Nightingales Residential Care Home
Nightingales Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 4LF). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Nightingales Residential Care Home
We at Nightingales Residential Care Home are proud to offer warm, person centred residential care in the historic market town of Lewes, East Sussex. Nestled within the rolling South Downs countryside, our home provides a welcoming sanctuary for older people seeking comfort, companionship, and dependable support in familiar surroundings. Our setting in the BN postcode area places us within easy reach of Lewes town centre, with its charming streets, traditional shops, and beautiful green spaces. The South East location means families visiting from across Sussex and beyond can travel to see their loved ones with relative ease, whilst residents benefit from the calm, characterful atmosphere that this corner of England is so well known for. We aim to make our home feel just that, a home, where residents can settle, relax, and continue to enjoy life with dignity. Our care is tailored to support older people, including those living with physical disabilities and those with visual or hearing impairments. For residents, this means our team takes time to understand individual needs, communication preferences, and daily routines, adapting the way we offer support so that each person feels truly heard and valued. For families, it means reassurance that mobility challenges, sensory needs, and the everyday details that matter most are carefully considered. Whether a resident requires gentle encouragement, practical assistance with daily living, or a quiet companion during the afternoon, our approach is centred on respect, kindness, and genuine human connection. We believe that small details make the biggest difference, a favourite chair by the window, a familiar piece of music, a friendly conversation over a cup of tea. Our team works closely with residents and their loved ones to build a care plan that reflects each person's life story, preferences, and aspirations. Following our most recent CQC inspection in June 2025, our home received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We were pleased that inspectors recognised our strengths in being Effective and Caring, both rated Good, which reflects the warmth, compassion, and skill of our team in supporting residents day to day. We acknowledge the areas identified for further development, particularly in being Safe, Responsive, and Well led, and we are wholeheartedly committed to making the improvements needed. Transparency matters to us, and we welcome open conversations with families about the steps we are taking to strengthen every aspect of life at our home. If you are exploring residential care options in Lewes for an older relative or loved one, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the care, thought, and emotion behind that journey. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about daily life at Nightingales, and arrange a visit so you can experience the atmosphere of our home for yourself. Whatever your circumstances, please know that you are not alone, and we are here to help you find the right path forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Care provided at Nightingales Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 June 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Nightingales Residential Care Home compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 35 places. Larger than 16 of the 30 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 19 of the 30 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 23 June 2025. 3 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2017. 14 of the 30 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 21 of the 24 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 Lewes.
The local picture: Lewes
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewes, 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: 15,500. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 62. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 203 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
- 3.8 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 Nightingales Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 27 March 2017, so 9 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 July 2026.
- Run by
- Joy Care Service Limited, which runs this service only.
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 Nightingales Residential Care Home
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, 4.6 miles away
It is about 4.6 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, 3.7 miles away
- Plumpton Station, 4.5 miles away
- Cooksbridge Station, 5 miles away
Around Nightingales Residential Care Home
- H: Nightingales Residential Care Home
- 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 Nightingales Residential Care Home
Where is Nightingales Residential Care Home located?
Nightingales Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4LF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Nightingales Residential Care Home provide?
Nightingales Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Nightingales Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Nightingales Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 23 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Nightingales Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Nightingales Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Nightingales Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Nightingales Residential Care Home 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. Nightingales Residential Care Home 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. Nightingales Residential Care Home 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?
No. Nightingales Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Nightingales Residential Care Home 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 Nightingales Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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