The Vines

Innhams Wood, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1TE

01892610414

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

4 January 2019

Provider

Priory Rehabilitation Services Limited

Beds

14 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

6 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 ImprovementSept 2016
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
Requires ImprovementDec 2017
GoodJan 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Priory Rehabilitation Services Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 The Vines

The Vines is a residential care home in East Sussex. It offers accommodation and personal care for adults, with a focus on brain injury and rehabilitation support. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

The Vines provides accommodation and personal care for up to seventeen adults with acquired brain injuries, specialising in neuro-rehabilitation. The service aims to promote independence and help residents back into the community. People at the home have varying support needs, with some requiring assistance due to limited mobility.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 January 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Vines, 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 The Vines, 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 The Vines'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