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Care homes in Chichester

Chichester has 17 care homes registered with CQC and 731 registered beds. Of the 14 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England. 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees in Chichester: about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,840 for nursing careestimated. 6 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Cornelius House, rated Outstanding on 21 October 2026.

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Key points

  • A care needs assessment from West Sussex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
  • CQC rates 13 of the 14 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good, with 3 not yet rated.
  • 10 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 8.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Chichester", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 17CQC-registered care homes
  • 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
  • 8have nursing care
  • 5rated or inspected within two years
Typical prices in Chichester against South East and England, Oct 2026
CareChichesterSouth EastEngland
Residential care, a week£1,620£1,560£1,400
Nursing care, a week£1,840£1,830£1,640

West Sussex County Council pays: £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Chichester figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Care homes in Chichester

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  1. Cornelius House

    Chichester · Older people

    What inspectors found: The leadership team and staff strived for excellence and had high aspirations to go the extra mile to provide excellent standards of care.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    OutstandingRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Cornelius House)

  2. Whyke Lodge

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people

    What inspectors found: At the time of this assessment there were 16 people at the service.

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Whyke Lodge)

  3. Manor Barn Nursing Home

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: At the last inspection, the service was in breach of social care regulations in relation to person centred care, safe care and treatment and…

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Manor Barn Nursing Home)

  4. Dovecote View Chichester

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people

    What inspectors found: Who the service is for The service supports older people including people living with dementia and people with physical health needs.

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Dovecote View Chichester)

  5. Abelands

    Chichester · Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Abelands supports autistic people, people with learning disabilities and people with complex needs.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
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  6. Marriott House & Lodge

    Chichester · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: People were happy with the care they received, felt relaxed with staff and told us they were treated with kindness.

    Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    More details (Marriott House & Lodge)

  7. Tozer House

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Right Support: People were supported to have the maximum possible choice, independence and control over their lives.

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    More details (Tozer House)

  8. Wellington Grange

    Chichester · Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Shortfalls in the provider's systems for monitoring quality had not identified inconsistent practice and some inaccurate records.

    Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    More details (Wellington Grange)

  9. Chichester Grange

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It's like a 5-star hotel and that's the impression you get when you go in.

    Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    More details (Chichester Grange)

  10. Spencer Place

    Chichester · Older people, Mental health conditions, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Right Support People and relatives told us they were involved in their care and support was planned to ensure people had a good quality…

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2022
    More details (Spencer Place)

  11. Beggars Roost Nursing Home

    Chichester · Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People had a variety of nursing and care needs such as diabetes, frailty of age, memory loss and conditions affecting people’s physical health and…

    Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2024
    More details (Beggars Roost Nursing Home)

  12. Augusta Court

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: People were living with a range of needs associated with older age and some people were living with dementia.

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2018
    More details (Augusta Court)

  13. Westhampnett Nursing Home

    Chichester · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 5 and 9 April 2018 and was unannounced.

    Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2018
    More details (Westhampnett Nursing Home)

  14. Donnington House Care Home

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people

    What inspectors found: The provider did not have effective oversight or scrutiny of the service.

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Oct 2022
    More details (Donnington House Care Home)

  15. Chichester Grange

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Chichester Grange)

  16. Lakeview Grange

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Lakeview Grange)

  17. Waterhaven Place Care Home

    Chichester · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Waterhaven Place Care Home)

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Dementia care homes in Chichester

10 of the 17 care homes in Chichester are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 6 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 10 registered for dementia.

What the numbers say about Chichester

CQC registered Waterhaven Place Care Home in May 2025, the newest on this list. Nursing care is available in 8 of 17 homes (47%); across West Sussex the share is 34%. On their CQC registrations, 8 of 17 list physical disabilities, 2 of 17 list learning disabilities and 2 of 17 list mental health conditions. West Sussex has 12 Outstanding care homes in total; in Chichester the figure is 1. The average home here has 43 beds; the typical home across West Sussex has 28. Across West Sussex we list 332 care homes, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Chichester the figure is 93%. One rating goes back to August 2018: Westhampnett Nursing Home. Ask what has changed since. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Chichester (76% Good or Outstanding) is 5th out of 7 local towns, led by Havant (93%). Across West Sussex, 29% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Chichester it is 29%.

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Chichester and the towns around it

TownMilesNumber of care homesGood or Outstanding
Chichester–1713
Bognor Regis5.3 mi4333
Barnham6.2 mi7958
Emsworth6.9 mi1610
Selsey7.4 mi87
Yapton7.5 mi1210

What care homes cost in Chichester

Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026
Residential care home£1,100–£1,600 a week
Nursing home£1,400–£2,000 a week

Council rates in West Sussex County Council: £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.

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Common questions about care homes in Chichester

How many care homes does Chichester have?

There are 17 CQC-registered care homes in Chichester (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 8 provide nursing care and 10 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Cornelius House, Whyke Lodge and Manor Barn Nursing Home.

How does CQC rate care homes in Chichester?

13 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 14 with a rating, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

What does a care home cost in Chichester?

Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. Three things drive the fee: which room, how much care, and whether a nurse is needed. Our cost guide has more detail.

Does West Sussex council fund a care home?

Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means West Sussex council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting West Sussex council.

How do I choose between care homes in Chichester?

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Are there more care homes in towns near Chichester?

In Chichester there are 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Bognor Regis (5.3 miles): 43, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Barnham (6.2 miles): 79, 58 rated Good or Outstanding; Emsworth (6.9 miles): 16, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.

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