Beggars Roost

Old Park Lane, Fishbourne, Chichester PO18 8AP
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  • Beggars Roost, Chichester
Beggars Roost Nursing Home is located in Chichester. An extended Grade II Georgian farmhouse, it benefits from fabulous gardens and great character.

With only 26 single rooms, nursing and care staff are able to provide excellent relationship based care, with kindness and compassion.

Beggars Roost will suit people who value expert Nursing Care in comfortable, homely surroundings, with familiar and well trained staff. At Beggars Roost the Registered Manager is directly involved in nursing care and ensures the very best outcomes for all residents.

Elegantly decorated, with Wi-Fi, multichannel TV and telephone, many rooms also have their own patios to enjoy the visiting wildlife. Many rooms are also large enough to accommodate some furniture from home.

Despite its Georgian grandeur, Beggars Roost is exceptionally friendly, small and homely. There is a varied calendar of activities provided for all to enjoy, with special celebrations and trips out provided. Visitors are most welcome, any time.
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Care Provided by Beggars Roost

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 28 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1525
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1525
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1535 – £1760
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1535 – £1760
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2035 – £2035

Nursing rates include £235 FNC contribution.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Beggars Roost to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Beggars Roost to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Beggars Roost to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Karen Curd (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (26)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (15)

Visiting

  • Open Visiting Policy. Visitors welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site.

Beggars Roost Reviews (17)

9.5

Beggars Roost has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.466) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Deecie T (Wife of Resident) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Husband was transferred from Hospital to Beggars Roost. This was the best thing I ever did as he had a very traumatic time there. The moment he arrived at Beggars Roost he was greeted by a member of the Team to at a serene calm place.
His care was second to none the Matron and all the staff were
amazing, After his arrival he became more contented and was able to go into the Conservatory and watch, occasionally take part in the activities.
The food was excellent and beautifully presented and he was able to have meals he enjoyed.
He arrived at Beggars Roost with a very nasty scald wound and this was treated with such care.
He had a lovely room looking out onto the side garden the grounds were well looked after.
As he became more ill and bed bound he was comfy and and treated with dignity. The family was treated with such kindness right up until he died.
I could say lots much more about the wonderful care this Home offered to my Husband but I will run out of space. Thank you all.
Reply from Alistair Colville, Director at Beggars Roost
Thank you for your warm words about Beggars Roost. I will pass them on to the team.
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been cared for with much tenderness and consideration. She is always clean, her bed is always clean and the home is clean and fresh. We are more than happy with her care.
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Review from Patricia L (Wife of Resident) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband was nursed with love and care during his three years at this nursing home.
The staff were kind and helpful at all times. They gave him a peaceful and comfortable environment with family members always welcome to the end of his life.
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Review from H O (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beggars Roost feels like a warm hug when you come to visit a loved one.
All the staff are caring and welcoming.
My mother has rallied since transferring here.
The grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
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Review from Margaret D (Respite Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very caring. Nurses, carers and other staff very friendly. I was well looked after for my 9 months there. All did their best to rehabilitate me, and everybody was kind and usually cheerful. I was there after a fall and hospital treatment, and the staff went out of their way to get me the right drugs
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Review from M A (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been cared for in a considerate and positive fashion. Her room is clean and tidy and she has constant attention.
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was very happy at Beggars Roost Nursing Home. He was cared for very professionally by the nursing staff and they spent time with him and got to know him very well. We felt happy in the knowledge that he was looked after well and we, as a family, were kept informed of what was going on with
him. We would highly recommend this nursing home.
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Review from Yvonne P (Wife of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed and happy with this lovely, friendly home. The nurses and staff were so very caring and kind. I could not fault anything. The care and kindness when my husband was dying were so lovingly given. I would highly recommend this nursing home.
Reply from Alistair Colville, Director at Beggars Roost
Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure that this is fed back to the the team at Beggars Roost.
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Review from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent her last few days at Beggards Rest - there was an incredible level of care given throughout. All the staff we compassionate and professional - cannot speak highly enough of the nurses and care staff.
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Review from Vanessa M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has now been in this care home for just over 3 years and I continue to be impressed with the level of care she receives. The standard of care has always been maintained to a very high level throughout what has been the most difficult of times.
Over the years she has been at Beggars Roost
she has been able to develop an excellent rapport with the staff for which our whole family are very grateful for. All the staff are very caring and respectful, the home itself is in a beautiful setting and excellently maintained. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone.
Reply from Alistair Colville, Director at Beggars Roost
Thank you for taking the time to review Beggars Roost, we really appreciate it. I will feedback your kind words to the team at Beggars Roost, who I am sure will be very pleased.
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Review from Elizabeth P (Wife of Resident) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanking everyone for the care they gave to my husband in his last months. Especially in his last six days as the loving care was extended to myself and adult children.
My husband was a victim of Motor neurone disease. He had no speech or movement but his brain remained active. The care he received
was greatly appreciated.
Covid prevented family visits but we were thankful of your care and attention to him and your tolerance to my daily FaceTime call.
As my husband reached the end of life your kindness was second to none.
Without hesitancy, I recommend Beggars Roost to my friend as her husband needed residential care.
My thanks to all.
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Review from Anthony C (Friend of Resident) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring and kind staff, excellent manager, very good administration.
Lovely, quiet location with very good facilities and activities.
Beggars Roost offers peace of mind to friends and relatives of the residents.
Highly recommended.
Reply from Alistair Colville, Director at Beggars Roost
Thank you for taking the time to review Beggars Roost. Beggars Roost is a small Home by today's standards, but we feel that this is an advantage as it allows staff to develop relationships with our…read more
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Review from Richard E (Cousin of Resident) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent care for my cousin for the last few years of his life having had a heart attack. He was disabled all his life but managed to always overcome his disability. The care home appreciated this and enjoyed his company.
Reply from Alistair Colville, Director at Beggars Roost
Thank you for taking the time to review Beggars Roost. It means a great deal to us.
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Review from Becky W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident at Beggars Roost for 4 years. During this time she has received excellent care and support as her dementia has progressed. The staff are professional, caring, friendly and welcoming to residents and relatives alike. They have always met my mum’s changing needs with care and
support whilst maintaining her dignity. As a relative, I have always been kept well informed of my mum’s care and been made welcome whenever I visit. The staff work hard to provide activities and events to include everyone and ensure relatives have happy memories of these shared occasions. I would strongly recommended Beggars Roost nursing home to others.
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Review from Paul U (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Beggars Roost for a year now and has been very well cared for in all that time. All the staff are friendly, helpful and importantly always available to help or talk to. Mum seems better now than she has been for a long time and bearing mind she loved her home, she finds Beggars Roost
a real home for her now she can no longer sustain an independent life. The staff are a real team and well steered by matron whose whole existence seems dedicated to the welfare of her family of residents. The volunteers are fantastic, and the activities are a real stimulus to Mum who enjoys her time in the conservatory with the other residents. That said staff are well aware that sometimes she just wants quiet private time and respect that giving her space and taking her wherever she feels comfortable. We could not have chosen a better home to extend to Mum the dignified care she deserves.
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Review from Jane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum spent nearly 2 years at Beggars Roost until she died very peacefully. We were very happy that she was looked after so well, and she often told us how kind staff were. The activities in the lounge always seemed so companionable and welcoming with a lovely atmosphere.
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Review from Christine H (Wife of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Have provided satisfactory care during the summer under difficult circumstances (several staff left) - well done!
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.466)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.466) out of 10 for Beggars Roost is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.566 for Beggars Roost is calculated as follows: ( (69 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 106 Ratings = 4.566
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beggars Roost is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Dec 2023

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Karen

Karen Curd

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2005

Karen is a very experienced and committed Manager and Registered Nurse. She celebrates 20 years of leading the Home in October. Karen ensures that her team has the right values, experience and expertise to deliver top quality care and endeavours to support the residents at Beggars Roost to live a full and happy life.


Karen is committed to ensuring her team delivers person-centred care to suit each resident’s individual needs in our home, ensuring they continue enjoying the same things in life, for as long as possible. This means enjoying doing the same small routines, taking comfort from favourite pastimes and hobbies as well as giving them the opportunity to pursue new interests.

Lee

Lee Nightingale

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2010

Lee landed at Beggars Roost Nursing Home in 2010 after spending 27 years in the Royal Air Force, travelling the world. Lee is the first point of call for all non-nursing relating matters and will always endeavour to assist you or point you in the right direction. He can arrange viewings and support with accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beggars Roost

What types of Care is Beggars Roost registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Beggars Roost have?

There are 26 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Beggars Roost?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public 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 Beggars Roost to the centre of Chichester?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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