Care homes in Petworth

3 homes

There are 3 care homes in and around Petworth on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Rotherlea, with 70 beds. The most recent inspection was at Barlavington Manor in February 2022.

care homes
3
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
67%

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Petworth Cottage Nursing Home: photo 1

Care homes in Petworth (3)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Petworth in numbers

Care homes listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 3 (67%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
West Sussex usual weekly rate (2025)£1,033
LargestRotherlea (70 beds)
Most recently inspectedBarlavington Manor (February 2022)
Average house price, Chichester (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£429,978
Good2
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Chichester average£1,231/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Chichester. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Chichester

The average house price in Chichester is £429,978, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£429,978
Detached
£682,816
Semi-detached
£424,454
Terraced
£343,728
Flats & maisonettes
£216,673

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Petworth

  • Low Recorded Crime
SafetyA

Excellent — safer than 90% of similar areas

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

10 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2
  • Violent crime2
  • Other crime1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Questions about care homes in Petworth

How many care homes are there in Petworth?

There are 3 care homes listed in and around Petworth on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Petworth are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

2 of the 3 care homes in and around Petworth are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

How safe is the Petworth area?

Petworth is graded A for safety on AskBart — safer than 90% of similar areas. This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.

Can I get council funding for care in Petworth?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Chichester Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

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