Fairlight Nursing Home
Fairlight Nursing Home is a nursing home in Littlehampton, West Sussex (BN16 3LX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fairlight Nursing Home
We at Fairlight Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing and dementia care in the welcoming coastal town of Littlehampton, West Sussex. Our home provides a calm and supportive environment for older people and younger adults who require dedicated nursing support, whilst also welcoming those living with a range of complex needs. Nestled within the BN postcode area of Littlehampton, our home benefits from the gentle pace and fresh sea air that this part of the South East is so well loved for. The surroundings offer residents a peaceful setting in which to feel truly at home, with the familiar comforts of a close knit community on the doorstep. We have created interiors that prioritise warmth, comfort, and accessibility, ensuring that every resident can move through their day with ease and dignity. Our specialisms reflect the breadth of care we are able to provide. As a nursing home, we deliver round the clock clinical support for those with ongoing health needs, drawing on the expertise of qualified nurses who work closely with each resident and their loved ones. Our dementia care is shaped by a deep understanding of how memory loss affects each person differently, and we take time to learn life stories, preferences, and routines so that familiarity and reassurance are always close at hand. For residents living with a physical disability, we focus on enabling independence wherever possible, adapting our approach so that everyday activities feel achievable and rewarding. We also support individuals with visual or hearing impairments, taking care to communicate clearly, sensitively, and in ways that suit each person. By welcoming younger adults alongside our older residents, we maintain a community in which people of different ages and backgrounds can share companionship, conversation, and a genuine sense of belonging. In practice, this means families can feel confident that their relative is receiving care tailored to who they are, not simply to a diagnosis. We work in partnership with relatives, healthcare professionals, and the wider community to make sure that care plans evolve as needs change. Small daily kindnesses, a favourite meal, a quiet chat, a hand to hold during a difficult moment, sit at the heart of how we work. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in July 2022, in which we were rated Good overall. We were also rated Good across every individual domain, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent assessment offers reassurance that the standards we set for ourselves are recognised by the regulator, and that the experience of residents in our care is one of safety, dignity, and genuine warmth. Choosing a nursing home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the worry and emotion that can come with it. We at Fairlight Nursing Home warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit so you can see for yourself the care, kindness, and community we offer here in Littlehampton. Whatever stage of the journey you are at, we are ready to listen, to guide, and to help you find the right way forward for your loved one.
Care provided at Fairlight Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 July 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Fairlight Nursing Home compares in Arun
Measured against the 78 care homes for older people registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 62 places. Larger than 65 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
- 27 July 2022. 43 of the 78 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 52 of the 78 homes 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 Fairlight Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 5 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 September 2026.
- Run by
- Forever Care Ltd, 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 Fairlight 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, 6.4 miles away
It is about 6.4 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
- Angmering Station, 0.9 miles away
- Littlehampton Station, 1.7 miles away
- Arundel Station, 2.7 miles away
Around Fairlight Nursing Home
- H: Fairlight 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 Fairlight Nursing Home
Where is Fairlight Nursing Home located?
Fairlight Nursing Home is a nursing home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3LX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fairlight Nursing Home provide?
Fairlight Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fairlight Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Fairlight 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 27 July 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fairlight Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Fairlight Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fairlight Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fairlight Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fairlight Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fairlight 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. Fairlight 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. Fairlight 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. Fairlight 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
Fairlight 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 Fairlight Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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