
I think this is a lovely care home and my family member is getting on very wellJoy S(Sister of Resident/Service User)

The staff are very friendly and the care is exceptionalLinda B(Niece of Resident/Service User)

she seems to have settled well and is happy. Most important to me is that she is safe and happyG F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I think this is a lovely care home and my family member is getting on very wellJoy S(Sister of Resident/Service User)

The staff are very friendly and the care is exceptionalLinda B(Niece of Resident/Service User)

she seems to have settled well and is happy. Most important to me is that she is safe and happyG F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Church Farm Care Home offers residential care including respite, convalescence and day care. The former farmhouse has been converted to provide every modern convenience while retaining features like oak beams and fireplaces.
Church Farm has a very homely feel. There are lots of places to relax at the home. Residents can get hair and nails done, settle into an armchair with a good book or catch up with loved ones in...
Care Provided by Church Farm Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Church Farm Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Church Farm Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Rothwell(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
Visiting
- The home is in a lovely tranquil area a few miles south-west of Chichester. Just five minutes from unspoilt sandy beaches and prettily painted beach huts, and the local village of East Wittering has a real seaside feel. Within easy reach are a bowls club and Chichester Harbour AONB.
Parking
- Church Farm Care Home have plenty of on-site parking.
Church Farm Care Home Reviews (111)
Church Farm Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Church Farm Care Home has 111 reviews.
My friend has been a resident for some time and developing dementia. The staff are so patient and helpful. They always follow through any concerns I or her family raise. This is vital with a person of this difficult disposition.
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Our memories of Mum's time at Church Farm Care Home are happy ones - the games, activities, and parties, the celebration of occasions great and small, the care taken to keep Mum well turned out in freshly laundered clothes, the hairdressing and nails, the wonderful tea and coffee breaks and the delicious food and drinks. Not even a luxury cruise liner could compete with the quality and variety of Church Farm Care Home fare! The gardens and buildings are cared for with the same love and attention to detail by special members of the team, who go out of their way to keep up the spirits of residents, staff, and visitors alike. Thank you all for making us so welcome and for transforming Mum's final years.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We are sorry for your loss. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. It is always nice to hear words like "outstanding" being used to describe our care. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling...
I will go back happily if need be.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind words. We are pleased to hear that you were impressed with the high levels of care and food provided at Church Farm Care Home. Thank you for choosing Church Farm for your stay.
Today all the staff laid on a fantastic celebration for my mother's 90th. I can not thank them enough. It was so heartwarming.
I joined for lunch, which was superb. and then they had a lovely singer and baked a beautiful Birthday Cake to celebrate this special occasion with.
Thank you Church Farm.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care, especially with you not being close by. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after and we hope you all...
We are all glad you are able to have her.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Initial enquiry and visit with a view to my mum moving in permanently was extremely positive. Nothing was hurried and no question left unanswered. Mum moved into a lovely room on 1st November and couldn't have been more welcomed. She said she felt like a 'very important person'. Having lived alone and being fiercely independent, I worried she would find things difficult, but, although early days, she seems to have settled well and is happy. Most important to me is that she is safe and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We hope Church Farm care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible for you all and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care. We hope you all feel like part of our Church Farm family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.
My aunt has been a resident of Church Farm Care Home since September 2023 and is extremely happy there. The staff are very friendly and the care is exceptional. Also, the meals always look nutritious and appetising. Every time I visit there always seems to be something going on for the client's well-being and entertainment and there is no pressure, she is able to decide whether she takes part or not. In my experience of visiting friends and relatives in care homes Church Farm certainly rates very highly.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like “very friendly” and “exceptional” being used to describe our care. It is always nice to hear from family members who feel like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your aunt with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
As much as I would prefer our mother to be back in her own home, the care she receives at Church Farm has never disappointed, and the staff, front desk and management all work well to provide feedback and assist in our efforts to communicate - especially important given that her children all live in different countries so cannot visit frequently.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care, and it is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Mother's stay as comfortable as possible.
The staff always make me welcome and are friendly. A smiley caring bunch of people. The outside space is well presented with comfortable seating and well-kept gardens. Plenty of parking as well as a welcoming foyer. Staff always available to discuss your relative and put your mind at rest over any concerns you may have.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "smiley" and "welcome" being used to describe our care and staff. We hope you are reassured that we will continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
My Father has been in Church Farm for a couple of months now, the lady who showed us around and who was covering in management's absence was so very helpful, she took her time to explain how everything worked. The home had such a lovely feel about it, all the staff were friendly, Dad settled in quickly, he has a nice room with patio doors looking out. The food is good which puts a smile on dads face, having the dogs and cats on site is very therapeutic. When we visit Dad the staff are very kind to give us a tea tray to enjoy with him, there are always lots of activities on or planned. It is quite a big home and you can see the staff work very hard, we have had a few teething problems with communications but once again the lady filling in has helped with everything and I feel I can approach her if I need to check anything. Dad enjoys going outside in the gardens, which are kept lovely for the residents to enjoy. A very nice care home.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear your Father has settled into Church Farm so well and is enjoying all aspects of the meals, the activities, his room view, and even the resident cats and dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Father's stay as comfortable as possible.
We visited my mother on Sunday and had a lovely visit. We received an email the week before inviting us to join her for Sunday lunch which was a great idea. When we arrived, my mother was really happy and enthusiastic about her new surroundings, she has been at Church Farm Care Home for four weeks. Her dog is also a resident and to our surprise was also very content. The lunch was lovely, all staff are very friendly and the dining room was set with coronation decorations. We can’t thank everyone enough for the effort they have taken to make my mother (and her dog) feel welcome. It is a great relief to see her so content. Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely response. We are so pleased that your mother feels at ease in our care and that her dog has also settled in well. It is lovely to hear that you are impressed with the delicious meals and the facilities at our home and we hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care.
Generally speaking, the staff are friendly.
I have however been very disappointed that after nearly two weeks, my friend still has had no bath or shower. Having been in the hospital for several weeks prior to moving into the home with no bath, shower or hair wash, I had expected that that would have been a priority. Sadly, this has not been the case.
Having visited twice this week, I noticed that my friend’s room had not been vacuumed, again, very disappointing. The standards I was expecting to see, have not been there.
I would like to thank everybody who has helped to look after my father. You are an amazing team who have made us feel so welcome. Nothing is too much trouble, even though you have lots of residents who also need your attention. My father has settled in well. He is engaging with other residents and staff. He seems happy and has put on weight which is a good thing as he looked so frail after his stroke and weeks of being in hospital. We thoroughly enjoyed our Easter lunch on Sunday and Elvis yesterday. It is a massive relief seeing my father getting the care he has needed for a few years, to be honest even before the stroke it was getting harder for us all to meet his needs. Again, we would like to thank you all so much for caring. You are all an amazing team.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your father in our care and that you feel relief knowing that he is in safe hands. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your father with the best possible care.
It was an absolute joy, the dining room was so beautifully decorated and the staff were fantastic.
Lunch was so good, far better than I have had in many a restaurant. It was delicious.
I cannot speak highly enough of the standard of care the residents receive and to see my cousin so well and happy is all I could wish for.
Thank you all so very much.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind words. We are pleased to hear that you are impressed with our freshly cooked meals and the thought that goes into our activities and themed events. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
Since the day my grandad came into the home, the staff have been absolutely brilliant, not only making my grandad feel welcome and like he's at home, they make us, the family, feel so welcome, nothing is ever enough for them. The fact I can take my children to see their great-grandad is brilliant and the staff have been brilliant with them too. fabulous care home! Thank you for making a horrible situation into something the whole family now feel comfortable and at ease with.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your lovely words. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Church Farm family and that we can put a smile on your and your grandad's faces, even through such difficult times. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure that your grandad receives the best possible care.
Mum is well looked after and has formed a good relationship with her carers. She describes that the food is really good, however, she feels there is too much of it!
She spends a lot of time in her room, which she prefers. However, she can access the living rooms when she wishes to give her time out of her room with other residents and can join in activities.
She enjoys the fact that Poppy, the dog, spends time in her room along with the black and white cat. She loves animals and this brings her much pleasure and company.
There are some minor bits of maintenance to complete in her room, which I am sure will be completed. Mum loves her room as she can see people come and go and feels that she is in the heart of the home rather than being tucked away.
Thank you for the care she is given.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are glad to hear that your Mum is enjoying her time at Church Farm Care Home and she enjoys spending time with Poppy the dog. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
The only addition for experience improvement would be the provision of wider (free) in-room TV channel options.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It's always really nice to hear words such as "respecting" and "considerate" used to describe the care our staff are providing. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help continually improve your loved one's stay at Church Farm.
The reception upgrade has made a great improvement for any new visitors accessing the home.
The flooring in the main pedestrian area would benefit from being levelled and would minimise any slip or trip hazards. Patio doors could be secured overnight and possibly linked back to a central station and sited to give cover and compliment the care home staff.
The food provided to us at the home when we attended one of the special events has been very good.
Several local friends have also spoken very highly about the service given at Church Farm.
Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are so pleased you feel like your cousin has been so well cared for and looked after all these years. We will certainly pass on your comments to the home manager to help them continually improve their services. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Visiting my father who is being looked after much better than he would get anywhere else. The carer who was with him was incredibly gentle with him and just simply lovely. I always get asked if I would like a cup of tea or coffee by any member of staff who sees me.
Church Farm Care Home is simply wonderful.
Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like "kind, considerate, thoughtful and helpful" being used to describe our care and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your father in our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit.
As I live overseas, my visits are infrequent but staff help us to talk with Mum regularly on Messenger.
We have been over to visit twice since her admission and were made to feel very welcome. It was a pleasure to watch the staff interacting with the residents with respectful affection, humour and gentle care.
I have been there at lunchtimes and the food looks and smells amazing. Mum was quite the cook and good food was always important.
Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after, we are happy Church Farm Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible with you living overseas. Please...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 06 July 2026Each of our homes are pleasantly decorated, and can be personalised to your own taste. We have rooms available with patios leading to a garden view, with own ensuite toilet.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 08 May 2025
The team from Church Farm Bupa Care Home in East Wittering, Chichester are inviting members of the local community to join them in attending a special event on cyber training....
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Church Farm Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

My name is Karen and I am the home manager at Church Farm.
I was born in Sheffield and knew from the age of 15 when I used to visit a local care home that I wanted to work with older adults. At 16, I joined the care home team and was fortunate enough to spend a few years with that particular organisation working in Mississippi, USA.
After marrying my husband, I had three children - two boys and one girl. Whilst my daughter was young, I attended college to gain my qualifications as I knew I would be returning to care later in my life. During this time, we had moved to Portsmouth to support our son as he had joined the Navy.
Over the next few years, I supported my husband in public houses and hotels around the country.
In 2002 I returned to care and was fortunate to secure a position as an assistant unit manager with Hampshire County Council where I spent 23 years honing my skills while progressing to operations manager, deputy manager and then registered manager in Denmead where I spent 7 years.
I joined Church Farm in 2024 and love the home from home atmosphere. I always strive to ensure all the residents receive the best possible care and feel safe and secure.
Outside of work I love spending time with my 5 grandchildren, who keep me busy and active. To relax I go to the Norfolk Broads where my husband and I have a boat called the Christine Ann, named after my mom. I love seeing all the wildlife and wildflowers and meandering along the rivers.I live not too far away from Church Farm with my husband, daughter, son in law, granddaughter and two dogs, along with blended family at weekends. It can feel a bit like the Waltons but for me that’s what life is about, good times with family and friends making lots of memories and a job that I love.

Hello! My Name is Anu Yohannan, and I am a Senior Care Assistant at Church Farm Care Home. I have worked for Bupa since June 2022, and I joined the team on a Sponsorship Visa.
I was born in India and studied as a nurse. I chose to train as a nurse as my mother had been one and I saw how much enjoyment she got from her job.
I love my role here and being involved with the residents makes me happy. It was always my dream to come and work in the United Kingdom and I am so grateful for the opportunities offered to me by Bupa.
I have been incredibly lucky that my husband has also been able to come to the UK and was offered a position here at Church Farm as well.

Hello! My name is Warren Brewer, and I am the cook at Church Farm Care Home. I started working for Bupa in 2013.
I have worked as a host and a kitchen assistant and I have now progressed to my current role as a chef.
I applied for the job at Church Farm as my mum (and other members of my family) worked in care and suggested that because of my caring nature, this environment would suit me.
I love my role and enjoy making a positive difference in people’s lives. Every day I learn something new and look forward to hearing stories/life experiences from our residents.

Hello! My name is Kimba, and I am a black and white long-haired cat who lives at Church Farm. I was adopted by Church Farm after my owner sadly passed away in 2021. I spend most of my day on the sunniest windowsill or on top of a wardrobe ready to jump and land on unsuspecting carers.
My favourite hobby is eating and having lots of cuddles (oh and naps!).
Recently I have taken up my new role as the home administrator’s assistant and make sure her desk is ALWAYS clear so I can lay across it.I live in the Marine Lounge so I am close to where the food lives, and I can get plenty of attention from EVERYONE who passes by.

Hello! My name is Alfie, and I am a black and white short-haired cat with green eyes. I was adopted by Church Farm after my owner passed away in 2022. My owner had previously worked as a hairdresser here at Church Farm before she came to live here permanently. Recently I have adopted a resident and I make sure he knows exactly when it is lunchtime! We have developed a special friendship, and both enjoy each other’s company. I live in the middle corridor off of the dining room so I can sneak extra treats!
You will usually find me outside or cuddled up with the resident I have adopted.
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