Hobbs Field

About Us

Hobbs Field is a residential care home in Horsham. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and people with sight or hearing loss.

Because the people who live here want very different things from their days, we plan individually rather than running the house to one routine. Some are out a good deal, at activities, at work or seeing family. Others prefer things quiet and predictable, and neither is treated as a problem.

Support is agreed with each person using whatever way of communicating already works for them, and we take the trouble to learn it properly rather than guessing. Help with washing, dressing, mobility and medication is given discreetly and at the time a person prefers.

For people living with dementia we keep routines steady and staff familiar, and we use what relatives tell us about somebody's history in conversation and to settle things when they are anxious. Where sight or hearing loss is part of the picture, we adjust how we communicate and make the building easier to navigate.

Families and friends are welcome whenever they want to come. Short respite stays are available, which can also be a good way of seeing whether we suit before anyone commits.

Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to look round.

Common questions about Hobbs Field

Where is Hobbs Field located?

Hobbs Field is a residential care home in Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6AG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hobbs Field provide?

Hobbs Field is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Hobbs Field's CQC rating?

Hobbs Field is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hobbs Field provide dementia care?

Yes. Hobbs Field supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Hobbs Field offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Hobbs Field offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Hobbs Field

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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.
• Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
• Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
• 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 Hobbs Field

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. Hobbs Field 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. Hobbs Field 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. Hobbs Field 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. Hobbs Field 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: 31 January 2019
• Report published: 31 January 2019

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.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

What the inspectors found

A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Hobbs Field. Report published 31 January 2019.

• 15 January 2019
• 15 places, 14 people were using the service at the time

Safe

Relatives told inspectors their family members were safe. Staff understood safeguarding procedures and felt confident to raise a concern. Risks to people had been assessed, there were enough trained staff, and people received their medicines as prescribed.

Effective

Inspectors found that people's needs were considered during assessment and care planning. People were supported to have choice and control of their lives, in the least restrictive way possible. People helped plan meals and menus, and received support with food and drink to maintain their health.

Caring

Inspectors saw kind interactions between people and staff. People living at the home praised the care staff and the registered manager.

Responsive

Inspectors found that people received care that was personalised and responsive to their needs. People were involved in planning their care and were supported to take part in activities of their choice. People and their relatives knew the complaints procedure and felt confident any concerns would be listened to.

Well-led

Inspectors found the registered manager was accessible and supportive. Staff knew the provider's values and their own roles, and morale was good. The quality checking system identified and addressed shortfalls. At the last inspection in May 2016 this had limited the well-led rating to requires improvement.

What people told the inspectors

Relatives told inspectors they felt their family members were safe living at the home. People living at the home praised the care staff and the registered manager.

Since the last inspection

Rated Good in January 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).

Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good.

• 31 January 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
• 29 July 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
• 28 January 2014: Routine inspection
• 27 April 2013: Routine inspection

Read the full report on the CQC website

Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.

How Hobbs Field compares in Horsham

Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Horsham. The dark dot is this home.

Size

15 places. Smaller than 26 of the 31 homes. The local average is 45 places.

CQC rating

Good. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.

Latest report

31 January 2019. 25 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.

Registered

November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 29 of the 31 registered more recently.

Care offered

Dementia care. Of the 31 homes, 23 offer dementia care.

Food hygiene

5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 26 of the 29 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Horsham.

The local picture: Horsham

What the numbers say about care for older people in Horsham, in West Sussex.

What care costs in West Sussex, per week

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: 20,000. Rising to 24,600 by 2035, up 23%
• People aged 85 and over: 5,600. Rising to 8,700 by 2035, up 56%
• Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 31%
• Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
• Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 66. West Sussex average is 83.
• Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 98 beds.
• 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 Hobbs Field

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC

19 November 2010, so 15 years.

Food hygiene rating

5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 22 January 2026.

Run by

West Sussex County Council, which runs 5 adult social care services in England. 4 of the 5 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 Hobbs Field

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

• Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 10.6 miles away

It is about 10.6 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

• Holbrook Surgery, 0.8 miles away
• Park Surgery, 1.4 miles away
• Courtyard Horsham Surgery, 1.5 miles away

Nearest dentists

• Forestmead Dental Surgery, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Holbrook Dental Practice, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Allround Dental, 1.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

• Roffey Chemist, 0.3 miles away
• Boots, 0.8 miles away
• Nories Pharmacy, 1 mile away

Nearest railway stations

• Littlehaven Station, 0.7 miles away
• Horsham Station, 1.1 miles away
• Warnham Station, 2 miles away

Around Hobbs Field

• H: Hobbs Field
• 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.

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