HF Trust Chestnuts
HF Trust Chestnuts is a residential care home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex (PO22 0AZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About HF Trust Chestnuts
Chestnuts in Bognor Regis, run by HF Trust, is a residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, alongside older people. We also offer respite stays. People live here for years rather than months, so we treat the house as their home and ourselves as part of the household. The people who live here decide how their rooms look, have a say in what is bought and cooked, and shape the week around what they want to do. Support with personal care, medication, health appointments, money and getting about is given exactly as each person has agreed and recorded in detail so that every member of staff does it the same way. We should be open about where we stand. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We did not dispute the findings. Since then we have strengthened staffing and supervision, tightened our systems for medicines and record keeping, and increased how closely senior staff check the support actually being given rather than the support described on paper. That work continues and we are not going to claim it is finished. We would far rather raise this ourselves and answer questions honestly than leave a family to discover it later. Communication remains at the centre of the work here, and anyone who wants to know how we would support a particular person is welcome to ask us directly.
Care provided at HF Trust Chestnuts
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How HF Trust Chestnuts compares in Arun
Measured against the 78 care homes for older people registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 75 of the 78 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 59 of the 78 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 13 June 2023. 35 of the 78 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- August 2013. 31 of the 78 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Arun.
The local picture: Arun
What the numbers say about care for older people in Arun, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about HF Trust Chestnuts
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 August 2013, so 13 years.
- Run by
- HF Trust Limited, which runs 43 adult social care services in England. 35 of the 38 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near HF Trust Chestnuts
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, 6.1 miles away
It is about 6.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Barnham Station, 0.4 miles away
- Ford Station, 2.3 miles away
- Bognor Regis Station, 3.5 miles away
Around HF Trust Chestnuts
- H: HF Trust Chestnuts
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about HF Trust Chestnuts
Where is HF Trust Chestnuts located?
HF Trust Chestnuts is a residential care home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0AZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does HF Trust Chestnuts provide?
HF Trust Chestnuts is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is HF Trust Chestnuts's CQC rating?
HF Trust Chestnuts is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 13 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does HF Trust Chestnuts offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. HF Trust Chestnuts offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about HF Trust Chestnuts
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. HF Trust Chestnuts is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. HF Trust Chestnuts is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. HF Trust Chestnuts offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. HF Trust Chestnuts supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
HF Trust Chestnuts has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from HF Trust Chestnuts. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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