Home care · West Sussex
Elderly care at home in West Chiltington Common
Elderly care is offered by 9 of the 10 home care agencies covering West Chiltington Common. 88% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care 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.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 8.
- Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 7 of the 8 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in West Chiltington Common", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 9CQC-registered agencies
- 88%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 8are registered for dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of elderly care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelica Care Mid Sussex | Oct 2025 | 1.7 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | The Sussex Village Homecare Service Limited | Dec 2024 | 5.0 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Care To You Healthcare | Dec 2025 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Caremark Horsham and Pulborough | Dec 2020 | 2.4 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Gozone Care Ltd | Apr 2020 | 5.4 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Supporting Independence - Findon | Aug 2020 | 5.7 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Egalite Care Ltd | Sep 2019 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | INFINITYCARE365 LTD | Jun 2025 | 4.9 miles | 3 | |
| 9 | ADSL Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 4 |
All agencies covering West Chiltington Common with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in West Chiltington Common: what the data shows
90% of West Chiltington Common's agencies (9 of 10) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 88% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
Angelica Care Mid Sussex, The Sussex Village Homecare Service Limited and Care To You Healthcare lead the list for elderly care. Ratings run from September 2019 to December 2025, and 4 are from the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of West Chiltington Common. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across West Sussex, 189 agencies are registered for elderly care, and 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex, 92% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 90% here.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About elderly care
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
What to ask about elderly care
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from West Sussex. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Elderly care around West Chiltington Common
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chiltington Common | – | 9 | 7 |
| Storrington | 1.6 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Billingshurst | 5.3 mi | 17 | 13 |
| Findon | 5.7 mi | 40 | 27 |
| Steyning | 6.9 mi | 48 | 32 |
| Bramber | 7.5 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Arundel | 7.7 mi | 34 | 26 |
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Free care cost report for West Chiltington Common
- 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
Common questions about elderly care in West Chiltington Common
Who offers elderly care at home in West Chiltington Common?
Of the 10 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of West Chiltington Common, 9 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here 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 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in West Chiltington Common?
Typical prices in West Sussex in 2026: 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. See our full cost guide.
Will West Sussex council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) West Sussex council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach 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 9 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does West Chiltington Common compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Storrington (1.6 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Billingshurst (5.3 miles): 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Findon (5.7 miles): 40, 27 rated Good or Outstanding. West Chiltington Common itself has 9, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Storrington 1.6 mi
- Elderly care in Billingshurst 5.3 mi
- Elderly care in Findon 5.7 mi
- Elderly care in Steyning 6.9 mi
- Elderly care in Bramber 7.5 mi
- Elderly care in Arundel 7.7 mi
- Elderly care in Worthing 8.6 mi
- Elderly care in Rustington 9.3 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.