Church Farm Care Home

Church Farm Lane, East Wittering, Chichester PO20 8PT
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9.7 96 Reviews
  • Church Farm Care Home, Chichester
Church Farm Care Home offers a range of personalised residential care plans, including early-stage dementia, respite, convalescence and day care. The former farmhouse has been converted to provide every modern convenience while retaining features like oak beams and fireplaces.

Church Farm has a very homely feel. There are lots of places to relax at the home. Residents can get hair and nails done, settle into an armchair with a good book or catch up with loved ones in one of the lounges.

Church Farm have absolutely wonderful gardens. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to sit and take in the fresh air and sunshine, including the large patio area and a wooden gazebo. The home has a hairdresser on site and is pet-friendly too.

The chef prepares delicious meals and snacks for residents to enjoy in the social dining area or in the comfort of their own room. Food menus are regularly assessed to suit preference and diet, prepared using fresh local produce, and even mark special occasions like birthdays. Fish and chip Fridays are a strong favourite! The home provides regular themed meals that align with the seasons, or to encourage a variety of cuisines.

The superb location offers tranquillity in the midst of plenty to do in the local area. Family and friends are always welcome, whether for a coffee, a meal or joining in with what’s going on. Church Farm hold regular parties and events for residents, and love the community to join in the fun, too.

Church Farm Care Home has a team of activity coordinators who plan enjoyable things to do including arts and crafts, games, visits, parties and much more. Church Farm residents love their weekly 'Boogie Chair-a-size', which encourages the residents to dance and sing along, it keeps everyone active and entertained.

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Care Provided by Church Farm Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 53 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Rothwell (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (49)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Funding & Fees Guide for Church Farm Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £995
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,095

  • Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact for more information.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Church Farm Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Visiting

  • The home is in a lovely tranquil area a few miles south-west of Chichester.


    Just five minutes from unspoilt sandy beaches and prettily painted beach huts, and the local village of East Wittering has a real seaside feel.


    Within easy reach are a bowls club and Chichester Harbour AONB.


  • Parking

  • Church Farm Care Home have plenty of on-site parking.


Church Farm Care Home Reviews (96)

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9.7

Church Farm Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Church Farm Care Home has 96 reviews.

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Review from Sue A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with Church Farm Care Home. The staff are wonderful and we really cannot fault it. Would thoroughly recommend it.

Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Review from Alison S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have found everyone kind, caring, understanding and extremely informative in dealing with myself and my brother and ultimately our mother who has come to stay. We feel very fortunate to have found such a place.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

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Review from M B (Resident) published on 2 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As soon as I arrived I was treated with kindness, courtesy, and respect. Never did I see a cross face or hear an angry word. Always with kindness, everything was given particularly when I first arrived and really feeling ill. The attention and care given was phenomenal over and above the care of duty.
From personal care to coaxing my appetite back with delicious nibbles. A home from home. Highly recommended and in the most delightful surroundings.

Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Review from Chris M (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After meeting the manager and the Church Farm team back in January I knew I'd found the perfect place for Mum. I'd visited several other homes in the area but knew after being there for just 30 mins that this was "the one". It exceeded all expectation in as much as they not only cared superbly for Mum
but they made my life so easier purely by having the assurance that they had everything in hand.
Unfortunately Mum's care and mental needs have changed considerably over the past few months so were currently in the process of trying to somewhere suitable, the trouble is there aren't many out there that have the same welcoming feeling as Church Farm. It's just a shame Mum couldn't enjoy life there a bit longer because you couldn't wish for somewhere better to look after your loved one that's for sure.

Reply from Lydia Waller, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team


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Review from Anna H (Friend of Resident) published on 3 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise Church Farm enough. Its always hard to see a loved one/friend having to go into care but the nurses, carers and all else involved have been so supportive to my lovely lady since being here. Such a comforting feeling knowing she is being looked after and cared for the way she is. They
cater for the way she is. They cater for the individual needs which again is comforting to know. Happy friendly smiley faces and seeing my dear friend is content is the main aim. So thank you all. x

Reply from Lydia Waller, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

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Review from Ernest (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mums very happy in here and pleased with the room move.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

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Review from W P (Resident) published on 3 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following an operation I was unable to care for myself and my husband who has dementia. We went into Church Farm for respite care and was there for three weeks. It was first what I needed to recuperate and regain my strength. We were extremely well looked after. The food was always very good. The staff
very attentive and many entertainments were organised.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Review from John S (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunt and Uncle moved to Church Farm when they found they were unable to cope without care support. They were very happy in their new home, particularly as they were able to share a double room and not be parted. Following my uncle's death and my Aunt's deterioration in mental health to the point
where she was largely unresponsive, the team worked hard to give her a life of dignity, love and security.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. Also please accept our condolences . The Bupa Customer Care Team


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Review from FS (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident at Church Farm for over three years and is very happy and comfortable in the home, she has a lovely sunny room which overlooks the garden. Mum likes to join in with activities and enjoys the regular entertainment. 'Elvis' entertained at Easter, getting everyone singing along,
their toes tapping and even some dancing. Mum enjoys the choice of freshly cooked meals and she is especially fond of all the staff who are very caring and look after her so well.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team


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Review from A (Wife of Resident) published on 21 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a temporary resident, while I had a two week holiday, my husband settled in well, was well fed and cared for. He enjoyed the entertainment but also the privacy of his own room when he required it, such as being able to watch the television as he would if at home. He had his birthday whilst there
and the home very kindly made a birthday cake for him which he appreciated.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team


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Review from Richard N (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We needed a care home to provide respite care at short notice. Church Farm were able to provide a room and dealt with the process, efficiently and compassionately.
My mother settled in very quickly and the staff have all been very kind and considerate. Mum quickly decided she wanted to become a long
stay resident and is very happy for Church Farm to become her permanent home. We are all delighted with the care provided by Church Farm and by consideration shown by all staff.

Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience of our home and will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Review from Lynne M (Private Carer of Resident) published on 23 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home, helpful attentive staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Lovely room for clients and nice views out onto gardens. Everyone works hard to create a happy, relaxed atmosphere every care is taken to ensure clients are safe and comfortable.

Reply from Rachel Elliott, Customer Service Administrator at Church Farm Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your views of our home and will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Review from Sue S (Sister of Resident) published on 24 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has received great care here for more than 15 years. She regards the staff are her friends and many of them seem truly fond of her.

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Review from Dolly J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always happy with the service and quality. Carers always helpful and so efficient mum feels at home. Special little touches due to "extras" which are not expected. Quality and variety of food excellent and visitors feel welcome to share mealtimes with their loved ones.

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Review from Michele L (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Church Farm over three years. It is a lovely friendly residential home. The staff are caring, professional and efficient. Residents really feel it is their home. The manager and deputy are always available to talk to, for formal meetings or informal chats.


The home is excellently

managed and the residents are looked after with compassion and dignity.


The residents are provided with regular group activities, bingo, movement to music, craft work and one to one activities with members of the staff.


The food is excellent and the kitchen staff strive to provide subtle changes, so that the meals remain interesting and appetizing.


I thoroughly recommend Church Farm.


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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always look forward to visiting my mother at Church Farm Residential care home, not only because the setting is so peaceful and pretty, but because I enjoy seeing and having a chat with all the vibrant, friendly and wonderful staff. I am always confident that my mother is well cared for, as well
as respected and treated as an equal in intelligence and all aspects of her daily life. Fantastic stimulating yet comforting activities. There is a wide choice of menus.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.711)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10 for Church Farm Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.711 for Church Farm Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 235 Ratings = 4.711

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Church Farm Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Dec 2023

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 27 Mar 2025

Each of our homes are pleasantly decorated, and can be personalised to your own taste. We have rooms available with patios leading to a garden view, with own ensuite toilet.


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Meet the Team (5)

Karen

Karen Rothwell

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Karen and I am the home manager at Church Farm.


I was born in Sheffield and knew from the age of 15 when I used to visit a local care home that I wanted to work with older adults. At 16, I joined the care home team and was fortunate enough to spend a few years with that particular organisation working in Mississippi, USA.


After marrying my husband, I had three children - two boys and one girl. Whilst my daughter was young, I attended college to gain my qualifications as I knew I would be returning to care later in my life. During this time, we had moved to Portsmouth to support our son as he had joined the Navy.


Over the next few years, I supported my husband in public houses and hotels around the country.


In 2002 I returned to care and was fortunate to secure a position as an assistant unit manager with Hampshire County Council where I spent 23 years honing my skills while progressing to operations manager, deputy manager and then registered manager in Denmead where I spent 7 years.


I joined Church Farm in 2024 and love the home from home atmosphere. I always strive to ensure all the residents receive the best possible care and feel safe and secure.


Outside of work I love spending time with my 5 grandchildren, who keep me busy and active. To relax I go to the Norfolk Broads where my husband and I have a boat called the Christine Ann, named after my mom. I love seeing all the wildlife and wildflowers and meandering along the rivers.

I live not too far away from Church Farm with my husband, daughter, son in law, granddaughter and two dogs, along with blended family at weekends. It can feel a bit like the Waltons but for me that’s what life is about, good times with family and friends making lots of memories and a job that I love.


Anu

Anu Yohannan

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

Hello! My Name is Anu Yohannan, and I am a Senior Care Assistant at Church Farm Care Home. I have worked for Bupa since June 2022, and I joined the team on a Sponsorship Visa.


I was born in India and studied as a nurse. I chose to train as a nurse as my mother had been one and I saw how much enjoyment she got from her job.


I love my role here and being involved with the residents makes me happy. It was always my dream to come and work in the United Kingdom and I am so grateful for the opportunities offered to me by Bupa.


I have been incredibly lucky that my husband has also been able to come to the UK and was offered a position here at Church Farm as well.


Warren

Warren Brewer

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2013

Hello! My name is Warren Brewer, and I am the cook at Church Farm Care Home. I started working for Bupa in 2013.


I have worked as a host and a kitchen assistant and I have now progressed to my current role as a chef.


I applied for the job at Church Farm as my mum (and other members of my family) worked in care and suggested that because of my caring nature, this environment would suit me.


I love my role and enjoy making a positive difference in people’s lives. Every day I learn something new and look forward to hearing stories/life experiences from our residents.


Kimba

Kimba

Job Title: Home Cat

Joined: 2021

Hello! My name is Kimba, and I am a black and white long-haired cat who lives at Church Farm. I was adopted by Church Farm after my owner sadly passed away in 2021. I spend most of my day on the sunniest windowsill or on top of a wardrobe ready to jump and land on unsuspecting carers.


My favourite hobby is eating and having lots of cuddles (oh and naps!).


Recently I have taken up my new role as the home administrator’s assistant and make sure her desk is ALWAYS clear so I can lay across it.

I live in the Marine Lounge so I am close to where the food lives, and I can get plenty of attention from EVERYONE who passes by.


Alfie

Alfie

Job Title: Home Cat

Joined: 2022

Hello! My name is Alfie, and I am a black and white short-haired cat with green eyes. I was adopted by Church Farm after my owner passed away in 2022. My owner had previously worked as a hairdresser here at Church Farm before she came to live here permanently. Recently I have adopted a resident and I make sure he knows exactly when it is lunchtime! We have developed a special friendship, and both enjoy each other’s company. I live in the middle corridor off of the dining room so I can sneak extra treats!


You will usually find me outside or cuddled up with the resident I have adopted.