Cornelius House
Residential Care
21 October 2026
Cornelius House Limited
20 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, none are the same and 18 are lower.
None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.
Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes
Rating history
- Jan 2017
- May 2018
- Oct 2026
Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2026. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2017.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
This is the only care home Cornelius House Limited runs in England.
Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.
- How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.
About Cornelius House
Cornelius House is a residential care home located in West Sussex, South East. Its registered care categories include older people. The home has 20 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Outstanding, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Cornelius House Limited.
Specialist Care
Facilities & Amenities
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Cornelius House, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Cornelius House, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Cornelius 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
114 Fishbourne Road West, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3JR
Cornelius House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 21 October 2026
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