Care homes · East Sussex
Care homes in Lewes
CQC lists 6 care homes in Lewes, with 203 beds between them. 80% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% across East Sussex and 83% across England). Expect to pay in Lewes about £1,560 a week for residential care and £1,990 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Ashring House was rated Good on 11 December 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 4 of the 5 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 is not rated yet.
- We check for new CQC ratings in East Sussex daily: see the latest changes.
- 3 list dementia as a specialism, and 3 provide nursing.
- You can ask East Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Lewes", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6care homes registered with CQC
- 80%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for nursing
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Lewes | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,560 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,990 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
Lewes care homes, ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
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Ashring House
What inspectors found: The service was last inspected in August 2019 and rated Good.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Holm Lodge
What inspectors found: There were 24 people living at the home at the time of our on-site assessment on 24 September 2024.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Lime Tree House Residential Home
What inspectors found: People were supported by staff who knew them well and understood their care and support needs and individual choices.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Parris Lawn
What inspectors found: We contacted the provider so that they could take immediate action to make sure everybody living there was safe.
Est. £1.79k–£2.19k/wk
Barons Down Nursing Home
What inspectors found: Audit systems and processes failed to identify and manage effectively risks to people's safety and other aspects of the service that required improvement.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Claydon House
Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk
Dementia care homes in Lewes
3 of the 6 care homes in Lewes are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 1 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
How much care homes charge in Lewes
| Residential care home | £1,555 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,830 a week |
Council rates in East Sussex County Council: £28.16 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £928.72 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £994.24 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Lewes in figures
Of Lewes and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Lewes ranks 7th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (67%); Peacehaven is highest at 94%. 33% of care homes in Lewes have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 28% across East Sussex. Typical size: 24 beds across East Sussex, 34 on average in Lewes. Compare Lewes's 80% Good or Outstanding with 85% for the rated care homes among the 261 we list in East Sussex. Parris Lawn has the oldest rating still in force, from November 2019. Looking at specialisms, 2 of 6 list physical disabilities, 1 of 6 list learning disabilities and 1 of 6 list mental health conditions. East Sussex has 5 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Lewes. Claydon House is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in January 2026. 50% of homes in Lewes offer nursing (3 of 6), compared with 26% county-wide in East Sussex.
Owners and groups: care homes in Lewes
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Nearby towns against Lewes
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | – | 6 | 4 |
| Peacehaven | 5.6 mi | 18 | 17 |
| Brighton | 6.6 mi | 61 | 54 |
| Uckfield | 7.6 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Burgess Hill | 8.0 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Seaford | 8.3 mi | 18 | 13 |
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
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Questions families ask about care homes in Lewes
Which care homes can I choose from in Lewes?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 6 care homes in Lewes. Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Ashring House, Holm Lodge and Lime Tree House Residential Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Lewes have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Lewes?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will East Sussex council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which East Sussex council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with East Sussex council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Lewes?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 3. A checklist to help.
How does Lewes compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Peacehaven (5.6 miles): 18, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Brighton (6.6 miles): 61, 54 rated Good or Outstanding; Uckfield (7.6 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Lewes itself has 6, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Lewes
- Care homes in Peacehaven 5.6 mi
- Care homes in Brighton 6.6 mi
- Care homes in Uckfield 7.6 mi
- Care homes in Burgess Hill 8.0 mi
- Care homes in Seaford 8.3 mi
- Care homes in Haywards Heath 9.5 mi
- Care homes in Southwick 10.8 mi
- Care homes in Hailsham 11.0 mi
Also in Lewes, and guides
- Paying for care in East Sussex
- Best rated care homes in East Sussex
- Nursing homes in East Sussex
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in East Sussex: 2026 list
- Home care in Lewes (30)
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- How to read a CQC rating
- Home care versus a care home
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.