Arundel Domiciliary Care Services
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services is a home care agency in Worthing, West Sussex (BN11 4SS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Arundel Domiciliary Care Services
We provide care in people's own homes in Worthing, Arundel and the surrounding part of West Sussex. Our work is mainly with adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, with people who have physical disabilities and with people living with sight or hearing loss. For many of the people we support, this is less about personal care and more about the scaffolding of an ordinary life. Help with cooking, shopping and running a household. Somebody alongside you at an appointment or in a place that would otherwise be too much. Support to keep a job or a course going. Somebody who turns up reliably and takes your plans seriously. Where somebody wants to take on more for themselves, our job is to step back at the right pace and stay near enough to help if it does not go as hoped. For autistic people especially, the practical details do most of the work. Who is coming and when. What will happen and in what order. How much notice there is before anything changes. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to talk about support at home.
Care provided at Arundel Domiciliary Care Services
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 26 September 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited. Report published 26 September 2018.
Safe
Inspectors found that people felt safe. Staff understood and managed people's risks appropriately. Staffing levels were enough to meet people's needs, new staff had suitability checks, and medicines were managed safely.
Effective
Inspectors found that staff completed a range of training and attended supervision meetings with their line managers. People had enough to eat and drink and were encouraged to have healthy diets and lifestyles. People had access to a range of healthcare professionals and services.
Caring
Inspectors found that people were supported by kind staff and that positive relationships had developed. People were involved in all aspects of their care and were encouraged to make decisions and choices. They were treated with dignity and respect.
Responsive
Inspectors found that care plans gave detailed information about people and guidance to staff. People took part in a range of activities, most of them out in the community. Complaints policies were accessible and easy for people to understand.
Well-led
Inspectors found that staff felt supported by their managers and spoke positively about working for the organisation. Staff were clear about their roles and responsibilities. Audits were effective in monitoring the service and in driving continuous improvement.
What people told the inspectors
People and relatives were asked for their comments about the service. Inspectors reported that the results were favourable.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in September 2018, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 26 September 2018: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 11 October 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 30 January 2014: Routine inspection
- 19 April 2013: Routine inspection
- 4 November 2011: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited compares in Worthing
Measured against the 34 home care agencies registered in Worthing.
- CQC rating
- Good. 24 of the 34 agencies (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 63%.
- Latest report
- 26 September 2018. 23 of the 34 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established agencies. 33 of the 34 registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Worthing.
The local picture: Worthing
What the numbers say about home care in Worthing, in West Sussex.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|
| Hourly care visits, South East | £28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few West Sussex agencies publish a rate.) |
| What West Sussex pays | £28.92 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,700. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 74%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 29 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 75 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.3 miles).
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published home care rates, Homecare Association.
Good to know about Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 18 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited, which runs this service only.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
Common questions about Arundel Domiciliary Care Services
Where is Arundel Domiciliary Care Services located?
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services is a home care agency based in Worthing, West Sussex (BN11 4SS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Arundel Domiciliary Care Services provide?
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Arundel Domiciliary Care Services's CQC rating?
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Arundel Domiciliary Care Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Worthing.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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