Coniston Court
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
- CQC: Requires Improvement
- Nursing Home
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About Us
Here at Coniston Court, we provide nursing home care for older people in the heart of Uckfield, East Sussex. We are proud to have been rated "good" by the Care Quality Commission, and we take that recognition seriously as a reflection of the genuine effort our team puts in every single day.
Our focus sits across a number of areas, including older person care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care. This means we are well placed to support people at different stages of their journey, whether someone is moving in with us permanently, recovering after a period in hospital, or simply giving a family carer a much needed break. We understand that no two people are the same, so we take the time to get to know each resident properly, learning what matters to them, what they enjoy and how they like their day to look.
For those living with dementia, we know how important it is to feel safe, understood and at ease in familiar surroundings. Our team works thoughtfully to create an environment where residents can feel settled and supported, and where families feel confident their loved ones are in good hands.
Nursing care sits at the core of what we do. Having qualified nurses on hand means we can manage more complex health needs while still keeping the atmosphere here feeling homely rather than clinical. We believe good care should feel personal, not procedural.
We also know that choosing a care home, for yourself or for someone you love, can feel like a big and sometimes daunting step. We are always happy to welcome prospective residents and their families for a visit so they can see for themselves what life at Coniston Court looks like. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Common questions about Coniston Court
Where is Coniston Court located?
Coniston Court is a nursing home in Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3EA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Coniston Court provide?
Coniston Court is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Coniston Court's CQC rating?
Coniston Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 30 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Coniston Court provide dementia care?
Yes. Coniston Court supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Coniston Court offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Coniston Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Coniston Court
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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.
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.
Questions families ask about Coniston Court
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. Coniston Court 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?
Yes. Coniston Court is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Coniston Court 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?
No. Coniston Court is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. 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: 30 June 2026
- Report published: 30 June 2026
Overall: Requires Improvement
- Safe: Requires Improvement
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Requires Improvement
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 Coniston Court compares in Wealden
Measured against the 47 care homes for older people registered in Wealden. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 73 places. Larger than 41 of the 47 homes. The local average is 45 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 32 of the 47 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 30 June 2026. 5 of the 47 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2021. 15 of the 47 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 47 homes, 22 offer nursing care and 28 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 37 of the 39 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 Wealden.
The local picture: Wealden
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wealden, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East 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 East 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 East 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: 24,700. Rising to 28,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,300. Rising to 9,800 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,100. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 56%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 13 changed owner, covering 685 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.1 miles: Former Ridgewood Manor Care Home, Lewes Road, Uckfield. Application for a 77 bed care home. Submitted 16 October 2025. Decision pending.
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 Coniston Court
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2021, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 June 2026.
- Run by
- Silverlake Care 2 Limited, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. 2 of the 3 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 Coniston Court
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, 7.1 miles away
It is about 7.1 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
- Buxted Medical Centre, 3.4 miles away
- The Meads Surgery, 3.4 miles away
- Wealden Ridge Medical Partnership, 3.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- The Applegate Dental Surgery, 3.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Crowborough Dental Clinic, 4.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Durban Dental Surgery, 5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 3.3 miles away
- Buxted Pharmacy, 3.4 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 3.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Buxted Station, 3.3 miles away
- Uckfield Station, 3.5 miles away
- Crowborough Station, 5.6 miles away
Around Coniston Court
- H: Coniston Court
- 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
Coniston Court 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Coniston Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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