
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.
Very impressed by the decor and cleanliness of the home, the friendliness of the staff and the amount of staff on duty at all times. Staff are very caring and look after residents extremely well.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from friends and 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.
We recently attended Mum's Christmas party at the care home. Sitting at a table with my husband and Mum. I was able to observe the dining room full of residents and staff. During this time I was particularly impressed by the attentive behaviour of every member of staff (even those obviously not on duty). They spotted any resident who needed attention or just a caring touch on their shoulder. it was a real family atmosphere.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care and hope you feel like a part of our Church Farm family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mum's stay as comfortable as possible.
In the meantime, I can telephone Church Farm Care Home to enquire after my mother on a daily basis.
I always find Church Farm staff kind, considerate, caring and helpful.
My mother's room is a good size - provided with a patio door to give access to and a pleasant view over the garden.
Health and safety provisions are considered to be adequate and generally reflect the government's Covid recommendations at any one time.
My mother is now 100 so her needs have become increasingly demanding for the carers but these have generally been well met.
Her relatively spacious room, together with the care home, are generally clean and well-maintained.
I have no hesitation in recommending Church Farm Care Home to others.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. It is always nice to hear words such as "considerate" and "helpful" to describe the care being provided. We hope you continue to feel at ease knowing your Mother is receiving the best care possible.
The only suggestion I would like to make is that a wider selection of TV channels could be made available, particularly for a relative who prefers the privacy of their room.
Thank you for your kind review. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager and hope to continue providing your relative with the best possible care.
My mum has been a resident at Church Farm for 7 years. She has been looked after very well and most importantly she is happy. The staff are always friendly and caring and the home is always clean and tidy and homely for the residents.
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.
Thank you all.
Thank you for your valued feedback. We hope Church Farm did everything possible to make the transition for your mum as easy as possible during a difficult time. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
On this occasion my mother did not have one of her hearing aids in so could not really hear us. We called a member of staff and had to wait until the appropriate person was able to insert it for her. If someone cannot hear you properly it makes for a very difficult visit and involves a lot of shouting. It should be part of her basic care that her hearing aids are regularly cleaned and both are inserted. We don't live near the home and each visit is a whole day out so we rely on the home to make sure this is done. Other than that, it is a lovely, caring home and she is very happy there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We have a genuine regard for all of our residents. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mother's stay as comfortable as possible.
My mother has been a resident at Church Farm Care Home for two weeks and she says she feels very safe in her new home, having moved from independent living in a bungalow. All staff have been kind and caring, her room meets all her needs and we are sure she will continue to be very happy here.
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that your mother feels safe in our care at Church Farm, please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help her feel at home.
Came for lunch with Mum today. Everybody is so friendly and welcoming. Food was hot and delicious. Staff very caring of resident and family visiting.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your lunch with us. It is lovely to hear that you find us caring here at Church Farm. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mum's stay as comfortable as possible.
I never have to worry about Mum. I am called if anything is wrong which is a big weight off my mind.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you feel your mum is cared for. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mum's stay as comfortable as possible.
It would seem to me to be a very good care home from my visits to my mother. The staff are always very caring towards her and I am grateful to them for looking after her. She is only supposed to be there temporally but it is ideal due to her mobility and memory difficulties.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your mother's stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you again for your review.
Arrival information was good; friendly and helpful staff. Staff offered us tea/coffee; biscuits/cake was a nice touch too! Overall visit went very well. I would like to point out though that dirty towels had been left in Mum’s bathroom; this was only negative on this visit though. Thank you to all staff.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you felt really welcome on arrival. I will pass the comments about the towels on to our housekeeping team. Thank you again for your review.
I write this review more as a visitor rather than as a primary contact so I cannot comment on the administrative side of things but my relative has been very happy at Church Farm Care Home. The staff are understanding, compassionate and when my relative has needed some extra support/care they have been quick to respond. I take comfort from the fact that she is settled and considers Church Farm as her home and not a care home. Overall, I'm very pleased with what I have seen.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you are comforted knowing your relative is well cared for at Church Farm and feels at home. Thank you again for your feedback.
This review really relates to the last six months rather than January. I am never unhappy with the standard of care itself. The carers are brilliant. The receptionist is excellent. I do find the communications are not sufficient in order to keep me informed, in fact, there is sometimes a complete lack of information. I think management and admin could do more.
I would like to see her room refurbished, it is getting quite tired. I do not understand the reason for a PCR test (surely this is closing the stable door after the horse has bolted?), although I appreciate this may be a directive from PHE. Also, whilst I understand the need for PPE, I do not understand the point of the plastic apron, and none of the staff I have asked appear to know the reason either.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I will certainly pass your comments about communication on to the management team and ask them to make sure you are always kept up to date. The PPE requirement and PCR testing is something that is specified by PHE (Public Health England) so...
Mum has always been very active and independent and the idea of being in a care home was one she had always fought against, however, following a number of hospitalisations and a decline in health the hospital recommended that my mother stayed at a care home for a period of respite before returning to her own home. However, it soon became clear that returning to her own home was not an option and she asked to stay at Church Farm Care Home where she felt safe and was happy. The staff and carers are always smiling and happy, even in these difficult Covid circumstances, nothing has been too much trouble and as a visitor, I have always felt welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy that your mum is feeling at home and safe in our care at Church Farm. Thank you again for your kind words it is always nice to hear feedback like this.
Very friendly staff.
My uncle is very happy and joins in with the activities.
Food is also very good.
All of this gives the family peace of mind that my uncle is being well looked after.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you have peace of mind knowing your Uncle is safe and well looked after at Church Farm.
I am very pleased with the care that my husband is receiving at Church Farm Care Home. He is completely immobile and requires care therefore to help him so much. He always appears well cared for and warm and tidy altogether. I cannot comment on the food from his point of view as he does not seem to eat very much and has vitamin supplements. The staff, both administrative and carers are most friendly overall.
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you feel your husband is well cared for at Church Farm and that all the staff are friendly. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you both.
Considering the staff are extremely busy and resources stretched, the team are always cheerful, obliging, professional and thoughtful.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you found the team to be cheerful and professional.
Very nice visit for my nan's 100th birthday. The staff were all lovely and Nan is being very well cared for. Thank you.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear you had a nice visit for your nan's birthday and that you feel she is well cared for. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your nan's stay as comfortable as possible.
Very clean, friendly staff very attentive. Our mum is very happy, and that gives us, her family, peace of mind. Thank you all.
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that your Mum is happy in our care and that you are reassured knowing that she is being well looked after. Thank you for choosing us.
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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