Home care · West Sussex
Dementia care at home in Wick
34 of the 46 home care agencies covering Wick offer dementia care, from 33 providers. Acre Care Ltd has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 26 of them, and 96% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for dementia care across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Greenhurst Care, rated Good on 31 July 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 25 of the 26 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. 8 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Wick", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 34CQC-registered agencies
- 96%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers dementia care in Wick
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 46
- Elderly care · 40
- Care for adults under 65 · 37
- Physical disability care · 36
- Dementia care · 34
- Sensory impairment care · 30
- Mental health care · 29
- Learning disability care · 24
- Supported living · 11
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
This table lists each agency covering Wick registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Wick centre.
How dementia care in Wick compares
CQC lists dementia care for 34 of the 46 agencies covering Wick, or 74%. Of those rated, 96% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 97% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd, Molly Care Ltd and Hilton Home Care – West Sussex lead the list for dementia care. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from July 2018; 7 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Wick centre: 6. 8 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across West Sussex, 161 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 74% of registrations here and 78% 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 dementia care involves
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in West Sussex. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick | – | 34 | 25 |
| Littlehampton | 1.0 mi | 42 | 29 |
| Rustington | 1.9 mi | 45 | 33 |
| Arundel | 2.3 mi | 28 | 21 |
| Yapton | 2.7 mi | 29 | 21 |
| Barnham | 3.9 mi | 20 | 14 |
| Bognor Regis | 6.3 mi | 39 | 26 |
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about dementia care in Wick
Which agencies in Wick provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 34 of the 46 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wick list dementia care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd, Molly Care Ltd and Hilton Home Care – West Sussex.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Wick?
25 (96%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 26 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 8. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Wick?
Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. More in our cost guide.
Does West Sussex council fund 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.
How do I choose between agencies in Wick?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 34 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 19 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Wick?
In Wick there are 34, 25 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Littlehampton (1.0 miles): 42, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Rustington (1.9 miles): 45, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Arundel (2.3 miles): 28, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Wick
- Dementia care in Littlehampton 1.0 mi
- Dementia care in Rustington 1.9 mi
- Dementia care in Arundel 2.3 mi
- Dementia care in Yapton 2.7 mi
- Dementia care in Barnham 3.9 mi
- Dementia care in Bognor Regis 6.3 mi
- Dementia care in Worthing 6.5 mi
- Dementia care in Findon 7.1 mi
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