St Rita's Care Home
St Rita's Care Home is a nursing home in Burgess Hill, East Sussex (RH15 0GT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St Rita's Care Home
St Rita's Care Home is a nursing home in Burgess Hill, East Sussex. We provide nursing care for older people and for adults with a range of conditions, including those living with dementia, adults with a learning disability or autism, people with a mental health condition or a physical disability, and residents who have a visual or hearing impairment. We also offer respite care for planned short stays. Having nurses on the team means we can look after people whose health needs are complex or changeable without them having to move again. Wounds, continence, nutrition, pain, medication and the slow adjustments that long term conditions require are managed here, in the person's own room, by people who know them. Families often tell us that the relief of not having to explain everything again is worth a great deal. Nursing is only part of it, though. The rest is the ordinary business of a good day: getting up when you want to, eating food you enjoy, sitting where the light is decent, having someone to talk to who is not in a hurry. We ask people what matters to them and we build the routine around that rather than around ours. Dementia support runs through the whole home. We keep things familiar and unhurried, we pay attention to what settles a person, and we take the time to understand behaviour rather than simply managing it. Visitors are welcome, and we would rather families felt part of things than kept at arm's length. If you would like to look round, please contact us.
Care provided at St Rita's Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St Rita's Care Home compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 60 places. Larger than 26 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
- 17 March 2023. 13 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2022. 8 of the 30 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 30 homes, 11 offer nursing care and 19 offer dementia care.
- 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.
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 St Rita's Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 4 January 2022, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 July 2026.
- Run by
- The Order of St. Augustine of The Mercy of Jesus, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. None of the 2 that have a rating is 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 St Rita's 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, 2.7 miles away
It is about 2.7 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, 1.2 miles away
- Wivelsfield Station, 1.2 miles away
- Plumpton Station, 2.4 miles away
Around St Rita's Care Home
- H: St Rita's 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 St Rita's Care Home
Where is St Rita's Care Home located?
St Rita's Care Home is a nursing home in Burgess Hill, East Sussex, RH15 0GT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Rita's Care Home provide?
St Rita's Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Rita's Care Home's CQC rating?
St Rita's 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 17 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Rita's Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St Rita's Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Rita's Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Rita's Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Rita's Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Rita's Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. St Rita's Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Rita's 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. St Rita's 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
St Rita's 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from St Rita's Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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