Abelands
Abelands is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex (PO20 1DY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Abelands
We are Abelands, a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions and people with a visual or hearing impairment, including younger adults. Respite stays are available. We plan around individuals rather than around a routine. The people living here have quite different notions of a good week. Some want to be busy, with work, college, sport or regular groups and plenty of getting out into Chichester. Others want quiet and a rhythm they can rely on, and where change is unsettling we keep things steady and prepare carefully for anything unusual. Because we also support people with sight or hearing impairment, communication gets proper attention. How somebody prefers to be given information, and how they let us know what they want, is not a detail to be worked out later. It is the basis of everything else. We take positive risk seriously too. Being overcautious on somebody else's behalf is easier for us and much worse for them, so decisions get talked through with the person and those who know them well. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are used to detailed questions from families and commissioners and we welcome them. Please ring us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at Abelands
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 June 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Abelands compares in Chichester
Measured against the 46 care homes registered in Chichester. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Smaller than 43 of the 46 homes. The local average is 39 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 36 of the 46 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 30 June 2026. 5 of the 46 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2014. 19 of the 46 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 42 of the 43 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Chichester.
The local picture: Chichester
What the numbers say about care for older people in Chichester, 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: 19,900. Rising to 23,600 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,600. Rising to 8,400 by 2035, up 49%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 62%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 81. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 111 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.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Abelands
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 19 September 2014, so 12 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 19 December 2025.
- Run by
- PA Ark Projects Limited, which runs this service only.
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 Abelands
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, 2.2 miles away
It is about 2.2 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
- Chichester Station, 2.4 miles away
- Bognor Regis Station, 3.4 miles away
- Barnham Station, 3.9 miles away
Around Abelands
- H: Abelands
- 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 Abelands
Where is Abelands located?
Abelands is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1DY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Abelands provide?
Abelands is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Abelands's CQC rating?
Abelands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Abelands offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Abelands offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Abelands
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Abelands 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. Abelands 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. Abelands 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. Abelands 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
Abelands 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 Abelands. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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