Care home
Cherington
Nursing home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Saffronland Homes
Cherington
Nursing home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cherington is a registered care home with nursing in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. It provides care for up to 42 residents and specialises in supporting people living with dementia. The home is within easy walking distance of the seafront, Marine Park Gardens and local shops. The operator says the home aims to be welcoming to residents and to the friends and relatives who support them, and that it treats each resident as an individual with their own experiences, needs, likes and dislikes.
The Care Quality Commission rates Cherington as Requires Improvement overall, in a report published in 2026. For its key questions, the home is rated Good for being effective, and Requires Improvement for being safe, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
419 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cherington is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Richard's Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BOGNOR MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bognor Regis
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove
The charity runs Activity Centres, Community Clubs and activities, Information and Advice Services, including home visits and a money advice service; Help at Home Services; Home from Hospital…
Chichester Area Mental Health Support Foundation
We support our beneficiaries, mainly elder people with mental health needs, including dementia, and their carers. Our core project is the Chichester Lunch Club which is modelled on creating normal…
Chichester Stroke Club
Club meets every Thursday morning in an accessible hall in Chichester and offers recreational activities of speakers, slide shows, outings and games such as scrabble, cards and dominoes and social…
Buddies Pathways
We support families across Chichester, Selsey and Littlehampton Wick, West Sussex. For older people with dementia, learning disabilities, we relieve pressure on unpaid carers through day…
Terry's Day Care Limited
Terry's Place is a unique day care charity. Our experienced team help families caring for older people to take a break for the day, so their loved one can enjoy social stimulation and activities…
Arun Community Transport
Transporting clients who are unable to access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social engagements
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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