Care homes · West Sussex
Care homes in Henfield
There are 3 care homes in Henfield on the CQC register, 123 beds in all. 100% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England. Outstanding: 1. Expect to pay in Henfield about £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years.
Updated 26 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
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- Latest CQC rating changes in West Sussex, checked daily.
- 2 list dementia as a specialism; nursing care is provided by 2.
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Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Henfield", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3CQC-registered care homes
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2offer nursing care
- 0rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Henfield | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing care, a week | £1,850 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
Henfield care homes, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
Upper Mead
What inspectors found: People were happy with the care they received, felt relaxed with staff and told us they were treated with kindness.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Terrys Cross House
What inspectors found: People were receiving a personalised service from staff who knew them well.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Red Oaks
What inspectors found: People were living with a range of needs associated with older age such as physical frailty and dementia.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
How much care homes charge in Henfield
| Residential care home | £1,100–£1,600 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400–£2,000 a week |
Council rates in West Sussex County Council: £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
What a home charges depends on the room, how much care is needed and whether that includes nursing. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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Henfield in figures
67% of homes in Henfield offer nursing (2 of 3), compared with 34% county-wide in West Sussex. Upper Mead is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in December 2021. 1 Outstanding care homes is in Henfield, against 12 across West Sussex. Registered specialisms here: 2 of 3 list physical disabilities. Red Oaks has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2018. 100% of rated care homes in Henfield are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% of those rated among the 332 we list across West Sussex. Homes in Henfield average 41 beds, against a typical 28 across West Sussex. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% in Henfield, 29% across West Sussex. Henfield leads the 6 closest towns on our site on the share of every listed care home rated Good or Outstanding, at 100%, ahead of Southwick (90%).
Owners and groups: care homes in Henfield
- Splendid Healthcare Limited 1 listed here
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited 1 listed here
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Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for care homes in Henfield.
Nearby towns against Henfield
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henfield | – | 3 | 3 |
| Bramber | 3.8 mi | 31 | 24 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 6.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Burgess Hill | 6.7 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Southwick | 6.8 mi | 21 | 19 |
| Findon | 7.1 mi | 93 | 72 |
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Questions families ask about care homes in Henfield
How many care homes are there in Henfield?
Henfield has 3 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Upper Mead, Terrys Cross House and Red Oaks.
Are care homes in Henfield well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 3 (100%) of the 3 rated, with 1 Outstanding.
How much does a care home cost in Henfield?
Typical 2026 prices in West Sussex: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. What a home charges depends on the room, how much care is needed and whether that includes nursing. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from West Sussex council with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which West 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 West Sussex council.
How should I compare care homes in Henfield?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 3. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Henfield for care homes?
Counting care homes: Henfield 3 (3 Good or Outstanding); Bramber (3.8 miles): 31, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Shoreham-by-Sea (6.6 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Burgess Hill (6.7 miles): 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Henfield
- Care homes in Bramber 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Shoreham-by-Sea 6.6 mi
- Care homes in Burgess Hill 6.7 mi
- Care homes in Southwick 6.8 mi
- Care homes in Findon 7.1 mi
- Care homes in Sompting 7.4 mi
- Care homes in Lancing 7.4 mi
- Care homes in Haywards Heath 9.1 mi
Other help in Henfield
- Paying for care in West Sussex
- Best rated care homes in West Sussex
- Nursing homes in West Sussex
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Every Outstanding service in West Sussex: 2026 list
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
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