Home care · West Sussex
Supported living in Worthing
10 of the 61 home care agencies covering Worthing offer supported living. Of the 8 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 8 of the 8 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 2 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in West Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Supported living in Worthing", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 5are registered for dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 61
- Elderly care · 54
- Care for adults under 65 · 52
- Physical disability care · 51
- Dementia care · 48
- Sensory impairment care · 44
- Mental health care · 38
- Learning disability care · 30
- Supported living · 10
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency | Mar 2023 | 3.0 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | New Venture Care Ltd | Mar 2023 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited | Sep 2018 | 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | Agincare UK Worthing | Jun 2019 | 1.3 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | VHM Care Ltd | Aug 2019 | 1.3 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Chanmil Care Ltd | Jul 2019 | 1.5 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Supporting Independence - Findon | Aug 2020 | 3.0 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Aspens Supported Living & Outreach (West Sussex & Surrey) | Apr 2019 | 6.2 miles | 1 | |
| 9 | Unicare Complex Care Specialist | Not yet rated | – | 5.3 miles | 5 |
| 10 | Kendall Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 8 |
All agencies covering Worthing with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Worthing compares
CQC lists supported living for 10 of the 61 agencies covering Worthing, or 16%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 4 points above the 96% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency, New Venture Care Ltd and Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited. Ratings run from September 2018 to March 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Worthing centre: 4 offices. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 40 agencies in West Sussex list supported living, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex, 19% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 16% here.
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.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing | – | 10 | 8 |
| Findon | 3.1 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Rustington | 4.8 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Steyning | 5.3 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Bramber | 5.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 5.7 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Littlehampton | 5.8 mi | 11 | 7 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Worthing
Which agencies in Worthing provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 61 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Worthing list supported living as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency, New Venture Care Ltd and Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Worthing?
8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Worthing?
Usual 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. 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 Worthing?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 10 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 8 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Worthing?
In Worthing there are 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Findon (3.1 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Rustington (4.8 miles): 9, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Steyning (5.3 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Related pages and guides for Worthing
- Every Outstanding service in West Sussex: 2026 list
- Care homes in Worthing (67)
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- Who pays for home care
- What to look for in a home care agency
- How the council assesses care needs
- What CQC ratings mean
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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.