Home care · West Sussex
Care for adults under 65 at home in Chichester
Of the 41 home care agencies covering Chichester, 33 offer care for adults under 65; 32 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is The Aldingbourne Trust (2). Of the 19 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Outstanding: 1. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 7 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Angelica Care Ltd: Good, on 29 September 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Good or Outstanding: 19 of the 19 rated agencies. 14 are not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in West Sussex, checked daily.
- 27 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Chichester", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 33agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 27offer dementia support
- 9with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Chichester: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 41
- Elderly care · 36
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Physical disability care · 31
- Dementia care · 30
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Mental health care · 22
- Learning disability care · 20
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 4
- Substance misuse support · 3
Every agency covering Chichester registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Chichester: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 33 of the 41 agencies covering Chichester, or 80%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Home Instead Chichester & Bognor Regis, Pathways of Hope and Angelica Care Ltd. 9 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2020 and the newest from September 2026. 16 have an office within 2 miles of Chichester centre. Not yet rated: 14. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 177 agencies in West Sussex list care for adults under 65, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 80% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 86% across West Sussex.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from care for adults under 65
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. West Sussex: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester | – | 33 | 19 |
| Bognor Regis | 5.3 mi | 43 | 28 |
| Barnham | 6.2 mi | 23 | 15 |
| Emsworth | 6.9 mi | 64 | 31 |
| Selsey | 7.4 mi | 24 | 14 |
| Yapton | 7.5 mi | 32 | 22 |
| Havant | 9.2 mi | 86 | 43 |
Help from the council
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What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Chichester
Which agencies in Chichester provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 33 of the 41 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chichester list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Home Instead Chichester & Bognor Regis, Pathways of Hope and Angelica Care Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Chichester well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 19 (100%) of the 19 rated (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 14. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Chichester?
Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from West Sussex council with the cost of home care?
It may. West Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact West Sussex council.
How should I compare agencies in Chichester?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 9 of the 33 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 10 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Chichester for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Chichester 33 (19 Good or Outstanding); Bognor Regis (5.3 miles): 43, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Barnham (6.2 miles): 23, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Emsworth (6.9 miles): 64, 31 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Chichester
- Care for adults under 65 in Bognor Regis 5.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Barnham 6.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Emsworth 6.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Selsey 7.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Yapton 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Havant 9.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Arundel 9.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wick 10.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.