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An ideal choice for older people looking for a comfortable retirement, while having round-the-clock access to skilled carers and any specific requirements. The stunning grounds include their own Dovecote, pond and apple orchard.
This Grade II listed building has been lovingly refurbished, maintaining the charm of the property while suiting modern care practice.
Care Provided by Westhampnett House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees subject to a full assessment of the person's care and support needs. Sundries to be funded in addition to the above fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westhampnett House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westhampnett 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
- Bethesda Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ginu Thomas (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- There are no restrictions on visiting times.
Parking
- Care park available for the use of residents, families, staff and health professionals.
Westhampnett House Nursing Home Reviews (58)
Westhampnett House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.217) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westhampnett House Nursing Home has 58 reviews.
Mum was only here for a week. But was looked after with passion, kindness, respect, patience, by everyone, management, nursing staff, kitchen staff, cleaners and maintenance, as was I on every visit.
Thank you for your kind words. Were so pleased that both your mum and you were treated with such compassion, kindness, and respect during her time with us. Your appreciation means a great deal to our whole team, and well be sure to share your lovely feedback with everyone.
It's great news that they will be modernising his and other residents' personal spaces. It will give them and the staff a really positive boost to the site.
I highly recommend the nursing home to future residents and their families
We are delighted to hear that your husband is receiving the high standard of medical and one-to-one care that we strive to provide every day. It means a great deal to us that you feel our team has taken the time to truly get to know John and...
Very helpful staff. Home is a bit dated needed new carpets as some are worn and could be trip hazard. Kitchen staff are excellent, and if there is nothing on the menu they are happy to give an alternative. Some patients need a lot of care and staff cope with it very well. Forgive me as I may have got this wrong but I don't like to be in nightwear at 7pm and they like TV off at 10pm. At first I had a man wash and dress me and I wanted a woman do it so now it is done by a woman. Also it could do with another socket in the room.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased you've found our staff helpful and that our kitchen team have been able to offer alternatives to suit your preferences. It's lovely to hear that the team are supporting residents with higher care needs so well.
We appreciate...
On all accounts visits so far my wife and I have been treated (without exception) by all the members of staff with a smile and offers of help (as my wife is disabled) and also offered refreshments. We are also impressed with the care and consideration that the staff are giving to our son. In the short time he has been in the home they have got to know him very well and have been encouraging him to improve his health and wellbeing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.
We are truly grateful for your kind words about our team. It means a great deal to know that you and your wife have consistently felt welcomed, supported, and well looked after during your visits. Offering a warm smile, practical...
Lovely. They still Continue to give the upmost care and attention to my father.
We are also pleased to hear that your...
There might be a chance of me joining her in the near future as i am eighty eight years old.
Westhampnett House is old but very good and I would recommend it as a great nursing home
It means a great deal to us that...
Mum had been a resident for only 1 year before she sadly passed away in October. During her time at Westhampnett House, all the staff treated her with dignity and respect, and catered for her every demanding needs. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners, were always courteous, thoughtful and kind to mum. I was always informed of any change in my mother's health, and made very welcome when I visited her. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them and I would wholeheartedly recommend this Nursing Home.
Thank you for your kind words. The team at Westhampnett House pride themselves in providing a high standard of care at all times.
My Mother has been a resident for nearly eight years. She sadly passed away in May in her room at the home with her own pictures and belongings around her. Mum suffered from dementia and also needed nursing care. Mum has been treated as a part of the Westhampnett family by the whole team from the Manager (who Mum adored) and the senior nursing staff, to the cleaners, caterers and helpers, without exception. It takes a certain type of person to do this job and the Westhampnett team are the right people. Their kindness to Mum and to the family has been unfailing, we have been informed whenever her health changed and we have had total confidence in their professionalism to deal with whatever situation should arise. I highly recommend Westhampnett House Nursing Home.
Thank you for your kind words. The manager and team ensure that the care provided to the residents and family is always person centered , its an honor to care for you loved ones.
An amazing nursing home. Very friendly staff. Excellent and respectful care. Lovely food. Our dad was only there for 4 weeks before passing away. Outstanding end of care life for both our dad and also to the family and friends. Would recommend 100%.
Thank you for your kind words about the home and the staff at Westhampnett House, we pride ourselves in going the extra mile for all our residents and families.
Mum has been well looked after and cared for. She is very happy and so are we. All of the staff are welcoming and caring. Generally the facilities are adequate but the building, windows etc. i.e. heating could be updated. The new events manager is excellent.
My brother has been in this nursing home now for a number of years. His care has been exemplary, particularly now as he is bed-bound. Visitors are encouraged as were his trips out when he was more mobile. He mostly feels content and is secure in the knowledge that he knows and is well-known amongst the management staff.
The home is impeccably clean and tidy no matter when I visit. My wife looks cared for and comfortable.
Although the building itself is old, it is well-kept and in good condition.
Over time, my husband has gradually settled, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the staff to try to understand him and make him feel safe and comfortable. Westhampnett House has indeed become his home and I am deeply grateful to the manager, not only for the high standard of care by her professional, caring staff but also for keeping me apprised and supporting me along the way.
Certainly Westhampnett House lives up to its already good reputation and I recommend it highly.
What a dump! Our mum was only here for a few weeks before she moved to a lovely nursing home. Mum was given the same meal for lunch and evening for eight days! Her teeth were never cleaned. Her bed sheets were often dirty having been top to toe after Mum had spilt her tea on them. One day her sheets were badly torn. Mum's fingernails were cut by staff so short they were bleeding. Prescription medication was left on Mum's chest of drawers. Carpets are badly fitted and were lifting in many areas causing a trip hazard. Blankets were laid on the floors often, causing another trip hazard. No activities or staff interaction. I could go on. I have many photos.
Thank you for your feedback. We were disappointed to read your concerns and want to address them while assuring you that we take all feedback seriously. Regarding food, we have a weekly menu offering varied, nutritious meals. Our chefs work diligently to meet residents' preferences. The incident...
Overall excellent care, all staff treated my sister with dignity and respect during the last two months of her life. I, as a visitor, was always welcomed with a smile and made welcome. All staff were polite and helpful. The areas I saw at Westhampnett House were always clean and tidy. The home was warm. I am very thankful my sister spent her end day there.
My mother was so looked after in her 5/6 weeks in Westhampnett House. The final week being end-of-life care. Nurses and carers were always attentive and caring for mum and we, her family as visitors were always supplied with drinks and whatever we needed. All questions were answered fully.
Mum has received the most care and love we could ever have wished for. The leadership team have been attentive to all her needs and supported us with advice and care, making us always feel welcome and cared for as if we were residents too! They cared for Mum with a very strong, happy, positive and friendly team, as if she were the only resident. Going above and beyond, including accompanying her to go and play bridge with her local group and accommodating all tea and cake for her bridge friends each Friday afternoon.
My mum was taken care of with amazing respect and kindness. The management and staff were attentive, professional and treated Mum like a person rather than an old lady. She kept her dignity for the year she was in the home.
Prior to my mother-in-law arriving at Westhampnett House Nursing Home I visited the home (without an appointment) and I was greeted by the manager who promptly showed me around including the room that would be hers. My mother-in-law was made very comfortable at all times. All the staff were fantastic and had the utmost respect for her and my husband. A massive thank you to you all.
Thank you for you kind feedback re the home, manager and staff team. Knowing that you left the home with such a positive experience is what the staff team work hard to achieve for all families.
Unfortunately, my father was only at the home for 3 days before he passed, but the staff treated him and me with such kindness.
Thank you for your kind words about Westhampnett House. The manager and team are truly dedicated to ensuring that the residents are provided with a high standard of care at all times.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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)

Ginu was promoted to Registered Manager in 2018 and really enjoys what working at Westhampnett House and says that her role is more than just a job.
Ginu is passionate about individualized care and service delivery and often spends her time supporting residents to ensure that they receive the best possible outcomes.
Ginu leads her team from the front and is very supportive and committed to teaching and coaching her team to perform to the best of their ability.
Ginu creates a homely atmosphere by ensuring she know each resident and team member personally.

Siby was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2018 after being recognized for his leadership skills.
Siby is a valued member of the senior team at Westhampnett House and is committed to making a difference in the lives of those who live at the home.
Siby leads the nursing and care team with his knowledge and high standards of service delivery.
Siby is highly thought of by residents and staff alike.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westhampnett House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Westhampnett House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westhampnett House Nursing Home have?
There are 24 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westhampnett House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Westhampnett House Nursing Home to the centre of Chichester?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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