Burleys Wood
Burleys Wood is a nursing home in Crawley, West Sussex (RH10 6JE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Burleys Wood
Burleys Wood provides residential and nursing care in Crawley, West Sussex. We support older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available for shorter periods of care. Having both residential and nursing care here means people can often stay with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move. But most of what makes a day good or bad has little to do with nursing. It is whether somebody was helped at their own pace, whether the food was something they actually wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told. Those are the things we want to be judged on. We need to be straightforward about where we stand. Our most recent overall judgement from the Care Quality Commission was that we require improvement. We accepted the findings rather than arguing with them, we have an action plan in place and we are working through it with colleagues in health and the local authority. Families deserve to hear that from us directly instead of finding it elsewhere. If you are considering us for a relative, please come and visit. Look at the home properly, speak to our nurses and the people living here, and ask us exactly what the concerns were and what we have changed. We will answer plainly rather than steering you towards a brochure.
Care provided at Burleys Wood
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Burleys Wood compares in Crawley
Measured against the 8 care homes for older people registered in Crawley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 60 places. Larger than 6 of the 8 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 6 of the 8 homes (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 27 May 2026. 1 of the 8 homes has published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. 5 of the 8 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 8 homes, 2 offer nursing care and 6 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Crawley.
The local picture: Crawley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Crawley, 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: 7,700. Rising to 9,400 by 2035, up 22%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,100. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 32%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 53%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 37. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 3.6 miles: Land West Of Turners Hill Road And North Of Huntsland Including Hurst Farm Turners Hill Road Crawley Down West Sussex. Application for a 70 bed care home. Submitted 5 March 2026. Approved 15 September 2026.
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 Burleys Wood
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 18 March 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 Burleys Wood
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
- East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, 7.8 miles away
It is about 7.8 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
- Crawley Station, 0.8 miles away
- Three Bridges Station, 0.8 miles away
- Ifield Station, 2 miles away
Around Burleys Wood
- H: Burleys Wood
- 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 Burleys Wood
Where is Burleys Wood located?
Burleys Wood is a nursing home in Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6JE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Burleys Wood provide?
Burleys Wood 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 Burleys Wood's CQC rating?
Burleys Wood is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 27 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Burleys Wood provide dementia care?
Yes. Burleys Wood supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Burleys Wood offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Burleys Wood offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Burleys Wood
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Burleys Wood 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. Burleys Wood is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Burleys Wood 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. Burleys Wood 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
Burleys Wood 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 Burleys Wood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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