Crawford Care Home

Crawford Care Home, in West Sussex, provides residential care for autistic people and people with a learning disability. The CQC rated the home Outstanding overall, finding staff had exceptional knowledge of people's individual needs and supported them to make choices, pursue interests and take part in their local community. People and relatives described the home as welcoming and "like a family", with staff praised for kindness, dignity and consistently good communication.

Inspectors found strong leadership with a clear vision, thorough investigation of incidents, and good partnership working with health professionals, ensuring timely access to care. Medicines were managed well, meals were flexible and person-centred, and staffing levels were consistently adequate. No significant shortfalls were identified in this assessment.