Rotherlea

Rotherlea is a residential care home in Petworth, West Sussex (GU28 0EA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Rotherlea

Rotherlea is a residential care home in Petworth, West Sussex. We look after older people who can no longer manage at home alone, including a good number living with dementia, and some younger adults. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Petworth is a small South Downs town and we belong to it rather than sit apart from it. People who live here walk to the shops, see faces they recognise, and have relatives close enough to drop in without making a journey of it. Staff are mostly local and tend to stay a long while, which does more for the people living here than any amount of decoration. We are not a nursing home and we are clear with families about where that line falls. What we do is the daily work of helping somebody wash and dress, take their medicines, eat properly, move about safely and stay connected to other people. Done well that is a skilled job and it depends almost entirely on whether staff know the person. For residents with dementia we keep life predictable, learn individual histories properly, and accept that some days are harder than others without treating that as a failure. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visit without an appointment if you would rather. We would honestly prefer it.

Care provided at Rotherlea

Older person care
Dementia care
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 17 May 2024

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Rotherlea compares in Chichester

Measured against the 43 care homes for older people registered in Chichester. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 70 places. Larger than 34 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: 17 May 2024. 10 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: December 2010. 32 of the 43 homes registered more recently.
Care offered: Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 31 offer dementia care.
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.

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 Rotherlea

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 8 May 2026.
Run by: Shaw Healthcare Limited, which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 14 of the 17 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 Rotherlea

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, 11.8 miles away

It is about 11.8 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

The Petworth Surgery, 0.2 miles away
Pulborough Medical Group, 4.6 miles away
Riverbank Medical Centre, 5.5 miles away

Nearest dentists

Donovans Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Vitality, 4.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Colosseum Dental (Church Hill), 5.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Petworth Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
Kamsons Pharmacy, 4.6 miles away
Mh Pharmacy, 5.5 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Pulborough Station, 4.4 miles away
Amberley Station, 6.6 miles away
Billingshurst Station, 7.3 miles away

Around Rotherlea

H: Rotherlea
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 Rotherlea

Where is Rotherlea located?

Rotherlea is a residential care home in Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0EA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Rotherlea provide?

Rotherlea is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Rotherlea's CQC rating?

Rotherlea is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 May 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Rotherlea provide dementia care?

Yes. Rotherlea supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Rotherlea offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Rotherlea offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Rotherlea

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Rotherlea 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. Rotherlea 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. Rotherlea 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. Rotherlea 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

Rotherlea 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 Rotherlea. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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