Pathways of Hope

Pathways of Hope is a home care agency in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 7GD).

About Pathways of Hope

We at Pathways of Hope are a home care agency proudly supporting people across Chichester and the wider West Sussex community, delivering compassionate care in the place where people feel most themselves: their own home. Based in the PO postcode area, we are ideally positioned to reach families throughout Chichester and its surrounding villages. Our team travels to you, bringing warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to enhancing daily life. Whether you live in a quiet residential street, a rural setting on the edge of town, or closer to the heart of the city, we tailor our visits to fit seamlessly into your routine and surroundings. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the community we serve. We provide dedicated support for older people, including those living with age related conditions who benefit from a familiar face and a steady hand throughout the week. Alongside this, we offer thoughtful care for adults with learning disabilities and autism, working at each person's pace and respecting the routines, preferences, and communication styles that make them who they are. Our mental health support is grounded in patience and understanding, helping individuals maintain stability, confidence, and connection to the things they enjoy. For those living with physical disabilities, we focus on promoting independence, dignity, and comfort, whether that involves personal care, mobility assistance, or simply being a reliable presence during the day. We also extend our care to younger adults, recognising that meaningful support at any age can transform quality of life. In practice, this breadth of expertise means families in Chichester have a single trusted partner who can adapt as circumstances change. A parent supporting an adult child with complex needs, a spouse caring for a partner with a long term condition, or an adult child worrying about a mother or father living alone can all find reassurance in knowing our team is skilled across a range of care needs. We take the time to listen, to understand household routines, and to build relationships that feel personal rather than clinical. As a newer registered provider, Pathways of Hope is currently awaiting our first full CQC rating, with our most recent inspection activity taking place in June 2025. Whilst a published overall rating is not yet available, we operate to the same standards of safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness, and leadership that the Care Quality Commission expects of every regulated provider. We welcome open conversations about our approach, our staff training, and the way we monitor the quality of every visit, and we are always happy to share how we work with families considering us for the first time. Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we understand the weight families carry when making it. If you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one in Chichester, we would be delighted to hear from you, answer your questions, and talk through how we might help. Whatever stage you are at in your search, please reach out. We are here to listen, to guide, and to walk alongside you on the road ahead.

Care provided at Pathways of Hope

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Pathways of Hope compares in Chichester

Measured against the 32 home care agencies registered in Chichester.

CQC rating
Not yet rated. 19 of the 32 agencies (59%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
Registered
February 2020. 13 of the 32 agencies registered more recently.
Provider
3 services. Pathways of Hope Ltd runs 3 adult social care services.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Chichester.

The local picture: Chichester

What the numbers say about home care in Chichester, in West Sussex.

What home care costs

Type of careWhat it costs
Hourly care visits, South East£28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few West Sussex agencies publish a rate.)
What West Sussex pays£28.92 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.)
Homecare Association minimum price£34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.)
Live in care, England£1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.)

Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency 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%.
  • Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 29 registered today.
  • Choice of agencies: 60 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (1.0 miles).

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Good to know about Pathways of Hope

Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.

Registered with CQC
3 February 2020, so 6 years.
Run by
Pathways of Hope Ltd, which runs 3 adult social care services in England.
Service type
Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
Where it covers
Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.

Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.

Common questions about Pathways of Hope

Where is Pathways of Hope located?

Pathways of Hope is a home care agency based in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 7GD), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Pathways of Hope provide?

Pathways of Hope is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Questions families ask about Pathways of Hope

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

No. Pathways of Hope does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.

Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?

Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.

Do they cover our area?

Yes. Pathways of Hope covers roughly 10 miles from Chichester.

Will the council help pay?

Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.

Typical home care fees in the South East

Pathways of Hope has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

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

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