Colten Care
Wellington Grange
Nursing home in Chichester, West Sussex
Operated by Colten Care
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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
Wellington Grange is a 76-bed nursing and residential care home operated by Colten Care in Chichester, West Sussex. It provides care for older people with dementia and those requiring nursing or residential support. The home is structured to adjust as care needs evolve, enabling residents to receive appropriate levels of support whilst remaining in their own environment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Well-led was rated as Requiring Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 25 July 2023 · Last inspected 7 June 2023
Inspectors found that people at this home receive a personalised service from staff who know them well, and that people feel in control of their care and enjoy a busy, connected life in the local community. Risks are assessed and managed, medicines are handled safely, and staff understand safeguarding. The report also notes that the provider's quality monitoring had not caught some inconsistent practice and inaccurate records, though the provider has since confirmed action taken.
- Care is personalised, and staff know people well and respond to changes in their needs
- People have access to relevant activities and links with local groups and charities
- Systems for reviewing incidents and accidents are effective and have led to improvements, such as fewer falls
- Medicines are managed safely and staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities
- Provider quality monitoring had not identified inconsistent practice and some inaccurate records; the provider has since confirmed remedial action
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2024
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 850 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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 | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Wellington Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Richard's Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is LAVANT ROAD SURGERY, 0.4 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,…
Part of Colten Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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