Substance Misuse Support at Home in Rustington: 8 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Who offers substance misuse support in Rustington

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	AcreCare Limited	Good	Oct 2025	5.0 miles	7
2	Care To You Healthcare	Good	Dec 2025	5.9 miles	7
3	Kardinal Healthcare Ltd	Good	Sep 2025	6.4 miles	9
4	Alina Homecare (Rustington)	Good	Sep 2022	under 0.5 miles	9
5	Assist Care Group - West Sussex	Good	Feb 2020	2.4 miles	8
6	Caremark (Worthing & Adur)	Good	Oct 2019	5.4 miles	8
7	Chanmil Care Ltd	Good	Jul 2019	6.0 miles	7
8	FirstCol Services Limited - Home Care - Worthing	Requires improvement	Nov 2021	5.8 miles	8

Every agency covering Rustington registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

Substance misuse support in Rustington: what the data shows

CQC lists substance misuse support for 8 of the 57 agencies covering Rustington, or 14%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for substance misuse support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (in line with England, 8 points below the 96% for all agencies in the town).

For substance misuse support, the top rated agencies are AcreCare Limited, Care To You Healthcare and Kardinal Healthcare Ltd. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2019 and the newest from December 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Rustington centre: 1.

West Sussex as a whole has 27 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 92% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 14% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 13% across West Sussex.

Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.

What substance misuse support involves

Safety, health and recovery are the aims of substance misuse support, for anyone affected by alcohol or drugs. It runs alongside specialist treatment services rather than replacing them.

Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support

What happens if someone relapses?
How do you keep people safe at night?
How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
How do you support physical health and medication?

Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from West Sussex.

Substance misuse support in nearby towns

Town	Distance	Agencies	Good or Outstanding
Rustington	–	8	7
Littlehampton	1.0 mi	7	6
Wick	1.9 mi	4	4
Arundel	3.7 mi	4	4
Yapton	4.6 mi	4	4
Worthing	4.8 mi	9	8
Findon	6.0 mi	8	7

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What families want to know about substance misuse support in Rustington

Which agencies in Rustington provide substance misuse support?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 8 of the 57 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Rustington list substance misuse support as a specialism. Top-rated names here include AcreCare Limited, Care To You Healthcare and Kardinal Healthcare Ltd.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Rustington have?

Of the 8 that have been rated, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.

What are typical home care prices in Rustington?

Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. More in our cost guide.

Will West Sussex council pay for home care?

It may. West Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact West Sussex council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Rustington?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 3 of the 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 5 have older reports. Use our checklist.

How does Rustington compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?

Nearest towns we cover: Littlehampton (1.0 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Wick (1.9 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Arundel (3.7 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Rustington itself has 8, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.

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