Nursing Homes in Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis has 10 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, 4 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 10 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Bognor Regis at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Bognor Regis, to help you judge the options below.
- West Sussex County Council pays, residential care: £1,033 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804, median £1,579
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 beds.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Bognor Regis
Nursing care brings a different set of decisions from residential care, and the practical route into it usually begins some way before a family telephones any home. Getting the formal steps under way early keeps the choice of homes open, which matters here because only eight nursing homes serve Bognor Regis.
Getting the needs assessment under way
The starting point is a free care needs assessment, available to anyone who appears to need care and support regardless of what they have in savings. West Sussex County Council carries out that assessment for people in Bognor Regis, and it is the same authority that completes the financial assessment determining how much a person pays towards their own care. The written outcome sets out whether a registered nurse needs to be on hand at all times, which is precisely the distinction that separates a nursing home from residential care. Where a hospital stay is involved, the ward discharge team can begin the process before anyone goes home.
Understanding the fee structure
Weekly fees at nursing homes sit higher than residential rates because of the clinical staffing behind them, and they vary between homes and with the complexity of a person's needs. Ask every home for a written schedule showing the basic fee and anything billed on top, such as chiropody, hairdressing or escorted appointments. Where someone has been assessed as needing care from a registered nurse, the NHS pays a contribution towards that nursing element directly to the home, and it is reasonable to ask how that has been reflected in the quoted figure. If the local authority is funding a placement and a family prefers a home costing more than it would usually pay, someone else may be asked to meet the difference, so get that arrangement recorded in writing.
Comparing the nursing homes in Bognor Regis
What the ratings tell you
Among the eight homes listed, five are rated Good and three Requires Improvement. A Requires Improvement grade is not a reason to rule a home out automatically, but it does oblige you to read the report and find out what has changed since the inspectors visited. Ask the manager directly what the findings were and what has been done about them, then judge the answer.
What to notice on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across a full day and overnight, and how often the home relies on agency staff to cover a shift. Look at how residents with limited mobility spend their time, and whether call bells are answered while you are standing there. Homes such as Barnham Manor, Abbots Lawn, Aldersmead Care Home, Apsley House Care Home and Burlington Nursing Home each carry a profile here setting out their registration and inspection history, which gives you something concrete to raise when you visit.
10 nursing homes in Bognor Regis
- Aronel Cottage Care Home · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Requires improvement
- Apsley House Care Home · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Kingfisher Manor · Bognor Regis, West Sussex
- Burlington Nursing Home · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Homebeech · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Requires improvement
- Barnham Manor · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Aldersmead Care Home · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Cherington · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Requires improvement
- Abbots Lawn · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Aronel Cottage Care Home · Bognor Regis, West Sussex · CQC Requires improvement
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Homebeech, 25 February 2026, Requires improvement
- Cherington, 7 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Aronel Cottage Care Home Limited, 23 September 2025, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Barnham Manor, 12 September 2019, Good
- Apsley House Care Home, 28 April 2021, Good
- Aldersmead Care Home, 2 July 2021, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Bognor Regis
How many nursing homes are there in Bognor Regis?
Bognor Regis has 10 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 Good, 4 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Bognor Regis?
West Sussex County Council pays an average of £1,033 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804 a week. Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. 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.
Which nursing homes in Bognor Regis were inspected most recently?
Homebeech (25 February 2026), Cherington (7 January 2026) and Aronel Cottage Care Home Limited (23 September 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.