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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Care homes offering respite care in Ferring
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Ferring on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,581 a week, while West Sussex usually pays £1,033. The largest is Tarring Manor Care Home, with 75 beds.
Average residential fee in Ferring: £1,581/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Ferring
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,581 |
| West Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,033 |
| Largest | Tarring Manor Care Home (75 beds) |
Data: CQC register. 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 £1,581/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.
Council funding & top-up in Ferring
The average residential care home in Ferring costs about £1,581/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 £548/week (≈ £28,496/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Ferring
£1,581/wk
West Sussex usual rate
£1,033/wk
Likely top-up gap
£548/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
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- Not rated
Care homes (1)
0 in Ferring, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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What care costs in Ferring
Residential (avg)
£1,581/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,581/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
2 in FerringDementia care homes
3 in FerringRespite care
3 in FerringCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Ferring?
AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Ferring, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Ferring rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Ferring cost?
Published fees range from £1,418 to £1,674 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" 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
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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