Bletchingley

What the inspectors found

A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Bletchingley. Report published 12 December 2018.

• 16 October 2018
• 26 places, 21 people were using the service at the time
• First assessment of the service

Safe

Inspectors found that systems and practices protected people from abuse. Risks to people's safety were assessed, monitored and managed. There were enough suitable staff, and background checks were done before care staff were appointed.

Effective

Inspectors found that staff followed current best practice guidance and that arrangements were in place to get consent to care and treatment. People had enough to eat and drink and could get healthcare services when they needed them. The purpose-built building had been designed and adapted to meet people's needs.

Caring

Inspectors found that staff treated people with kindness, respect and compassion and knew them well. Inspectors saw that staff were patient and gave time for supportive interactions.

Responsive

Inspectors found that people received personalised care that met their needs. People were supported to share their views and take part in decisions about their care as far as possible. Complaints were listened to and used to improve care, and an activities coordinator had recently been recruited.

Well-led

Inspectors found an open and inclusive culture in the service. People, relatives and staff were asked for feedback, and the provider acted on it. Staff understood their responsibilities and were supported to speak up if they had concerns.

What people told the inspectors

Two people spoke to inspectors in the report. One said they were really impressed and that the food was good and plentiful.

It's like a holiday camp, it's first class. A person living at the home

Since the last inspection

This is the earliest rated inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.

• 12 December 2018: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.

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 Bletchingley compares in Mid Sussex

Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Mid Sussex. The dark dot is this home.

Size

56 places. Larger than 31 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

12 December 2018. 30 of the 42 homes have published a newer inspection report since.

Registered

July 2017. 15 of the 42 homes 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

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 Bletchingley

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC

13 July 2017, so 9 years.

Food hygiene rating

5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 24 July 2026.

Run by

Adelaide Healthcare Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. All 2 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 Bletchingley

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, 0.9 miles away

It is about 0.9 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

• Newtons Practice, 0.2 miles away
• Dolphins Practice, 0.7 miles away
• Northlands Wood Surgery, 0.9 miles away

Nearest dentists

• Heathcote House Dental Practice, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Haywards Heath Health Centre, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Newlands Dental Surgery, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

• Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
• Orchards Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
• Boots, 0.4 miles away

Nearest railway stations

• Haywards Heath Station, 0.3 miles away
• Wivelsfield Station, 2.8 miles away
• Burgess Hill Station, 3.6 miles away

Around Bletchingley

• H: Bletchingley
• 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.