Cherington

Cherington is a nursing home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex (PO21 2QL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Cherington

Here at Cherington, we provide nursing home care for people living in Bognor Regis and the wider West Sussex area. Our team works with a broad range of residents, including older people, those living with dementia, individuals with a learning disability or autism, younger adults, and people coming to us for a short respite stay. We believe that whatever brings someone through our doors, they deserve to feel genuinely at home. Nursing care sits at the heart of what we do. Our clinical team is on hand around the clock, which means residents and their families can feel confident that health needs are being met with proper attention and skill. For those living with dementia, we take time to understand each person's history, preferences and routines, because we know how much that understanding matters in day to day life. We are honest about where we are as a service. Our most recent CQC inspection resulted in a "requires improvement" rating, and we take that seriously. We have been working through the feedback carefully and making real, practical changes. We are not defensive about it. We would rather be transparent with families and show through our actions that things are moving in the right direction. Cherington is a place where residents are treated as individuals, where families are welcomed in, and where the staff genuinely know the people they are caring for. We work hard to create an atmosphere that feels calm and human rather than clinical and impersonal. If you are thinking about care for yourself or someone close to you, we would welcome the chance to show you around and have a proper conversation about whether Cherington might be the right fit. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly.

Care provided at Cherington

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Cherington compares in Arun

Measured against the 78 care homes for older people registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.

Size
42 places. Larger than 57 of the 78 homes. The local average is 35 places.
CQC rating
Requires improvement. 59 of the 78 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
Latest report
7 January 2026. 21 of the 78 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
January 2011. 48 of the 78 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 78 homes, 26 offer nursing care and 55 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 70 of the 73 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 Arun.

The local picture: Arun

What the numbers say about care for older people in Arun, 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: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
  • People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 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 Cherington

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
10 January 2011, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 22 January 2026.
Run by
Homebeech Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. None of the 2 that have a rating is rated Good or Outstanding.

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 Cherington

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, 5.6 miles away

It is about 5.6 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

  • Bognor Regis Station, 0.6 miles away
  • Barnham Station, 4 miles away
  • Chichester Station, 5.5 miles away

Around Cherington

3 miles5 miles10 milesH24 hour A&E: St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, 5.6 miles awayAGP practice: Bognor Medical Centre, 0.5 miles awayGGP practice: Maywood Health Care Centre, 0.5 miles awayGGP practice: West Meads Surgery, 0.8 miles awayGDentist: Bognor Regis Dental Centre, 0.6 miles awayDDentist: White House Dental Surgery, 0.7 miles awayDDentist: Dove Holistic Dental Centre, 0.7 miles awayDPharmacy: Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.5 miles awayPPharmacy: Bognor Regis Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPPharmacy: Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPRailway station: Bognor Regis Station, 0.6 miles awaySRailway station: Barnham Station, 4 miles awaySRailway station: Chichester Station, 5.5 miles awayS
  • H: Cherington
  • 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 Cherington

Where is Cherington located?

Cherington is a nursing home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2QL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cherington provide?

Cherington is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Cherington's CQC rating?

Cherington is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 7 January 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cherington provide dementia care?

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

Does Cherington offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Cherington

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

Yes. Cherington 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?

Yes. Yes. Cherington is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Cherington 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. Cherington 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

Cherington 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 Cherington. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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