Dementia care homes in Chichester
22 of the 36 care homes in Chichester are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 13 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in West Sussex typically cost £1,975 a week, about £102,700 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record. That is about 34% more than the typical residential fee in West Sussex of £1,479.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Alexander House
Augusta Court
Chichester Grange
Dovecote View Chichester
Heathfield Care Home
Hooklands Care Home
Manorfield Residential Home
Sussex Grange Residential Care Home
Tenchley Manor Nursing Home
The Bill House
The Old Malthouse Care Home
Tozer House
Whyke Lodge
Donnington House Care Home
Kings Lodge Nursing Home
Manor Barn Nursing Home
Caraway House Care Home
Chichester Grange
Kings Lodge Nursing Home
Lakeview Grange
Waterhaven Place Care Home
Typical fees in West Sussex
Based on 339 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,950 a week
- Usually £1,950 to £2,156 · 5 homes with fees
- Nursing dementia care
- £2,050 a week
- Usually £1,875 to £2,134 · 3 homes with fees
- Residential care
- £1,479 a week
- Usually £1,103 to £1,888 · 8 homes with fees
- Residential dementia care
- £1,975 a week
- Usually £1,950 to £2,087 · 5 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,834 a week
- Usually £1,605 to £2,106 · 6 homes with fees
- Care home fees
- £1,563 a week
- Usually £1,449 to £1,575 · 5 homes with fees
Not enough dementia care homes in Chichester have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Chichester cost?
Dementia care homes in West Sussex typically charge £1,975 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Chichester?
22 of the 36 CQC-registered care homes in Chichester are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Chichester?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Chichester?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at West Sussex council for a needs assessment.