Deerswood Lodge
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Outstanding
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About Us
Deerswood Lodge is a residential care home in Crawley, West Sussex, providing care for older people, including residents living with dementia, along with support for younger adults and respite stays.
We want the day to belong to the people living here. Residents choose when to get up, what to wear, where to sit and how to spend the afternoon, and our staff support them with washing, dressing, mobility, medication and meals. We keep a careful eye on the quieter signals such as appetite, sleep, mood and steadiness on the feet, because those usually tell us first that a doctor or district nurse should be involved.
Dementia care is a significant part of what we do, and we approach it by getting to know the person rather than the diagnosis. Knowing what someone did for a living, what music they like or what time they always went to bed is far more useful than any list of tasks. We keep routines steady, keep familiar faces around wherever we can, and look for the reason behind distress instead of simply settling it.
Respite is available for planned family breaks and for people recovering after illness or a hospital stay, and short stay residents get the same attention as everyone else.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. Visitors are welcome at Deerswood Lodge.
Common questions about Deerswood Lodge
Where is Deerswood Lodge located?
Deerswood Lodge is a residential care home in Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0HG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Deerswood Lodge provide?
Deerswood Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Deerswood Lodge's CQC rating?
Deerswood Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 17 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Deerswood Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Deerswood Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Deerswood Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Deerswood Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Deerswood Lodge
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Deerswood Lodge
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Deerswood Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Deerswood Lodge 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. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Deerswood Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Deerswood Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 17 June 2026
- Report published: 17 June 2026
Overall: Outstanding
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Outstanding
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Deerswood Lodge compares in Crawley
Measured against the 8 care homes for older people registered in Crawley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 90 places. Larger than 7 of the 8 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 6 of the 8 homes (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 17 June 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- December 2010. 5 of the 8 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 8 homes, 6 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Crawley.
The local picture: Crawley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Crawley, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West 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 West 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 West 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: 7,700. Rising to 9,400 by 2035, up 22%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,100. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 32%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 53%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 37. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Deerswood Lodge
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 February 2026.
- Run by
- Shaw Healthcare Limited, which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 14 of the 17 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 Deerswood Lodge
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
- East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, 6.9 miles away
It is about 6.9 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
- Langley Corner Surgery, 0.1 miles away
- Ifield Medical Practice, 0.2 miles away
- Leacroft Medical Practice, 0.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Ifield Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- 74- 76 Stagelands, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Crabtree Road Dental Practice, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Jades Chemist, 0.2 miles away
- Wellhealth Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- West Green Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Ifield Station, 0.6 miles away
- Crawley Station, 1.4 miles away
- Three Bridges Station, 2.2 miles away
Around Deerswood Lodge
- H: Deerswood Lodge
- 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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Deerswood Lodge 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Deerswood Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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