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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...
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 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
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
Nursing rates include £235 FNC contribution. The Home will apply for and keep any FNC recieved. Therefore, cost to client for nursing Care will be £1380 to £1550 depending on room.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beggars Roost for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beggars Roost 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
- Colville Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Curd(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- 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 (27)
Beggars Roost has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.675) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beggars Roost has 27 reviews.
Mum's been at Beggars Roost now for a few months, she has settled in really well and that is due to the wonderful staff, they are helpful, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Mum was not eating much when she went there, but thanks to the staff encouragement and the lovely food mum is eating well again. Thanks again to all who work at Beggars Roost
Dear Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to review how you feel since mum's admission to the home. We are pleased that Mum has found her appetite and enjoys the food. We enjoy our time with her drinking a 'strong' cup of tea listening to all her stories of travelling and family occasions. We all thank you for your feedback. Regards Karen
I have worked for care agencies, Social Services and now NHS and all have good staff and the great carer but also not great standards when things go wrong.
Unfortunately my brother is dying of a nasty fungating cancer, I.e. cancer growing on the outside of the body.
It is a difficult disease to manage but I am so pleased he is in Beggars Roost in Fishbourne. Nice rooms good food easy parking lovely garden and some rooms with outside doors and lots of bird feeders. This is all lovely but the most important thing is how good is the care?
I have never met such a friendly group of people where nothing is too much trouble and you will catch the Registered Manager getting thoroughly stuck in, taking on nursing shift even care shifts if needed. You know you have a class team when staff turn over is almost zero.
My brothers stay will be sadly short but I could not recommend Beggars Roost more highly.
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely comments about our home. We are pleased to hear that you feel we are supporting your brother with kind and considerate care. It really gives the team a boost to know their dedication is making a positive impact not just ensuring your...
Since my mother's arrival, the care she has received has been exceptional. All staff members at Beggars Roost are consistently cheerful and always willing to assist, often exceeding expectations. I highly commend Beggars Roost for their outstanding service.
Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. I have shared the review with the team who really appreciate the comments as we strive to ensure Mum is comfortable and content which means as a family you feel happy in the knowledge Mum is cared for.
All the staff from carers and nurses, cleaning staff, chefs, absolutely everyone at Beggers roast have been absolutely amazing. Supporting and caring for my darling mum through end of life care.
I couldn't recommend this nursing home enough!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a positive experience with us, we know how hard it is for families going through end of life with a loved one so our aim is to be supportive, caring and compassionate so it is nice to hear you felt we provided this for mum. The Team say Thank you.
Was looking out onto the beautiful garden!
Dear Harry, Thank you for your feedback which I have relayed to the team, who appreciated your kind words. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate care so we are glad you felt we cared for Mum with love and respect in her final days as this is something the team is passionate about.
Absolutely wonderful team & an incredibly beautiful home.
Looked after my mum incredibly well until the very end. Couldn't thank them more for their patience, care and commitment to the care and well being of not only my mum but us too as a family.
Thank you Charlotte and family for taking the time to share your feedback. As a team we are happy to hear about your positive experience while we cared for your mum as we aim to provide the best care.
Our mum was transferred to Beggars Roost Nursing Home back in February 2025 after a two month hospital stay. Our overall experience of Beggars Roost has been very positive, the staff are kind, caring & lovely. The nurses & care home manager, who is also the matron are absolutely lovely & they make sure the residents get their medication on time & are also there if a resident needs them, for example if a resident has more pain or if the care team ask for a nurse to take a look at a resident. It is reassuring having nurses on hand, so you know your loved one is well taken care of & kept as pain free as possible. The room our mum is in is lovely & mum has her own reclining chair that the care team can hoist mum into if she doesn't want to go downstairs. The food seems to always be fresh & presented lovely. Chef always makes deserts as well. If a resident is hungry in between whiles, they can press their callbell & ask for something else to eat or if they want another cuppa. There is no restrictions, which is so good. Also, the G.P, being in contact with the nurses weekly, is so reassuring. The home is kept clean & looking lovely. Lovely conservatory & garden for all to use.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We appreciate your kind words, it really lifts the spirits of the staff knowing what they strive for each day is felt not only by the people in our care but by the family/NOK/ friends. We are glad you feel comfortable to communicate with us at any time. We will also ensure we keep Mum supplied with cups of tea and snacks which she enjoys.
Robert
My mother suffers from advanced Parkinsons disease and was transferred to Beggars Roost during covid having been placed in two other local nursing home prior to this but not settled. Despite the restrictions and challenges which applied at the time, she was made very comfortable and has been very well cared for by the medical and care staff since. She has a large and pleasant ground floor room with a view of the well kept gardens. Despite the advanced stage of her illness and being bed bound she has not had any significant periods of sickness whilst at Beggars Roost which is testament to the quality of the medical care she receives. My brothers and I are very grateful to Lee and all the staff for the way our mother is looked after.
Thank you John for your kind words, we are glad Mum feels settled here. We enjoy spending time with her and our aim is to ensure she remains comfortable and has all the things around her she likes.
The Home is in a very quiet location and has an excellent and well kept grounds.
I highly recommend this care home.
Dear terry, Thank you for your kind words, it is greatly appreciated by the whole team. We are glad we can support mum and yourselves as we understand it is difficult when you do not live locally.
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.
Thank you for your warm words about Beggars Roost. I will pass them on to the team.
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.
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.
All the staff are caring and welcoming.
My mother has rallied since transferring here.
The grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
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 and activities.
My mother has been cared for in a considerate and positive fashion. Her room is clean and tidy and she has constant attention.
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.
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.
Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure that this is fed back to the the team at Beggars Roost.
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 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
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Meet the Team (2)

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 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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