Homelands Nursing Home
Homelands Nursing Home is a nursing home in Cowfold, West Sussex (RH13 8AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Homelands Nursing Home
Homelands Nursing Home is at Cowfold in West Sussex, and we provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose conditions require qualified nursing. Respite stays are available when a family carer needs a break or cover. Having registered nurses on duty at every hour shapes everything here. Medication is managed closely, wound care, catheter care and conditions that vary from week to week are handled on site, and a change in a resident's health is usually noticed early because the person noticing knows them well. We work alongside GPs, district nurses, therapists and hospital teams, and we press for what a resident needs when it is slow in coming. Dementia care matters as much to us as clinical care, and the two cannot really be separated. Someone who is frightened or in pain and cannot say so will show us in other ways, and reading that properly depends on knowing the person. So we ask families about working lives, families, music, food and old habits, and we keep the day calm and familiar rather than busy and full of surprises. We should be open about our position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have gone through the findings with our team and those areas are where our attention is concentrated at present. Anyone considering Homelands is welcome to come on an ordinary working day, see the place as it really is, and ask us about it directly.
Care provided at Homelands Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 July 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Homelands Nursing Home compares in Horsham
Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Horsham. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 50 places. Larger than 16 of the 31 homes. The local average is 45 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 28 July 2025. 3 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 27 of the 31 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 31 homes, 22 offer nursing care and 23 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 26 of the 29 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 Horsham.
The local picture: Horsham
What the numbers say about care for older people in Horsham, 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: 20,000. Rising to 24,600 by 2035, up 23%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,600. Rising to 8,700 by 2035, up 56%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 31%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 66. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 98 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 Homelands Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 January 2026.
- Run by
- Medicrest Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. 2 of the 3 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 Homelands Nursing 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, 7.9 miles away
It is about 7.9 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
- Cowfold Surgery, 0.7 miles away
- Village Surgery, 3.8 miles away
- Henfield Medical Centre, 4.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Mallard Way (Dental Surgery), 4.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Allround Dental, 4.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Highdene (Dental Surgery), 4.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 3.8 miles away
- Henfield Pharmacy, 4.8 miles away
- Nories Pharmacy, 4.8 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Horsham Station, 5 miles away
- Christs Hospital Station, 5.3 miles away
- Littlehaven Station, 5.7 miles away
Around Homelands Nursing Home
- H: Homelands Nursing 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 Homelands Nursing Home
Where is Homelands Nursing Home located?
Homelands Nursing Home is a nursing home in Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Homelands Nursing Home provide?
Homelands Nursing Home 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 Homelands Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Homelands Nursing 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 28 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Homelands Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Homelands Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Homelands Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Homelands Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Homelands Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Homelands Nursing 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. Homelands Nursing 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. Homelands Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Homelands Nursing Home 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
Homelands Nursing 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 Homelands Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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