Care home
Hambrook Meadows
Care home in Chichester, West Sussex
Hambrook Meadows
Care home in Chichester, West Sussex
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- 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
Hambrook Meadows is a care home in Chichester, West Sussex, with 19 registered beds. The home is regulated in England by the Care Quality Commission, which rated it Good overall in its report published in 2020. Its inspection grades were Good for safe, effective, responsive and well-led care, and Outstanding for caring. The home is overseen by Danni Novell, who has worked with residents and staff for more than 20 years. Staff are described as a close-knit team, and the home aims to give it a family feel. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms and to keep up their own routines outside the home, such as attending church, going for walks, playing games, shopping, and arranging visits with friends and family. The home sees care as going beyond practical support to include friendship, emotional support and spending time together.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 February 2020 · Last inspected 5 December 2019
Inspectors found that people at Hambrook Meadows, a 16-person residential home, were given real choice and control over daily decisions, with care delivered in the least restrictive way. Relatives described staff as very compassionate and kind, and the report notes that staff showed genuine empathy that had a positive effect on people's lives. Care plans were personalised, and the home adapted its environment for people living with dementia.
- Staff were described as compassionate and kind, with a caring culture that relatives praised highly
- Care plans were personalised and covered physical and mental health, preferences and social histories
- People enjoyed activities designed around their individual needs
- Staff worked closely with healthcare professionals, including at the end of people's lives, and the home was adapted for people living with dementia
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
426 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
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Local health safety net
Hambrook Meadows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Richard's Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chichester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Emsworth Good Neighbours
Emsworth Good Neighbours objects are to relieve the needs of elderly residents and those who are affected by frailty or disability in the Emsworth area by providing support including but not…
The Emsworth Stroke Club
The relief of persons who have suffered a stroke; by holding regular weekly meetings for members and providing entertainment, therapy (speech, games, art, craft and exercise), social enjoyment,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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