Rated Care Homes

Nyton House

O

Outstanding

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 2 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Good to Outstanding.

  • 21 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 12 of 309

    rated care homes in West Sussex are rated Outstanding, like this one.

Nyton House: inspection record

Care home, 34 beds, West Sussex

Rated Outstanding in January 2025, up from Good.

Nyton House: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
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Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 20 January 2025 (assessment visit 10 October 2024). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of Assessment: 24 October to 29 October 2024. Nyton House is a residential care home providing personal care to people living with dementia and age-related frailties.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Read the rest of CQC's summary

People at Nyton House received an exceptionally caring service from a highly motivated and responsive staff team. This was supported by an outstanding leadership team who put people and their care and support at the heart of everything they did. Leaders understood that the wellbeing and enablement of staff was imperative to a motivated and caring workforce. Staff were provided with exceptional support, engagement training and for them to provide responsive person-centred care. Leaders developed a culture of openness and transparency that ensured people and staff had the freedom to speak openly and to share opinions and views. Staff and leadership went above and beyond to support people with their social needs, to develop and maintain relationships and to access their social networks and community. Activities were tailored to suit the needs of people, to match their abilities and to encourage independence and control. Staff and leaders used innovative technology, best practice guidance and evidence-based tools to anticipate needs, health support and comfort.

Leaders had a clear vision of the direction and standards they wished to see at the service. The management team worked hard to ensure that care and support continuously improved and that people experienced a better quality of life. The management and provider were very effective in conveying their vision and values to staff so that person centred care was at the forefront of the support they delivered. The provider was extremely proactive in its supporting of people to engage and be involved. The provider had established outstanding links to other care organisations and partners, with local community groups and had initiated schemes that fully involved people at the service as well as engaging members of the public.

  1. Safe

    Good

    People at Nyton House received safe care and treatment. Staff supported people safely, while processes were in place to mitigated risks to their support. Staff understood safeguarding well and were alert to the signs of potential abuse. Leadership and staff ensured that lessons were learnt when things went wrong and ensured safety was priority. Staff kept the environment safe and followed good infection prevention control (IPC) practices. People received support from enough trained and qualified staff to ensure their safety. The provider ensured that people remained well trained. People’s medicines were safely managed and administered.

  2. Effective

    Good

    People’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life. Peoples’ needs, and choices, were assessed and considered people's diverse needs and preferences and were supported to live healthier lives. People were supported in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act. Staff demonstrated an understanding of the need for consent and supporting people to make decisions about their care. Staff and teams worked closely to ensure timely and effective care.

  3. Caring

    Outstanding

    People received exceptional care from a staff team and leadership. Leaders and staff understood people’s needs to a high level and provided outstanding response to their immediate needs. Staff received high level of professional and personal wellbeing support from the provider to ensure that they could provide a high standard of caring support. As a result, people had choices, input and involvement in every aspect of their support and to be as independent as they could be. People had access to an outstanding level of engagement and activities that me their own preferences and resulted in positive experiences for them.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    People received personalised care that was tailored to meet their individual needs, preferences and choices. Care plans were detailed and guided staff about people's needs and how to meet them. People, their relatives and staff were asked for their feedback about the service.

  5. Well-led

    Outstanding

    The service was exceptionally well-led, with the registered manager and provider deeply dedicated to delivering the highest quality care and placing people at the heart of every decision regarding their support. They cultivated an incredibly positive culture, ensuring the staff team wholeheartedly embraced their roles, consistently prioritised individuals' needs and preferences. Both the registered manager and provider demonstrated exceptional expertise in their roles, supported by outstanding systems to monitor service quality and implement improvements whenever necessary. Their leadership inspires a shared passion among the entire team to stay informed about best practices and continuously strive for excellence. The provider’s commitment to exceptional care has earned recognition from numerous professionals and partners for their remarkable approach to supporting individuals.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Felicity Hillary-Warnett
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

1 inspection report, latest 20 April 2018. Latest assessment published 20 January 2025; 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

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
10300642 (opens Companies House)

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.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Nyton House provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Nyton House as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Nyton House have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 34 beds at Nyton House.
When was Nyton House last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Nyton House was published on 20 January 2025.
Who runs Nyton House?
Nyton House is run by Nyton House Limited.
What is Nyton House's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 20 January 2025.

Contact

Phone
01243 543228
Address
Nyton Road, Westergate, Chichester, PO20 3UL Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  4. G
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