England

Rated:GoodResidential

Terrys Cross House

Terrys Cross House, Brighton Road, Woodmancote, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SX

01273492821

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 July 2022

Provider

The Terrys Cross Trust

Beds

12 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

4 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

Requires ImprovementNov 2017
Requires ImprovementJan 2019
GoodJan 2020
GoodAug 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020.

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 The Terrys Cross Trust 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 Terrys Cross House

Terrys Cross House is a residential care home in West Sussex, providing support for older people and people with physical disabilities and sensory loss. The findings below set out what the Care Quality Commission observed during its most recent inspection.

Terry's Cross House is a residential care home supporting up to 12 older people and people with physical disabilities and sensory loss in a rural setting. At the time of inspection, eight people were using the service.

People receive personalised care from staff who know them well and consistently report feeling safe and happy. One person commented, "I am very happy here, the staff treat us well, they are always kind and they come quickly if I need them. " The home has sufficient staffing levels to provide safe care and people are protected from risks of abuse.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 August 2022

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Facilities & Amenities

Chapel

Photographs of the home

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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN5 9SX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 27 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 July 2022.

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

Read Terrys Cross 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 Terrys Cross 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 Terrys Cross 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 Terrys Cross 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