Alexander House

Alexander House is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex (PO20 8NY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Alexander House

Alexander House is a residential care home in Chichester in West Sussex. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. The people living here have genuinely little in common in terms of what they need, so we plan support one person at a time and mean it. What settles somebody with dementia is not what gives an adult with a learning disability confidence, and neither resembles what helps somebody living with a long standing mental health condition. Running one routine across all of that would suit nobody. So we spend our attention on particulars: how somebody likes to be addressed, what they can do themselves and would rather we left alone, what makes a difficult day and what heads it off early. Where sight or hearing loss is in the picture, habits matter more than equipment: saying who you are as you come into a room, leaving furniture where it belongs, checking that glasses and hearing aids are working. Understanding how each person communicates is central, especially where speech is not the main route, and what we learn is written down so everybody responds the same way. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.

Care provided at Alexander House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Alexander House compares in Chichester

Measured against the 43 care homes for older people registered in Chichester. The dark dot is this home.

Size
23 places. Smaller than 32 of the 43 homes. The local average is 41 places.
CQC rating
Good. 33 of the 43 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
Latest report
16 June 2018. 35 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
June 2023. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 8 of the 43 have registered more recently.
Care offered
Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 31 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 39 of the 40 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Chichester.

The local picture: Chichester

What the numbers say about care for older people in Chichester, in West Sussex.

What care costs in West Sussex, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care£1,033£1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.)
Nursing care£1,125£1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.)
Residential dementia careNot published separately£1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.)
Nursing dementia careNot published separately£1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.)

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

  • People aged 75 and over: 19,900. Rising to 23,600 by 2035, up 19%
  • People aged 85 and over: 5,600. Rising to 8,400 by 2035, up 49%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 27%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 62%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 81. West Sussex average is 83.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 111 beds.
  • Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
  • Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Alexander House

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
21 June 2023, so 3 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 June 2026.
Run by
Parkside Lodge Health Care LTD, which runs this service only.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Alexander House

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

  • St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, 6.7 miles away

It is about 6.7 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Bosham Station, 5.4 miles away
  • Fishbourne Station, 5.5 miles away
  • Nutbourne Station, 5.7 miles away

Around Alexander House

3 miles5 miles10 milesH24 hour A&E: St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, 6.7 miles awayAGP practice: Witterings Medical Centre, 0.7 miles awayGGP practice: Selsey Medical Practice, 3.7 miles awayGGP practice: The Elms Practice, 5.4 miles awayGDentist: Selsey Dental Practice, 3.7 miles awayDDentist: Thorney Island Dental Centre, 4.8 miles awayDDentist: Rails Lane (Dental Surgery), 4.8 miles awayDPharmacy: Boots, 0.7 miles awayPPharmacy: Pharmacy Link, 0.7 miles awayPPharmacy: Witterings Pharmacy, 0.7 miles awayPRailway station: Bosham Station, 5.4 miles awaySRailway station: Fishbourne Station, 5.5 miles awaySRailway station: Nutbourne Station, 5.7 miles awayS
  • H: Alexander House
  • A: 24 hour A&E
  • G: GP practice
  • D: Dentist
  • P: Pharmacy
  • S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

Common questions about Alexander House

Where is Alexander House located?

Alexander House is a residential care home in Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8NY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Alexander House provide?

Alexander House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Alexander House's CQC rating?

Alexander House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Alexander House provide dementia care?

Yes. Alexander House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Alexander House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Alexander House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Alexander House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Alexander House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Alexander House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Alexander House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Alexander House supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Alexander House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Alexander House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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