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Though Chatterwood is ideal for long-term accommodation, where it welcomes friends and family to visit and maintains a friendly atmosphere, it can also offer its facilities for terminally ill patients, thanks to its team...
Care Provided by Chatterwood House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
All fee are subject to assessment and are based of the needs of the resident and exclusive of FNC (Funded Nursing Care) payments.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chatterwood House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chatterwood House Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Milkwood Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jack Newman (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visiting is permitted at anytime
Parking
- Free parking available.
Chatterwood House Nursing Home Reviews (109)
Chatterwood House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chatterwood House Nursing Home has 109 reviews.
My mother-in-law was cared for at Chatterwood House Nursing Home. The staff all really cared for her in a very difficult time for us. The management were always on hand to answer any concerns. Her room was always clean and tidy and we knew she was safe. Her passing was treated with dignity and compassion. We can not thank all the staff and management team enough.
I could not have asked for a better experience for my mother before she passed in January. The staff throughout the facility were caring and compassionate, always helpful and willing to meet our requirements. I always felt my mother was in good hands since she became a resident.
A big thank you to all the staff for looking after my mum. She was always treated with kindness; this is something, as a family, we will never forget.
Thank you for your lovely review; this will be passed on to our dedicated staff team.
My mother stayed for a couple of weeks (respite care). I was very impressed with the care provided. The staff were exceptionally patient with my mother, they constantly kept me informed and updated with her progress. Living far away it was great to have such good communication with the home. I was also able to speak to my mother on the phone whenever I wanted.
All the staff are very friendly and greet me by name when I arrive. They all seem very caring towards my sister and have a lot of patience with her even those who are quite young. The home is well looked after and maintained as are the grounds. I probably won't be seeing her now for several weeks due to the Covid lockdown but I am sure they will look after her.
My husband has been in Chatterwood since November 2020. He has been very well looked after. He seems to have settled in very well and all the staff seem very friendly and keep in touch very well. I would recommend Chatterwood and thankful we found it.
My dad has been at Chatterwood since November 2020. When I visit he always seems happy. The staff are lovely and keep our family informed. When I phone I always come off the phone happy.
Each time I arrive to visit my mother I have been made very welcome, even in these difficult times. My mother always appears very well cared for when she has been dressed and ready to see me. Sometimes she is still in bed as I visit quite early and the majority of the time, again, very cared for. I find all the staff extremely attentive towards my mother.
My mother has been in Chatterwood for only a short time but the care she has received is amazing. The home is spotlessly clean and there is a wonderful respectful atmosphere from the moment I walked in the door. My mother's room is beautiful and nothing was too much trouble to make sure my mother is comfortable and happy.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass your comments on to the team.
In the last few weeks, I have witnessed pure professionalism from the whole team at Chatterwood House. The level of care that they have provided for my mother has been exceptionally high. I would also like to thank the staff on handling the recent pandemic with again, professionalism and care. I have witnessed care given to my mother from staff who are highly trained and dedicated to help their residents. I am truly grateful. Thank you!
Dad moved in March and was so happy for the last three months of his life. The staff welcomed him and he became very much a part of their team and the family. Whether it was joining their team meetings dancing and singing or watching TV together dad said it was the best decision he made moving there.
Even when he entered the final few days the staffs level of care was second to none. They were attentive to his needs and he passed away pain-free and with dignity.
I can’t thank the manager and the team enough for looking after dad so well and allaying all my fears. They took the stress out of the situation.
Thank you!
I am very pleased with the care and attention that my mother receives from all the staff. She is extremely well cared for by everyone. The staff treat her with great dignity and always keep me well informed about her wellbeing and health.
Thank you for your lovely review; I will pass onto the staff at Chatterwood.
My mother has been a resident at Chatterwood for several years. She has been very well looked after, and all the staff have been wonderful with her. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for her to live out her final years.
My visits are once a week as I live 160 miles round trip from my home, plus my husband is not in good health. The people in Chatterwood are aware of this so I would expect my mother to be up in her chair. On many occasions she is still in bed half-dressed, waiting to come down to the lounge, up until 45 minutes after I have complained, and yes, I have seen for myself because I go to tell her I am waiting.
The staff are fantastic. I know my mum is being well looked after. They always call to keep me informed of everything - when she is not well or if they need to give her anything eg flu jab, toenails to be cut etc.
I come to bring communion to 3 residents. The staff were very courteous and caring. Very helpful and kind. They care very much about the residents and those visiting them.
All staff are very helpful and kind. Facilities are very good.
Very happy with the home. Staff are very caring and friendly, delivering high standards of care. The home is well managed and the nurses are very knowledgeable.
My father was admitted into hospital in Chichester whilst I was on holiday. He had been living in a care home for the past two years but had a fall which led to a bleed on the brain. When I returned I was shocked and very distressed to see the change in his condition in just two weeks. It was clear he needed to find a new nursing home and fast. The manageress and her staff were amazing and I shall be forever grateful. The home is always spotless, the staff charming. My dad is doing well as a result of the care he has received.
Thank you for the lovely review we will pass your comments onto the team.
I'm so pleased and very grateful that my sister is so well cared for. It's a very big relief to me that she is getting the best care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 December 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Meet the Team (2)

I have worked for Milkwood Care since 2018, where I joined as a Care Assistant at our sister home, Milkwood House. Having had my grandparents in Milkwood House for 9 years in total, I have an understanding of the home from both the perspective of a carer and a relative. Ensuring our residents have a fulfilled and settled/comfortable life is our priority, with support to our relatives to understand conditions, etc.

I have worked for Milkwood Care for over 15 years, Chatterwood is my second home.
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