L'Arche Bethany
L'Arche Bethany is a residential care home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex (PO21 2UX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About L'Arche Bethany
L'Arche Bethany in Bognor Regis is a residential care home supporting adults with learning disabilities. We think of the house as belonging to the people who live in it, and life here is built around sharing it rather than running it for somebody. People arrange their own rooms, take part in the shopping and cooking as much as they want to, and decide how their days are spent. We support people to get out to work, to college, to clubs, to appointments and to see family, because a home is somewhere you go out from and come back to. Support is individual and agreed with the person. Some here need a great deal of help and others very little. Communication gets particular attention, using speech, signing, symbols, objects of reference or simply the understanding that grows from living alongside somebody over a long period. Without that, choice is a word rather than a fact. Short respite stays are available alongside permanent places, which can give a family carer a break or let somebody try the house first. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at L'Arche Bethany
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 July 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany compares in Arun
Measured against the 100 care homes registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 90 of the 100 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 73 of the 100 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 23 July 2024. 36 of the 100 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 55 of the 100 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 5 of the 94 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Arun.
The local picture: Arun
What the numbers say about care for older people in Arun, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 14 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 September 2017.
- Run by
- L'Arche, which runs 13 adult social care services in England. 11 of the 13 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, 5.1 miles away
It is about 5.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Maywood Health Care Centre, 0.2 miles away
- West Meads Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Bognor Medical Centre, 0.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- West Meads Dental Surgery, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bognor Regis Dental Limited, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bognor Regis Dental Centre, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- West Meads Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Bognor Regis Station, 0.6 miles away
- Barnham Station, 3.6 miles away
- Chichester Station, 5 miles away
Around L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany
- H: L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about L'Arche Bethany
Where is L'Arche Bethany located?
L'Arche Bethany is a residential care home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2UX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does L'Arche Bethany provide?
L'Arche Bethany is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is L'Arche Bethany's CQC rating?
L'Arche Bethany is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 July 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does L'Arche Bethany offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. L'Arche Bethany offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about L'Arche Bethany
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from L'Arche Bognor Regis Bethany. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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