Mill River Lodge

Logo of Mill River Lodge, a nursing home in Horsham, West Sussex, offering older person care, dementia care and younger adults care.

Mill River Lodge is a nursing home in Horsham, West Sussex (RH12 1JF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Mill River Lodge

Mill River Lodge is a nursing home in Horsham, West Sussex, offering both residential and nursing care for older people and for younger adults who need skilled support. Because we provide residential and nursing care in one place, people can often stay with us as their health changes rather than having to move again when needs increase. We look after people living with dementia and people with complex medical conditions, and we welcome respite stays for families needing a break or for someone recovering after a spell in hospital. We start with the person. What time do you like to get up, what do you enjoy eating, who do you want to see, what can you still do yourself and what would you rather have help with. Those answers shape the care plan, and the clinical side of things fits around them wherever it safely can. Where somebody is living with dementia we keep the day familiar and unhurried, and our staff are trained to look for the cause of distress rather than simply managing it. Relatives are welcome throughout the day, and we take the view that families should hear from us before they have to ask, particularly when something has changed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering Mill River Lodge for someone close to you, come and visit, talk to the nurses and carers and see whether it feels like somewhere they could be at home.

Care provided at Mill River Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Mill River Lodge compares in Horsham

Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Horsham. The dark dot is this home.

Size
70 places. Larger than 26 of the 31 homes. The local average is 45 places.
CQC rating
Good. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
Latest report
26 October 2021. 20 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 24 of the 31 registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 31 homes, 22 offer nursing care and 23 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
4 out of 5. The same rating as 3 of the 29 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 Horsham.

The local picture: Horsham

What the numbers say about care for older people in Horsham, in West Sussex.

What care costs in West Sussex, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat 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 careNot 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 careNot 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: 20,000. Rising to 24,600 by 2035, up 23%
  • People aged 85 and over: 5,600. Rising to 8,700 by 2035, up 56%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 31%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 66. West Sussex average is 83.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 98 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 Mill River Lodge

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
17 December 2010, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 September 2025.
Run by
Shaw Healthcare Limited, which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 14 of the 17 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 Mill River Lodge

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, 11.4 miles away

It is about 11.4 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

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Horsham Station, 0.6 miles away
  • Littlehaven Station, 1.6 miles away
  • Christs Hospital Station, 1.6 miles away

Around Mill River Lodge

1 mile2 milesH24 hour A&E: Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 11.4 miles awayAGP practice: Orchard Surgery, 0.2 miles awayGGP practice: Park Surgery, 0.3 miles awayGGP practice: Riverside Medical Practice, 0.3 miles awayGDentist: East Street (Dental Surgery), 0.1 miles awayDDentist: East Mews Dental Surgery, 0.2 miles awayDDentist: Carfax Dental Surgery, 0.2 miles awayDPharmacy: Boots, 0.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.3 miles awayPRailway station: Horsham Station, 0.6 miles awaySRailway station: Littlehaven Station, 1.6 miles awaySRailway station: Christs Hospital Station, 1.6 miles awaySA&E 11.4 mi
  • H: Mill River Lodge
  • 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.

Common questions about Mill River Lodge

Where is Mill River Lodge located?

Mill River Lodge is a nursing home in Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1JF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mill River Lodge provide?

Mill River Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Mill River Lodge's CQC rating?

Mill River Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mill River Lodge provide dementia care?

Yes. Mill River Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Mill River Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Mill River Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Mill River Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Mill River Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Mill River Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Mill River Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

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.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Mill River Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

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.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Mill River Lodge 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Mill River Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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