Care Homes in PO21
The PO21 postcode district has 35 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 830 beds, falling under West Sussex council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 27 are rated Good. 6 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in PO21
PO21 covers Bognor Regis central and Aldwick on the West Sussex coast, with 35 CQC-registered care homes providing 830 beds. One home holds Outstanding status: Crawford Care Home — a strong signal in a market where 27 of 35 rated homes are Good. Six homes are rated Requires Improvement. West Sussex County Council commissions adult social care for PO21 residents, with relatively efficient assessment processes by south-coast standards. Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital provides some local acute care, but more complex cases typically involve St Richard's Hospital in Chichester (10 miles) — relevant for discharge planning when a placement follows an acute stay. PO21's flat coastal geography and warm microclimate make it one of the more accessible areas for residents with mobility limitations, and several homes take active advantage of the seafront setting for resident activities. Private-pay fees in Bognor Regis tend to run slightly lower than Brighton or Worthing, making PO21 an attractive option for self-funders who want a coastal setting. Families relocating relatives to PO21 from elsewhere in Sussex or Surrey should factor in the relative remoteness from major transport links — rail connections to London Victoria exist but the journey takes around 1.5 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO21 postcode area?
There are 35 CQC-registered care homes in PO21, offering a combined 830 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO21 have?
Of the 35 care homes in PO21: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 27 are rated Good; 6 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in PO21?
Crawford Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in PO21, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 11 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PO21 postcode?
The PO21 postcode area falls under West Sussex. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in PO21?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact West Sussex's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data