Donnington House Care Home
Donnington House Care Home is a nursing home in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 8TE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Donnington House Care Home
Donnington House is a nursing home in Chichester. We care for older people whose needs include nursing, and respite stays are part of what we do. Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too unwell to stay. The clinical side is only part of a day though, and usually the smaller part. The rest is ordinary life: food people want to eat, help that comes without a wait, privacy, company when it is wanted, and being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather write that here than have a family come across it and wonder what else we chose not to mention. We accept what was found, we are working through it, and we will not claim in a paragraph that it is finished. Anybody considering us should visit without an appointment, speak to residents and relatives away from staff, and press us for specifics: what was wrong, what has changed, and what is still outstanding. That will tell you considerably more than anything written here.
Care provided at Donnington House Care Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 October 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Donnington House Care Home compares in Chichester
Measured against the 43 care homes for older people registered in Chichester. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 27 places. Smaller than 30 of the 43 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 33 of the 43 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 20 October 2022. 19 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 34 of the 43 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 17 offer nursing care and 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 care | What the council pays | What 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 care | Not 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 care | Not 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.
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Good to know about Donnington House Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 June 2025.
- Run by
- Donnington House Care Home Limited, 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 Donnington House Care Home
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, 1.7 miles away
It is about 1.7 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
- Cathedral Medical Group, 0.9 miles away
- Langley House Surgery, 1 mile away
- Parklands Surgery, 1.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Chichester Dental Surgery, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Ground Floor Unit 1, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Richmond House Dental Practice, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Boots, 1.1 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 1.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Chichester Station, 0.7 miles away
- Fishbourne Station, 1.5 miles away
- Bosham Station, 2.8 miles away
Around Donnington House Care Home
- H: Donnington House Care Home
- 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 Donnington House Care Home
Where is Donnington House Care Home located?
Donnington House Care Home is a nursing home in Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8TE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Donnington House Care Home provide?
Donnington House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Donnington House Care Home's CQC rating?
Donnington House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Donnington House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Donnington House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Donnington House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Donnington House Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Donnington House Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Donnington House Care Home 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?
No. Donnington House Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Donnington House Care Home 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Donnington House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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