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Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0NT
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04 June 2026
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.
12 May 2026
It has been evident that the standard and quality of care delivered at Dovecote View is very high. All staff seem happy to be there and are always positive and welcoming to residents and visitors alike.
My mother is happy as a resident and loves the interaction with the other residents and all the
staff.
24 April 2026
In the three years that my mother has been in residence, I have been continually pleased with the care and attention she has received from all the staff.
They are all so lovely, friendly and caring, day and night, and keeping me fully informed.
23 April 2026
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.
22 April 2026
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.
22 April 2026
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.
17 April 2026
Excellent care home, competent caring friendly staff. Personal service.
Compact home with family atmosphere and inclusive arrangements for all residents. Range of activities well communicated. Spotless care home with beautiful, well maintained grounds.
13 April 2026
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.
10 April 2026
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.
10 April 2026
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.
12 February 2026
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.
10 February 2026
Thank you Dovecote for the four and a half years that my mother spent at your home. When she arrived, mums health and well being were totally transformed giving her a new lease of life. You didn't just care for her, you cared about her.
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
09 February 2026
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!
20 January 2026
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.
06 January 2026
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.
09 October 2025
Can't fault the home.
19 August 2025
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.
05 August 2025
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.
15 May 2025
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.
25 April 2025
My mother in law has received excellent care and attention since she arrived here.
Latest Reviews for Dovecote View
04 June 2026
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.
12 May 2026
It has been evident that the standard and quality of care delivered at Dovecote View is very high. All staff seem happy to be there and are always positive and welcoming to residents and visitors alike.
My mother is happy as a resident and loves the interaction with the other residents and all the
staff.
24 April 2026
In the three years that my mother has been in residence, I have been continually pleased with the care and attention she has received from all the staff.
They are all so lovely, friendly and caring, day and night, and keeping me fully informed.
23 April 2026
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.
22 April 2026
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.
22 April 2026
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.
17 April 2026
Excellent care home, competent caring friendly staff. Personal service.
Compact home with family atmosphere and inclusive arrangements for all residents. Range of activities well communicated. Spotless care home with beautiful, well maintained grounds.
13 April 2026
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.
10 April 2026
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.
10 April 2026
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.
12 February 2026
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.
10 February 2026
Thank you Dovecote for the four and a half years that my mother spent at your home. When she arrived, mums health and well being were totally transformed giving her a new lease of life. You didn't just care for her, you cared about her.
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
09 February 2026
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!
20 January 2026
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.
06 January 2026
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.
09 October 2025
Can't fault the home.
19 August 2025
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.
05 August 2025
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.
15 May 2025
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.
25 April 2025
My mother in law has received excellent care and attention since she arrived here.