Oaklands
Oaklands is a residential care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex (BN17 6BB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Oaklands
We are a residential care home in Littlehampton, providing a home for older people who need some help to get comfortably through the day. We try hard to keep the feel of a household rather than an institution, with people bringing their own belongings and keeping to their own rhythms where they can. We help with personal care, mobility, meals and medication, and we care for people living with dementia. With dementia the things that help are rarely complicated: familiar staff, routines that do not keep changing, and enough time that nothing has to be hurried. A day that is not rushed is usually a day that goes well. Respite stays are available too, whether to give a family carer a proper rest after a long stretch of managing at home, or to let someone try the home for a short period before deciding about anything longer. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Keeping it depends on hearing about small problems while they are still small, so we ask residents and relatives often and we do something about what they tell us. Do come and see us if you are looking at homes in this part of West Sussex. A look round, a chat with the people who live here and a cup of tea will tell you more than anything on a page.
Care provided at Oaklands
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 July 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Oaklands Littlehampton Limited compares in Arun
Measured against the 78 care homes for older people registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 42 places. Larger than 57 of the 78 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 59 of the 78 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 20 July 2026. 6 of the 78 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 46 of the 78 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 78 homes, 55 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 70 of the 73 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Arun.
The local picture: Arun
What the numbers say about care for older people in Arun, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Oaklands Littlehampton Limited
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 11 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 7 March 2026.
- Run by
- Oakland (Littlehampton) Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Oaklands Littlehampton Limited
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 7.4 miles away
It is about 7.4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Littlehampton Station, 0.6 miles away
- Angmering Station, 1.9 miles away
- Ford Station, 2.4 miles away
Around Oaklands Littlehampton Limited
- H: Oaklands Littlehampton Limited
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Oaklands
Where is Oaklands located?
Oaklands is a residential care home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6BB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oaklands provide?
Oaklands is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oaklands's CQC rating?
Oaklands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 July 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oaklands provide dementia care?
Yes. Oaklands supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Oaklands offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oaklands offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oaklands
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Oaklands Littlehampton Limited is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Oaklands Littlehampton Limited is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Oaklands Littlehampton Limited offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Oaklands Littlehampton Limited is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Oaklands Littlehampton Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Oaklands Littlehampton Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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