Parris Lawn
Parris Lawn is a nursing home in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 5HH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Parris Lawn
We are a nursing home in Lewes, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, and a good deal of our work is with people living with dementia. Having registered nurses on duty means medication, pain, wounds, continence and the difficulties people have with eating and drinking can be managed properly and without waiting, and that a change in somebody's health is noticed early. Necessary as that is, it is not the whole of a life, so we try to make sure people still choose when they get up, what they wear, what they would like to eat and who they want beside them. Nursing care for a person living with dementia asks for patience above all else. We spend time learning about somebody's history, work, music and habits and the things that comfort or unsettle them, because that knowledge helps far more than procedure when a person is frightened or cannot place where they are. We work closely with general practitioners, community teams and hospital staff, keep families informed as a matter of course rather than ringing only when something has gone wrong, and where someone is nearing the end of life we concentrate on comfort, dignity and the company of those they love. Respite stays are available as well. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and see us.
Care provided at Parris Lawn
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Parris Lawn compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 62 places. Larger than 28 of the 30 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 30 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 30 November 2019. 21 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- June 2018. 12 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 Parris Lawn
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 20 June 2018, so 8 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 20 May 2026.
- Run by
- Parris Lawn Care LTD, 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 Parris Lawn
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
- Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, 9.1 miles away
It is about 9.1 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
- Glynde Station, 2.4 miles away
- Lewes Station, 2.4 miles away
- Cooksbridge Station, 2.9 miles away
Around Parris Lawn
- H: Parris Lawn
- 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 Parris Lawn
Where is Parris Lawn located?
Parris Lawn is a nursing home in Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5HH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Parris Lawn provide?
Parris Lawn is registered to provide nursing and 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 Parris Lawn's CQC rating?
Parris Lawn is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Parris Lawn provide dementia care?
Yes. Parris Lawn supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Parris Lawn offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Parris Lawn offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Parris Lawn
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Parris Lawn 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. Parris Lawn is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Parris Lawn 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. Parris Lawn 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
Parris Lawn 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 Parris Lawn. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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