Darlington Court Care Home
CQC Good
Darlington Court is a Care UK care home in Rustington near Littlehampton, West Sussex, offering residential, nursing, dementia and end-of-life care.
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Nursing homes in Ferring
There are 6 nursing homes in and around Ferring on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,546 a week, while West Sussex usually pays £1,033. The largest is Hallmark Angmering Grange Care Home, with 74 beds.
Average residential fee in Ferring: £1,546/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Ferring
| Nursing homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,546 |
| West Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,033 |
| Largest | Hallmark Angmering Grange Care Home (74 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Amberley Lodge Care Home (September 2022) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Ferring
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 100% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on West Sussex data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on West Sussex data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on West Sussex data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Ferring is about £1,546/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Ferring
100% of Ferring’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Ferring
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 5
Of the homes in and around Ferring, 6 offer nursing care, 4 offer dementia care and 3 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Ferring. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Ferring
The average residential care home in Ferring costs about £1,546/week, while West Sussex’s published usual rate is around £1,033/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £513/week (≈ £26,676/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Ferring
£1,546/wk
West Sussex usual rate
£1,033/wk
Likely top-up gap
£513/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against West Sussex’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Ferring on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
- Not rated
Care homes (5)
0 in Ferring, 5 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Ferring
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Fairlight Nursing Home
CQC Good
Fairlight Nursing Home is a 62-bed nursing home in Littlehampton, West Sussex.
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Amberley Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Amberley Lodge Care Home is a small care home in Worthing, West Sussex, with 17 registered beds.
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Melrose Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Melrose Care Home is a 26-bed residential care home in Worthing, West Sussex.
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Ashdown Nursing Home
CQC Good
Ashdown Nursing Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Worthing, West Sussex.
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What care costs in Ferring
Residential (avg)
£1,546/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,546/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,546/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Arun
The average house price in Arun is £321,927, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £321,927
- Detached
- £554,358
- Semi-detached
- £352,866
- Terraced
- £275,756
- Flats & maisonettes
- £167,592
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Ferring
Residential care homes
3 in FerringNursing homes
6 in FerringDementia care homes
4 in FerringRespite care
2 in FerringCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Ferring?
AskBart lists 6 nursing homes in and around Ferring, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Ferring rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Ferring cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,546 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Ferring?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Ferring?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ferring:
Near Ferring
- Nursing homes in East Preston (3)
- Nursing homes in Durrington (5)
- Nursing homes in Rustington (3)
- Nursing homes in Worthing (4)
- Nursing homes in Littlehampton (3)
- Nursing homes in Lancing (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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