Care Homes in West Sussex
West Sussex is a local authority in the South East region of England with 340 CQC-registered care homes and 10,930 beds in total. 12 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 251 are rated Good. 51 homes require improvement. Care homes in West Sussex span 34 postcode districts.
Areas in West Sussex
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Choosing a Care Home in West Sussex
With 340 care homes across West Sussex, families have 263 well-rated options to consider. 51 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in West Sussex — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
West Sussex has 12 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in West Sussex.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data