Appletree House Residential Care Home
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- Older Person Care
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
Appletree House Residential Care Home provides residential care in Lancing, West Sussex, for older people. We offer permanent places and shorter respite stays.
We are a straightforward sort of place. There is no elaborate philosophy behind what we do beyond looking after people properly and letting them get on with their lives. The care covers help with washing and dressing, prompting and administering medication, meals cooked on the premises, support with mobility, and somebody always about if a person needs them.
People choose how much they want to join in. Some are in the lounge from breakfast onwards and some prefer their own room with the door propped open, and neither choice earns any remark from us. The point of a home is that you can live in it the way you want to.
Lancing and the coast around it are home for most of the people living here, and we keep those connections going with trips out, visitors, and a good deal of flexibility about when family can come. They can come whenever they like.
Respite stays are useful when a family carer needs a break or when somebody is recovering their strength after being unwell.
Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us if you would like to look round.
Common questions about Appletree House Residential Care Home
Where is Appletree House Residential Care Home located?
Appletree House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9NU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Appletree House Residential Care Home provide?
Appletree House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Appletree House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Appletree House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Appletree House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Appletree House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Appletree House Residential Care Home
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Appletree House Residential Care Home 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. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Appletree House Residential Care Home 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. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Appletree House Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Appletree House Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 4 November 2022
- Report published: 4 November 2022
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Appletree House Residential Care Home compares in Adur
Measured against the 16 care homes for older people registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 14 places. Smaller than 15 of the 16 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 14 of the 16 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 4 November 2022. 4 of the 16 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. 10 of the 16 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 13 of the 16 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Adur.
The local picture: Adur
What the numbers say about care for older people in Adur, 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: 8,600. Rising to 9,500 by 2035, up 10%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 41%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 19%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 200 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 Appletree House Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 10 April 2024.
- Run by
- Appletree House Care Home, which runs this service only.
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 Appletree House Residential Care Home
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
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 1.9 miles away
It is about 1.9 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
- The Orchard Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- Ball Tree Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- New Pond Row Surgery, 0.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Craigweil Dental Practice, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sompting Road (Dental Surgery), 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Lancing Dental Practice, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Wilmshurst Chemist, 0.3 miles away
- Cokeham Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Lancing Station, 0.5 miles away
- East Worthing Station, 1.4 miles away
- Worthing Station, 2.4 miles away
Around Appletree House Residential Care Home
- H: Appletree House Residential Care Home
- 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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Appletree House Residential Care Home 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 Appletree House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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