Harwich House
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- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Requires Improvement
- Care Home
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About Us
Harwich House is a residential care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a physical disability, including younger adults.
We begin with the person rather than with a template. How someone communicates, what helps them feel settled, what they find difficult and what they want their week to hold. That understanding is recorded properly so the whole team works consistently, and it is revisited as people change their minds, because adults are entitled to do exactly that.
Support covers personal care, medication and health appointments, cooking, shopping and managing money, help with mobility and equipment where it is needed, and encouragement to get out into Littlehampton and the surrounding area for college, work, clubs, the seafront, family visits or simply company. Where somebody wants to take a risk that most adults take without thinking, our job is to work out how to make it safe enough rather than to refuse by habit.
Respite stays are available as well, giving families a planned break while their relative is somewhere that becomes familiar quickly.
We work openly with families, social workers and health colleagues, and we would rather raise something early than let it grow. If you are considering a placement in West Sussex, please arrange to visit.
Common questions about Harwich House
Where is Harwich House located?
Harwich House is a residential care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5JU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Harwich House provide?
Harwich House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Harwich House's CQC rating?
Harwich House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 February 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Harwich House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Harwich House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Harwich House
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Care We Offer
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- 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 Harwich House
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. Harwich House 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. Harwich House 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. Harwich House 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?
Yes. Harwich House supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 25 February 2021
- Report published: 25 February 2021
Overall: Requires Improvement
- Safe: Requires Improvement
- Effective: Requires Improvement
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Requires Improvement
- Well-led: Requires Improvement
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 Harwich House compares in Arun
Measured against the 100 care homes registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Smaller than 82 of the 100 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 73 of the 100 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 25 February 2021. 62 of the 100 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2020. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 20 of the 100 have registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 89 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 Harwich House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 21 September 2020, so 6 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 15 July 2025.
- Run by
- Achieve Together Limited, which runs 160 adult social care services in England. 127 of the 153 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 Harwich House
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, 7.6 miles away
It is about 7.6 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
- Acf Medical Group, 0.1 miles away
- Park Surgery, 0.3 miles away
- Westcourt Medical Centre, 1.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Fitzalan Dental Surgery, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- One Smile Dental - Littlehampton, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Boots the Chemist, 0.5 miles away
- Glyn Norris Pharmacy, 1 mile away
Nearest railway stations
- Littlehampton Station, 0.5 miles away
- Angmering Station, 2.2 miles away
- Ford Station, 2.4 miles away
Around Harwich House
- H: Harwich House
- 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
Harwich House 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 Harwich House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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