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Providing quality, compassionate care to those aged 65 and over, and also to those suffering with short-term memory loss and early on-set dementia/Alzheimer's, with a focus on person-centred, individualised care.
Situated in a rural community, close to the local church and travel links, Dovecote View is an ideal setting for those...
Care Provided by Dovecote View
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 35 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
The only items not included in our weekly fees is Hairdressing services, Chiropody and newspaper deliveries, and taxis to and from hospital appointments.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dovecote View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dovecote View 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
Owner
- Dovecote View Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Talisa Challis (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- No visiting restrictions, other than visitors to avoid coming during a mealtime. For up to date visiting information, please telephone Dovecote View directly before visiting if unsure. Anyone wishing to meet with the Manager should telephone ahead to ensure she is available.
Parking
- The Main Reception entrance is off of Stane Street in Westhampnett. Visiting Parking is to the front of the Premises only. Parking is a large gravel area, but a paved drop-off/pick-up point for those who require wheelchair access to the property.
Dovecote View Reviews (90)
Dovecote View has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dovecote View has 90 reviews.
Such a wonderful experience and exceptional care. 5 stars for every department.
I can highly recommend Dovecote View.
My dad has stayed at Dovecote View before and as before everything was wonderful, not just for Dad but for the family visiting him. Dad himself has said he loved staying there. All the staff looked after him so well as if he was one of their family. And we could not have asked for any better than that.
My mother is happy as a resident and loves the interaction with the other residents and all the staff.
They are all so lovely, friendly and caring, day and night, and keeping me fully informed.
There is nothing about Dovecote View or their staff that we don't find as EXCELLENT! My sister-in-law has, unfortunately, needed more and more care in the year or so since she's been in the home and they have completely stepped up in every way to help her.
It very much has a 'family feel' about the place and is the closest it can be to one's own home, but with lovely furniture and paintings making it feel like an up-market hotel.
We have total faith in the staff and don't believe that she could receive better care elsewhere.
Mum has been with Dovecote View for 14 months and we couldn't be happier. It's great to know she is so well looked after by ALL the staff and gives us piece of mind when leaving to know she is in such good hands. We've just left the wonderful Easter Party today and it was such a joy to see Mum with a big smile on her face, chair dancing and the other residents enjoying themselves. The Staff really do go the extra mile, place is spotless, food is amazing and care is second to none. We're made to feel like family. I'd give 6 stars if I could.
My husband John was admitted to Dovecote View in April 2025 from hospital having broken his wrist. John is suffering from skin cancer on his scalp together with prostrate cancer and also dementia. All the staff are so caring and professional and they deserve the highest of accolades. The care staff are outstanding and their professionalism stems from the brilliant office personnel right down to all the wonderful immaculate cleaning staff. Catering is of such a high hotel order certainly the care home far exceeds the top score of 10.
Compact home with family atmosphere and inclusive arrangements for all residents. Range of activities well communicated. Spotless care home with beautiful, well maintained grounds.
Mum is very happy and safe. The staff have made a genuine effort to build a relationship with mum, which I know mum values. We are very happy with the level of care mum receives and would recommend Dovecote to others.
We have found the home to be very welcoming and the staff very helpful and friendly. It is always spotlessly clean and mum gets taken care of very well. They do alot of activities with the residents which must benefit them well. Would highly recommend.
The staff always treat my dad with kindness, consideration and respect. The communication which I receive from the care home is always prompt and accurate. My dad has made friends with some of the other residents and the care home always offers a good range of events and activities. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff and I know that I have made the best choice with Dovecote view care home.
Dovecote is a wonderful care home. The staff are, without exception, kind and compassionate, and respond to residents in a personal way, providing individualised care.
My Mum moved to Dovecote a couple of months ago and I have visited regularly since. I am always impressed by the kindness of everyone when I visit. My Mum has become very fond of the carers, kitchen staff and maintenance team. There is a consistent staff group who are clearly happy at work, well led and well trained. There are a variety of activities, for those who wish to take part, which residents enjoy. Mum's room is welcoming and always spotless. The communal areas are also well maintained, comfortable and have a lovely homely feel.
Moving Mum into 24 hour care was a difficult decision, but the Dovecote team have made it so much easier for us all. I totally trust the staff and know that my Mum is well looked after.
Your kindness, dedication and patience made her happy and contented.
All staff went above and beyond the normal level of care to ensure she felt safe, secure and wanted.
The kitchen team would make birthday cakes for the residents and put on fantastic spreads for special occasions.
Staff would provide christmas presents and easter eggs for the residents ensuring no one would miss out.
The home would inform me straight away if there were any changes in mums medication or wellbeing. Nothing was overlooked or too much trouble .
I could not have wished for a better place than Dovecote View for mum.
For this, I express my deepest gratitude to everyone employed at this wonderful home from management to domestic staff. You deserve 5 stars. Thank you again
Thank you Tim, it was an honour to look after mum!
This care home is excellent in every way. The staff are incredible and will always go the extra mile to care and support the residents and their families. The home feels like a 'home', everyone is loved and nurtured. The building is beautifully maintained and the food served looks and smells delicious!
Dovecot View is a wonderful care home. It has a lovely, friendly family feel. The carers and all the staff are so kind and caring to the residents and treat them with the utmost respect and always talk nicely to them and take individual wishes and needs into account. My mother has been in Dovecote View for 9 months now and she has been extremely well looked after. Her room is always spotless and she is content and comfortable. It is such a relief to be able to leave her after visiting, knowing she is in such caring hands.
As a frequent visitor to Dovecote over several weeks, I was impressed with all that I saw and experienced during my visits. Staff appeared happy and fully engaged with residents. The individual needs and interests are well addressed. In addition, there are group activities for those who choose to participate. There is entertainment on a regular basis with no expectation to participate, although residents seem to enjoy it. Visitors are made to feel welcome and are free to join in with anything going on within the home. The home appeared to run smoothly and efficiently, and has a very homely atmosphere. It is maintained to a high standard, and the gardens are a particularly attractive feature. Residents' individual dietary needs appeared well met, and there is a varied menu that is of a very good standard. The staff, without exception, present as very well trained, professional and caring. They do all that is possible to create a safe and happy environment for all residents, where nothing is too much trouble.
Can't fault the home.
Professional but like a family too. When visiting a couple of days ago I looked across the car park at the minibus taking residents on a trip. One lady looking through the minibus window smiled and waved at me and I waved back and then they were all smiling and waving at me as the minibus left. I had a similar experience in a communal area later on when two or three residents smilingly remarked that they liked my dress and we started chatting together. There is a relaxed atmosphere of happy optimism which I think is a result of consistently gentle and empathetic care and of the staff respecting residents and making the effort to get to know them to bring out the best in them. The residents are well cared for by staff whom they trust and they are happy and confident. Dovecote View is a genuinely kind and compassionate care home. Thank you.
Coming to Dovecote Home was the best decision that I made. As soon as I arrived at the home I was so happy as the staff welcomed me. It just felt like home. The wonderful meals are just great and delicious. We have lots of variation in our drinks. Would one hundred per cent recommend this lovely home Dovecote View to anyone.
I have visited many care home and found Dovecote to be the best.The staff are very friendly and include everyone, encouraging participation in all activities. It is very comforting to know my mum is safe, well cared for and happy. Its always clean and the food is fantastic.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 April 2019Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 14 Apr 2023Recipient: Dovecote View
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

I have been in the post as the Home Manager since 2012, and thoroughly enjoy every aspect of my role. I am responsible for the day-to-day running of the home and ensuring our residents receive person-centred, quality care.
I am very lucky to have such a hard-working, caring team around me for support, and I am lucky to have worked alongside some of my colleagues for many years.I am passionate about giving residents the best quality care, and I believe everyone should be cared for as if they are an extension of their own family, if it's not good enough for your own Mum or Gran, then it's not good enough! We provide personal care for up to 33 residents, and the Home is very much a family-orientated, friendly 'Home from Home'. There are not many job roles where you can say you love your job, but I feel very fortunate to have progressed to a role that I love.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dovecote View
What types of Care is Dovecote View registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dovecote View have?
There are 33 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dovecote View?
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 Dovecote View to the centre of Chichester?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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