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Darlington Court Care Home
Nursing home in Arun, West Sussex
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About
Darlington Court Care Home is a 61-bed facility in Rustington, West Sussex, run by Care UK. It provides residential and nursing care, along with respite and palliative support, for older people including those living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive domains, though Well-led was assessed as Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
32 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,418 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
West Sussex usually pays £1,033 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £385 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £984 |
| 2025 | — | £1,033 |
| 2026 | £1,418 | — |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Darlington Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLOW GREEN SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Arun
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…
Maybridge Keystone Club
Structured and informal Youth activities for 8- 12 yr olds ,and 12 - 19 yrs olds evening. Children's activities including Alternative School provision, adult activities e.g Healthy exercise,…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01903 869464 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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