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Care Provided by Abbey Dean
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 18 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Wolfe House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Knight (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
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Abbey Dean Reviews (15)
9.1
Abbey Dean has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.083) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbey Dean has 15 reviews.
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Review from Jackie S (Niece of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
My aunt sadly passed away last month but had been at Abbey Dean Care Home for almost 7 years. The Proprietor, Manager and all the staff involved at the home have always been very kind, friendly and approachable. We were always kept informed of any changes that took place in my aunts care, and she...
My aunt sadly passed away last month but had been at Abbey Dean Care Home for almost 7 years. The Proprietor, Manager and all the staff involved at the home have always been very kind, friendly and approachable. We were always kept informed of any changes that took place in my aunts care, and she had always been given the support to remain as independent and involved as possible. She was able to stay in the place she regarded as home, where she had a very peaceful and dignified end to her life with the staff she knew so well around her. Thank you all so much for your help and support.
Review from Ros T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My mum was a resident at Abbey Dean for nearly 4 years, when she first went there she was I have to admit somewhat reluctant, but the staff were amazing with her. She had a beautiful room and fabulous carers.
Over the time she was in the home her health gradually deteriorated - but what can you...
My mum was a resident at Abbey Dean for nearly 4 years, when she first went there she was I have to admit somewhat reluctant, but the staff were amazing with her. She had a beautiful room and fabulous carers.
Over the time she was in the home her health gradually deteriorated - but what can you expect when you are in your late 90's.
She loved her food, love the entertainment but more than anything she loved the nursing and caring staff, she was far from easy to manage at times but they were incredible with her.
I can honestly describe them all as Angels without wings - just everything any family could wish for. Over the last 9 months mum has been getting worse every day but was determined to hang on - she passed away 4 days after her 97th birthday, she was happy and comfortable and not in any pain.
Over the time she was in the home her health gradually deteriorated - but what can you expect when you are in your late 90's.
She loved her food, love the entertainment but more than anything she loved the nursing and caring staff, she was far from easy to manage at times but they were incredible with her.
I can honestly describe them all as Angels without wings - just everything any family could wish for. Over the last 9 months mum has been getting worse every day but was determined to hang on - she passed away 4 days after her 97th birthday, she was happy and comfortable and not in any pain.
The nurses who were with her remarkable, they have kept me going as we have been on this emotional rollercoaster and I can never thank them enough for all they did for us all.
Review from Victoria H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
I was lucky enough for Abbey Dean to care for my step mother and then my father for the last five years.
The care shown to my parents comes from the top down and could not have been kinder, more considered, discreet or respectful.
The care shown to my parents comes from the top down and could not have been kinder, more considered, discreet or respectful.
The team are keen to work with families for the benefit of their...
I was lucky enough for Abbey Dean to care for my step mother and then my father for the last five years.
The care shown to my parents comes from the top down and could not have been kinder, more considered, discreet or respectful.
The team are keen to work with families for the benefit of their guests.
The variety of activities they are offered is excellent and everyone is encouraged to take part.
There are very clear processes and procedures in place to ensure that everything is very well managed. In particular the communication, they proactively update you about any concerns or if there are any incidents like a fall or there is something they need.
By giving petty cash to the management I am spared getting personal care items from the shops as they sort all this out for me.
The team also cared for me and my family when the going was tough, they had our backs.
The care shown to my parents comes from the top down and could not have been kinder, more considered, discreet or respectful.
The team are keen to work with families for the benefit of their guests.
The variety of activities they are offered is excellent and everyone is encouraged to take part.
There are very clear processes and procedures in place to ensure that everything is very well managed. In particular the communication, they proactively update you about any concerns or if there are any incidents like a fall or there is something they need.
By giving petty cash to the management I am spared getting personal care items from the shops as they sort all this out for me.
The team also cared for me and my family when the going was tough, they had our backs.
I am very grateful to the team and would wholeheartedly recommend them for your loved ones.
Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My mum moved to Abbey Dean from London at the beginning of January and I was so pleased to have had three months to help settle her in before the lockdown was imposed. As a dementia sufferer, she has struggled to understand why I haven't been able to visit her. But the Skype calls and, more...
My mum moved to Abbey Dean from London at the beginning of January and I was so pleased to have had three months to help settle her in before the lockdown was imposed. As a dementia sufferer, she has struggled to understand why I haven't been able to visit her. But the Skype calls and, more recently, the garden visits have been reassuring for me. The carers are very supportive during my difficult visits and clearly care about her well being. The meals are exceptional and I know mum now enjoys her food much more than when she lived alone. She has a lovely, bright, cosy room which we have been encouraged to personalise. The manager is very professional in her approach to running the care home and the care that was taken to keep everyone safe during the Coronavirus outbreak was exceptional. The owner is very approachable and understanding of everyone's personal situation. We really struck gold when we found Abbey Dean. Mum is well cared for and happy.
Review from Jane (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Our mum has stayed at Abbey Dean for five years now. The staff is always cheerful, friendly and very caring of the residents. The food is home-cooked and delicious and the kitchen provides a varied menu and caters for all tastes. Wonderful cakes are made to celebrate residents' birthdays.
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Our mum has stayed at Abbey Dean for five years now. The staff is always cheerful, friendly and very caring of the residents. The food is home-cooked and delicious and the kitchen provides a varied menu and caters for all tastes. Wonderful cakes are made to celebrate residents' birthdays.
Abbey Dean has a lovely rear garden for residents to enjoy and it is home to the annual Summer Fair with music, raffle and afternoon tea (sadly not this year due to the Lockdown). At the opposite end of the year, the home holds a Christmas Party with entertainment, food and thoughtful gifts for all the residents.
Abbey Dean has a lovely rear garden for residents to enjoy and it is home to the annual Summer Fair with music, raffle and afternoon tea (sadly not this year due to the Lockdown). At the opposite end of the year, the home holds a Christmas Party with entertainment, food and thoughtful gifts for all the residents.
Abbey Dean locked down early and has put strict measures in place throughout the pandemic. As a result, it has remained free from infection due to the diligence and care shown by every member of staff.
Review from Louise N (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My mum was a resident in Abbey Dean for just under two years and would have stayed longer, but she now needs nursing help which Abbey Dean cannot offer.
Abbey Dean provides a home from home environment and Mum was able to have items from her home at the care home. The staff have all been...
My mum was a resident in Abbey Dean for just under two years and would have stayed longer, but she now needs nursing help which Abbey Dean cannot offer.
Abbey Dean provides a home from home environment and Mum was able to have items from her home at the care home. The staff have all been wonderful and Mum enjoyed the activities arranged by the home particularly the gardening club and the musical activities.
The staff always were welcoming when the family visited and treated Mum with courtesy and kindness. The food was great and all residents are included in food choices.
Abbey Dean provides a home from home environment and Mum was able to have items from her home at the care home. The staff have all been wonderful and Mum enjoyed the activities arranged by the home particularly the gardening club and the musical activities.
The staff always were welcoming when the family visited and treated Mum with courtesy and kindness. The food was great and all residents are included in food choices.
I would not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone and would be happy to answer any questions.
Review from Jim W (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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The management and staff have worked really hard, in very difficult conditions, to keep our loved ones safe and comfortable during the current COVID crisis. We have been kept up to date on a regular basis and have been able to contact our loved ones whenever necessary.
The management and staff have worked really hard, in very difficult conditions, to keep our loved ones safe and comfortable during the current COVID crisis. We have been kept up to date on a regular basis and have been able to contact our loved ones whenever necessary.
Review from Terry B (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My mother went in to Abbey Dean for respite care for the second time where we knew she would be happy and settled again. At first she was more than happy to stay in her room as she is hard of hearing and found it difficult to mix with other residents but the staff slowly encouraged her to sit in...
My mother went in to Abbey Dean for respite care for the second time where we knew she would be happy and settled again. At first she was more than happy to stay in her room as she is hard of hearing and found it difficult to mix with other residents but the staff slowly encouraged her to sit in the garden where she started to chat to others. Now she is very happy and having a much more fulfilled life and will be staying permanently at Abbey Dean.
I can truly say that we have no worries about my mother's care, she loves her food and is much more healthy now than when she arrived from having a good choice of home-cooked food. The staff have been excellent and very caring on all levels from plenty of cups of tea and biscuits and a chat and when needed help in the middle of the night.
I can truly say that we have no worries about my mother's care, she loves her food and is much more healthy now than when she arrived from having a good choice of home-cooked food. The staff have been excellent and very caring on all levels from plenty of cups of tea and biscuits and a chat and when needed help in the middle of the night.
I would thoroughly recommend Abbey Dean without hesitation.
Review from Sandra D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mum entered Abbey Dean quite poorly after a bad fall. With love patience and lots of encouragement and support mum is now back on her feet. I have peace of mind that mum is safe. I have praise for all the staff and their leader. Mum recently had a birthday in lockdown and her day was made...
My mum entered Abbey Dean quite poorly after a bad fall. With love patience and lots of encouragement and support mum is now back on her feet. I have peace of mind that mum is safe. I have praise for all the staff and their leader. Mum recently had a birthday in lockdown and her day was made special topped off with a cake that looked delicious. Mum loves the food, her room is also nice and cozy with quite a good view. It has been difficult in lockdown but the staff have managed to stimulate with activities. In normal times there are lots of talks and entertainment. It is nice to know mum is being so well looked after.
Review from Barbara F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My mother has been a resident for four years now and absolutely loves it. The home is quiet and comfortable with a lovely garden. The food is varied and good and the staff are friendly, caring and efficient. You always receive a warm welcome when you visit and all the residents appear happy and...
My mother has been a resident for four years now and absolutely loves it. The home is quiet and comfortable with a lovely garden. The food is varied and good and the staff are friendly, caring and efficient. You always receive a warm welcome when you visit and all the residents appear happy and well cared for.
At the start of the pandemic Abbey Dean were very quick to implement a lockdown and have managed to keep the home completely COVID free. They have always had sufficient supplies of PPE and strict hygiene procedures. I have been kept informed at all times by weekly newsletter and they have now introduced socially distanced garden visits. I am confident that my mother is in the best place possible to keep her safe, well and happy.
Review from S L (Friend of Resident) published on 3 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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We recently lost our dear friend who spent his final months at Abby Dean Care Home. He had only glowing praise for the carers here, and in his final weeks was nursed attentively. I would like to thank them for their commitment and care.
We recently lost our dear friend who spent his final months at Abby Dean Care Home. He had only glowing praise for the carers here, and in his final weeks was nursed attentively. I would like to thank them for their commitment and care.
Review from M A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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I cannot fault Abbey Dean. The staff are so patient with my mum. I've stayed several times for lunch at last minute and its always lovely especially the pudding. I love going to see mum, especially on a Wednesday when all the ladies have their hair done. It's friendly, homely, warm and most of all...
I cannot fault Abbey Dean. The staff are so patient with my mum. I've stayed several times for lunch at last minute and its always lovely especially the pudding. I love going to see mum, especially on a Wednesday when all the ladies have their hair done. It's friendly, homely, warm and most of all welcoming. The best thing we could have done was to place mum here, she has a better standard of life and we have total peace of mind.
Review from Brian S (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
The care provided by Abbey Dean has been excellent. The facilities and environment of the home are very family orientated - a real "home away from home". The staff provided a level of care that I was delighted to have had for my elderly father. They truly understand the challenges that old age,...
The care provided by Abbey Dean has been excellent. The facilities and environment of the home are very family orientated - a real "home away from home". The staff provided a level of care that I was delighted to have had for my elderly father. They truly understand the challenges that old age, frailty and dementia can bring. My father was always treated with kindness and respect and most importantly he was viewed as an individual not just one of many. The staff always communicated with us in a very professional and very welcoming manner.
Review from Jayne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Abbey Dean care home provides a superb environment for my mother suffering from dementia. All the staff are a great team of compassionate, hardworking individuals, where all members from care workers to the chef and housekeepers all contribute to a very warm, friendly atmosphere that envelopes you...
Abbey Dean care home provides a superb environment for my mother suffering from dementia. All the staff are a great team of compassionate, hardworking individuals, where all members from care workers to the chef and housekeepers all contribute to a very warm, friendly atmosphere that envelopes you as you visit. After much research and visits I was taken by the cosy atmosphere at Abbey Dean, also on my first visit was most impressed to meet the proprietor who was also on site expressing much reassurance of their standards, which I found to be completely accurate. I would recommend this care home for its warmth, cleanliness and fantastic menus where visitors are encouraged to partake in meals. Thank you all the staff at Abbey Dean for taking great care of my mum on a 24/7 basis.
Review from Georgina F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Abbey Dean has been exceptionally caring towards my mother, always attentive and willing to listen. The home is always filled with laughter which really makes you feel comfortable when visiting. Nothing has ever been too much trouble.
The staff and management have made what was a traumatic and...
Abbey Dean has been exceptionally caring towards my mother, always attentive and willing to listen. The home is always filled with laughter which really makes you feel comfortable when visiting. Nothing has ever been too much trouble.
The staff and management have made what was a traumatic and difficult decision to put my mother in a home, into an easy transition, offering advice and a friendly ear at all times. Mum is so happy there and as a family, we couldn’t be happier.
The staff and management have made what was a traumatic and difficult decision to put my mother in a home, into an easy transition, offering advice and a friendly ear at all times. Mum is so happy there and as a family, we couldn’t be happier.
Thank you.
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Date: 24 April 2026Overall
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abbey Dean
How much does Abbey Dean cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,250 and £1,600 for residential care (respite between £1,250 and £1,600) and between £1,250 and £1,600 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,250 and £1,600). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
What types of Care is Abbey Dean registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbey Dean have?
There are 18 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbey Dean?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbey Dean to the centre of Bognor Regis?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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