Ashton House
Ashton House is a nursing home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 4BX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ashton House
Ashton House is a nursing home in Haywards Heath. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours, which means complex health needs, medication, wound and continence care and care at the end of life are managed here rather than requiring somebody to move again. It also means that when a resident begins to become unwell, the people who notice are the ones who know them. Much of our work involves people whose needs do not fit neatly into one category, and that has taught us to be careful about assumptions. Somebody with a learning disability who is unwell is too often assumed to be simply having a bad day, and somebody with a mental health condition is too often not asked properly about physical symptoms. We try hard not to make either mistake. Residents choose how their rooms look and how their days run. Where somebody communicates through signing, pictures, objects or their own familiar gestures, our staff learn their way of doing it. For autistic residents we keep routines stable and give notice of change in advance. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us and talk to the people living here.
Care provided at Ashton House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 September 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Ashton House compares in Mid Sussex
Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Mid Sussex. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 100 places. Larger than 41 of the 42 homes. The local average is 42 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 42 homes (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 28 September 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- September 2014. 18 of the 42 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 42 homes, 21 offer nursing care and 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 Ashton House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 8 September 2014, so 12 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 6 August 2026.
- Run by
- Ashton Care Homes Limited, 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 Ashton House
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, 1.2 miles away
It is about 1.2 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
- Haywards Heath Station, 0.8 miles away
- Wivelsfield Station, 2.2 miles away
- Burgess Hill Station, 3 miles away
Around Ashton House
- H: Ashton House
- 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 Ashton House
Where is Ashton House located?
Ashton House is a nursing home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4BX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ashton House provide?
Ashton House 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 Ashton House's CQC rating?
Ashton House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ashton House provide dementia care?
Yes. Ashton House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ashton House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ashton House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ashton House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ashton House 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. Ashton House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Ashton House 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. Ashton House 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
Ashton House 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 Ashton House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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