Abbey Dean
- Care home
- 18 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2014
- West Barnham, West Sussex, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
3 months
since the latest rating was published.
250 of 309
rated care homes in West Sussex are rated Good, like this one.
Abbey Dean: inspection record
Rated Good in July 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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- G Claremont Lodge Care Home Good, 1.1 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 23 July 2026 (assessment visit 24 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment: 28 April 2026.
Abbey Dean is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care to people living with dementia and older people. This assessment was carried out due to the age of the previous rating.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People were receiving a good quality of care from a knowledgeable and compassionate staff team who had received comprehensive training to fulfil their roles and who had regular supervision. The provider placed importance on staff wellbeing which helped motivate the team to provide people with consistently good care.
Staff knew the people they were supporting well and where needed escalated concerns about changes in their health quickly seeking advice from professionals to ensure people received the appropriate support when they needed it. People’s conditions and outcomes were monitored effectively, and they had the equipment needed in place to support them.
People’s medicines were administered safely and managed by staff who had a high level of knowledge about their specific needs. Staff knew how to report concerns, and They were monitored to ensure they stayed compliant.
Staff provided care in an engaging person-centred way and understood people’s wants, preferences, goals and prioritised their dignity whilst promoting independence.
The home was run by a dedicated registered manager who focused on people’s quality of care and had created an open inclusive culture in which people and staff could raise concerns and share good practice. The registered manager sought people’s feedback and acted to improve their experiences. Staff described the registered manager as supportive and approachable who promoted staff development encouraging growth and ongoing learning in the team. A high level of quality assurance was present, which fed into people’s care staying current and their needs being consistently met.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Natalie Knight
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)2 inspection reports, latest 24 August 2018. Latest assessment published 23 July 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Wolfe House Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 05999353 (opens Companies House)
Wolfe House Limited runs 2 services, all in the South East. 1 is rated Good or Outstanding and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Wolfe House Limited
- RI Wolfe House Care Home Requires improvement. Care home, Surrey
Getting help from West Sussex County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at West Sussex County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01243 642121, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: West Sussex County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Abbey Dean provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Abbey Dean as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Abbey Dean have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 18 beds at Abbey Dean.
- When was Abbey Dean last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Abbey Dean was published on 23 July 2026.
- Who runs Abbey Dean?
- Abbey Dean is run by Wolfe House Limited. It runs 2 services, all in the South East.
- What is Abbey Dean's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 23 July 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01243 554535
- Address
- 102 Barnham Road, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0EW Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Henson Court Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Barnham Manor Good, 0.2 miles away
- RI HF Trust Chestnuts Requires improvement, 0.7 miles away
- G Aldingbourne Cottage Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Claremont Lodge Care Home Good, 1.1 miles away