Gratwick House

55 Norfolk Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5HE

01903716022

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 June 2019

Provider

Mrs Lorraine Barclay

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 24 are the same and 5 are lower.

22 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

GoodNov 2016
GoodJun 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Mrs Lorraine Barclay 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.

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 Gratwick House

Gratwick House is a 20-bed residential care home located on Norfolk Road in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The home is operated by Mrs Lorraine Barclay and provides care for older people and those with dementia. Its smaller size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in June 2019. As a residential care home, it offers personal care and accommodation support for those who can no longer manage independently at home. The Littlehampton location provides access to local amenities while maintaining proximity to family and community connections for residents.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Gratwick House, 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 Gratwick House, 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 Gratwick 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