Aster Grove Nursing Home
Aster Grove Nursing Home is a nursing home in Littlehampton, West Sussex (BN17 5NZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Aster Grove Nursing Home
Aster Grove Nursing Home is in Littlehampton. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite and short stays. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours here. That means complex health needs, medication, wound and continence care and care at the end of life are looked after on site, and it means somebody notices early when a resident is becoming unwell rather than once it is obvious. The nursing is the foundation and not the purpose. People live here, and we would rather be judged on whether their days are good ones. Food worth eating, time for a proper conversation, a garden to sit in, familiar music, visitors welcome whenever they arrive, and staff who are not too busy to sit down with somebody. For residents living with dementia we keep the day steady and unhurried and we learn what reassures a particular person. Where somebody has a mental health condition we work alongside their community team and keep our approach consistent with what they are used to, since inconsistency is what unsettles people most. Where a resident is nearing the end of life we plan openly with them and their family, keep them comfortable and make room for relatives to stay as long as they want. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see the home and talk to the people in it.
Care provided at Aster Grove Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 July 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Aster Grove Nursing Home compares in Arun
Measured against the 78 care homes for older people registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 48 places. Larger than 60 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
- 30 July 2024. 30 of the 78 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- April 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 13 of the 78 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 78 homes, 26 offer nursing care and 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 Aster Grove Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 21 April 2022, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 7 March 2026.
- Run by
- Archmore Care Services Ltd, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. All 3 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
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 Aster Grove Nursing Home
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, 0.8 miles away
- Angmering Station, 2 miles away
- Ford Station, 2.7 miles away
Around Aster Grove Nursing Home
- H: Aster Grove Nursing Home
- 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 Aster Grove Nursing Home
Where is Aster Grove Nursing Home located?
Aster Grove Nursing Home is a nursing home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5NZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Aster Grove Nursing Home provide?
Aster Grove Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Aster Grove Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Aster Grove Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 July 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Aster Grove Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Aster Grove Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Aster Grove Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Aster Grove Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Aster Grove Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Aster Grove Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Aster Grove Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Aster Grove Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Aster Grove Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Aster Grove Nursing Home 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Aster Grove Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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