Carricks Brook
Carricks Brook is a residential care home in Heathfield, East Sussex (TN21 9JL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Carricks Brook
Carricks Brook is a residential care home near Heathfield in East Sussex, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. The people who live here call this home, and that shapes everything. Rooms are personal and arranged the way each person wants them. Meals are planned with the people eating them. The garden, the shopping and the washing are shared parts of ordinary life rather than activities we organise to fill a timetable. We plan each week around what the individuals living here actually enjoy, which for some means being out and busy and for others means quiet days with familiar company. Communication is where good support begins. Some of the people we support use speech, some use signs, symbols or technology, and some tell us what they need through behaviour rather than words. Our job is to learn each person's way of communicating and to record it clearly so that every colleague understands. Where change or noise is difficult, we prepare for it properly and give plenty of notice. We offer respite stays as well, which often gives someone a gentle way of getting to know us before any bigger decision is made. We keep families and social workers closely involved and we are straightforward with them, including when we disagree. You are very welcome to visit before making up your mind. Please contact us and we will arrange a convenient time.
Care provided at Carricks Brook
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 January 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Carricks Brook compares in Rother
Measured against the 66 care homes registered in Rother. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 12 places. Smaller than 52 of the 66 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 55 of the 66 homes (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 20 January 2026. 9 of the 66 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 40 of the 66 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 49 of the 56 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Rother.
The local picture: Rother
What the numbers say about care for older people in Rother, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,800. Rising to 7,200 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 23%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 194 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Carricks Brook
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 February 2026.
- Run by
- Oakdown House Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. All 2 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Carricks Brook
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 10.4 miles away
It is about 10.4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Fairfield Surgery, 3.3 miles away
- Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre, 4.8 miles away
- Oldwood Surgery, 5.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Oak Lodge Dental Practice, 4.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Colosseum Dental (Heathfield), 4.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Magpies Dental Practice, 4.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Procter Health Care Pharmacy, 4.6 miles away
- Procter Health Care Pharmacy, 4.7 miles away
- Warwick and Radcliffe Pharmacy, 4.8 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Stonegate Station, 4.7 miles away
- Robertsbridge Station, 5.5 miles away
- Etchingham Station, 5.6 miles away
Around Carricks Brook
- H: Carricks Brook
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Carricks Brook
Where is Carricks Brook located?
Carricks Brook is a residential care home in Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9JL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Carricks Brook provide?
Carricks Brook is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Carricks Brook's CQC rating?
Carricks Brook is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 January 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Carricks Brook offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Carricks Brook offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Carricks Brook
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Carricks Brook is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Carricks Brook is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Carricks Brook offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Carricks Brook has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Carricks Brook. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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