Home care · West Sussex

Home help in Chichester

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. 41 agencies registered with CQC cover Chichester. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026

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In short

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chichester: 41, with 26 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Ask West Sussex council for a care needs assessment, which is free.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide home help, so ask each agency directly.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs £28–£38 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Chichester", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. West Sussex council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and West Sussex council what low-cost services exist. Getting assessed by West Sussex council.

What the register shows for Chichester

Across West Sussex, 24% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Chichester it is 29%. Across West Sussex we list 291 agencies, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Chichester the figure is 100%. Of Chichester and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Chichester ranks 5th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (63%); Yapton is highest at 75%. 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 5 across West Sussex. The oldest current rating dates from August 2019 (Nightingales (Chichester)). 30 of the 41 agencies (73%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across West Sussex. Registered specialisms here: 31 of 41 list physical disabilities, 20 of 41 list learning disabilities and 22 of 41 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is St. Juliana’s, registered with CQC in July 2026.

Paying for home help in Chichester: typical prices

Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026
Visiting care£28–£38 an hour
Live-in care£1,400–£1,700 a week

West Sussex County Council's own rates: £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).

For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies covering Chichester

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Home Instead Chichester & Bognor Regis

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home Instead Chichester & Bognor Regis)

  2. Pathways of Hope

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Pathways of Hope)

  3. The Apuldram Centre

    1.2 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (The Apuldram Centre)

  4. Bluebird Care (Chichester)

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (Chichester))

  5. Vitale Care Chichester

    4.7 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Vitale Care Chichester)

  6. Angelica Care Ltd

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Angelica Care Ltd)

  7. L'Arche Bognor Regis

    5.3 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (L'Arche Bognor Regis)

  8. Acre Care Limited

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Acre Care Limited)

  9. Sudley Road

    6.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Sudley Road)

  10. Choice Care 4 U Services Ltd

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Choice Care 4 U Services Ltd)

  11. Greenhurst Care

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Greenhurst Care)

  12. Hilton Home Care – West Sussex

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hilton Home Care – West Sussex)

  13. Guardian Angel Carers Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2023
    Full profile (Guardian Angel Carers Ltd)

  14. Salisbury Support Services

    2.5 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (Salisbury Support Services)

  15. ADL Care

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2022
    Full profile (ADL Care)

  16. Shaftesbury Ashley Place

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    Full profile (Shaftesbury Ashley Place)

  17. Unity Care Specialists

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    Full profile (Unity Care Specialists)

  18. Helping Hands Chichester

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2020
    Full profile (Helping Hands Chichester)

  19. South Coast Homecare

    0.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2021
    Full profile (South Coast Homecare)

  20. London Care (Leaholme)

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2021
    Full profile (London Care (Leaholme))

See all 41 agencies covering Chichester →

Questions about home help in Chichester

Who provides home help in Chichester?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 41 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Chichester; 26 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

What does home help cost in Chichester?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Sometimes, if West Sussex council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How good are home care agencies around Chichester?

100% Good or Outstanding (26 of 26 rated). 13 were inspected or rated within two years, and 30 are registered for dementia.

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