Abbey Lodge
Care home in Battle, East Sussex
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Abbey Lodge is a care home in Battle, East Sussex with 18 registered beds. It provides support for adults of working age and older who live with mental health challenges.
The Care Quality Commission rates Abbey Lodge as Good overall. Its key-question ratings for Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive are all Good; Well-led is rated Requires Improvement (2019 report).
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
26 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Abbey Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGH GLADES MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Battle
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
Association of Carers
Supporting unpaid Carers in East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing FREE, high-quality, volunteer-led services that encourage independence and reduce isolation. Services include…
Music for the Memory
Music for the Memory uses singing to bring together local people from all walks of life with any form of mild to moderate dementia together with their carers in a friendly and fun activity.
Robertsbridge Monday Lunch Club
A small luncheon club on Mondays in Robertsbridge, with Extend Exercises, hot lunch meals and very occasional social outings including transport within Robertsbridge.
Bexhill Senior Citizens Club
The Club provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for our Senior Citizens to meet, socialise and take part in physical and sedentary activities. The aim is to alleviate loneliness and isolation…
Ecr Foundation
Provides Day Care Service for the elderly in Hastings and Rye.Operates a Food Pantry in Hastings to support people in food poverty.Provides English lessons to refugees in Hasting and…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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