Cross Lane House

Cross Lane Cottage, Cross Lane, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HQ

01580200747

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 April 2021

Provider

Cross Lane Care Ltd

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 3 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2017
GoodSept 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Cross Lane Care Ltd runs in England.

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.

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 Cross Lane House

Cross Lane House is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing accommodation and support for older people. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Cross Lane House provides accommodation and support for up to 18 older people, with 13 residents living there at the time of inspection, some of whom had dementia. The home has implemented thoughtful visiting arrangements, allowing designated visitors inside while offering additional visits in a converted bedroom with a full-length screen separating visitors from residents. Visitors undergo lateral flow tests and temperature checks before entry, use a separate entrance, and wear full personal protective equipment.

The visiting room is cleaned between each visit. Residents are also supported to maintain contact with loved ones through phone and video calls.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 April 2021

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN5 7HQ

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 24 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 April 2021.

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

Read Cross Lane House'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 Cross Lane House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cross Lane House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Cross Lane House'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