Rustington Convalescent Home

Sea Road, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 2LZ

01903783368

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

16 October 2023

Provider

Carpenters Company

Beds

30 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodNov 2023

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 Carpenters Company runs in England.

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.
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 Rustington Convalescent Home

Rustington Convalescent Home is a nursing service in West Sussex offering short-term convalescence and respite care for adults recovering from operations, accidents or illness. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides short-term convalescence care for up to 30 adults recovering from operations, accidents or illnesses, along with respite care. Located on the Sussex coast in a Grade II listed building, it offers 26 single rooms and two twin rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. At the time of inspection, 14 people were using the service.

People using the home reported positive experiences, describing staff as helpful, caring and friendly in their approach. Residents felt they received a good standard of care and support, with one person commenting, "The care and the place itself is charming.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 November 2023

Specialist Care

Physical disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN16 2LZ

Registered care categories

Physical disabilities.

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 3 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 August 2016: Good
CaringPublished 24 August 2016: Good
ResponsivePublished 24 August 2016: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Rustington Convalescent Home'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 Rustington Convalescent Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Rustington Convalescent Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Rustington Convalescent 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