Heathfield Care Home
Main Road, West Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8QA
Residential care home · 23 beds · AMJ Care

- Weekly fee
- £900 to £1,200
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2019
- Beds
- 23
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £46,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,800 a week
The typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £445 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
About Heathfield Care Home
Heathfield Care Home is a residential care home in Chichester, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 23 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by AMJ Care. The home has been registered since September 2013.
At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Heathfield Care Home 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.
Heathfield Care Home has told us it charges £900 to £1,200 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £46,800 a year. It is about 38% below the typical residential fee in West Sussex of £1,458 a week.
There are 339 registered care homes in West Sussex. The nearest to Heathfield Care Home include Church Farm Care Home, Manorfield Residential Home and Alexander House, 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- AMJ Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- September 2013
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2019)
- Council area
- West Sussex
- Town
- Chichester
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control and support for safe visiting during the pandemic.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £900 to £1,200 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “our rooms start at £900.00 per week and go up to £1,200.00” | Reported by the home “our rooms start at £900.00 per week and go up to £1,200.00” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near West Sussex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Heathfield Care Home
How much does Heathfield Care Home cost?
Heathfield Care Home charges £900 to £1,200 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Heathfield Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Heathfield Care Home Good in May 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Heathfield Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Heathfield Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Heathfield Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Heathfield Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Heathfield Care Home have?
Heathfield Care Home is registered for up to 23 residents.
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.
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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