The Acorns
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- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
The Acorns is a residential care home in Crawley, West Sussex, supporting adults with a learning disability, adults who are autistic and people with a physical disability. We work with younger adults and we also offer respite stays.
Support here is planned around individuals rather than around a house routine. We take time to learn how each person communicates, what they enjoy, what unsettles them and how they like things done. The week belongs to the person, whether that means a course, a job, volunteering, regular time with family or a settled routine that nobody disturbs.
People choose their own food, keep their own belongings and habits, and have a genuine say in how the house is run. Practical help with mobility and personal care is given discreetly and in the way the person prefers, and we check that we have it right rather than assuming.
When somebody becomes distressed, we treat it as information rather than as behaviour to be controlled. There is nearly always a reason, and knowing the person well is what allows us to find it.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
If you would like to look round, or to talk about a permanent place or a respite stay, please get in touch and we will arrange a time that suits you.
Common questions about The Acorns
Where is The Acorns located?
The Acorns is a residential care home in Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3UE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Acorns provide?
The Acorns is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Acorns's CQC rating?
The Acorns is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Acorns offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Acorns offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact The Acorns
Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.
Care We Offer
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- 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 The Acorns
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?
No. The Acorns 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. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Acorns 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. The Acorns 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. The Acorns 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: 25 February 2023
- Report published: 25 February 2023
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
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 The Acorns compares in Crawley
Measured against the 16 care homes registered in Crawley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 4 places. Smaller than 12 of the 16 homes. The local average is 22 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 14 of the 16 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 25 February 2023. 9 of the 16 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- April 2014. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 3 of the 16 have registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 2.3 miles: Land West Of Turners Hill Road And North Of Huntsland Including Hurst Farm Turners Hill Road Crawley Down West Sussex. Application for a 70 bed care home. Submitted 5 March 2026. Approved 15 September 2026.
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 The Acorns
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 14 April 2014, so 12 years.
- Run by
- Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 279 adult social care services in England. 240 of the 264 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 The Acorns
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, 6.6 miles away
It is about 6.6 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
- Pound Hill Medical Group, 0.6 miles away
- Bridge Medical Centre, 1 mile away
- Saxonbrook Medical Centre, 1.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Worth Park Dental Clinic, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Mill Road Dental Surgery, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.8 miles away
- Geddes Chemist, 1 mile away
Nearest railway stations
- Three Bridges Station, 0.8 miles away
- Crawley Station, 2 miles away
- Gatwick Airport Station, 2.3 miles away
Around The Acorns
- H: The Acorns
- 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
The Acorns 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 The Acorns. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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