Hamberley Care Homes

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home

Nursing home in Wealden, East Sussex

Operated by Hamberley Care Homes

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
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).
AddressLondon Rd, Hailsham, BN27 3AL
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,552 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2010
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home is located in Wealden, East Sussex, and provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people. The home has 60 registered beds and is operated by Hamberley Care Homes.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Abbots Wood Manor supports people at various stages of need, from those requiring ongoing residential or nursing care to those needing short-term respite following hospital discharge or periods when home-based support becomes difficult to sustain. Care is delivered by nursing staff available around the clock, with continuity of support as residents' needs evolve.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Computer Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Eastbourne District General Hospital6.0 miles
Bus stop650 m
Train station0.8 miles
Shops950 m
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • 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.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

19 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime53%
Anti-social behaviour26%
Other crime11%
Shoplifting5%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,552
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

East Sussex usually pays £929 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £623 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what East Sussex pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£893
2025—£929
2026£1,552—

What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 6 miles away. The local GP practice is QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Eastbourne District General Hospital · 6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Wealden

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Engage

Engage, a rural charity in Wealden, provides socialisation opportunities for older vulnerable people at the TN22 club and dementia activities and carers' respite at the TN22 Plus club. Engage…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175761)
Charity

Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Services

To promote community based services and support for those living in the Parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes and its surrounding area within East Sussex, to assist in combatting loneliness and…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1166647)
Charity

Rotherfield St Martin

RSM is a community led and award winning charity that supports older people in the Rotherfield Parish (and surrounding areas), East Sussex. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and loneliness in…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168555)
Charity

The Luxford Centre

The Charity operates a centre open Mon-Fri day time for the over 55s and retired in Uckfield and the surrounding areas including the organisation of various leisure and sporting activities,…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180260)
Charity

The Good Company People

The Good Company People carries out its purposes by providing relief to (a) people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation and/or experiencing cognitive changes, living with dementia…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202836)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Abbots Wood Manor?
You can find it in Hailsham, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Abbots Wood Manor?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Abbots Wood Manor has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Abbots Wood Manor provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Abbots Wood Manor?
At present, the home can accommodate 60 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Abbots Wood Manor?
Hamberley Care Homes is the owner and operator of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Abbots Wood Manor offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Hair & Beauty Services, Physical Exercise & Fitness sessions, and Book and Poetry readings.
How much does care at Abbots Wood Manor cost?
The cost of care at Abbots Wood Manor can differ based on the specific care needs of the elderly. The starting price for care at this home is £1,552 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01323 690063.

Part of Hamberley Care Homes

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home is one of 26 homes run by Hamberley Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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