England

Rated:GoodResidential

Summerlands

Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1RW

01444459836

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 October 2020

Provider

Summerlands Care Limited

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 2 are lower.

19 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

GoodAug 2015
GoodMay 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Summerlands Care Limited 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 Summerlands

Summerlands is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Summerlands is a residential care home for up to 31 older people, with 28 residents at the time of inspection. The service demonstrates several good practices in care and safety. Residents participate in training on important topics like hand hygiene and infection control to enhance their safety.

When external professionals couldn't visit, staff provided hairdressing and manicure services directly to residents. Detailed risk assessments have been completed for all visitors to address individual risks appropriately.

Staff have a dedicated changing room with uniforms laundered at work, supporting good hygiene practices across the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 November 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The garden includes a seating area and pergola beside a pond with sensory plants and a waterfall.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RH16 1RW

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 31 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 October 2020.

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

Read Summerlands'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 Summerlands, 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 Summerlands, 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 Summerlands'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