England

Byway HouseWest Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Byway House

1 The Byway, Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 6DR

01243583346

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 January 2020

Provider

Byway Care Limited

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 44 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 37 are the same and 6 are lower.

27 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
OutstandingAug 2017
GoodApr 2020

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Byway Care Limited runs in England.

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.

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 Byway House

Byway House is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing personal care for older adults with a range of physical health needs. Details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care to up to 20 people, with 16 residents at the time of inspection. Residents are aged 60 and over and live with various physical health needs including Parkinson's, diabetes and dementia. The building is adapted across two floors with a lift and stair lift serving the first floor, ensuring accessibility for all residents.

Bedrooms are en-suite and personalised to individual tastes, while communal areas are light and comfortable. The service is well-maintained and furnished throughout, with a landscaped, accessible enclosed garden. Located in the heart of the village, the home has close links with community facilities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 April 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsGardenActivities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal Lounge

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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO22 6DR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 22 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 January 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Byway House'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 Byway House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Byway House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Byway House'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