Home care · West Sussex

Live-in care in Findon

Instead of moving into a care home, some people have a trained carer living with them, providing help by day and by night: that is live-in care. Of 46 agencies covering Findon, 1 has confirmed this service to us.

CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026

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In short

  • 46 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 5 miles of Findon, and 32 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Typical live-in cost: £1,400–£1,700 a week (a residential care home: £1,100–£1,600 a week) (typical prices in West Sussex in 2026).
  • 1 has confirmed to us that it provides live-in care.
  • A care needs assessment from Arun council costs nothing.

To cite: "Live-in care in Findon", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

What live-in care involves

A live-in carer moves in, usually for one or two weeks at a time on a rota with a second carer. They help with washing and dressing, meals, medication, housework, getting out and company. The person stays in their own home, with their own routine, pets and neighbours.

The carer needs their own bedroom, about two hours off during the day and a proper night's sleep. If someone needs help most nights, plan for a second carer or a waking night carer as well; agencies should tell you this at the assessment.

Check the agency type first

Ask one question early: is this a managed service or an introductory one? A managed agency is CQC-registered, employs or supervises its carers and is accountable for the care. An introductory agency usually is not registered; it puts you in touch with a self-employed carer, and the responsibility for organising and supervising care passes to you. Also ask about cover for sickness and holidays, and what you can do if the carer turns out not to suit.

Live-in care or a care home?

Locally, live-in care typically costs £1,400–£1,700 a week, against £1,100–£1,600 a week for a residential care home. For one person the care home is often cheaper; for a couple, live-in care can cost less than two care home places, because one carer can support both.

Live-in care suits people who want to stay at home and whose needs one carer can meet safely. A care home may be better when two people are needed for moving and handling around the clock, or when someone is lonely at home.

Who pays for live-in care?

NHS Continuing Healthcare pays the whole cost for people whose primary need is a health need. Otherwise, ask Arun council for its free care needs assessment: if live-in care is accepted as the right way to meet eligible needs, the council can contribute after a means test, and the home is not counted when care is provided there. A direct payment lets you spend that contribution with the agency you pick.

What the register shows for Findon

In Findon, 76% of agencies support people with dementia (35 of 46); the West Sussex figure is 76%. Looking at specialisms, 38 of 46 list physical disabilities, 24 of 46 list learning disabilities and 27 of 46 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Support at Home (Lancing) in September 2025, the newest on this list. 94% of rated agencies covering Findon are Good or Outstanding, compared with 91% of those rated among the 291 we list across West Sussex. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Findon (70% Good or Outstanding) is 5th out of 7 local towns, led by Rustington (77%). One rating goes back to June 2018: Alina Homecare Lancing. Ask what has changed since.

Live-in care prices in Findon

Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026
Visiting care£28–£38 an hour
Live-in care£1,400–£1,700 a week
Residential care home£1,100–£1,600 a week
Nursing home£1,400–£2,000 a week

Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Confirmed live-in care providers

Self-reported by the agencies, listed by CQC rating · How the list is ordered

  1. Caremark (Worthing & Adur)

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Profile updated by provider

    GoodRated Oct 2019
    View profile (Caremark (Worthing & Adur))

Other agencies in and around Findon

Ask each agency whether it provides live-in care. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.

  1. Care To You Healthcare

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Care To You Healthcare)

  2. Steps 2 Limited

    2.0 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Steps 2 Limited)

  3. SCC Agency Ltd (trading as South Coast Care)

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (SCC Agency Ltd (trading as South Coast Care))

  4. Kardinal Healthcare Ltd

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Kardinal Healthcare Ltd)

  5. AcreCare Limited

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (AcreCare Limited)

  6. KMX Nursing Agency

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (KMX Nursing Agency)

  7. GoodOaks Homecare - Sussex South

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (GoodOaks Homecare - Sussex South)

  8. Angelica Care Mid Sussex

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Angelica Care Mid Sussex)

  9. Home Instead Worthing and Steyning

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Home Instead Worthing and Steyning)

  10. LQS Healthcare Services Ltd

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (LQS Healthcare Services Ltd)

  11. Guild Care Domiciliary Care

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Guild Care Domiciliary Care)

  12. Everyday Recruitment Agency

    4.2 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Everyday Recruitment Agency)

  13. Coastal Homecare (Worthing)

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    View profile (Coastal Homecare (Worthing))

  14. Brainerd Limited Domiciliary Care Service

    4.6 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    View profile (Brainerd Limited Domiciliary Care Service)

  15. Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency

    4.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    View profile (Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency)

  16. Supporting Independence - Findon

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2020
    View profile (Supporting Independence - Findon)

  17. Egalite Care Ltd

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2019
    View profile (Egalite Care Ltd)

  18. Helping Hands Worthing

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2019
    View profile (Helping Hands Worthing)

  19. ECL West Sussex South

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2018
    View profile (ECL West Sussex South)

  20. Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited

    3.5 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2018
    View profile (Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited)

The full list: 46 agencies covering Findon →

Questions about live-in care in Findon

Which home care agencies offer live-in care in Findon?

We list 46 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 5 miles of Findon; 1 of them has confirmed that it provides live-in care. Ask the remainder directly, as this is not something CQC records.

What is the weekly price of live-in care in Findon?

Live-in care is typically £1,400–£1,700 a week here (typical prices in West Sussex in 2026); short placements, couples and complex needs usually push the price up.

Is live-in care cheaper than a care home?

Usually not for a single person, since a residential home averages £1,100–£1,600 a week here. A couple, though, may pay less for live-in care than for two care home places.

Can live-in care be council funded?

With savings under £23,250, you may get help. The council must first find eligible needs and agree that live-in care would meet them suitably; Arun council then carries out a financial assessment that ignores the home when care is at home.

How are agencies covering Findon rated?

Of 34 agencies with a CQC rating, 32 (94%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 35, and 12 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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