Home care · West Sussex

Respite care in Rustington

From a weekly sitting service at home to a week or two in a care home, respite care is temporary cover that lets family carers rest. Confirmed providers in Rustington: 1 agency, out of 25 covering the town.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026

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The short version

  • 25 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Rustington; 45 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • A care needs assessment from West Sussex council costs nothing, plus a carer's assessment of its own for whoever looks after them.
  • 1 agency has told us it provides respite care.
  • Respite care at home is usually charged at the visiting rate, typically £28–£38 an hour. The 6 local care homes charge short stays by the week.

To cite: "Respite care in Rustington", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Kinds of respite care

At home: a carer visits for a few hours so you can go out, or stays for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) while you go away. In a care home: a short stay of a week or two, often booked well ahead for holidays. There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in Rustington; ask which take short stays. Day centres run by the council or charities are another option.

Your right to a carer's assessment

  • Who: anyone caring for someone else.
  • From: West Sussex council, free, separate from the cared-for person's assessment.
  • Looks at: how caring affects you.
  • Can lead to: breaks the council pays for, a personal budget for carers, or other support.

Carers UK helpline (free): 0808 808 7777.

How to ask West Sussex council for an assessment.

Booking respite privately

If you pay yourself, ask agencies for their minimum visit length and notice period, and care homes whether they keep rooms for short stays. For a care home, arrange a visit beforehand and share the care plan, medication list and routines so the stay goes smoothly.

Home care in Rustington by the numbers

Two-year-old ratings or newer: 28% covering Rustington, 24% across West Sussex. 96% of rated agencies covering Rustington are Good or Outstanding, compared with 92% of those rated among the 293 we list across West Sussex. Wick has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (85%); Rustington, at 80%, is 4th of the 7 towns compared. 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 (46 of 58); the West Sussex figure is 76%. By specialism, 48 of 58 list physical disabilities, 30 of 58 list learning disabilities and 37 of 58 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Prestige Nursing - Worthing in January 2026, the newest on this list.

Paying for respite care in Rustington: typical prices

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

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. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Agencies that told us they offer respite care

The agency told us directly; order is by CQC rating. How we rank

  1. Caremark (Worthing & Adur)

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Profile updated by provider

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

Other agencies covering Rustington

Not confirmed for respite care, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Molly Care Ltd

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Molly Care Ltd)

  2. Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd)

  3. AcreCare Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (AcreCare Limited)

  4. Hilton Home Care – West Sussex

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hilton Home Care – West Sussex)

  5. Hilton Home Care – West Sussex

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hilton Home Care – West Sussex)

  6. Steps 2 Limited

    5.4 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  7. Everyday Recruitment Agency

    5.6 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  8. Care To You Healthcare

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

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

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  10. Guild Care Domiciliary Care

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  11. LQS Healthcare Services Ltd

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  12. Home Instead Worthing and Steyning

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

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

  13. KMX Nursing Agency

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  14. GoodOaks Homecare - Sussex South

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  15. Kardinal Healthcare Ltd

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  16. Greenhurst Care

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Greenhurst Care)

  17. Alina Homecare (Rustington)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    Full profile (Alina Homecare (Rustington))

  18. Ethica Care West Sussex

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    Full profile (Ethica Care West Sussex)

  19. New Venture Care Ltd

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (New Venture Care Ltd)

  20. Coastal Homecare (Worthing)

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

The full list: 25 agencies covering Rustington →

Your questions on respite care in Rustington

Which home care agencies offer respite care in Rustington?

We list 25 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Rustington; 1 of them has confirmed that it provides respite care. Ask the remainder directly, as this is not something CQC records.

Can I get respite care for free?

It can be. If a carer's assessment from West Sussex council finds you eligible, the council may arrange or pay for breaks, and carers' centres and charities run sitting services that are free or cheap.

How early do care homes need respite bookings?

Book weeks in advance, further ahead for school holidays, and check first that the home offers short stays at all.

How are agencies covering Rustington rated?

Of 47 agencies with a CQC rating, 45 (96%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 46, and 16 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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