South Coast Homecare
South Coast Homecare is a home care agency in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 8TX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About South Coast Homecare
We at South Coast Homecare are proud to provide compassionate home care across Chichester and the surrounding West Sussex communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Operating throughout the Chichester area and the wider PO postcode region, our team brings personalised care directly to your doorstep. Whether your loved one lives in a quiet village on the outskirts, a familiar family home in the heart of town, or closer to the South Downs, we travel to them, fitting our visits around their daily rhythms, preferences, and routines. The beauty of home care is that the environment is already cherished and familiar, filled with memories, photographs, and comforts that no care setting can replicate. Our role is simply to support that life, not change it. We offer a broad range of specialisms designed to meet people wherever they are on their journey. For older people, we provide thoughtful daily support that helps preserve independence and dignity, whether that means a helping hand with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, or simply companionship over a cup of tea. Our dementia care is delivered by carers who understand that consistency, patience, and gentle reassurance make all the difference, and we work closely with families to build routines that feel safe and familiar. For adults living with a learning disability or autism, we focus on enabling people to live the life they choose, supporting goals, hobbies, social connections, and community involvement in ways that respect each individual's pace and personality. We also support younger adults and people with physical disabilities, helping with mobility, daily tasks, and the practical aspects of living well at home. For those with visual or hearing impairments, our carers adapt their communication and approach to ensure every interaction feels clear, calm, and respectful. What this means in practice is that families across Chichester can feel confident their relative is receiving care shaped around them as a person, not slotted into a generic package. We take time to understand life histories, preferences, likes and dislikes, so that every visit feels personal rather than procedural. Families are kept informed and involved, and we see ourselves as partners in care, working alongside loved ones rather than apart from them. We are pleased to share that the Care Quality Commission has rated South Coast Homecare as Good across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This consistent rating, following the inspection in June 2021, reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering care that is reliable, kind, and well organised. For families, a Good rating across all five areas offers genuine reassurance that the people supporting your loved one are doing so to a standard the regulator has independently recognised. If you are exploring home care for someone you love in Chichester or the surrounding area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is rarely an easy decision, and we understand the weight that comes with it. Our team is here to listen, to answer your questions without pressure, and to help you find the right way forward, whether that is with us or simply with clearer information. Whatever you decide, we wish you and your family the very best on this journey.
Care provided at South Coast Homecare
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 5 June 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about South Coast Homecare
Where is South Coast Homecare located?
South Coast Homecare is a home care agency based in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 8TX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does South Coast Homecare provide?
South Coast Homecare is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is South Coast Homecare's CQC rating?
South Coast Homecare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 June 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does South Coast Homecare provide dementia care?
Yes. South Coast Homecare supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about South Coast Homecare
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. South Coast Homecare 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. South Coast Homecare 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
South Coast Homecare 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 South Coast Homecare. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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