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Care homes in Uckfield

CQC lists 7 care homes in Uckfield, with 182 beds between them, operated by 6 separate providers. Ridgewood Care Services Limited runs the most, with 2. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% across East Sussex and 83% across England). We estimate typical fees in Uckfield at about £1,560 a week for residential care and £1,790 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Linden Cottage was rated Good on 23 October 2026.

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Quick summary

  • Whatever your savings, East Sussex council will assess care needs for free.
  • Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 6 rated care homes; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
  • 1 list dementia as a specialism; 2 provide nursing care.
  • Rating changes in East Sussex are checked each day. See what changed recently.

To cite: "Care homes in Uckfield", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 7registered care homes
  • 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 2have nursing care
  • 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Typical prices in Uckfield against South East and England, Oct 2026
CareUckfieldSouth EastEngland
Residential care, a week£1,560£1,560£1,400
Nursing care, a week£1,790£1,830£1,640

East Sussex County Council pays: £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) (council source). Uckfield figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

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  1. Linden Cottage

    Uckfield · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: We spent time with people and spoke with those able to express their views about their experience of living at Linden Cottage.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Linden Cottage)

  2. Crockstead Farm House

    Lewes · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Crockstead Farm House)

  3. Halland House

    Lewes · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: The assessment commenced on 14 October 2024 when we visited the service unannounced.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Halland House)

  4. Thornbury Residential Home

    Uckfield · Older people

    What inspectors found: The registered manager had systems and processes to safely assess and manage risks to people, including their medicines and the environment.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    See details (Thornbury Residential Home)

  5. The New Inn

    Uckfield · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: The model of care and environment maximised people's choice, control and independence.

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    See details (The New Inn)

  6. Copper Beech Care Home

    Uckfield · Older people

    What inspectors found: The home was clean and tidy with a dedicated team of housekeeping and laundry staff.

    Est. £1.56k–£1.91k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2019
    See details (Copper Beech Care Home)

  7. Hurstwood View

    Uckfield · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Hurstwood View)

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How much care homes charge in Uckfield

Average fees paid by self-funders in South East in 2026
Residential care home£1,555 a week
Nursing home£1,830 a week

What East Sussex County Council pays providers: £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). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.

These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical 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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A closer look at the data for Uckfield

East Sussex has 5 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Uckfield. Registered specialisms here: 2 of 7 list physical disabilities and 4 of 7 list learning disabilities. 29% of homes in Uckfield offer nursing (2 of 7), compared with 26% county-wide in East Sussex. Hurstwood View is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in April 2026. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 43% in Uckfield, 28% across East Sussex. Of Uckfield and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Uckfield ranks 2nd for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (86%); Haywards Heath is highest at 93%. 100% of rated care homes in Uckfield are Good or Outstanding, compared with 85% of those rated among the 261 we list across East Sussex. Typical size: 24 beds across East Sussex, 26 on average in Uckfield. Copper Beech Care Home has the oldest rating still in force, from June 2019.

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How Uckfield compares with towns nearby

TownDistanceCare homesGood or Outstanding
Uckfield–76
Crowborough6.4 mi118
Heathfield6.7 mi53
Lewes7.6 mi64
Haywards Heath8.9 mi1514
Hellingly9.1 mi41

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Care homes in Uckfield: your questions answered

Which care homes can I choose from in Uckfield?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 7 care homes in Uckfield. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 1 supports people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Linden Cottage, Crockstead Farm House and Halland House.

What CQC ratings do care homes in Uckfield have?

Of the 6 that have been rated, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

What are typical care home prices in Uckfield?

Average fees paid by self-funders in South East in 2026: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.

Will East Sussex council pay for a care home?

For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, East Sussex council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach East Sussex council.

What should I look for when choosing care homes in Uckfield?

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, 3 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 3 have an older report. See the checklist.

How does Uckfield compare with nearby towns for care homes?

Nearest towns we cover: Crowborough (6.4 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Heathfield (6.7 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Lewes (7.6 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Uckfield itself has 7, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.

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