Care Homes in Battle
Battle has 6 CQC registered care homes. 4 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 2 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Battle at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Battle, to help you judge the options below.
- East Sussex County Council pays, residential care: £929 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. East Sussex average is 88.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 13%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 194 beds.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 23%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,800. Rising to 7,200 by 2035, up 48%
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Choosing between the care homes in Battle and what to look for
A split verdict across a small list is more useful than it first looks, because it tells you where to spend your reading time. Six homes can all be looked at properly, and the two carrying lower ratings can be assessed on their own merits rather than dismissed or assumed safe. What remains is working out which of them suits the person who will actually live there.
What the inspection record shows
Edendale Lodge, Saxonwood, Hazel Lodge Care Home and Abbey Lodge are rated Good, while Parkgate Manor and Cedarwood House Care Home sit at Requires Improvement. A Requires Improvement judgement does not automatically rule a home out, since a change of manager or a clear action plan can turn a service round quickly, but it does mean reading the report first and asking directly what has changed since the inspectors left. Look at which of the key questions were marked down and how recently, and check the inspection date, because an older report describes the home as it stood then.
What to look for when you visit
Go at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and notice whether residents are occupied or simply sitting. Ask how many carers are on duty overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post, and how many permanent staff have left over the past year. Watch how staff speak to the people already living there, because that is the thing no inspection summary ever fully captures.
Arranging care and sorting out the funding
Fees cannot be settled sensibly until the level of need is written down and the household finances have been looked at. Both steps are free.
Requesting a care needs assessment
You can ask for an assessment on your own behalf or for a relative who consents, and the right to one does not depend on income or savings. The assessor looks at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, continence and how safe the current arrangement really is, then produces a written support plan. Ask for a copy, because every home will want to see it. If a hospital discharge is setting the timetable, say so, as assessments can be brought forward.
Who pays, and how much
Assessments and funded placements in Battle are handled by East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care, which carries out a financial assessment alongside the needs assessment to establish the household contribution. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are all taken into account, and anyone with capital above the upper threshold pays privately at the outset. Where the council does fund a placement it pays up to a set rate, and a home charging more may look for a contribution from a third party. Weekly fees differ by home and by room, so ask for a written schedule showing what the charge covers and when it was last reviewed.
6 care homes in Battle
- Saxonwood · Saxonwood Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sussex Housing and Care
Saxonwood is a residential care home in Battle, East Sussex. We are home to older people, both for the long term and for shorter respite stays when a family carer needs a rest. We set ourselves plain targets: nobody cold, nobody hungry,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Abbey Lodge · Hastings Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0SH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care Matters (S.E.) Limited
Here at Abbey Lodge, we are a residential care home nestled in the heart of Battle, East Sussex, and we are proud to call this corner of the county our home. We welcome a wide range of people through our doors, including older adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Edendale Lodge · Station Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Belmont Healthcare (Edendale) Limited
We at Edendale Lodge are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the historic town of Battle, East Sussex, where compassionate support meets the comforts of a true home. Our residential care setting has been...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cedarwood House Care Home · Hastings Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0TG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Cedarwood House Limited
We are Cedarwood House Care Home in Battle, East Sussex. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite bookings. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Hazel Lodge Care Home · 63 North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Hazel Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Battle, East Sussex. We support older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life, including residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Parkgate Manor · Main Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DT
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Parkgate Manor
We at Parkgate Manor are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the historic town of Battle, East Sussex, where residents can feel truly at home whilst receiving the thoughtful support they deserve. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Hazel Lodge Care Home, 21 April 2026, Good
- Cedarwood House Care Home, 12 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Parkgate Manor, 29 September 2025, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Abbey Lodge, 12 March 2019, Good
- Saxonwood, 8 August 2019, Good
- Edendale Lodge, 30 July 2024, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Battle
How many care homes are there in Battle?
Battle has 6 CQC registered care homes: 4 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Battle?
East Sussex County Council pays an average of £929 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. 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.
Which care homes in Battle were inspected most recently?
Hazel Lodge Care Home (21 April 2026), Cedarwood House Care Home (12 January 2026) and Parkgate Manor (29 September 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.