Supporting Independence - Findon
Supporting Independence - Findon is a home care agency in Worthing, West Sussex (BN14 0SE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Supporting Independence - Findon
We at Supporting Independence Findon are proud to offer trusted home care across Worthing and the surrounding communities of West Sussex, helping people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Our person centred approach is designed for families searching for compassionate, reliable support delivered with genuine warmth. Based in the BN postcode area, our team works throughout Worthing and the wider South East, bringing care directly to residents wherever they call home. Whether that is a long standing family house, a bungalow near the coast, a village cottage, or a flat in town, we adapt our support to fit the rhythm of your loved one's daily life. There is no upheaval, no unfamiliar surroundings, just familiar walls, treasured belongings, and the comfort of routine. Our specialisms reflect the breadth of people we support. We provide older person care for those who need a helping hand with everyday tasks, from personal care and medication prompts to companionship and support with meals. For adults living with a learning disability or autism, we focus on promoting independence, building confidence, and enabling people to pursue the interests and activities that matter to them. We also support younger adults, individuals living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, and those recovering from or managing eating disorders. In practice, this means care plans built around the individual rather than a template, with families reassured that the person they love is understood as a whole person, not defined by a diagnosis. Home care of this kind offers something residential settings sometimes cannot: continuity of place. For a person living with anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or memory changes, staying at home can reduce distress and preserve dignity. For families, it means being able to visit freely, stay involved in decisions, and share in daily life without the emotional weight of a move. Our team works closely with relatives, healthcare professionals, and other community support to make sure every aspect of a person's wellbeing is considered. The Care Quality Commission has rated us Good overall, with a standout Outstanding rating in the Caring domain following our most recent inspection in July 2019. That Outstanding recognition is something we hold close, because it reflects what we consider the heart of good home care: the quality of the human relationship between our team and the people we support. Alongside this, we were rated Good for being Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well led, giving families a rounded picture of a provider that takes every aspect of care seriously. Choosing care for someone you love is rarely straightforward, and we understand the questions, worries, and hopes that come with that decision. If you are exploring home care in Worthing or elsewhere across West Sussex, we would be delighted to talk with you, listen to your circumstances, and explain how we might help. Reach out whenever you are ready, and we will meet you with patience, honesty, and the same care we bring to every household we visit.
Care provided at Supporting Independence - Findon
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 21 August 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Supporting Independence - Findon compares in Arun
Measured against the 38 home care agencies registered in Arun.
- CQC rating
- Good. 29 of the 38 agencies (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 63%.
- Latest report
- 21 August 2020. 17 of the 38 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2011. One of the longer established agencies. 34 of the 38 registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Supporting Independence Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Arun.
The local picture: Arun
What the numbers say about home care in Arun, 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: 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%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 34 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 67 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.4 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 Supporting Independence - Findon
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 24 March 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Supporting Independence 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 Supporting Independence - Findon
Where is Supporting Independence - Findon located?
Supporting Independence - Findon is a home care agency based in Worthing, West Sussex (BN14 0SE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Supporting Independence - Findon provide?
Supporting Independence - Findon is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Eating disorder support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Supporting Independence - Findon's CQC rating?
Supporting Independence - Findon is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 August 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Supporting Independence - Findon
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Supporting Independence - Findon 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. Supporting Independence - Findon 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
Supporting Independence - Findon 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 Supporting Independence - Findon. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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