Care Homes in Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath has 7 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 3 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Haywards Heath at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Haywards Heath, to help you judge the options below.
- West Sussex County Council pays, residential care: £1,033 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804, median £1,579
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 85. West Sussex average is 83.
- People aged 75 and over: 18,500. Rising to 21,800 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 125 beds.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,400. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,100. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 55%
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What care in Haywards Heath involves and what to look for
Beginning with the person
A useful comparison starts from an honest account of what someone manages alone and where that is beginning to slip. Seven homes appear here, all registered for personal care, so set down the practical requirements before the first visit: help with washing and dressing, medication, mobility, continence, diet, and how well the person copes in unfamiliar surroundings. That written list is what turns a walk round the building into a proper enquiry about the care itself.
Reading behind the ratings
Five of these homes are rated Good, one has been told it requires improvement, and one has not yet been inspected. A rating summarises a long document rather than standing in for it, so open the report. It shows which of the regulator's five key questions drove the judgement and how recently inspectors called, and a Good rating from four years ago rests on older evidence than one from last spring. Where improvement has been required, the report names exactly what was found and what the provider was told to address. For the home awaiting a first inspection, what you observe on a visit and what the manager can account for carry proportionally more weight.
What to notice when you visit
Go at a busy time, ideally around a meal, and watch how staff speak to residents who are not asking them for anything. Ask how many staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the manager has been in post and what turnover has been like, since continuity shapes daily life far more than decoration does. Summerlands, Magnolia House, Oakwood Court and Walstead Place Care Home each carry a profile here with registration details and current rating.
Getting an assessment and arranging the funding
Requesting the assessment
Funded support follows a care needs assessment, which West Sussex County Council carries out for adults living in this area. The request can be made by the person needing care, by a relative or friend acting on their behalf, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or a hospital discharge team, and it is free whatever the household income. Where a relative provides regular unpaid support, ask for a carer's assessment at the same time, as that is a separate entitlement and easily overlooked.
Fees and contributions
Where eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment establishes the split between the council's contribution and the person's own. Savings and capital above the national threshold ordinarily mean paying privately, with the weekly fee agreed directly with the home. What a quoted fee covers varies more than families expect, so ask each home to spell it out rather than accepting a single figure. Chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers and transport to appointments are commonly billed separately and change the real cost appreciably over a year.
Before a move is agreed
A council contribution can be taken as a direct payment rather than a placement it arranges, which keeps the choice with the family. Read the contract on notice periods and fee reviews, check what happens if needs increase beyond the registration, and ask to see a sample care plan.
7 care homes in Haywards Heath
- Magnolia House · 126 Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3TT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Magnolia House is a residential care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with sight or hearing loss, and younger adults. Respite stays are available as well....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Walstead Place Care Home · Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QG
Care home · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Walstead Place Care Home is a residential care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. We are home to older people who need support with daily life and to younger adults who need residential care, and we welcome people for respite stays. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oakwood Court · Amberley Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4BG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sussex Housing and Care
Oakwood Court is a residential care home in Haywards Heath providing care for older people, and we also take planned respite stays. We are not a large place and we do not try to behave like one. Residents here have their own rooms, their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Pelham House Residential Care Home with Dementia · London Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5EU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Cedarcare (SE) Ltd
Pelham House is a residential care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, and much of our work is with people living with dementia. We are a permanent home to older people, and we also offer respite stays for those needing care for a short...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe · Stockcroft Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6LG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avon House (Balcombe) Limited
We are Avon House Rest Home at Balcombe near Haywards Heath, supporting older people and younger adults. What we offer is residential care done properly rather than anything more elaborate. Help with washing, dressing and moving about...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Summerlands · Summerhill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1RW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Summerlands Care Limited
We at Summerlands are proud to offer warm, professional residential care in the welcoming town of Haywards Heath, West Sussex. As a dedicated residential care home specialising in older person care, we provide a nurturing environment where...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - 128 Beech Hill · 128 Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3TT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
We are a residential care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, supporting adults with a learning disability and adults on the autistic spectrum, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need somewhere to be for...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few West 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 West 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
- Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe, 13 August 2026, Good
- 128 Beech Hill, 9 March 2026, Good
- Oakwood Court, 18 November 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Pelham House Residential Care Home with Dementia, 22 July 2017, Requires improvement
- Summerlands, 31 May 2018, Good
- Magnolia House, 10 August 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Haywards Heath
How many care homes are there in Haywards Heath?
Haywards Heath has 7 CQC registered care homes: 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Haywards Heath?
West Sussex County Council pays an average of £1,033 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804 a week. Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. 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 Haywards Heath were inspected most recently?
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe (13 August 2026), 128 Beech Hill (9 March 2026) and Oakwood Court (18 November 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.