Home care · West Sussex
Children's care at home in Findon
Children's care is offered by 4 of the 46 home care agencies covering Findon. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Kardinal Healthcare Ltd was rated Good on 8 September 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Arun council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 4 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Findon", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers children's care in Findon
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 46
- Elderly care · 40
- Care for adults under 65 · 39
- Physical disability care · 38
- Dementia care · 35
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 27
- Learning disability care · 24
- Substance misuse support · 8
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Supported living · 6
- Children's care · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kardinal Healthcare Ltd | Sep 2025 | 3.3 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Coastal Homecare (Worthing) | Jul 2022 | 3.8 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Agincare UK Worthing | Jun 2019 | 3.7 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Alina Homecare Lancing | Jun 2018 | 4.3 miles | 9 |
This table lists each agency covering Findon registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Findon centre.
Children's care in Findon: what the data shows
4 of the 46 agencies covering Findon are registered with CQC for children's care (9%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 94% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Kardinal Healthcare Ltd, Coastal Homecare (Worthing) and Agincare UK Worthing. The newest rating is from September 2025 and the oldest from June 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Findon centre: 0.
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 children's care involves
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555.
Children's care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findon | – | 4 | 4 |
| Worthing | 3.1 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Steyning | 3.6 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Rustington | 6.0 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 6.3 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Littlehampton | 6.8 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Arundel | 7.0 mi | 8 | 6 |
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Free care cost report for Findon
- 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 children's care in Findon
How many agencies in Findon offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 4 of the 46 agencies that have an office within 5 miles of Findon (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Kardinal Healthcare Ltd, Coastal Homecare (Worthing) and Agincare UK Worthing.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Findon have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical home care prices in Findon?
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.
Will Arun council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Arun 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. How home care funding works.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Findon?
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, 1 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 3. A checklist to help.
How does Findon compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Worthing (3.1 miles): 9, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Steyning (3.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Bramber (4.0 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Findon itself has 4, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Findon
- Children's care in Worthing 3.1 mi
- Children's care in Steyning 3.6 mi
- Children's care in Bramber 4.0 mi
- Children's care in Storrington 4.1 mi
- Children's care in West Chiltington Common 5.7 mi
- Children's care in Rustington 6.0 mi
- Children's care in Shoreham-by-Sea 6.3 mi
- Children's care in Littlehampton 6.8 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.