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Home care in West Chiltington Common
CQC lists 10 home care agencies covering West Chiltington Common. 88% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 94% across West Sussex and 88% across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Care To You Healthcare was rated Good on 22 December 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 8.
- 7 of the 8 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 2 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Home care in West Chiltington Common", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8list dementia as a specialism
- 4with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | West Chiltington Common | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
West Chiltington Common home care agencies, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 10
- Physical disability care · 10
- Elderly care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Mental health care · 8
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Learning disability care · 5
Angelica Care Mid Sussex
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Sussex Village Homecare Service Limited
What inspectors found: People were supported by a caring and compassionate staff team who were trained and supervised appropriately.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care To You Healthcare
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremark Horsham and Pulborough
Est. £30–£37/hr
Gozone Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People expressed frustrations over inconsistency in call times and staff continuity which was a particular issue at weekends and in the evening, however they…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Supporting Independence - Findon
What inspectors found: People told us they were happy living at Ivy Cottage and Mortimer House.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Egalite Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People and relatives were highly complimentary about staff and managers, and people said they felt safe and that staff were kind and reliable.
Est. £32–£39/hr
INFINITYCARE365 LTD
What inspectors found: Some people’s care records did not always contain clear guidance for staff and were not always consistently completed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
ADSL Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Wanderlust Case Management Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from West Chiltington Common centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
What the numbers say about West Chiltington Common
The newest registration is Caremark Horsham and Pulborough, registered with CQC in December 2025. On their CQC registrations, 10 of 10 list physical disabilities, 5 of 10 list learning disabilities and 8 of 10 list mental health conditions. 8 of the 10 agencies (80%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across West Sussex. The oldest current rating dates from September 2019 (Egalite Care Ltd). 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 5 across West Sussex. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, West Chiltington Common comes 4th of 7 (70%), with Storrington top at 76%. Compare West Chiltington Common's 88% Good or Outstanding with 91% for the rated agencies among the 291 we list in West Sussex. 40% of agencies covering West Chiltington Common have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 24% across West Sussex.
Providers behind the agencies covering West Chiltington Common
- Care To You Healthcare Limited 1 in this list
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering West Chiltington Common.
West Chiltington Common and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chiltington Common | – | 10 | 7 |
| Storrington | 1.6 mi | 17 | 13 |
| Billingshurst | 5.3 mi | 19 | 13 |
| Findon | 5.7 mi | 46 | 32 |
| Steyning | 6.9 mi | 57 | 38 |
| Bramber | 7.5 mi | 19 | 14 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
How much home care costs in West Chiltington Common
| Visiting care | £28–£38 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | £1,400–£1,700 a week |
West Sussex County Council's own rates: £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). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
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. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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Common questions about home care in West Chiltington Common
Which home care agencies cover West Chiltington Common?
There are 10 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of West Chiltington Common (register checked Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Angelica Care Mid Sussex, The Sussex Village Homecare Service Limited and Care To You Healthcare.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in West Chiltington Common have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in West Chiltington Common?
Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 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. 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 West Chiltington Common?
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, 4 of the 10 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does West Chiltington Common compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Storrington (1.6 miles): 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Billingshurst (5.3 miles): 19, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Findon (5.7 miles): 46, 32 rated Good or Outstanding. West Chiltington Common itself has 10, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around West Chiltington Common
- Home care in Storrington 1.6 mi
- Home care in Billingshurst 5.3 mi
- Home care in Findon 5.7 mi
- Home care in Steyning 6.9 mi
- Home care in Bramber 7.5 mi
- Home care in Arundel 7.7 mi
- Home care in Worthing 8.6 mi
- Home care in Rustington 9.3 mi
More for West Chiltington Common, plus guides
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- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in West Sussex
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.