Care home · Heathfield

Heffle Court

Not yet rated by CQC
Re-registered with CQC. This service was previously registered under CQC ID 1-787337699, where CQC rated it Good in May 2024. CQC has not yet rated it under its current registration. A change of registration can mean a new provider, manager or staff, so ask what has changed.
A carer serving tea to residents in a care home lounge Illustrative photo, not of Heffle Court
Address
Station Road, Heathfield, TN21 8DR
Run by
Care UK Care Services Limited (240 services)
Type of provider
Independent (private company)
Service
Nursing home
Beds
41 (registered with CQC)
Nursing care
Yes, registered as a nursing home (CQC registration)
Dementia
Registered with CQC to support people living with dementia
Registered with CQC
January 2026 (9 months)
Part of
Care UK
Registered manager
Vlad-Constantin Vieru
Company check
Active, trading since 1991 (35 years), accounts up to date (Companies House 02571516)
Last CQC check
Not listed
Typical fees Estimated
£1,990–£2,440 a week for nursing care (dementia). Our estimate from published local prices (Care UK homes publish prices above their area average), not a quote. How we estimate

CQC regulated activities: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care · Treatment of disease, disorder or injury

Open CQC's full report · CQC location ID 1-26101755598

The service in brief

Heffle Court in Heathfield is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a nursing home, run by Care UK Care Services Limited. The service is registered to support adults of all ages and lists dementia among its specialisms.

There is no published CQC rating yet; newly registered services are usually rated after their first inspection. It is one of 5 CQC-registered care homes in and around Heathfield; 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding.

Costs to expect

We estimate Heffle Court at £1,990–£2,440 a week for nursing care (dementia), based on published prices in the region (Care UK homes publish prices above their area average). Over a year that is roughly £103k–£127k.

For residents assessed as needing nursing, a weekly NHS contribution goes straight to the home towards the fee, whoever pays the rest.

East Sussex Council can help with costs for people with savings under £23,250, starting with a free assessment.

The kitchen's hygiene score

5/5

The kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 (very good), from an inspection on 11 February 2026 by Wealden. Try to visit at a mealtime: it shows how food, choice and help with eating work in practice.

From the Food Standards Agency (listed as "Heffle Court"). Open Government Licence.

Location and local area

Ward
Heathfield South
Parliamentary constituency
Sussex Weald
NHS area (integrated care board)
NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board
Setting
Urban, nearer to a major town or city
Neighbourhood deprivation
Among the 10% least deprived areas in England
Postcode district
Care homes in TN21 (6)

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Local amenities

  • Bus stop 40 m (1 min walk) · 6 stops within 600 m
  • GP surgery Heathfield Surgery, 610 m (8 min walk)
  • Pharmacy Procter Heath Care, 490 m (6 min walk)
  • Shop Waitrose, 230 m (3 min walk)
  • Park 440 m (6 min walk)
  • Café Aroma Cafe Heathfield, 550 m (7 min walk)
  • Place of worship St Richards Church, 200 m (2 min walk)
  • Library Heathfield Library, 520 m (6 min walk)

Straight-line distances to the nearest of each, from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Walking routes are longer; check for hills and crossings if you plan to take a relative out.

Geography: ONS and NHS lookups (postcodes.io), Open Government Licence.

The registered provider

Heffle Court is run by Care Uk Care Services Limited (company 02571516), incorporated in 1991, 35 years before this service registered with CQC.

At Companies House, the company is listed as active, its accounts are filed on time, it has 4 active directors and there is no insolvency history.

Its registered business activity is medical nursing home activities.

Care UK Care Services Limited runs 240 CQC-registered services across 81 council areas; 64 of the 71 with a rating are Good or Outstanding (90%), against 83% for the same mix of services across England.

5 of its services are in East Sussex.

It trades under the Care UK brand, which covers 240 services run by 1 registered provider.

Choice nearby

There are 4 other care homes within 3 miles, 3 of them rated Good or Outstanding; the nearest is Tinkers Hatch, 1.0 miles away.

It is registered for needs that fewer services nearby cover: dementia (4 of the nearest 20).

It sits in Heathfield South ward, classed by ONS as urban (nearer to a major town or city), among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. NHS services here are planned by NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB.

Within about a 10-minute walk there is a GP surgery (8 min), a pharmacy (6 min), a shop (3 min), a park (6 min), a café (7 min) and a bus stop (1 min), which matters for residents who can go out and for visiting family.

Specialisms

Registration details from CQC.

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What families ask about Heffle Court

How many beds does Heffle Court have?
Heffle Court is registered for up to 41 residents. Ask about current vacancies and whether rooms have en-suite facilities.
Can Heffle Court care for someone with dementia?
Yes, it is registered for dementia. Worth asking: how many staff are trained, and how routines are kept consistent.
Is Heffle Court registered with CQC?
Registered, yes: location 1-26101755598 on the Care Quality Commission register, listed as a care home, and has not yet been given an overall rating.
Where is Heffle Court based?
It is at Station Road, Heathfield, TN21 8DR.
What kind of care can Heffle Court offer?
Its CQC registration covers nursing homes. Ask Heffle Court how it would adapt if needs increase.
What are Heffle Court's fees?
Heffle Court has not published its fees with us. Residential care home typically costs £1,555 a week (average 2026 self-funder fees in South East). Get the quote in writing, including any extra charges.
Who is the registered provider for Heffle Court?
On CQC's register the provider is Care UK Care Services Limited.

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