Bluebird Care
Bluebird Care is a home care agency in Chichester, West Sussex (PO20 1QH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Bluebird Care
Here at Bluebird Care Chichester, we provide home care to people living in Chichester and the surrounding areas of West Sussex. Our work centres on supporting people in the place they know best — their own home — and we believe that remaining at home, surrounded by familiar faces and routines, makes a genuine difference to how people feel day to day. We support a wide range of people, including older adults, those living with dementia, people managing a mental health condition, and those with a physical disability. No two people we care for are the same, so we take time at the outset to understand what matters to each individual and what their daily life actually looks like. Care plans are built around real preferences, not assumptions. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good, which reflects the effort our care team puts in consistently, not just when someone is watching. We are proud of that rating, though we are equally mindful that maintaining it means staying attentive and never becoming complacent. Dementia care is an area we give particular thought to. Caring for someone with dementia requires patience, consistency, and an understanding of how the condition affects not just the individual but their whole family. We try to support families as much as we support the person receiving care, keeping communication open and honest throughout. We know that inviting someone into your home, or into the home of someone you love, is not a small thing. It requires trust, and we do not take that lightly. If you are thinking about care for yourself or a family member and would like to have a straightforward conversation about what might be possible, we would be very glad to hear from you.
Care provided at Bluebird Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 26 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Bluebird Care (Chichester) compares in Chichester
Measured against the 32 home care agencies registered in Chichester.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 32 agencies (59%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 63%.
- Latest report
- 26 August 2026. 1 of the 32 agencies has published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2013. One of the longer established agencies. 26 of the 32 registered more recently.
- Provider
- 4 services. Bayford New Horizons Limited runs 4 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Chichester.
The local picture: Chichester
What the numbers say about home care in Chichester, in West Sussex.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|
| Hourly care visits, South East | £28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few West Sussex agencies publish a rate.) |
| What West Sussex pays | £28.92 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency 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%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 29 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 60 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (1.0 miles).
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published home care rates, Homecare Association.
Good to know about Bluebird Care (Chichester)
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 29 December 2013, so 12 years.
- Run by
- Bayford New Horizons Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. All 4 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
Common questions about Bluebird Care
Where is Bluebird Care located?
Bluebird Care is a home care agency based in Chichester, West Sussex (PO20 1QH), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Bluebird Care provide?
Bluebird Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bluebird Care's CQC rating?
Bluebird Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bluebird Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Bluebird Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Bluebird Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Bluebird Care (Chichester) is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Bluebird Care (Chichester) covers roughly 10 miles from Chichester.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Bluebird Care (Chichester) has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Bluebird Care (Chichester). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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