Crockstead Farm House
Crockstead Farm House is a residential care home in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 6PT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Crockstead Farm House
Crockstead Farm House is a care home near Lewes in East Sussex. We provide residential care for older people and also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Having residents of different ages and needs living together works better than people often expect, provided it is thought about rather than left to chance. Older residents frequently enjoy the company and the bit of liveliness, and younger residents benefit from a settled household rather than an institutional one. What makes it work is not assuming everybody wants the same things. Meals, routines, outings and how much say someone wants over their own decisions get worked out person by person. For residents with a learning disability or who are autistic, we pay attention to the environment itself. Noise, lighting, how predictable the day is, and whether there is somewhere to go when everything becomes too much. Support aims at helping people do more for themselves over time rather than at keeping things simple for staff. The countryside around us is part of the appeal, and getting out is a normal part of the week rather than an occasion. Respite stays are available for planned breaks and at shorter notice, and short stay residents are part of the household rather than guests held at arm's length. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit us.
Care provided at Crockstead Farm House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Crockstead Farm House compares in Wealden
Measured against the 47 care homes for older people registered in Wealden. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 45 of the 47 homes. The local average is 45 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 32 of the 47 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 11 August 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- December 2016. 22 of the 47 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 37 of the 39 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Wealden.
The local picture: Wealden
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wealden, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 24,700. Rising to 28,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,300. Rising to 9,800 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,100. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 56%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 13 changed owner, covering 685 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 1.8 miles: Former Ridgewood Manor Care Home, Lewes Road, Uckfield. Application for a 77 bed care home. Submitted 16 October 2025. Decision pending.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Crockstead Farm House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 December 2016, so 9 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 23 January 2025.
- Run by
- Ridgewood Care Services Limited, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. All 3 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Crockstead Farm House
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 9.9 miles away
It is about 9.9 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Uckfield Station, 2.3 miles away
- Buxted Station, 3.5 miles away
- Glynde Station, 6.1 miles away
Around Crockstead Farm House
- H: Crockstead Farm House
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Crockstead Farm House
Where is Crockstead Farm House located?
Crockstead Farm House is a residential care home in Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6PT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Crockstead Farm House provide?
Crockstead Farm House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Crockstead Farm House's CQC rating?
Crockstead Farm House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Crockstead Farm House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Crockstead Farm House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Crockstead Farm House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Crockstead Farm House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Crockstead Farm House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Crockstead Farm House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Crockstead Farm House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Crockstead Farm House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Crockstead Farm House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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