Dovecote View
Dovecote View is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex (PO18 0NT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Dovecote View
We are a residential care home in Chichester, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Our aim is an unhurried house. A good deal of care is spoiled simply by being rushed, so we try to give people the time to wash, dress and eat at their own pace, and to sit with somebody who wants to talk rather than moving straight on to the next task. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention when somebody would rather have something different. Dementia care comes down to knowing the person. We ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits, because that knowledge is what allows a member of staff to reassure somebody who is anxious or cannot place where they are. It is worth a great deal more than any written procedure. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. A planned break can be what allows a relative to keep providing care at home for longer. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Families are welcome whenever they wish to come. Please come and see the home for yourself before deciding anything.
Care provided at Dovecote View
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Dovecote View Chichester compares in Chichester
Measured against the 43 care homes for older people registered in Chichester. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 35 places. Larger than 21 of the 43 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 33 of the 43 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 10 August 2026. 2 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 34 of the 43 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 31 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people 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 Dovecote View Chichester
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Dovecote View 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 Dovecote View Chichester
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, 0.9 miles away
It is about 0.9 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, 1.8 miles away
- Fishbourne Station, 3 miles away
- Bosham Station, 4.3 miles away
Around Dovecote View Chichester
- H: Dovecote View Chichester
- 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 Dovecote View
Where is Dovecote View located?
Dovecote View is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dovecote View provide?
Dovecote View is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Dovecote View's CQC rating?
Dovecote View is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dovecote View provide dementia care?
Yes. Dovecote View supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dovecote View offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dovecote View offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Dovecote View
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dovecote View Chichester is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Dovecote View Chichester 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. Dovecote View Chichester 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?
No. Dovecote View Chichester is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Dovecote View Chichester 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Dovecote View Chichester. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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