd (2). CQC has rated 26 of them, and 73% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for elderly care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 6 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Premier Care Services: Good, on 7 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- 19 of the 26 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 7 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 12 are not yet rated.
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 30 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in East Grinstead", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 38agencies registered with CQC
- 73%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 30offer dementia support
- 15inspected or rated since October 2024
Elderly care in East Grinstead: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 38
- Elderly care · 38
- Care for adults under 65 · 34
- Physical disability care · 32
- Dementia care · 30
- Sensory impairment care · 27
- Mental health care · 26
- Learning disability care · 15
- Supported living · 8
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Children's care · 5
The full list for elderly care covering East Grinstead: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in East Grinstead: ratings, size and cost
38 of the 38 agencies covering East Grinstead are registered with CQC for elderly care (100%). Of those rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 73% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
Premier Care Services, Great Grace Services Ltd and AAT Quality Care Agency Ltd lead the list for elderly care. 15 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: August 2026. 5 have an office within 2 miles of East Grinstead centre. 12 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
West Sussex as a whole has 189 agencies registered for elderly care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 100% here, 92% 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 elderly care
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from West Sussex. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | – | 38 | 19 |
| Crawley Down | 2.8 mi | 70 | 36 |
| Edenbridge | 6.0 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Horley | 7.7 mi | 90 | 51 |
| Crawley | 7.8 mi | 71 | 42 |
| Oxted | 8.5 mi | 40 | 31 |
| Crowborough | 9.4 mi | 17 | 10 |
Your council
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A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for East Grinstead
- 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
Common questions about elderly care in East Grinstead
How many agencies in East Grinstead offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 38 of the 38 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of East Grinstead (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Premier Care Services, Great Grace Services Ltd and AAT Quality Care Agency Ltd.
Are home care agencies in East Grinstead well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 19 (73%) of the 26 rated, with 1 Outstanding; 7 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 12 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in East Grinstead?
Typical 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from West Sussex council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in East Grinstead?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 15 of the 38 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 11. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with East Grinstead for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: East Grinstead 38 (19 Good or Outstanding); Crawley Down (2.8 miles): 70, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Edenbridge (6.0 miles): 16, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Horley (7.7 miles): 90, 51 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near East Grinstead
- Elderly care in Crawley Down 2.8 mi
- Elderly care in Edenbridge 6.0 mi
- Elderly care in Horley 7.7 mi
- Elderly care in Crawley 7.8 mi
- Elderly care in Oxted 8.5 mi
- Elderly care in Crowborough 9.4 mi
- Elderly care in Haywards Heath 9.6 mi
- Elderly care in Redhill 10.2 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.