Ullswater Cottage
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
- Nursing Home
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About Us
Ullswater Cottage is a nursing home in Crawley, West Sussex. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with sight or hearing loss and people managing mental health conditions. We also support younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism, and we offer respite stays.
Having qualified nurses on site means people can remain with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move, which matters a great deal to families who have already been through one. The clinical side is only part of it though. Most of what makes a day good or bad here has little to do with nursing. It is whether somebody was helped at their own pace, whether the food was something they genuinely wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told.
Dementia support is a significant part of our work. Familiar staff, steady routines and patience do more good than anything else, along with a real effort to understand what somebody means when words have become unreliable. We take the same care over communication with residents who have a learning disability or autism.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining the detail rather than treating it as settled. If you are considering a nursing home in this area for a relative, please come and see us and ask us whatever you need to know.
Common questions about Ullswater Cottage
Where is Ullswater Cottage located?
Ullswater Cottage is a nursing home in Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9AG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ullswater Cottage provide?
Ullswater Cottage is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ullswater Cottage's CQC rating?
Ullswater Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ullswater Cottage provide dementia care?
Yes. Ullswater Cottage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ullswater Cottage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ullswater Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Ullswater Cottage
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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.
- Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- 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.
- Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.
Questions families ask about Ullswater Cottage
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. Ullswater Cottage 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. Ullswater Cottage 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. Ullswater Cottage 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. Ullswater Cottage 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: 2 June 2023
- Report published: 2 June 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 Ullswater Cottage compares in Mid Sussex
Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Mid Sussex. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 10 places. Smaller than 40 of the 42 homes. The local average is 42 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 42 homes (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 2 June 2023. 15 of the 42 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2021. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 10 of the 42 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 42 homes, 21 offer nursing care and 28 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 35 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 Mid Sussex.
The local picture: Mid Sussex
What the numbers say about care for older people in Mid Sussex, 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: 18,500. Rising to 21,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,100. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,400. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 85. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 125 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 Ullswater Cottage
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 25 February 2026.
- Run by
- Splendid Healthcare Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. All 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 Ullswater Cottage
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, 7.7 miles away
It is about 7.7 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
- Ouse Valley Practice, 1.1 miles away
- Coachmans Medical Practice, 1.5 miles away
- Southgate Medical Group, 1.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Dumbledore Primary Care Centre, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sussex Dental Group - Crawley, 1.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Tilgate Dental Clinic, 2.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 1.5 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 1.9 miles away
- Manning Pharmacy, 2.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Crawley Station, 2.7 miles away
- Ifield Station, 2.8 miles away
- Faygate Station, 2.8 miles away
Around Ullswater Cottage
- H: Ullswater Cottage
- 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
Ullswater Cottage 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 Ullswater Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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