Rectory House Nursing Home

West Street, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0DA

01903750026

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

26 July 2022

Provider

Rectory House Care Limited

Beds

48 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 65 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 55 are the same and 9 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodJan 2020
GoodJul 2022

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

This is the only care home Rectory House 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Rectory House Nursing Home

Rectory House Nursing Home is a 48-bed nursing facility located on West Street in Sompting, near Lancing in West Sussex. The home provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is registered to provide nursing care and is run by Rectory House Care Limited.

The service was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in July 2022. As a nursing home, it offers medical support alongside personal care, making it suitable for residents with complex health needs. The home's focus on specialist areas including dementia care and support for sensory impairments means it caters to residents with varying levels of dependency and support requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Rectory House Nursing Home, 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 Rectory House Nursing Home, 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 Rectory House Nursing Home'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