What is Domiciliary Care? A Simple Guide for Families in Chichester & Selsey

When a loved one starts to need a little extra help day-to-day, families can face a difficult decision: how can we provide support without taking them away from the comfort of their home?

That’s where domiciliary care - also known as home care - comes in.

At Sussex Grange, we understand how important it is for people to have the option to stay independent, safe, and happy in familiar surroundings. For this reason, when it’s needed, our dedicated team can provide kind, compassionate, and professional domiciliary care across Chichester, Selsey, and the surrounding West Sussex area.

What is Domiciliary Care?

Domiciliary care is professional support delivered in the comfort of your own home. Rather than moving to a residential care setting, a trained care professional can visit as often as required - from one visit per week to several times a day - to assist with daily tasks and personal needs. Care can be short term or ongoing long term care.

The goal is simple: to help people live well and independently in their own home for as long as possible.

What Does Domiciliary Care Include?

At Sussex Grange, we tailor every care plan to the individual. No two people are the same, and neither is the person-centered support they receive. Our domiciliary care services can include:

• Personal care: dignified help with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene

• Medication support: reminders and assistance to ensure safety and consistency

• Meal preparation: help with cooking and ensuring nutritious, enjoyable meals are eaten

• Household tasks: light cleaning, laundry, and shopping

• Companionship: friendly conversation, emotional support, and social interaction

• Specialist care: including dementia support, mobility assistance, post-hospital recovery and palliative/end of life care

Our team of carers is highly trained, DBS-checked, and chosen for their warmth, reliability, and commitment to making a difference through ‘Care With Kindness’ which will always remain our core value.

Who Can Benefit from Domiciliary Care?

Domiciliary care is suitable for anyone who needs some extra help at home, including:

• Older adults wishing to remain in their own homes

• Individuals living with long-term conditions

• People recovering from illness, surgery, or a hospital stay

• Family carers who need respite or additional support

At Sussex Grange, our care team is hand-picked to ensure we can focus not just on physical assistance, but on promoting confidence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.

Why Families in Chichester & Selsey Choose Sussex Grange

Our beautiful coastal communities are full of people who cherish their independence and connection to local life. Sussex Grange has been part of this community for over 20 years as a trusted care provider, providing care that local families rely on.

Families choose our domiciliary care because we offer:

• Local, friendly carers who understand the community

• Flexible care packages designed around individual routines

• Continuity of care so your loved one sees familiar faces they trust

• Peace of mind in knowing a professional, compassionate team is always on hand

We’re proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality care with kindness and a personal touch that makes a real difference to the people we support.

Home care can be specially designed to work alongside the primary care giver and family members or it can take the form of a full package of care, whatever works best for the individual receiving care. 

Finding the Right Care for Your Loved One

Choosing a care provider is an important decision. When you choose Sussex Grange, you can be confident that our service is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and delivered by a trusted local team dedicated to putting people first. 

We would always recommend checking out a company’s CQC report and feedback, as well as their reviews. More details are available through the following links: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-106670953 https://www.homecare.co.uk/homecare/agency.cfm/id/65432186527 

Sussex Grange is rated Good in all areas and we are proud of the reviews we receive from people we care for and their families.

We offer free, no-obligation assessments in a person’s home, where we will take time to get to know your loved one and can create a personalised care plan that fits their needs, lifestyle, and preferences. We also have the option under one roof of a seamless transition to becoming a day guest or moving into our residential care home if it’s preferred or needed.

Get in Touch

If you’re exploring domiciliary care in Chichester, Selsey, or the surrounding areas, our friendly team at Sussex Grange is here to help.

Whether you need a few hours of support each week or full-time care, we’ll guide you through your options and help you find the right solution for your family.

📞 Call us today on 01243 606262

🌐 Visit: www.sussexgrange.co.uk

Let Sussex Grange help your loved one stay happy, independent, and safe at home - because care feels better when it’s delivered with kindness.