England

WoodlandsEast Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Woodlands

Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1UD

01892653178

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 June 2019

Provider

Sussex Housing and Care

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 2 are 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

GoodNov 2016
GoodDec 2019

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 Sussex Housing and Care, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 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.

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 Woodlands

Woodlands is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing care for older adults, including some people living with dementia. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations of the service.

This residential care home supports up to 40 people aged 65 and over, with 35 residents at the time of inspection, including some living with dementia. The home is spread across three floors and features a garden and enclosed courtyard.

People felt safe at the home, with residents and relatives confirming their confidence in safety standards. The provider maintains robust recruitment policies and staff receive thorough training, feeling confident in their roles. Adequate staffing levels ensure people receive timely support.

The home maintains high cleanliness standards and regularly assesses and minimises risks through clear safety policies that staff follow consistently. Trained staff administer medicines according to established protocols, and effective quality assurance systems are in place to maintain standards.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 December 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Practical details from the provider

The home has a lounge, activities room, mature gardens and patios where residents can spend time with visitors.
Residents may bring their own furniture, and double rooms can accommodate two people.

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: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN6 1UD

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 5 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 June 2019.

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

Read Woodlands'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 Woodlands, 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 Woodlands, 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 Woodlands'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