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Home care in Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath is covered by 21 home care agencies registered with CQC. 94% of the 18 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 94% across West Sussex and 88% across England. Outstanding: 1. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Bright Care Recruitment Ltd: Good, on 27 October 2026.

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The short version

  • You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 18.
  • 17 of the 18 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good. 3 are not rated yet.
  • Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Haywards Heath", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 21CQC-registered agencies
  • 94%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 18support people with dementia
  • 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Typical prices in Haywards Heath against South East and England, Oct 2026
CareHaywards HeathSouth EastEngland
Visiting care, an hour£33.50£33.50£33.50
Live-in care, a week£1,610£1,610£1,610

Homecare Association minimum sustainable council rate for 2026/27: £34.42 an hour. West Sussex County Council pays: £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Haywards Heath figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Agencies covering Haywards Heath, ranked

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  1. Hurst Place

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: People’s experiences were gathered in person and by telephone to those receiving support and relatives involved in their care.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hurst Place)

  2. Bright Care Recruitment Ltd

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People received safe, person-centred care from a registered manager who knew them well.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bright Care Recruitment Ltd)

  3. Guardian Angel Carers Mid Sussex

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were supported by appropriately recruited and trained staff.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    Full profile (Guardian Angel Carers Mid Sussex)

  4. Everycare Midsussex

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The service supported 59 people with the regulated activity of personal care.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    Full profile (Everycare Midsussex)

  5. KD Healthcare

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: There were safe systems in place to safeguard people from the risk of abuse.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    Full profile (KD Healthcare)

  6. Your Quality Care Services Limited (Gradwell)

    5.2 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe with staff and the support provided.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    Full profile (Your Quality Care Services Limited (Gradwell))

  7. Abbey Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It provides a service to older adults, younger disabled adults, people who were living with dementia or mental health conditions.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2018
    Full profile (Abbey Care)

  8. Caremark (Mid Sussex and Crawley)

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt very safe and described staff as caring, kind and compassionate, respectful of their dignity and supportive of independence.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2018
    Full profile (Caremark (Mid Sussex and Crawley))

  9. Claimont Health

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023Previous provider's rating
    Full profile (Claimont Health)

  10. Classic Care Services Limited

    0.8 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: The culture of the service was positive, and people and staff were complementary of the management and provider.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2020
    Full profile (Classic Care Services Limited)

  11. Coastal Homecare (Mid-Sussex)

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Services are for older adults, some of whom are living with dementia.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2019
    Full profile (Coastal Homecare (Mid-Sussex))

  12. Corbett Court

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe when staff were present.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2020
    Full profile (Corbett Court)

  13. Right At Home Mid Sussex

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 24 and 26 January 2018 and was announced.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2018
    Full profile (Right At Home Mid Sussex)

  14. Caretouch Burgess Hill

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe, they knew who to speak with if they had any concerns.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2021
    Full profile (Caretouch Burgess Hill)

  15. Bluebird Care (Sussex Weald)

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The inspection took place on the 19 June 2018 and was announced.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2018
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (Sussex Weald))

  16. Elite Choice Home Care Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were complimentary of the care and support that they received.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2020
    Full profile (Elite Choice Home Care Limited)

  17. Sussex Homecare (Mid Sussex) Limited

    5.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: These included older people and people living with dementia.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2018
    Full profile (Sussex Homecare (Mid Sussex) Limited)

  18. GoodOaks Homecare

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The service provided homecare visits to some people and other people received a live-in care package.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (GoodOaks Homecare)

  19. Esme Blake Care Services

    0.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    Full profile (Esme Blake Care Services)

  20. Eniola Care Ltd

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We previously visited this service on 11 and 19 March 2024.

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    Full profile (Eniola Care Ltd)

  21. Sister Led Care Ltd

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    Full profile (Sister Led Care Ltd)

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24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Haywards Heath

Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.

Home care prices in Haywards Heath

Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026
Visiting care£28–£38 an hour
Live-in care£1,400–£1,700 a week

What the council pays (West Sussex County Council): £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.

Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.

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Dementia care at home in Haywards Heath

18 of the 21 agencies covering Haywards Heath are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 14 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 18 registered for dementia.

A closer look at the data for Haywards Heath

18 of the 21 agencies (86%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across West Sussex. The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Caremark (Mid Sussex and Crawley)). The newest registration is Sister Led Care Ltd, registered with CQC in February 2026. Looking at specialisms, 19 of 21 list physical disabilities, 5 of 21 list learning disabilities and 10 of 21 list mental health conditions. Compare Haywards Heath's 94% Good or Outstanding with 91% for the rated agencies among the 291 we list in West Sussex. 14% of agencies covering Haywards Heath have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 24% across West Sussex. 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 5 across West Sussex. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Haywards Heath comes 2nd of 7 (76%), with Lewes top at 80%.

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How Haywards Heath compares with towns nearby

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Haywards Heath–2116
Burgess Hill3.2 mi2317
Hassocks5.5 mi6340
Crawley Down8.6 mi7339
Crawley8.7 mi7445
Lewes9.5 mi3024

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Home care in Haywards Heath: your questions answered

How many home care agencies cover Haywards Heath?

According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 21 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Haywards Heath. Among the highest rated are Hurst Place, Bright Care Recruitment Ltd and Guardian Angel Carers Mid Sussex.

Are home care agencies in Haywards Heath well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 17 (94%) of the 18 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

How much does home care cost in Haywards Heath?

Prices typically seen 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will I get help from West Sussex council with the cost of home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, West Sussex council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting West Sussex council.

How should I compare agencies in Haywards Heath?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 21 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 15 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Haywards Heath for home care agencies?

Counting home care agencies: Haywards Heath 21 (16 Good or Outstanding); Burgess Hill (3.2 miles): 23, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Hassocks (5.5 miles): 63, 40 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawley Down (8.6 miles): 73, 39 rated Good or Outstanding.

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