Home care · West Sussex
Children's care at home in Shoreham-by-Sea
Of the 90 home care agencies covering Shoreham-by-Sea, 8 offer children's care. 100% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Kardinal Healthcare Ltd: Good, on 8 September 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, West Sussex council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 5.
- We check for new CQC ratings in West Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 6 rated agencies, 6 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Shoreham-by-Sea", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 8registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5are registered for dementia
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering children's care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 90
- Care for adults under 65 · 76
- Physical disability care · 74
- Elderly care · 73
- Dementia care · 69
- Sensory impairment care · 59
- Mental health care · 51
- Learning disability care · 46
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Supported living · 15
- Eating disorder support · 11
- Children's care · 8
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kardinal Healthcare Ltd | Sep 2025 | 4.1 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Alpha May Care First | May 2022 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Coastal Homecare (Worthing) | Jul 2022 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Alina Homecare Lancing | Jun 2018 | 3.2 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Agincare UK Worthing | Jun 2019 | 4.6 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Ambito Community Services Brighton | May 2019 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Ainscough Associates | Not yet rated | – | 4.1 miles | 4 |
| 8 | Activation Therapy and Case Management Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 3 |
The full list for children's care covering Shoreham-by-Sea: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Children's care in Shoreham-by-Sea: ratings, size and cost
8 of the 90 agencies covering Shoreham-by-Sea are registered with CQC for children's care (9%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 8 points above the 92% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Kardinal Healthcare Ltd, Alpha May Care First and Coastal Homecare (Worthing). 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: September 2025. Within 2 miles of Shoreham-by-Sea centre: 0 offices. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, West Sussex has 30 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for children's care: 9% here, 15% across West Sussex.
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.
Children's care: what it means
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by West Sussex.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | – | 8 | 6 |
| Steyning | 4.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Worthing | 5.7 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Brighton | 6.1 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Findon | 6.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Hassocks | 8.2 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Burgess Hill | 10.4 mi | 4 | 3 |
Council help
West Sussex
West Sussex council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
West Sussex: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Shoreham-by-Sea
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about children's care in Shoreham-by-Sea
How many agencies in Shoreham-by-Sea offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 8 of the 90 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Shoreham-by-Sea (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Kardinal Healthcare Ltd, Alpha May Care First and Coastal Homecare (Worthing).
Are home care agencies in Shoreham-by-Sea well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 6 (100%) of the 6 rated. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Typical 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from West Sussex council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: West Sussex council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with West Sussex council.
How should I compare agencies in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 8 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 5. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Shoreham-by-Sea for children's care?
Counting children's care: Shoreham-by-Sea 8 (6 Good or Outstanding); Bramber (3.8 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Steyning (4.3 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Worthing (5.7 miles): 9, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care in nearby towns
- Children's care in Bramber 3.8 mi
- Children's care in Steyning 4.3 mi
- Children's care in Worthing 5.7 mi
- Children's care in Brighton 6.1 mi
- Children's care in Findon 6.3 mi
- Children's care in Hassocks 8.2 mi
- Children's care in Storrington 9.7 mi
- Children's care in Burgess Hill 10.4 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.