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Home help in Rustington

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. So far 1 of the 57 agencies that cover Rustington has told us it can provide it.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex

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In short

  • Of the 57 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Rustington, 44 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • West Sussex council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs £28–£38 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Confirmed to us: 1 agency provides home help.

Citation: "Home help in Rustington", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. West Sussex council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Rustington provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Asking West Sussex council for an assessment.

What the register shows for Rustington

Two-year-old ratings or newer: 26% covering Rustington, 24% across West Sussex. 96% of rated agencies covering Rustington 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, Rustington ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (77%), with Wick second (76%). West Sussex has 5 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Rustington the figure is 2. One rating goes back to July 2018: Bluebird Care (Worthing). Ask what has changed since. In Rustington, 79% of agencies support people with dementia (45 of 57); the West Sussex figure is 76%. By specialism, 47 of 57 list physical disabilities, 29 of 57 list learning disabilities and 36 of 57 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Prestige Nursing - Worthing in January 2026, the newest on this list.

What home help costs in Rustington

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

What West Sussex County Council pays providers: £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).

The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Confirmed home help providers

Self-reported by the agencies, listed by CQC rating · Our ranking method

  1. Caremark (Worthing & Adur)

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Profile updated by provider

    GoodRated Oct 2019
    See details (Caremark (Worthing & Adur))

Other agencies serving Rustington

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Molly Care Ltd

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Molly Care Ltd)

  2. Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd)

  3. AcreCare Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (AcreCare Limited)

  4. Hilton Home Care – West Sussex

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Hilton Home Care – West Sussex)

  5. Steps 2 Limited

    5.4 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Steps 2 Limited)

  6. Everyday Recruitment Agency

    5.6 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Everyday Recruitment Agency)

  7. Care To You Healthcare

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Care To You Healthcare)

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

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    See details (SCC Agency Ltd (trading as South Coast Care))

  9. Guild Care Domiciliary Care

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Guild Care Domiciliary Care)

  10. LQS Healthcare Services Ltd

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (LQS Healthcare Services Ltd)

  11. Home Instead Worthing and Steyning

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Home Instead Worthing and Steyning)

  12. KMX Nursing Agency

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    See details (KMX Nursing Agency)

  13. GoodOaks Homecare - Sussex South

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (GoodOaks Homecare - Sussex South)

  14. Kardinal Healthcare Ltd

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Kardinal Healthcare Ltd)

  15. Greenhurst Care

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Greenhurst Care)

  16. Alina Homecare (Rustington)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    See details (Alina Homecare (Rustington))

  17. Ethica Care West Sussex

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    See details (Ethica Care West Sussex)

  18. New Venture Care Ltd

    1.8 miles · Older people, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    See details (New Venture Care Ltd)

  19. Coastal Homecare (Worthing)

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    See details (Coastal Homecare (Worthing))

  20. Inter County Care Rustington - Chichester

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2019Previous provider's rating
    See details (Inter County Care Rustington - Chichester)

All 57 home care agencies covering Rustington →

Questions about home help in Rustington

Which agencies provide home help in Rustington?

So far, 1 of 57 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Rustington has told us it provides home help. The CQC register has no field for this, so check with the rest yourself.

How much is a home help per hour in Rustington?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by West Sussex council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Rustington have?

CQC rates 44 of 46 as Good or Outstanding, or 96%. Recent evidence: 15 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 45.

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