Question 1

How many nursing homes are there in Horsham?

Accepted Answer

Horsham has 13 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 9 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a nursing home cost in Horsham?

Accepted Answer

West Sussex County Council pays an average of £1,033 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804 a week. Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. 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.

Question 3

Which nursing homes in Horsham were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Glen Arun Care Home (5 May 2026), Oakhill House Care Home (27 May 2025) and Broadbridge Park (27 August 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

Can West Sussex County Council fund a nursing home placement?

Accepted Answer

It can, where the care needs assessment identifies eligible needs and the financial assessment shows that income and capital fall below the relevant thresholds. West Sussex County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out both assessments and for arranging any funded support that follows. Separately, where someone needs care from a registered nurse, a contribution towards the nursing element may be met by the health service regardless of savings. It is worth asking the team whether that has been assessed.

Question 5

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Horsham?

Accepted Answer

Contact the adult social care team at West Sussex County Council and ask for a care needs assessment, which any adult who appears to need care and support is entitled to request. The request can come from the person themselves, or from a relative, GP or hospital discharge team acting on their behalf. Where nursing care is likely to be needed, ask that the clinical needs are recorded clearly, since that determines whether a nursing registered home is required. A financial assessment then follows to establish who pays what.

Question 6

How far ahead should I start looking for a nursing home in Horsham?

Accepted Answer

Nursing placements are often arranged under pressure, because the need tends to follow a hospital admission or a sudden change in health. Where there is time, starting a few months ahead allows proper visits and an unhurried assessment. The most sought after homes can have waiting lists, and both assessments take weeks rather than days to complete. Registering interest with two or three homes in advance makes an urgent decision considerably easier.

Question 7

Which providers in Horsham offer nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Twelve nursing homes in Horsham are listed on this page, and each holds registration with the Care Quality Commission for nursing care. They include Wellcross Grange Care Home, which has been judged Outstanding, alongside Glen Arun Care Home, Skylark House, Honeywood House Nursing Home and Oakhill House Care Home. Vacancies change from week to week, so the practical step is to open several profiles and contact those that look suitable. Each profile sets out the registration details and the most recent inspection outcome.

Question 8

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Horsham?

Accepted Answer

Ask how many qualified nurses are on duty across a full day and night, and how the home covers unplanned absence. Check how it works with local GPs and district nurses, how medication is managed, and how it approaches pain relief and end of life care. Ask how often the same staff work with the same residents and how families are involved in reviewing care. Finally, ask for the weekly fee in writing with any extras itemised separately.

Question 9

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A care home is registered to provide accommodation with personal care, covering help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and daily company. A nursing home holds an additional registration requiring a qualified nurse on duty at all times, so it can manage clinical needs such as complex wound care, feeding tubes or unstable medical conditions. Every provider listed on this page holds nursing registration. Where only personal care is needed, a residential home will usually be both suitable and less expensive.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.	£1,033	£1,343 to £1,804
Nursing care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.	£1,125	£1,617 to £2,080
Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.	Not published separately	£1,571 to £1,942
Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,975 to £2,226

Nursing Homes in Horsham

Horsham at a glance

Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Horsham

Asking for a care needs assessment

Who contributes, and how much

What the weekly fee covers

Choosing a Nursing Home in Horsham and What to Check

What nursing registration means in practice

Reading behind a rating

What a visit tells you

13 nursing homes in Horsham

What care costs in West Sussex, per week

Inspected most recently

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How many nursing homes are there in Horsham?

How much does a nursing home cost in Horsham?

Which nursing homes in Horsham were inspected most recently?

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