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Care homes in Haywards Heath offering residential care
6 out of 15 care homes in Haywards Heath are registered for residential care, holding 170 beds in total, run by 5 different providers. The largest is Voyage 1 Limited, with 2. Of the 5 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% for residential care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Haywards Heath: about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 9 March 2026, 128 Beech Hill was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 5 of the 5 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
Citation: "Care homes in Haywards Heath offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6care homes registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 0list dementia as a specialism
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering residential care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 15
- Elderly care · 13
- Care for adults under 65 · 10
- Nursing care · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Residential care · 6
- Physical disability care · 5
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood Court | Nov 2024 | 62 | No | |
| 2 | 128 Beech Hill | Mar 2026 | 4 | No | |
| 3 | Magnolia House | Aug 2018 | 4 | No | |
| 4 | Summerlands | May 2018 | 30 | No | |
| 5 | Crossways Healthcare Limited | Aug 2019 | 25 | No | |
| 6 | Walstead Place Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 45 | No |
This table lists each care home in Haywards Heath registered for residential care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Residential care in Haywards Heath by the numbers
CQC lists residential care for 6 of the 15 care homes in Haywards Heath, or 40%. England-wide, 84% of care homes registered for residential care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).
For residential care, the top rated care homes are Oakwood Court, 128 Beech Hill and Magnolia House. The newest rating is from March 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 170. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 220 care homes in West Sussex list residential care, and 84% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Residential care is on 40% of registrations here and 65% across West Sussex.
Care homes in the South East typically charge about £1,555 a week for residential care and £1,830 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.
Residential care: what it means
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Before you choose: questions on residential care
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What activities run during the week?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. West Sussex: care needs assessment. What "Residential care home" means.
Nearby towns: residential care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath | – | 6 | 5 |
| Burgess Hill | 3.2 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Crawley Down | 8.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Crawley | 8.7 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Uckfield | 8.9 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Lewes | 9.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| East Grinstead | 9.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
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What families want to know about residential care in Haywards Heath
Which Haywards Heath care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 6 of Haywards Heath's 15 care homes offering residential care. Highly rated options include Oakwood Court, 128 Beech Hill and Magnolia House.
How are care homes in Haywards Heath rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 5 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Haywards Heath?
Usual 2026 prices in West Sussex: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. Fees vary with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. More in our cost guide.
Can West Sussex council help pay for a care home?
It may. West Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact West Sussex council.
How can I pick between care homes in Haywards Heath?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 6 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 3 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about residential care in towns near Haywards Heath?
Haywards Heath has 6, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Burgess Hill (3.2 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawley Down (8.6 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawley (8.7 miles): 13, 12 rated Good or Outstanding.
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