Every kind of care
Every kind of care in West Sussex, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near West Sussex charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in West Sussex
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £24 an hour26 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour37 carers within about 45 minutes of West Sussex
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night22 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,120 a week27 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,458 a week160 homes without nursing in West Sussex
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shift£1,813 a week117 nursing homes in West Sussex
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near West Sussex charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in West Sussex. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in West Sussex
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 37 carers are based within about 45 minutes of West Sussex, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 23 of the 35 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Georgios L.Shoreham-by-Sea · 8 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Cynthia D.Haslemere · 9 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Nabeel N.Crawley · 9 years caring“My working week is usually built around visiting care and overnight stays, and it's the steady, ongoing relationships I enjoy most, being there consistently so a client knows what to expect from me.”£20 an hourProfile →
“The care Sally gave to Mum and Dad was second to none, nothing was ever too much trouble whether within the timeframe allocated or out of hours. She was a very trusted and valued friend to Mum and Dad while also giving them the professional care and support for their care needs. Our family were so grateful for Sally's support.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sally Ann M.Crawley · 15 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, mobility problems and many other conditions, and I am equally at home with medication, moving and handling, personal care, or simply cooking a meal and sitting down…”£28 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Julia H.Littlehampton · 11 years caring“I do all aspects of care including personal care, medication, meals, companionship, activities, respite for partners, light housework, shopping, computer help, accompanying to appointments and trips out.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Agate F.Cranleigh · 12 years caring“If you think I might be a good fit for you or your loved one, I'd be glad to have a chat, no pressure at all.”£25 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in West Sussex
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Barry K.Horsham · 10 years caring“Day to day, I'm comfortable with personal care, moving and handling, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders, cooking and keeping a home running smoothly, always with companionship at the heart of it.”£25 an hourProfile →
Bola Dorcas S.Horsham · 15 years caring“That might mean help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling or catheter care, or it might mean cooking a proper meal and sitting down for a chat and a game of cards.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Bilal T.Crawley · 9 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and physical disabilities, and I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders and moving and handling when needed.”£19 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in West Sussex
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Michelle B.Worthing · 20 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, MS and mental health needs such as anxiety and depression.”£21 an hourProfile →
Katerina B.Littlehampton · 9 years caring“I have nine years of experience supporting people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and stroke to arthritis and diabetes, and I can help with personal care, medication, meals and the practical side of the day too.”£25 an hourProfile →
Ivan M.Midhurst · 5 years caring“Alongside that I am comfortable with the practical side too, bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders, and I have experience with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Diana C.Guildford · 45 years caring“Over the decades I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with declining mobility, arthritis or respiratory illness.”£20 an hourProfile →
Moses J.Crawley · 8 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's and physical disability, and I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders and personal care to cooking and helping around the home.”£19 an hourProfile →
Janet A.Horsham · 3 years caring“Over three years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a range of physical and cognitive conditions, including learning disabilities, autism and sensory impairments such as deafness and visual loss.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Evana K.Worthing · 4 years caring“Now based in Worthing, I offer hourly and live-in care, and over four years I've supported people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with cancer or reduced…”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ahkim S.Arundel · 5 years caring“I've supported people with a wide range of conditions over the years, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and mobility difficulties, so I'm comfortable adapting to what each person actually needs.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mariama S.Crawley · 10 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and heart disease, among other conditions, and I'm comfortable with hands-on care such as bathing, moving and handling, catheter and colostomy care, and medication reminders.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Phiona N.Mid Sussex · 10 years caring“That's what drew me to this work and what keeps me in it, based in Mid Sussex offering hourly and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life support.”£21 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Michelle G.Lancing · 20 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and I am upfront about my background: I have not trained as a nurse, but I have built deep, practical experience across a huge range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis,…”£25 an hourProfile →
Helen M.Cranleigh · 13 years caring“I'm a bubbly, happy sort of person, and I've spent 13 years offering hourly and overnight care around Cranleigh, working with people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a whole range of other conditions, including end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in West Sussex
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Faith Z.Hove · 18 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Hove, and after eighteen years in this work, I have learned that a calm presence matters as much as any task on the list.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Martina V.Does nights2 reviewsProfile →
Sunday A.Burgess Hill · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Burgess Hill, and over ten years I have supported people with a very wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and…”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Rachel L.Crawley · 17 years caring“I have vast experience in the care industry; working in care homes with high need clients and day centres for service users with dementia as well as providing respite care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ronald S.Haywards Heath · 7 years caring“I am based in Haywards Heath and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over seven years I have worked across care homes, residential settings and disability trusts, which has given me a broad grounding in supporting people with dementia, mental health…”£19 an hourProfile →
Neema Mdetele H.Mole Valley · 4 years caring“I love a good walk, a puzzle to get my teeth into, and cooking something nice, and I find these small things often become the best icebreakers with the people I care for.”£22.80 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 27 live-in carers are based within about an hour of West Sussex.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,094.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Yvonne T.Worthing · 25 years caring“Live-in and overnight care make up most of my week, and it's the kind of work I find most rewarding, being there through the quiet hours as well as the busy ones, when the small routines of a day really matter.”£172 a day1 reviewProfile →
Aeffit H.Worthing · 23 years caring“Based in Worthing, I have worked in care for 23 years, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£150 a dayProfile →
Andrew T.Horsham · 6 years caring“I'm based in Horsham and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and speak both English and Luganda, which has occasionally been a lovely bridge with clients and families alike.”£160 a dayProfile →
“Ivanka was always cheerful and happy, she was brilliant promoting Elizabeth’s autonomy and choices even though Elizabeth is barely able to speak now. Ivanka was a good advocate for Elizabeth and communicated well with health professionals involved in her care. Ivanka had a good relationship with us (Elizabeth’s sister and her brother Ron) and kept us informed at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Ivanka.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in West Sussex
220 of the 257 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 11 of them outstanding, and 37 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,458 a week for a residential place and £1,813 for nursing. A live-in carer here costs £1,050 to £1,120 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in West Sussex helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in West Sussex
181 home care agencies for older people in West Sussex
37 private carers near West Sussex
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in West Sussex profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in West Sussex
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in West Sussex sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in West Sussex ask about the types of care
37 carers within about 45 minutes of West Sussex offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 277 care homes in West Sussex take older people, 117 of them with nursing and 179 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,094 with our fee included, against a median of £1,458 for a care home place in West Sussex. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 277 care homes in West Sussex that take older people, 117 provide nursing. 179 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in West Sussex sets out each route.