Thornbury Residential Home
Thornbury Residential Home is a residential care home in Uckfield, East Sussex (TN22 1DT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Thornbury Residential Home
We are Thornbury Residential Home in Uckfield, East Sussex. We provide residential care for older people, both as a permanent home and as a respite stay for those who need support for a shorter period. Residential care means helping with the parts of daily life that have become hard work and leaving the rest where it belongs. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, moving about safely, and the ordinary company that makes a day worth having. Where health needs go beyond our registration we work with district nurses and GPs, and we are clear with families about what we can and cannot provide, because a placement that turns out to be the wrong fit helps nobody. A home of our size has an advantage worth mentioning, which is that staff genuinely know everybody who lives here. Not just the care plan but the preferences, the history, the small things that make a difference to somebody's day. Respite guests are properly assessed and properly welcomed, whether they are with us while a family carer takes a break or recovering after a spell in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Thornbury Residential Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 November 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Thornbury Residential Home compares in Wealden
Measured against the 47 care homes for older people registered in Wealden. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 19 places. Smaller than 42 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
- 16 November 2023. 15 of the 47 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 45 of the 47 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 2 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
- 0.8 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 Thornbury Residential Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 26 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 28 January 2026.
- Run by
- Mrs Alyson Johnson and Mr John Johnson, 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 Thornbury Residential 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, 8.3 miles away
It is about 8.3 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, 0.3 miles away
- Buxted Station, 1.9 miles away
- Crowborough Station, 6.4 miles away
Around Thornbury Residential Home
- H: Thornbury Residential 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 Thornbury Residential Home
Where is Thornbury Residential Home located?
Thornbury Residential Home is a residential care home in Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Thornbury Residential Home provide?
Thornbury Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Thornbury Residential Home's CQC rating?
Thornbury Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 November 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Thornbury Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Thornbury Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Thornbury Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Thornbury Residential 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. Thornbury Residential 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. Thornbury Residential 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. Thornbury Residential 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
Thornbury Residential 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 Thornbury Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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