Home care · West Sussex
Substance misuse support at home in Littlehampton
7 out of 56 home care agencies covering Littlehampton are registered for substance misuse support, run by 6 different providers. The largest is Acre Care Ltd, with 2. Of the 7 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support 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. 4 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 22 December 2025, Care To You Healthcare was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 7 rated agencies, 6 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
To cite: "Substance misuse support at home in Littlehampton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 7CQC-registered agencies
- 86%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering substance misuse support
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 56
- Elderly care · 50
- Care for adults under 65 · 46
- Physical disability care · 45
- Dementia care · 42
- Sensory impairment care · 37
- Mental health care · 34
- Learning disability care · 26
- Supported living · 11
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 7
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AcreCare Limited | Oct 2025 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Acre Care Limited | Aug 2025 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Care To You Healthcare | Dec 2025 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Alina Homecare (Rustington) | Sep 2022 | 1.2 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Assist Care Group - West Sussex | Feb 2020 | 3.4 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Caremark (Worthing & Adur) | Oct 2019 | 6.4 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | FirstCol Services Limited - Home Care - Worthing | Nov 2021 | 6.8 miles | 8 |
All agencies covering Littlehampton with a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Substance misuse support in Littlehampton by the numbers
13% of Littlehampton's agencies (7 of 56) hold a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Their Good or Outstanding share is 86%, 9 points below the town-wide 95% and below the 88% for substance misuse support across England.
The highest rated agencies for substance misuse support are AcreCare Limited, Acre Care Limited and Care To You Healthcare. Ratings run from October 2019 to December 2025, and 3 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Littlehampton centre: 1 office.
Across West Sussex, 27 agencies are registered for substance misuse support, and 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex, 13% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 13% here.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Substance misuse support: what it means
Substance misuse support helps people affected by alcohol or drug use to stay safe, manage their health and work towards recovery, alongside specialist treatment services.
What to ask about substance misuse support
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- What happens if someone relapses?
- What training do staff have in substance misuse?
Where to get support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from West Sussex.
Nearby towns: substance misuse support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | – | 7 | 6 |
| Rustington | 1.0 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Wick | 1.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Arundel | 3.2 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Yapton | 3.5 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Worthing | 5.8 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Findon | 6.8 mi | 8 | 7 |
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Substance misuse support in Littlehampton: your questions answered
Who offers substance misuse support at home in Littlehampton?
Of the 56 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Littlehampton, 7 list substance misuse support as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include AcreCare Limited, Acre Care Limited and Care To You Healthcare.
How are home care agencies in Littlehampton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 7. Of those, 6 (86%) are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Littlehampton?
Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. See our full cost guide.
Can West Sussex council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Littlehampton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 7 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 4 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about substance misuse support in towns near Littlehampton?
Littlehampton has 7, with 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Rustington (1.0 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Wick (1.0 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Arundel (3.2 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: substance misuse support around Littlehampton
- Substance misuse support in Rustington 1.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Wick 1.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Arundel 3.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Yapton 3.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Barnham 4.9 mi
- Substance misuse support in Worthing 5.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Findon 6.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bognor Regis 6.9 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.