England

Stanbridge HouseWest Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Stanbridge House

Standbridge House, 54-58 Kings Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DY

01903753059

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 February 2021

Provider

Ms Kim Sanders

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 63 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 53 are the same and 9 are lower.

62 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 2016
GoodAug 2018

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 Ms Kim Sanders 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 Stanbridge House

Stanbridge House is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Stanbridge House is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care to 19 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 27 residents in one adapted building. The service experienced a Covid-19 outbreak that affected residents and staff. Relatives spoke positively about the care provided, with one saying, "I am kept updated with phone calls and email regularly.

I am happy with the way Stanbridge House has dealt with this dreadful time. " Another relative expressed, "We have nothing but the highest regard for all the staff.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

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.

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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: 27 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN15 8DY

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 24 August 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 February 2021.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Stanbridge 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 Stanbridge 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 Stanbridge 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 Stanbridge 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