Aldersmead Care Home

17-19 Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1JA

01243827619

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

22 February 2022

Provider

Balcombe Care Homes Limited

Beds

38 beds

About Aldersmead Care Home

Aldersmead Care Home is a nursing home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, providing personal and nursing care for older people, including those with dementia. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors found on their most recent visit.

Aldersmead Care Home in Bognor Regis provides personal and nursing care for up to 38 older people with physical health needs such as stroke or diabetes, as well as those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 31 people were using the service.

The home maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout. Cleaning schedules were in place for all rooms and shared spaces, with high-touch areas regularly cleaned. Inspectors observed cleaning taking place during their visit in line with best practice guidance, and cleaning records were reviewed daily to ensure schedules were met and any concerns could be promptly addressed.

The building was generally well maintained and easy to navigate.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsDining RoomCommunal LoungeWheelchair Accessible

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Shared spaces include lounges, a dining room and conservatory.
Residents can use a garden and outdoor terrace.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO21 1JA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 2 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 February 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 February 2018: Good
CaringPublished 13 February 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 February 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Aldersmead Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Aldersmead Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Aldersmead Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Aldersmead Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees