Care homes offering respite care in Southwick

There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Southwick on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,600 a week, while Brighton and Hove usually pays £1,124. The largest is Kingsland House Care Home, with 71 beds.

Average residential fee in Southwick: £1,600/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in Southwick

Key facts: Southwick

Care homes offering respite care listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,600
Brighton and Hove usual weekly rate (2025)£1,124
LargestKingsland House Care Home (71 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Southwick: Good 3Good3

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Southwick
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 Southwick is about £1,600/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 Southwick

The average residential care home in Southwick costs about £1,600/week, while Brighton and Hove’s published usual rate is around £1,124/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £476/week (≈ £24,752/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in Southwick
£1,600/wk
Brighton and Hove usual rate
£1,124/wk
Likely top-up gap
£476/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 Brighton and Hove’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in Southwick on the map
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updated September 2026

No care homes found in Southwick.

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What care costs in Southwick
Residential (avg)
£1,600/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,400/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,367/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Adur

The average house price in Adur is £380,031, 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
£380,031
Detached
£638,944
Semi-detached
£445,705
Terraced
£366,849
Flats & maisonettes
£215,318

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 Southwick

Residential care homes

1 in Southwick

Dementia care homes

2 in Southwick
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Southwick?

AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Southwick, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Southwick rated?

Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Southwick cost?

Published fees range from £1,200 to £1,600 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 Southwick?

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.

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

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