Camellots Care Home, Littlehampton

Reviewed by the carehome.page editorial team · Last updated 13 March 2026
Rating
Requires improvement
Beds
8
Type
Residential
Inspected
Sept 2023
Address 53 Arundel Road,Littlehampton, BN17 7BY
Beds 8
Type Care home without nursing
Provider Crawfords Homes Limited

CQC Inspection Breakdown

Safe Requires improvement
Effective Requires improvement
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Well-led Requires improvement

About Camellots Care Home

Camellots Care Home is a residential care home providing regulated activities of accommodation and personal care for up to 9 people living with a learning disability and autistic people. The standard registration for Camellots care home is for 8 people to be accommodated, however the registered provider currently has a condition on their registration allowing them, for the purposes of COVID 19 response, to accommodate a maximum of 9 people.

Source: CQC inspection report

Specialisms

About Camellots Care Home

Camellots Care Home is a residential care home in the heart of Littlehampton, West Sussex, providing a supportive environment for those who need it most. The home is operated by Crawfords Homes Limited and can accommodate up to 8 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 09/03/2023, the Care Quality Commission rated Camellots Care Home as Requires improvement. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Caring, Responsive; Requires Improvement for Safe and Effective and Well-led. The home caters to a range of care needs, including learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The service supports learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, physical disability. The BN17 postcode area has 19 registered care homes with a combined 544 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.

Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.

Camellots Care Home is one of the care homes in West Sussex — a local authority with 340 CQC-registered homes, 263 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.

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What to Expect When Visiting

When visiting a residential care home, pay attention to the atmosphere as much as the facilities. The best homes feel warm, unhurried, and genuinely caring — like a place where your loved one could feel at home.

  • Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
  • Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
  • Ask how the home supports residents who may need nursing care in the future.
  • Look at the communal spaces — do they feel welcoming, clean, and well-used?
  • Assess the accessibility of corridors, bathrooms, and outdoor areas for wheelchair users.

Questions to Ask When Visiting

It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Camellots Care Home's type of care that may help guide your conversation:

  1. 1 What happens if a resident's care needs increase beyond what you can provide?
  2. 2 How do you support residents to stay active and connected to their community?
  3. 3 Can residents personalise their rooms with their own furniture and belongings?
  4. 4 What does a typical day look like for someone living here?

For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.

Official CQC Inspection Report

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Camellots Care Home on 09/03/2023 and rated it Requires improvement. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.

Read the full CQC report

What families typically look for

  • - How friendly and attentive the care staff are day-to-day
  • - What activities and social events are available for residents
  • - How the home handles changing care needs over time

These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a resident's care needs increase beyond what you can provide?

CQC rated Camellots Care Home as Good for Responsive care on 09/03/2023, which includes how the home adapts to residents' changing needs. Ask what the home's protocol is when a resident needs a higher level of nursing care — whether they support a managed transition or have partnerships with local nursing homes.

How do you support residents to stay active and connected to their community?

CQC rated Camellots Care Home as Good for Caring on 09/03/2023. This domain covers how staff support residents' emotional wellbeing, social connection, and sense of purpose. During your visit, ask to see the activities timetable and speak with current residents or their families about daily life.

Can residents personalise their rooms with their own furniture and belongings?

Most residential care homes encourage residents to bring personal furniture and belongings to make their room feel like home. When visiting Camellots Care Home, ask about room sizes, any restrictions on furniture, and whether residents can hang pictures and decorate their space as they wish. A personalised room can make a significant difference to a resident's sense of comfort and identity.

What does a typical day look like for someone living here?

With 8 residents and care tailored to learning disabilities, daily routines at Camellots Care Home will be shaped around individual needs. During your visit, observe the lunchtime atmosphere, ask about morning routines and whether residents have flexibility around wake-up times and meal choices, and check what a typical afternoon looks like.

What is the CQC rating for Camellots Care Home?

Camellots Care Home in Littlehampton is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 09/03/2023. The home has 8 beds.

How many beds does Camellots Care Home have?

Camellots Care Home has 8 beds and operates as a residential care home in Littlehampton.

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