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Alexander HouseWest Sussex
Rated:GoodResidential

Alexander House

131 Stocks Lane, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8NY
01243670883
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 June 2018

Provider

Parkside Lodge Health Care LTD

Beds

23 beds

About Alexander House

Located in East Wittering near Chichester, Alexander House is a 23-bed residential care home operated by Parkside Lodge Health Care LTD. The home received a Good CQC rating following its last inspection in June 2018.

Alexander House provides care across a broad range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and support for older people and younger adults. This diverse specialisation means the home accommodates residents with varied and complex care requirements in a single setting.

The home's size—small enough to maintain personalised care—positions it within the residential care landscape of West Sussex. Its location on Stocks Lane offers access to the East Wittering area while remaining within reach of Chichester's services and facilities.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alexander House, consider asking...

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

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alexander House, look out for...

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

Could the NHS fund Alexander House'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.

Location

131 Stocks Lane, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8NY

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Alexander House

CQC overall rating

Good

CQC rating published: 16 June 2018

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