Forest View
Forest View is a residential care home in Burgess Hill, West Sussex (RH15 9SU). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Forest View
Forest View is a residential care home in Burgess Hill. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Our aim is straightforward. People who live here should feel that this is their own home, with their own routine, their own visitors and their own say in how the day runs. We ask about the details that matter, from when somebody likes to get up to how they take their tea, and we expect our staff to know those things rather than look them up. For residents living with dementia we keep the pace calm and the routine familiar, and we work with families to learn a person's history so that we can offer conversation and reassurance which connects with something real. We want to be open about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We accept that judgement, we have taken it seriously, and we are working through what was identified rather than explaining it away. If you are considering the home for a relative, we would encourage you to ask us directly what has changed and what we are still working on, and we will answer honestly. You are welcome to visit and see the home as it is on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Forest View
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 January 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Forest View compares in Mid Sussex
Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Mid Sussex. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 60 places. Larger than 32 of the 42 homes. The local average is 42 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 34 of the 42 homes (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 26 January 2022. 20 of the 42 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 38 of the 42 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 42 homes, 28 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 35 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 Mid Sussex.
The local picture: Mid Sussex
What the numbers say about care for older people in Mid Sussex, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West 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 West 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 West 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: 18,500. Rising to 21,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,100. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,400. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 85. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 125 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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 Forest View
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 5 June 2026.
- Run by
- Shaw Healthcare Limited, which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 14 of the 17 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 Forest View
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, 3.5 miles away
It is about 3.5 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
- Burgess Hill Station, 1.1 miles away
- Wivelsfield Station, 1.4 miles away
- Hassocks Station, 2.3 miles away
Around Forest View
- H: Forest View
- 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 Forest View
Where is Forest View located?
Forest View is a residential care home in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Forest View provide?
Forest View is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Forest View's CQC rating?
Forest View is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 January 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Forest View provide dementia care?
Yes. Forest View supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Forest View offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Forest View offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Forest View
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Forest View is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Forest View 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. Forest View 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. Forest View 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
Forest View 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Forest View. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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