Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Westergate House

Denmans Lane, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SU

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 30 November 2018

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Last inspected 24 March 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 9 Apr 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Worthing Hospital

57.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

13.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Eastergate Medical Centre (Croft Practice)

0.9 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.9 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.3 mi

2 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by West Sussex (2025–26)

£1,033

per week, residential

£1,125

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

56

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19.8% of people in West Sussex are aged 65 or over

57.4

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

239

locations

90%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds79
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
Last inspected24 March 2021
Registered with CQC since15 February 2011
Registered managerPaul Anthony Middleton-Russell

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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