Care home
Dean House
Residential care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex
Dean House
Residential 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
Dean House Residential is a care home in East Preston, near Littlehampton in West Sussex, registered for 27 beds. It provides residential care and respite stays, and accepts self-funded residents as well as those supported by the local authority or the NHS. The home is set by the sea and offers a garden and gardening club, WiFi, and a television in each room. Activities include external providers for singing and dancing, games, afternoon sessions and social events. Care is provided around the clock, and residents can have personalised care plans that reflect how they like to spend their time. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, with Good ratings for the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led areas.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Dean House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLOW GREEN SURGERY, 0.8 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
This project is intended to combat loneliness and isolation amongst older adults in East Preston and surrounding areas. To mitigate the effects of social isolation and provide worthwhile,…
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove
The charity runs Activity Centres, Community Clubs and activities, Information and Advice Services, including home visits and a money advice service; Help at Home Services; Home from Hospital…
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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