Waterhaven Place Care Home
Chichester, PO20 · 2.6 km · 83 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,458 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
CQC: Good
Abelands
Abelands House, Merston, Chichester, PO20 1DY
Residential care home · 9 beds · PA Ark Projects
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,458
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2026
- Beds
- 9
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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The typical residential home in West Sussex
£1,458a week
About £75,790 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,915 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,100a week
The typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £358 a week less, £18,590 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,560 a week less than two places.
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28 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Sussex
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About Abelands
Abelands is a residential care home in Chichester, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by PA Ark Projects. The home has been registered since September 2014.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Abelands Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Abelands has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in West Sussex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,458 a week for residential care and £1,813 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 339 registered care homes in West Sussex. The nearest to Abelands include Waterhaven Place Care Home, Lakeview Grange and Whyke Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- PA Ark Projects Limited
- Registered with CQC
- September 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2026)
- Council area
- West Sussex
- Town
- Chichester
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with end-of-life planning still to be developed.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Abelands has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in West Sussex typically charge about £1,458 a week for residential care and £1,813 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Abelands
How much does Abelands cost?
Abelands has not published its fees. Care homes in West Sussex typically charge about £1,458 a week for residential care and £1,813 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Abelands?
The Care Quality Commission rated Abelands Good in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Abelands provide nursing care?
No. Abelands is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Abelands offer dementia care?
Abelands is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the West Sussex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Abelands have?
Abelands is registered for up to 9 residents.
Care at home
28 live-in carers within about an hour of West Sussex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,170 a week. 23 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Evana K.
1 review
From £1,117 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
Yvonne T.
1 review
From £1,201 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 16 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
Ahkim S.
1 review
From £1,057 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
Andrea S.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from West Sussex. Can care for a couple
See live-in carers near West SussexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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28 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Sussex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Lakeview Grange
Chichester, PO19 · 2.7 km · 55 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,458 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Whyke Lodge
Chichester, PO19 · 2.8 km · 23 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,458 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week