Ashdown Lodge
Care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ashdown Lodge is a residential care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, on a quiet street close to the town centre. The home has 13 registered beds and offers residential care as well as specialist dementia care. The building has been renovated, and residents are treated as individuals. Each room can be personalised, and there is a garden for residents to enjoy. A dedicated activities coordinator arranges activities, and an experienced care team provides support.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall. In its report published in 2026, it also rated all five key questions (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led) as Good.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
248 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashdown Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 6.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTCOURT MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Littlehampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Arun Community Transport
Transporting clients who are unable to access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social engagements
East Preston Men in Sheds
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Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove
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Chichester Area Mental Health Support Foundation
We support our beneficiaries, mainly elder people with mental health needs, including dementia, and their carers. Our core project is the Chichester Lunch Club which is modelled on creating normal…
Carers Support West Sussex
To deliver high quality services to carers in West Sussex by provision of information and support.To develop good working relationships with all agencies to deliver services that address the needs…
Guild Care
Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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