Home care · West Sussex
Respite care in Storrington
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. 17 agencies registered with CQC cover Storrington. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.
Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026
In short
- 17 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Storrington; 13 are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Expect the visiting rate, typically £28–£38 an hour, for respite at home.
- Which agencies provide respite care is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
- A care needs assessment from West Sussex council costs nothing, and the person caring for them can have their own carer's assessment.
To cite: "Respite care in Storrington", 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. 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.
What the register shows for Storrington
The newest registration is Caremark Horsham and Pulborough, registered with CQC in December 2025. Looking at specialisms, 15 of 17 list physical disabilities, 9 of 17 list learning disabilities and 12 of 17 list mental health conditions. 13 of the 17 agencies (76%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across West Sussex. The oldest current rating dates from October 2018 (ECL West Sussex South). 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 5 across West Sussex. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Storrington ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (76%), with Arundel second (76%). At 87% Good or Outstanding, Storrington sits below the West Sussex figure of 91% (from 291 agencies). Ratings are more recent than average here: 29% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 24% across West Sussex.
What respite care costs in Storrington
| 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 |
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).
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. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?
Home care agencies serving Storrington
Check with each agency that it offers respite care. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.
Angelica Care Mid Sussex
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care To You Healthcare
Est. £30–£37/hr
Steps 2 Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Sussex Village Homecare Service Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremark Horsham and Pulborough
Est. £30–£37/hr
Supporting Independence - Findon
Est. £30–£37/hr
Egalite Care Ltd
Est. £32–£39/hr
Premier Nursing Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Worthing
Est. £29–£35/hr
ECL West Sussex South
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremark (Arun)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Assist Care Group - West Sussex
Est. £30–£37/hr
Gozone Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
INFINITYCARE365 LTD
Est. £30–£37/hr
Catchers Care
Est. £30–£37/hr
Wanderlust Case Management Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
ADSL Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Questions about respite care in Storrington
Which home care agencies offer respite care in Storrington?
Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides respite care. Of the 17 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Storrington, 13 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Is there free respite care?
Free or low-cost sitting services are run by charities and carers' centres. The council can also arrange or fund breaks when a carer's assessment, which you request from West Sussex council, shows you are eligible.
When should we book a respite stay in a care home?
Several weeks if you can, and longer for school holidays. Not every home keeps rooms for short stays, so ask when you first call.
How are agencies covering Storrington rated?
Of 15 agencies with a CQC rating, 13 (87%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 13, and 5 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.
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Care options in Storrington
Respite care in nearby towns
- Respite care in Findon 4.1 mi
- Respite care in Steyning 5.8 mi
- Respite care in Bramber 6.4 mi
- Respite care in Arundel 6.8 mi
- Respite care in Billingshurst 6.9 mi
- Respite care in Worthing 7.0 mi
- Respite care in Rustington 8.0 mi
- Respite care in Wick 8.2 mi
Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.