Drumconner
Drumconner is a nursing home in Lancing, West Sussex (BN15 8RJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Drumconner
Drumconner Lancing is a nursing home in Lancing, West Sussex. We care for older people who need nursing support and for people living with a physical disability, and we welcome people for respite stays as well as for longer term care. Having qualified nurses on site means health needs are met here, without anybody having to move on because their condition has changed. It also means changes are noticed early, which usually spares someone a hospital admission. That side of things should feel unremarkable, so the rest of the day can belong to the person living it. We ask each person how they like to live and we take the answers seriously. Hours, meals, company, privacy, how much help is wanted and how much is not. For someone with a physical disability, that includes being asked before being assisted and never being hurried through personal care. Small courtesies of that kind are what separate a home from an institution. Families and friends are part of life here. Come when it suits you, be as involved as you would like to be, and tell us honestly if something is not right. We would far rather hear it early. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering nursing care in Lancing or elsewhere in West Sussex, please arrange to visit and see how it feels.
Care provided at Drumconner
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Drumconner Lancing compares in Adur
Measured against the 16 care homes for older people registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 60 places. Larger than 12 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
- 28 May 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 13 of the 16 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing care. Of the 16 homes, 7 offer nursing care.
- 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 Drumconner Lancing
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 April 2025.
- Run by
- Drumconner Limited, 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 Drumconner Lancing
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, 1.5 miles away
It is about 1.5 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
- New Pond Row Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- The Orchard Surgery, 0.7 miles away
- Ball Tree Surgery, 1 mile away
Nearest dentists
- Lancing Dental Practice, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sompting Road (Dental Surgery), 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Craigweil Dental Practice, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Lancing Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Boots, 0.7 miles away
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Lancing Station, 0.6 miles away
- East Worthing Station, 1.1 miles away
- Worthing Station, 2 miles away
Around Drumconner Lancing
- H: Drumconner Lancing
- 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 Drumconner
Where is Drumconner located?
Drumconner is a nursing home in Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8RJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Drumconner provide?
Drumconner is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Drumconner's CQC rating?
Drumconner is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Drumconner offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Drumconner offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Drumconner
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Drumconner Lancing 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?
Yes. Yes. Drumconner Lancing is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Drumconner Lancing 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?
No. Drumconner Lancing is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Drumconner Lancing 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Drumconner Lancing. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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