Nursing Homes in East Grinstead
East Grinstead has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good. 4 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
East Grinstead at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in East Grinstead, to help you judge the options below.
- West Sussex County Council pays, residential care: £1,033 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804, median £1,579
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 85. West Sussex average is 83.
- People aged 75 and over: 18,500. Rising to 21,800 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 125 beds.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,400. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,100. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 55%
Planned and recent building work within 5 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. (3 miles away)
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Choosing a nursing home in East Grinstead and what to look for
Nurse cover is the thing to interrogate, and it is also the thing least visible on a tour. A building can look immaculate while running one registered nurse short on nights, and that single gap is what sits behind most of the problems inspectors find in nursing homes. All six homes serving East Grinstead hold the registration that requires a nurse on site at all hours; what differs is how comfortably each one staffs it.
What the inspection record shows
Truscott Manor Care Home, Acorn Lodge, Brendoncare Stildon, Knowle House Nursing Home, Charters Court Nursing and Residential Home and Mill View are all rated Good. Because the picture is uniform, the useful comparison lies inside the reports rather than in the summary word. Open each one and read the sections individually, paying particular attention to safety and to staffing, since in a nursing home those cover the handling of medicines and the reliability of nurse cover overnight. Note how recently each inspection took place.
What to look for when you visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on each shift, including nights and weekends, and how often agency staff are used to cover gaps. Ask who reviews medication and how often, and how the home works with local GPs and district nurses. Go at a busy hour and watch whether people are helped unhurriedly at mealtimes, because mealtimes are where thin staffing shows first.
Arranging care and sorting out the funding
Nursing care brings a second funding route into play, which is worth understanding before fees are discussed.
Requesting a care needs assessment
You can ask for an assessment on your own behalf or for a relative who consents, and the right to one does not depend on income or savings. The assessor looks at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, continence and any clinical needs, then produces a written support plan. Ask for a copy, because every home will want to see it. Say clearly where nursing input is already being provided, as that shapes the level of care identified.
Who pays, and how much
Assessments and funded placements in East Grinstead are handled by West Sussex County Council Adult Social Care, which carries out a financial assessment alongside the needs assessment to establish the household contribution. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are all taken into account, and anyone with capital above the upper threshold pays privately at first. Separately, anyone assessed as needing care from a registered nurse may qualify for NHS funded nursing care, paid to the home towards the nursing element of the fee regardless of savings. Where health needs dominate altogether, NHS continuing healthcare may be assessed instead, so ask which route is being considered.
6 nursing homes in East Grinstead
- Acorn Lodge · East Grinstead, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Brendoncare Stildon · East Grinstead, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Charters Court Nursing and Residential Home · East Grinstead, Surrey · CQC Good
- Mill View · East Grinstead, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Truscott Manor Care Home · East Grinstead, West Sussex · CQC Good
- Knowle House Nursing Home · East Grinstead, West Sussex · CQC Good
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Acorn Lodge, 25 February 2026, Good
- Truscott Manor Care Home, 2 February 2026, Good
- Mill View, 9 December 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- Brendoncare Stildon, 17 July 2018, Good
- Charters Court Nursing and Residential Home, 26 July 2019, Good
- Knowle House Nursing Home, 9 August 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in East Grinstead
How many nursing homes are there in East Grinstead?
East Grinstead has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in East Grinstead?
West Sussex County Council pays an average of £1,033 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,343 to £1,804 a week. Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579. 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.
Which nursing homes in East Grinstead were inspected most recently?
Acorn Lodge (25 February 2026), Truscott Manor Care Home (2 February 2026) and Mill View (9 December 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.