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Ball Tree CroftWest Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Ball Tree Croft

Western Road North, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9UX

01903753330

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 November 2021

Provider

West Sussex County Council

Beds

20 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodDec 2021

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by West Sussex County Council, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ball Tree Croft

Ball Tree Croft is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing support for people with learning disabilities and autism across three adjoining houses. Further detail on the most recent CQC inspection findings is set out below.

Ball Tree Croft provides residential care for up to 20 people with learning disabilities and autism, with three adjoining houses each containing self-contained kitchens, lounges and dining areas. At inspection, 12 people were living there permanently, with respite care paused due to the pandemic. People felt safe and comfortable with staff, with one person telling inspectors they liked all the staff members.

Relatives expressed no safety concerns about the service.

The home has effective safeguarding policies in place and staff understand the action to take if they suspect anyone is at risk of harm. Risk assessments are carried out to ensure people receive care safely and can participate in activities that interest them and promote independence. Medicines are managed safely, with staff demonstrating good knowledge of medication systems and procedures.

Staff have received appropriate training and competency assessments to support their practice.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 December 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN15 9UX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 7 December 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 November 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 17 August 2017: Good
CaringPublished 17 August 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 17 August 2017: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Ball Tree Croft's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ball Tree Croft, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ball Tree Croft, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ball Tree Croft's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees