Hambrook Meadows
Hambrook Meadows is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex (PO18 8RF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Hambrook Meadows
Hambrook Meadows is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex, offering a settled and comfortable home for older people who are finding it hard to manage on their own. We think of this as a home first. People choose when they get up, where they sit, what they eat and how they spend the day. Care is given quietly, with proper regard for privacy and dignity, and we support people to keep doing whatever they can still manage themselves, because independence that is quietly taken over is very hard to get back. Staff here know everybody well, including the things that never appear in a care plan: who likes an early start, who would rather have breakfast in their own room, who wants the company of the lounge and who would sooner have their own quiet. It is that familiarity, more than any policy, that makes an ordinary day here feel ordinary. Families are part of the household. Visitors are welcome whenever suits them, we keep relatives properly informed, and we would far rather somebody raised a worry with us early than sat on it. We also offer respite stays, for people needing support after illness or a hospital admission, and for families who care for a relative at home and need a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us and make up your own mind.
Care provided at Hambrook Meadows
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Hambrook Meadows compares in Chichester
Measured against the 43 care homes for older people registered in Chichester. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 19 places. Smaller than 37 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
- 21 February 2020. 27 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- June 2013. 21 of the 43 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 39 of the 40 homes that have one.
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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.3 miles: Land North Of Lavant Drive, Havant. Application for a 86 bed care home. Submitted 24 August 2026. Decision pending.
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 Hambrook Meadows
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 28 June 2013, so 13 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 June 2026.
- Run by
- Hambrook Care 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 Hambrook Meadows
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, 5 miles away
It is about 5 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
- Nutbourne Station, 0.2 miles away
- Southbourne Station, 1.1 miles away
- Bosham Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Hambrook Meadows
- H: Hambrook Meadows
- 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 Hambrook Meadows
Where is Hambrook Meadows located?
Hambrook Meadows is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8RF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hambrook Meadows provide?
Hambrook Meadows is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hambrook Meadows's CQC rating?
Hambrook Meadows is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hambrook Meadows offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hambrook Meadows offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hambrook Meadows
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Hambrook Meadows 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. Hambrook Meadows 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. Hambrook Meadows 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. Hambrook Meadows 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
Hambrook Meadows 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 Hambrook Meadows. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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