South Coast Homecare
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- CQC: Good
- Home Care Agency
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- Coverage Radius: 10 mi
- Last CQC Inspection: 2021
About Us
We at South Coast Homecare are proud to provide compassionate home care across Chichester and the surrounding West Sussex communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home.
Operating throughout the Chichester area and the wider PO postcode region, our team brings personalised care directly to your doorstep. Whether your loved one lives in a quiet village on the outskirts, a familiar family home in the heart of town, or closer to the South Downs, we travel to them, fitting our visits around their daily rhythms, preferences, and routines. The beauty of home care is that the environment is already cherished and familiar, filled with memories, photographs, and comforts that no care setting can replicate. Our role is simply to support that life, not change it.
We offer a broad range of specialisms designed to meet people wherever they are on their journey. For older people, we provide thoughtful daily support that helps preserve independence and dignity, whether that means a helping hand with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, or simply companionship over a cup of tea. Our dementia care is delivered by carers who understand that consistency, patience, and gentle reassurance make all the difference, and we work closely with families to build routines that feel safe and familiar.
For adults living with a learning disability or autism, we focus on enabling people to live the life they choose, supporting goals, hobbies, social connections, and community involvement in ways that respect each individual's pace and personality. We also support younger adults and people with physical disabilities, helping with mobility, daily tasks, and the practical aspects of living well at home. For those with visual or hearing impairments, our carers adapt their communication and approach to ensure every interaction feels clear, calm, and respectful.
What this means in practice is that families across Chichester can feel confident their relative is receiving care shaped around them as a person, not slotted into a generic package. We take time to understand life histories, preferences, likes and dislikes, so that every visit feels personal rather than procedural. Families are kept informed and involved, and we see ourselves as partners in care, working alongside loved ones rather than apart from them.
We are pleased to share that the Care Quality Commission has rated South Coast Homecare as Good across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This consistent rating, following the inspection in June 2021, reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering care that is reliable, kind, and well organised. For families, a Good rating across all five areas offers genuine reassurance that the people supporting your loved one are doing so to a standard the regulator has independently recognised.
If you are exploring home care for someone you love in Chichester or the surrounding area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is rarely an easy decision, and we understand the weight that comes with it. Our team is here to listen, to answer your questions without pressure, and to help you find the right way forward, whether that is with us or simply with clearer information. Whatever you decide, we wish you and your family the very best on this journey.
Common questions about South Coast Homecare
Where is South Coast Homecare located?
South Coast Homecare is a home care agency based in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 8TX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does South Coast Homecare provide?
South Coast Homecare is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is South Coast Homecare's CQC rating?
South Coast Homecare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 June 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does South Coast Homecare provide dementia care?
Yes. South Coast Homecare supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Coverage Area
Within 10 miles of Chichester
This agency provides care within approximately 10 miles of their Chichester office. Radius is approximate — claim to update
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 5 June 2021
- Report published: 5 June 2021
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How South Coast Homecare compares in Chichester
Measured against the 32 home care agencies registered in Chichester.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 32 agencies (59%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 63%.
- Latest report
- 5 June 2021. 12 of the 32 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2019. 16 of the 32 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Mrs Sophie Reed runs this agency only.
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 care | What 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 South Coast Homecare
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 26 July 2019, so 7 years.
- Run by
- Mrs Sophie Reed, which runs this service only.
- 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.
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