Brendoncare Stildon

Dorset Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1PZ

01342305750

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

7 March 2018

Provider

Brendoncare Foundation(The)

Beds

32 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 1 is lower.

7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodJul 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Brendoncare Foundation(The), which runs 7 care homes in England: 7 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Brendoncare Stildon

Brendoncare Stildon is a nursing home in West Sussex, providing care to older people with a range of health needs. It is run by Brendoncare, a charitable organisation operating homes across southern England. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Brendoncare Stildon provides nursing and personal care to up to 32 people, with 25 residents present during inspection. The home supports people with various needs including dementia and chronic conditions, arranged across two floors with nursing care tailored to individual requirements. The service is part of Brendoncare, a not-for-profit charitable organisation offering residential and nursing care across southern England.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 July 2018

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RH19 1PZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 17 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 March 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Brendoncare Stildon's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Brendoncare Stildon, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Brendoncare Stildon, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Brendoncare Stildon's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees